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Climate Change Law is approved in Sao Paulo
9 June 2009
It was approved on June the 3rd the Bill that institutes the Municipal Policy for Climate Change in Sao Paulo.
Arup to assist major cities in tackling carbon reduction
29 May 2009
Arup will support the C40 and the CCI in helping the world’s largest cities continue to tackle climate change.
World Cities Tackling Climate Change Third summit held in Seoul, Korea
18-21 May 2009
The four-day Summit will provide opportunities for cities to discuss climate concerns.
Clinton Climate Initiative to demonstrate model for sustainable urban growth with projects in 10 countries on 6 continents
19 May 2009
Climate Positive Development Program to set example for cities to follow as they grow.
Hong Kong Government launches $450 million Building Energy Efficiency Funding Scheme
8 April 2009
The HK$450 million Building Energy Efficiency Funding Scheme was formally launched today with funding from the Environment and Conservation Fund (ECF).
Mayor Johnson outlines massive opportunities for green economy in London
7 April 2009
The Mayor of London's plans to cut energy and tackle climate change could bring 10-15,000 jobs and contribute £600m a year to the capital's economy by 2025.
Copenhagen aims to be the World's first CO2 neutral capital city
17 March 2009
Within just 16 years, Copenhagen’s total contribution to CO2 emissions is to be reduced to zero.
Mayor Bloomberg releases New York City Panel on Climate Change Report
17 February 2009
The report is First Step in PlaNYC initiative to protect vital infrastructure. The most detailed Climate Risk Information for any major city in the World.
Mayor Villaraigosa and President Clinton Light The Way To A Greener LA
16 February 2009
Green street light program – the largest environmentally friendly LED lights project ever undertaken by a city, will reduce CO2 emissions by 40,500 tons and save the City of Los Angeles $10 million annually.
Mayor White anounces a project that will reduce energy and save money
5 November 2008
Mayor of Houston Bill White has announced that the City of Houston has embarked on a project expected to significantly improve the energy efficiency of 271 City buildings.
C40 Tokyo Conference on Climate Change
24 October 2008
The C40 Tokyo Conference on Climate Change - Adaptation Measures for Sustainable Low Carbon Cities was held from 22-24 October 2008. Thirty-two cities participated and 13 Joint Actions for adaptation to the impacts of climate change were agreed to be implemented.
Climate Roadmap Symposium, Geneva
14 October 2008
The local governments debate on how to influence a post-Kyoto agreement took an important step last October.
Mayor Newsom Announces Proposed Agreement for Sustainable Biodiesel Production Facility
5 September 2008
Mayor Newsom today announced a proposed agreement between the Port of San Francisco and Darling International to build a 7.5 million to 10 million annual gallon capacity biodiesel production facility.
Mayor Miller of Toronto announces Mayor’s Tower Renewal
2 September 2008
The environment and residents in Toronto’s 1,000 decades-old concrete slab apartment towers will be the beneficiaries of Mayor’s Tower Renewal, an ambitious new project unveiled today by Mayor David Miller..
Mayor of London launches 'world-first' strategy to prepare London for climate changes
29 August 2008
Mayor of London Boris Johnson has launched his draft climate change adaptation strategy.
Lagos Solid Waste Management Scheme – Expression of Interest
26 August 2008
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) and the Lagos State Ministry of Finance announce a request for proposals for improvements to the Lagos State Waste Management System.
Seattle City Light To Double Conservation Savings
20 August 2008
Mayor of Seattle Greg Nickels launched a major energy savings program today that will double Seattle City Light’s current energy conservation program during the next five years.
Mayor Villaraigosa Cracks Down on Excessive Water Use
14 August 2008
Los Angeles – Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, joined by DWP CEO and General Manager David Nahai, signed a new water-use ordinance with expanded restrictions and penalties to encourage water conservation.
Australia’s 1st Carbon Neutral Government
12 August 2008
The City of Sydney has become Australia’s first carbon neutral government - helping to deliver on its promise of making Sydney a more sustainable city.
São Paulo’s Waste Management Prospects
6 August 2008
The City of São Paulo has developed a system of methane burning from depleted landfills that generates clean energy.
Vehicle Inspection
6 August 2008
In order to tackle air pollution, São Paulo City Hall has created a law in 2008 that allowed the municipality to establish a mandatory vehicle inspection for mechanical malfunctions.
Mayor Newsom Announces San Francisco's Emissions are 5% Below 1990 Levels
5 August 2008
Mayor Gavin Newsom today solidified San Francisco’s status as a leader on environmental issues accepting an award from ICLEI.
Mayor Newsom Signs Groundbreaking Green Building Ordinance to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
4 August 2008
Today Mayor Newsom signed San Francisco’s groundbreaking green building ordinance that imposes strict new green building requirements on newly constructed residential and commercial buildings, and renovations to existing buildings.
First Carbon Audit Guidelines Launched
24 July 2008
The first carbon audit guidelines for conducting carbon audits on buildings in Hong Kong were officially launched today (July 24).
Introduction of Tokyo’s mandatory cap & trade system
25 June 2008
Today, Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly passed unanimously the bill to establish Tokyo’s cap & trading scheme.
Since announcing Tokyo Climate Change Strategy
in June 2007, Tokyo has been considering the measures
which enhance climate change actions.
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