City of Cleveland Gets ‘A’ Rating For Environmental Action Efforts
The City of Cleveland has recently been given an ‘A’ rating on its environmental action efforts by CDP, formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project. CDP is a not-for-profit charity that rated cities worldwide on their green efforts, ultimately naming 43 city around the globe to the list. This year, marks the 10-year culmination of Mayor Jackson’s Sustainable Cleveland initiative. The initiative is aimed at making Cleveland a more environmentally conscious city for generations to come.
Mayor Frank G. Jackson Issues Proclamation in Recognition of Earth Day 2019
Mayor Frank G. Jackson issued a proclamation in recognition of Earth Day 2019. The proclamation reads in part: “On behalf of the citizens of Cleveland I am honored to offer this proclamation in recognition of Earth Day being held on April 22, 2019. Earth Day is an annual reminder of the need for environmental activism, stewardship commitments, and sustainability efforts. Living and growing as a sustainable city will ensure Cleveland’s longevity.”
Mayor Jackson Welcomes Artist Wyland to Cleveland for Kick-Off of Water Conservation Campaign
Mayor Frank G. Jackson and the City of Cleveland welcomed the return of marine life artist and conservationist Wyland at the Wyland Foundation’s Annual National Water Conservation campaign kick-off event at the Davis Aerospace and Maritime School. Wyland, who is best known for his 30,000-square-foot marine life mural on the Cleveland Public Power building on Interstate 90, celebrated the national water conservation effort with an eco-fair, a guest lecture and an inspirational day of mural painting with local students. The announcement also included plans to refresh the city’s iconic “whale wall” mural.
PHOTOS: Mayor Jackson’s Office of Sustainability Kicks Off 2019 Year of People Celebration
Mayor Frank G. Jackson’s Office of Sustainability kicked off its 2019 Year of People with a celebration in the City Hall Rotunda. This year’s theme – the Year of People - celebrates the sustainability efforts of Clevelanders and aims to connect residents to projects that will help them build more sustainable homes, workplaces and neighborhoods.
Office of Sustainability Concludes Winter Safety Series
The City of Cleveland’s Office of Sustainability concluded the Winter Safety Series on Facebook. Director Kristin Hall spoke with Facebook Live viewers about cost effective holiday tips for a greener and safer winter.
All are Invited to Attend the 2019 Year of People Kickoff Celebration!
The Year of People Kickoff celebration will connect residents to the many resources available in their neighborhoods from all of the City's sustainability celebration years. This FREE event will give Clevelanders the opportunity to connect with others and learn more about sustainability at home, at work, and in the community.
We are committed to improving the quality of life in the City of Cleveland by strengthening our neighborhoods, delivering superior services, embracing the diversity of our citizens, and making Cleveland a desirable, safe city in which to live, work, raise a family, shop, study, play and grow old.
