​NCDD member organization, the National Civic League, is accepting applications for the 2025 All-America City Award until Thursday, March 6th. This year's theme, ‘Strengthening Environmental Sustainability through Inclusive Community Engagement,’ seeks to identify communities that are advancing environmental sustainability through collaborative efforts. Only one of the featured projects has to relate to the theme, so they welcome communities addressing other challenges as well. Learn more in the post below and on NCL's site linked here.

Boulder, Colorado, has made significant progress in combating climate change, achieving a 24% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions since 2018 and aiming for a 70% reduction by 2030. Through collaborative efforts that began in the 1990s, the city has implemented a Climate Action Plan featuring initiatives like energy audits, community-led programs, and campaigns such as ClimateSmart and Cool Boulder to inspire individual and collective action. Boulder also emphasizes equity and resilience, recognizing the disproportionate impacts of climate change on vulnerable communities. With ambitious goals, including 100% renewable energy by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2035, Boulder exemplifies how cities can lead in environmental sustainability while inspiring others to join the effort. Read more in the blog post below!

Many suburban developments built in the last century are now facing urgent repair needs. NCDD member, Miles Fidelman, an engineer with extensive experience, is addressing these challenges in his community of Nagog Woods, a 50-year-old condominium complex. He highlights the necessity of comprehensive measures and collaboration to avoid skyrocketing costs and catastrophic failures. Fidelman invites the community to follow his journey of organizing and financing major renovations, aiming to create sustainable, affordable, and well-maintained neighborhoods. Through this initiative, he seeks to provide a blueprint for other communities to follow. Thanks to Miles Fidelman for sharing this announcement with the NCDD network! Learn more in the blog post below and read the article here. 

Apply now for the People Powered Climate Democracy Accelerator (CDA), a program working to build equitable public participation in various important policymaking issues, such as health, education, climate, and more. Selected participants will undergo a six-month training program, receiving guidance and resources to develop and implement climate-focused participatory programs. Applications are open until June 27, 2024. Learn more in the blog post below and read more here.

The Knowledge Network on Climate Assemblies (KNOCA) is hosting a webinar "Climate Assemblies: Emerging Trends, Challenges and Opportunities", on May 2nd from 8:30 - 10:00am Eastern, 5:30 - 7:00am Pacific. While KNOCA is based in Europe, we know there is much to learn from climate assemblies and takeaways on how to further bring citizens' voices into climate governance.

Graham Smith will present insights from an upcoming report on climate assemblies. Erica Hope and Claudia Chwalisz will lead discussions on integrating citizen voices into climate governance. KNOCA aims to enhance climate assembly impact by fostering dialogue among stakeholders and shaping future trends in assembly practice to strengthen climate policy and governance. Learn more in the post below and on KNOCA's site here.