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Climate change is a significant challenge for communities worldwide. It has been associated with flooding, drought, elevated temperatures, and other conditions that directly affect food supplies, water sources, and public health.

A goal of the CityLinks program is to promote climate-related mitigation and adaptation strategies as a component of all local planning and ongoing operations. This is particularly urgent in urban areas, where economic activity, population growth, and transportation are concentrated.

Through CityLinks, U.S. cities with effective mitigation and adaptation strategies are partnered with their counterparts in developing and transitioning countries to help develop locally appropriate solutions to climate-related challenges.

Earth Day 2012

Local governments across the country are using Earth Day (April 22) to educate children about the environment and encourage greater participation by the community in local green initiatives.

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Recent Documents

USAID Climate Change and Development Strategy, 2012-2016

Report or Article | 2012

Sustainablility through Improved Stormwater Management Systems- Part 1 Handout

Conference Document | Joanne Throwe, University of Maryland Environmental Finance Center, Barry Burton, Lake County, Illinois, Mike Warner, Lake County Stormwater Management Commission | 2011

Sustainability Goals and Guiding Principles

Advice | Local Governments for Sustainability; Center for American Progress; National League of Cities; U.S. Green Building Council | 2010

16 Cities, 16 Approaches to Sustainability

Report or Article | Local Focus, League of Oregon Cities | 2010

Getting Smart About Climate Change

Report or Article | 2010

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Topic Leaders

The following individuals have been identified as leaders in this area.

McGalliard, Tad

Director of Sustainability, ICMA
Washington, DC

Adams, Steve

Senior Advisor - Climate Adaptation, Institute for Sustainable Communities
Montpelier, VT

People with Expertise

The following individuals have identified themselves as being knowledgeable in this area.

Miller, Clark

Associate Director, Consortium for Science, Policy & Outcomes

Kunz, Michael

Senior Governance Advisor, ICMA
Washington, DC

McLendon, Sean

Sustainability Program Manager, County of Alachua
Gainesville, FL

Naud, Matthew

Environmental Coordinator, City of Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

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