Steps to Membership

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. 
Membership Application

As part of the application you are asked to designate an Elected Official Liaison, Staff Liaison and Media Liaison to ICLEI so you have direct points of contact with us.

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

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.
Sample Resolution

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.

ICLEI members agree to:

• Pay modest annual dues
• Report results and progress
• Participate in membership activities such as elections, events, surveys and calls for action
• Provide information, stories and illustrations upon request
• Support recruiting efforts and membership promotion when appropriate
• Promote the overarching vision of ICLEI to advance climate protection ad sustainable development

Questions? Contact the ICLEI USA Membership Team