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Local Action Moves the World! 12 Years of the Cities for Climate Protection Campaign International Cities in Action
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What is ICLEI? A worldwide movement of local governments dedicated to achieving tangible improvements in global environmental conditions through cumulative local actions. 700+ members representing 15% of world GHG emissions 6 continents, 50 countries 11 offices worldwide
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Cities and Carbon Create 50-80 % of the world’s energy demand City design sets GHG intensity inertia that lasts for 50 years + Urban areas represent nearly 50% of world population
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The Urban Public Sector Millions of tons of CO2 are emitted by city government operations Roughly 2-10% of a cities total GHG emissions
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Local government policies affect all major sources of greenhouse gas emissions… Local Government Influence Solid Waste Transportation and Land Use Energy Use
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How do Cities Benefit from Reducing Emissions? Reduce municipal operating costs Improve air quality Protect public health Address traffic and other transport woes Be recognized as a leader on the issue Develop local economy and employment Improve sustainability and livability of the community
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Make Commitment Milestone 1 Inventory Emissions Milestone 2. Set Target/Goal Milestone 3. Establish Local Action Plan Milestone 5. Monitor/Evaluate Progress Milestone 4. Implement Local Action Plan The CCP Milestone Process
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The Importance of Quantification Establish a firm baseline against which future action can be evaluated Compare the impact of alternatives, before implementation Develop analytical evidence to secure political and community support for actions Illustrate the critical role local governments play in reducing emissions Demonstrate and monitor progress towards achieving emission reduction goals
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International Cities for Climate Protection (CCP)
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212 participants in U.S. = 22% of U.S. GHG emissions 23 million tons of eCO2 reduced $535 million saved 75 million gallons of fuel reduced U.S. Cities for Climate Protection Campaign
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International Annual Results
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Cities in Action: Surabaya, Indonesia Economic instruments on transportation 5% surcharge of gas Taxing old and polluting vehicles Odd-even car days on demonstration bus way Established an environmental trust fund Expected GHG reduction from transport sector in millions of kg eCO2
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Cities in Action: Baguio, Philippines Estimated Annual Savings 16,150 tons eCO2 7.5 million liters of fuel $3.2 million USD Number-Coding Scheme for Motor Vehicles One rest day for private vehicles
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Cities in Action: Sao Paulo, Brazil Methane to Energy From environmental hazard to economic benefit 1 st landfill gas recovery system in the country Generation capacity = 20MW Supplies power to local neighborhood Annual reduction of 730,000 tons GHG
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Cities in Action: Guntur, India Emission Reduction: 1000 tonnes eCO2 per year Energy Savings: 800,000 kWh per year (15-20%) Financial Savings: $50,000/year (80/20 split) Project cost: $55,000 Government 2000 GHG Inventory SectorEmissions eCO2 (tonnes) Water/Sewage 8000 Street lighting 4100 Transportation 425 Buildings 475 Total 13,000 ESCO services to Street Light Management Install energy savers and meters at 352 junction boxes
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Cities in Action: Bhopal, India Street Light Retrofit Removed redundant fittings in high-mast lighting at intersections Installed daylight sensors to automate streetlight operation 150 watt SV to 75 in residential colonies
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Cities in Action: Querétaro, Mexico Action Plan – Identified Measures Retrofit 10,000 street lights Increase efficiency of public buildings Modernize water pumping equipment Convert vehicles to LPG Separate solid waste at source Separate solid waste collection & composting
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Cities in Action: Keene, New Hampshire Conversion to Biodiesel 77 public works vehicles, from fire engines to snowplows The fuel performs well in cold temperatures Improves air quality inside maintenance facility Reduces 12 tons of CO2 annually
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Clean Air & Climate Protection Software
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Introducing HEAT! “Towards harmonized air emissions and climate action planning” The Harmonized Emissions Analysis Tool
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Local Action Moves the World! Timothy Burroughs Program Officer ICLEI U.S.A. 510.844.0699 timothy.burroughs@iclei.org www.iclei.org/usa
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