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Local Governments and Climate Change

Sustainable Energy Planning and Implementation in Small and Medium Sized Communities

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  • © 2010

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Editors:
  1. Maryke van Staden

    1. Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI), International Council for Local, Freiburg, Germany

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  2. Francesco Musco

    1. Dipto. Pianificazione, Università Iuav di Venezia, Venezia, Italy

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  • The local impact of climate change requires a local response
  • Addressing the climate change challenge effectively needs engaged local governments and communities
  • Local climate action successes presented show the value of an integrated approach
  • Inspiring local climate action success stories show there are multiple benefits for all
  • Millions of small and medium-sized communities around the globe have a vast potential for local climate action
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: Advances in Global Change Research (AGLO, volume 39)

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Table of contents (7 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxii
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  2. A focus on Climate, Energy and Local Governments

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 13-14
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    2. Introduction

      • Maryke van Staden, Francesco Musco
      Pages 1-11

    3. Motivation for action

      • Maryke van Staden
      Pages 16-76

    4. Strategic framework supporting local action

      • Monika Zimmermann, Gino Van Begin, Irene Vergara Cristóbal
      Pages 78-107

    5. Local Action – Planning and Implementation

      • Maryke van Staden, Francesco Musco
      Pages 110-172

    6. Framework conditions and support mechanisms

      • Ole Langniß, Dieter Seifried
      Pages 174-195

  3. Local Climate Action Case Studies

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 197-198
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    2. Selected case studies illustrating the three streams of action

      • Henrik Johanson
      Pages 200-414

    3. Conclusion

      • Franceso Musco, Maryke van Staden
      Pages 415-419

  4. Back Matter

    Pages 421-463
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Global warming is changing the world as we know it. Climate change can have catastrophic impacts in numerous cities across the world. It is time for us to react – quickly and effectively. The European Community (EC) has been leading the fight against climate change, making it one of its top priorities. We have introduced the most ambitious targets of their kind, known as the “20/20/20 by 2020” initiative within the “Climate Action and Renewable Energy Package.” As a result, European Member States have taken on a commitment to curb their CO emissions by at least 20% by 2020. 2 These targets are indeed commendable; however, they are only the start if we are to avoid the consequences of global warming. Whilst top level coordination from the European Institutions and Member State governments is vital, the role of mitigating and adapting to climate change at local level must not be forgotten. In fact, here cities, regions and their citizens play a significant a role. It is therefore vital they become directly involved in the climate change challenge. The European Commission therefore launched in 2008 a new initiative, the Covenant of Mayors, which brings together a network of European mayors in a voluntary effort to go beyond the European Union’s already ambitious targets. Half of our greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) are created in and by cities.

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"This is a timely book that addresses an urgent problem. Not only does it draw our attention to the role of local government in addressing climate change but it also highlights the issue with regard to small and medium sized communities, which is where the majority of Europe's population actually lives. Moreover, the emphasis on participation is important in an age where the legitimacy of government action is increasingly being questioned." (Rob Atkinson, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK)

"Municipalities matter! With clear arguments and multiple case studies Maryke van Staden and Francesco Musco show how mayors and local governments can - and must - lead in climate action. " (Michael Hebbert, University of Manchester, UK)

Editors and Affiliations

  • Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI), International Council for Local, Freiburg, Germany

    Maryke van Staden

  • Dipto. Pianificazione, Università Iuav di Venezia, Venezia, Italy

    Francesco Musco

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