“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 MoreFive Mayors and Councillors from Australia and New Zealand have been newly elected to ICLEI Oceania’s Regional Executive Committee, an advisory group supporting local governments and sustainable development. Aaron Hawkins - Mayor, Dunedin City Council; Amanda Stone - Councillor, Yarra City Council, Victoria; Ann Ferguson - Mayor, Mount Barker District Council, South Australia; Anna Reynolds - Lord Mayor, City of Hobart, Tasmania; and Nuatali Nelmes - Lord Mayor, City of Newcastle.
Read MoreNominations will open soon for ICLEI Oceania’s Regional Executive Committee (RexCom) This is your opportunity to help shape ICLEI Oceania’s programs. ICLEI's leadership comprises three main governance bodies elected every three years. The Global Executive Committee (GexCom), the Regional Executive Committees (RexComs) and the ICLEI Council.
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