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Today the City of Edmonton released an update on our Energy Transition Strategy which highlights preliminary findings made in response to City Council’s approval of the Edmonton Declaration in 2018. The Declaration committed mayors from around the world to recognize the immediate threat of climate change and consider our actions through a lens that would… Read More
Yesterday a number of younger delegates assembled at ICLEI’s request to scope out a possible Youth/Next Gen initiative for young leaders. (Daveberta has written a great synopsis.) A few of us put together a resolution today and we’ll see what the reception at the main meeting is like tomorrow. Many delegates were impressed with our… Read More
Today was another splendid instance of connections with colleagues. I had an impromptu conversation with a number of young elected officials about possibilities for an ICLEI network of younger members. There will be a formal discussion on this that I’m moderating tomorrow at city hall. I attended a great session on EcoMobility in the morning… Read More
Baby Dexter Chan Iveson was delivered Monday at 7:46 in the evening via my lovely and resilient wife, Sarah Chan (who for those that don’t know is a music teacher and cycle-chic advocate, via her Girls and Bicycles blog). He was two weeks ahead of anticipated due date, but he’s a healthy 7lbs 8oz and… Read More
Again, apologies for the hiatus. I have been, as you might expect, incredibly busy. I was sworn in last week, and since have had the chance to participate in a public hearing, bring greetings to an arts group (FAVA) and a youth group (the City’s Youth Council). We’ve also had a number of informative briefings… Read More