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The Way Forward for Local Governments - A Time for Planning and Action

This article highlights the importance of local governments in moving towards sustainable energy and the need for joint efforts. It discusses the new EU sustainable energy policy targets and the role of local governments in achieving them. The article also emphasizes the tangible benefits of sustainable energy use and supply at the local level and provides examples of cities that have set ambitious targets and achieved significant CO2 reductions. It concludes by introducing ICLEI's new Local Renewable Initiative and their Cities for Climate Protection Campaign, which aim to promote local action and sustainable procurement.

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The Way Forward for Local Governments - A Time for Planning and Action

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  1. The Way Forward for Local Governments - A Time for Planning and Action Gino Van Begin, Regional Director ICLEI European Secretariat

  2. 3 Key messages 1. New EU sustainable energy policy requires joint efforts 2. Local governments are important players to move towards sustainable energy 3. Conclusions: Action at local level is possible & necessary

  3. 1. New EU sustainable energy policy and need for joint efforts

  4. 1. EU Policy Targets 2007 (source: Energy Package 2007 and EU Environment Related Indicators 2005) Renewable energy as part of EU energy production 20% by 2020 ><increased energy consumption may knock down this target Electricity produced from renewable sources: 21% by 2010, ><15 % in 2005 ?% by 2020 Energy consumption 20% reduction by 2020 against 2005><1990-2000 decrease;2001-2003 increase in EU15 / decrease in EU12

  5. 1. EU Policy Targets 2007 (source: Energy Package 2007 and EU Environment Related Indicators 2005) Use of biofuels 5,75 % by 2010 ><1 % in 2005 10% by 2020 - 14% was discussed Kyoto CO2 reduction target EU15 8% by 2008-2012 against 1990><1,7% 2003 20 % by 2020 - should be 30% to not exceed 2°C global warming IPCC report, Stern Review Heiligendamm process

  6. 1. EU Policy Targets 2007 (source: Energy Package 2007 and EU Environment Related Indicators 2005) Local governments are important players to move towards sustainable energy - LGs are close to citizens and operate in participatory processes for local sustainability - LGs directly contribute/impact the EU objectives via their local policies and targets and therefore assist in the implementation when included in the process - current EU ambition requires combined efforts

  7. 2. Local governments are important players to move towards sustainable energy Local climate mitigation and adaptation policies Local energy use & supply Tangible benefit for local sustainability Sustainable procurement Urban planning and mobility policies

  8. Sustainable energy use and supply at local level Wind-, solar-energy, biomass , biogas, geothermal energy, small hydro-power, wave and tidal power - Renewable energy sources are available and ready for use - Decentralised energy supply makes communities more resilient - Economic savings via energy efficiency and saving - Numerous ambitious targets and policies set by LGs

  9. Solar ordinance 60% solar energy 2010: 4,14% expected savings Barcelona, Spain Freiburg, Germany Helsinki, Finland In 2002, 10% electricity from renewables by 2010 2025: district cooling combustible waste for electricity Växjö, Sweden Fossil Fuel Free by 2050 50% RES by 2005 24%CO2 reduction CCP cities

  10. ICLEI Response ICLEI’s new Local Renewable Initiative One goal, One network, many projects Substantially increase the generation and use of local renewable energy sources through: - Model communities around the world - Replication of good practices - Strong international network of local governments Put local renewables on the international agenda through: - Networking with organisations and partners - events and projects

  11. 2. Local governments are important players to move towards sustainable energy Local climate mitigation and adaptation policies Local energy use & supply Tangible benefit for local sustainability Sustainable procurement Urban planning and mobility policies

  12. City Analogues Source: PRUDENCE (Christensen et al, 2002) EU 5FP HadRM3H-model

  13. ICLEI leading cities set ambitious targets Barcelona: 20% CO2 reduction by 2010 Berlin 25% C02 reduction by 2010 Zurich reduces 30 % CO2 by 2020 Stockholm reached 25% C02 reduction in 2006, aims to be fossil fuel free by 2050 Freiburg 25% by 2010 30% by 2030 Oslo reduces 50% C02 by 2030 Woking Borough 60% CO2 reduction by 2050 80% by 2100 Copenhagen reduced C02 by 30% by 2005 London: reduce municipal CO2 by 60% in 2050 against 2000 Växjö 50 % reduction CO2 by 2010, 70 % by 2025 Nottingham 60 % CO2 reduction by 2050

  14. ICLEI Response ICLEI’s Cities for Climate Protection Campaign (CCP) • A common Framework for Local Action on mitigation since 1993 • A Network for Exchange of Experience among 800 cities worldwide, 160+ cities in Europe covering 16 European countries • Estimated annual emissions from CCP participants: 2,7 billion tons of eCO2 • Estimated annual reduced emissions from CCP participants: 65 million tons of eCO2 • Estimated annual € saved by CCP participants: 2 billion € • IPPC 2007 • Stern review

  15. 2. Local governments are important players to move towards sustainable energy Local climate mitigation and adaptation policies Local energy use & supply Tangible benefit for local sustainability Urban planning and mobility policies Sustainable procurement

  16. Sustainable procurement for and by all levels of governments source: EU Relief project 2003) Procurement One trillion Euro (1.000.000.000.000) spent every year by European public authorities in the purchase of products and services (14% -16 % of the GDP) The potential of sustainable procurement is thus huge to: • achieve environmental relief • move the markettowards green products and services • green the production side

  17. If all European public authorities bought green electricity 18% of the Kyoto commitments could be met. Public authorities buy 2.8 million computers annually - 12% of market If the European market could be moved to producing slightly more efficient PCs then over 8 million tonnes CO2 could be saved - equivalent to the emissions of almost 1 million people Sustainable procurement for and by all levels of governments source: EU Relief project 2003) • 21 % of electricity produced from renewable sources: • 20 % reduction energy consumption & CO2 reduction = Environmental relief = Move the market + green the production

  18. ICLEI Response • ICLEI’s Sustainable Procurement Campaign • - 24 cities+ 10 national partners participating since 2004 • - milestone process with target setting • - dialogue with national, European and international government • - enrolled in Marrakech process of UNEP • - workshops in 5 European countries

  19. 2. Local governments are important players to move towards sustainable energy Local climate mitigation and adaptation policies Local energy use & supply Tangible benefit for local sustainability Urban planning and mobility policies Sustainable procurement

  20. Innovative urban planning Promote energy efficient districts Create business centres on the “main street” Promote a transportation system that includes bicycling, walking, public transport,cars and freightProtect natural areas, parks, streams and farmland both inside and outside the urban growth boundaryWork with neighbouring cities in the region to keep the separation between communities

  21. Cleaner transportation & mobility planning Stockholm - public transport company targets to be fossil fuel free by 2021 - subway runs on electricity from renewables - buses run 25% on renewables in 2006 and 50% in 2011 - congestion charge - use of clean vehicles strongly supported (taxi companies, private users, city fleet)

  22. 3.Conclusions: Action at local level is possible & necessary

  23. 3.Conclusions: Action at local level is possible & necessary • New/adapt local regulations • Municipal management of services and assets • Sustainable urban planning and infrastructure • Financial Instruments & Support mechanisms • Awareness raising & stakeholders • Cooperation among local governments • Local governments are changing towards sustainable energy - • this is the right time for planning and action !

  24. Thank you for your attention! Gino Van Begin www.iclei.org/europe

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