Who can join ICLEI?

Any local government entity can be a full members of ICLEI, including cities, towns, counties, parishes, planning regions, native communities and special service entities (bodies governed and created by local governments to provide specific limited services such as water, transportation or power delivery). Learn more about who can join.

How do you join ICLEI?

Step 1: Complete a membership application designating primary elected official, staff official, and media liaison to be the primary points of contact with ICLEI on a variety of issues, resources and opportunities.

Step 2: Pay first installment of annual dues upon receipt of an invoice from ICLEI, along with your application or online.

Step 3: Adopt a resolution to participate in ICLEI within the first six months of membership in order to affirm your community’s commitment to climate protection work. Each member is encouraged to modify the resolution to match local circumstances and priorities.

Step 4: Get started with your climate protection work by involving stakeholders, publicizing your membership, and starting work on Milestone 1 – the inventory of energy use and emissions.

How much does ICLEI membership cost?

ICLEI membership dues are based on jurisdiction’s population size. See our dues structure for membership costs.