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ICLEI Local Action Summit 2010 - (Em)Powering Sustainable Communities)


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Location:Washington DC
Dates:Sep 24, 2010 – Sep 26, 2010

Join local government staff and elected officials as we come together to network, learn, and share solutions on local climate, energy, and sustainability.

 
Tools
Get the latest tools and resources to empower local government sustainability efforts. Learn from ICLEI staff, local government staff, and other experts in the field about how innovation can drive sustainability.
 
Partnerships
Explore how regional, state, federal, and private partnerships are shaping and supporting local efforts. Make valuable connections at the Summit with your peers and learn the latest developments in Washington.
 
 
Sustainability Leadership Awards
ICLEI members: Gain national recognition by nominating yourself, your local government, or a colleague for one of 11 Sustainability Leadership Awards, to be given at the ICLEI Local Action Summit 2010. Submit your nominations now!
 
Solutions
Share leading best practices and see local governments’ innovative climate and sustainability projects featured throughout the event—in panel discussions, trainings, a milestone awards lunch and the Local Sustainability Leadership Awards.
 
 
  

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