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Covenant of Mayors for Climate and EnergySlide2
…brings together local and regional authorities voluntarily committed to implementing EU climate and energy objectives on their territory.The Covenant of Mayors for Climate & EnergySlide3
A unique
bottom
-up
movement
shaped by cities, for cities A shared vision of decarbonised and resilient cities where citizens have access to secure, sustainable and affordable energy A growing and inclusive community now counting over 6,500 signatories representing over 210 million citizens
The Covenant of Mayors for Climate & EnergySlide4
Evolution of the initiative200620082015Priority action in the EU Action Plan for Energy Efficiency
Launch of the Covenant of Mayors
Setting new commitments
-20% CO
2
by 2020-40% CO2 by 2030Adapt
Launch of Mayors Adapt
2014
AdaptSlide5
Signatories now pledge to:
Reduce
CO
2
(and possibly other GHG) emissions by at least 40% by 2030 Increase our resilience by adapting to the impacts of climate changeTranslate their political commitment into local results by developing local action plans and reporting on their implementation2015: New commitmentsSlide6
The Covenant step by stepSlide7
An integrated approach77
Energy Demand
Energy Supply
Climate Adaptation
Climate Mitigation
Land Use Planning
Public Services
(Energy & Water Supply, Waste Management, Public Transport, Health Care, Civil Protection & Emergency Services)
Environment & Biodiversity
Agriculture & Forestry
Infrastructures
EconomySlide8
A reference framework for action Consistency and transparency thanks to a common reporting framework for all, flexible and adjustable to local realitiesHigh visibility via personalised signatory profiles on the Covenant websiteEvaluation
of
the data reported
by the Commission's independent scientific centre (signatories are suspended in case of non-compliance) Slide9
Covenant of Mayors ClubsAcademiaAssociated PartnersEuropean federations of companies, NGOs, international networksSupportersNon-profit organisations, associations, agencies
Signatories
Villages
, towns, cities,
counties
The Covenant Community
Local
Regional
National
European / global
Coordinators
Regions, Provinces, Energy AgenciesSlide10
Multi-stakeholder involvementSlide11
6,500+ signatory cities,
280+
regions, provinces & grassroots associations,
ca. 30 Associated Partnersca. 60 Local & Regional Energy Agencies5,100+ Action Plans developed
...
average
CO
2
-emission reduction of about
28%
by 2020
The Covenant of Mayors in key figuresSlide12
As of 2015:Achievements of signatory cities
x4
share
of renewable energy sources in final energy consumption (14%)-14%
energy consumption
x3
local
renewable energy production
-23%
greenhouse gas emissionsSlide13
The Covenant of Mayors around the worldSouth MediterraneanEastern-Europe & South Caucasus
North
America
South America
Sub-Saharan Africa
India
Japan
China
Existing offices
Potential
new
officesSlide14
Specific methodological materials:Supporting
signatories
(1/5)
Guidance materialsAction Plan template & instructionsThematic leafletsSlide15
Funding instrumentsSupporting signatories (2/5)Slide16
Covenant Capacity-Sharing Corner: Discussion Forums – Exchange With Your Peers Resource Library – Search, Add and Rate Resourceswww.eumayors.eu > ‘My Covenant’
Supporting
signatories
(3/5)Slide17
Capacity-building events: Webinars Workshops Finance working groupsSupporting signatories (4/5)Slide18
Helpdesk General helpdesk Country-specific helpdesks: Italy, Spain, Germany & AustriaSupporting signatories (5/5)Slide19
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The Covenant of Mayors on the ground: Examples of local actions
Stakeholder engagement for energy
efficient
schools in
Osona, SpainKey figures:Project duration: 2 years (2012-2014)27 schools involved26% savings in electricity consumption19%
savings
in
heating
€280 000
savings
in
energy
costs
MitigationSlide20
Managing heavy rains and stormwater
in Copenhagen,
Denmark
Cloudburst Management Plan aims to reduce the impacts of pluvial flooding due to heavy rains
Expanding the sewer network and around 300 surface projects focussing on water retention and drainage
+13,000 full-time equivalents with ca. €214 mio in tax revenues expectedThe Covenant of Mayors on the ground: Examples of local actionsAdaptationSlide21
Thank you! More info: www.eumayors.eu
With the support of the European
Union
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Nizette