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ENPCOM European network for the promotion of the Covenant of Mayors. Pisa 27-30 January Paola Manca. Contents of presentation :. ENPCOM background What is ENPCOM Objectives Partners Structure Methodologies Visibility and dissemination.
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ENPCOMEuropean network for the promotion of the CovenantofMayors Pisa 27-30 JanuaryPaola Manca
Contentsofpresentation: • ENPCOM background • Whatis ENPCOM • Objectives • Partners • Structure • Methodologies • Visibility and dissemination
WhatisEnpcom ? A network oflocalgovernments, citizens, industryorganizations, associations aimed at Strengtheningthe involvement of European citizens in the fight against climate change by comparing different local experiences and developing methods to enhance individual and collective practices. ENPCOM Project
Key objectives • Integration of the involved communities in the issues of emissions, energy policies and strategies for adaptation to climate change • Exchange and comparison of experience of citizens' and local governments’ good practices, identifying ways to enhance them • identifying methods of communication between administrators and citizens to improve the ability of quantification and monitoring of consumption/emissions and to improve the effectiveness of the action of the SEAP • dissemination of the principles and objectives of the Covenant and of the European energy policies • Sharing the best experience of local governments
Generalobjectives and priorities target by ENPCOM • Giving citizen the opportunity to interact and participate in constructing a democratic Europe, thus developing citizenship of the EU • Developing thematic and long-lasting cooperation between towns • Raising awareness, reflection and debate on the relevance and implications of EU policies on citizens'dailylives • Promoting Citizens' engagement and participation in issues which constitute the European Union's politicalpriorities • Enabling citizens to further influence and participate in the development of a sustainable and inclusive economy • Exchanging views with and presenting results to the appropriate decision makers on ongoing European policies and their impact on local situations as well as on local issues with an European dimension
Applicantorganisation and key activitiesrelatingto ENPCOM project Lega delle autonomie locali is • a networkofitalianlocalauthoritiescomposedbymunicipalities, provinces and regions • Covenant Supporter thatpromotesaccessionto the COM and facilitatesexchangeofexperiencesbetweensignatories • Coordinatorof the project with Focus Europe
Partner 29 partner from 7 EU countries(IT.SE.ES.BG.DK.HR.BE) NALILG
Methodologies • Partecipatoryapproach+discussion and exchangeofknowledge/experiences/ideas • Public conference • Worshops • Project planning workshops • Practicaldemonstration/visits
Impact • CITIZENS: • Raisedawarenessofenergyefficiency and of the COM and EU Strategy • active involvement of citizens in policy planning for energy efficiency by collecting opinions and suggestions through a bottom-up approach • adoption of more sustainable habits in the consumption of energy • MUNICIPALITIES: • increased awareness of the EU policies and initiatives to foster energy efficiency and sustainable development • increased skills and know-how to foster energy efficiency and to implement the Covenant of Mayors • development of joint project proposal and action aimed at enhancing energy efficiency in urban context
Impact • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATORS AND TECHNICIANS: • increasedknowledgeof Ue Strategies • strengthening of expertise/skills on the promotion of energy efficiency and on the implementation of the Covenant of Mayors
Visibility and dissemination • Project website • Disseminationmaterials (brochure, poster, newsletter…) • Interactive DVD • Final report