“The most significant action globally has been, as always, at local government. On climate action, halting biodiversity loss, building resilience, creating circular economies and addressing inequality, ICLEI is the one global organisation which can connect, support and enhance the capacities of local governments everywhere, to maintain and intensify their efforts,” said Cr Stone.
Read MoreUber launched its dockless e-bike share scheme - JUMP! Bikes - in Melbourne with an initial 400 electric bikes released onto the streets on Wednesday 4th March.
Three ICLEI member councils – Melbourne, Port Phillip and Yarra – are part of the pilot, and they have signed a memorandum of understanding with Uber to ensure the trial goes smoothly and avoids the pitfalls of previous bike share schemes. The trial is an example of how councils are taking steps to explore all the options on the table when it comes to sustainable mobility.
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