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Mayor announces start of a groundbreaking programme to green London's public buildings
28 February 2008
The Mayor of London has announced the start of a groundbreaking programme to cut carbon emissions from London's buildings.
Mayor gives green light to CO2 charge to tackle climate change
12 February 2008
The Mayor of Londonhas given the green light to the world's most ambitious scheme to reduce the contribution of urban traffic to the greenhouse gas emissions which cause global warming.
Mayor unveils programme to transform cycling and walking in London
11 February 2008
The Mayor of London has announced the most ambitious programme to transform walking and cycling in London's history. The package of measures will create a new network of quick, simple, and safe routes for cyclists and pedestrians.
C40 cities gather in London
3 December 2007
Mayor of London Ken Livingstone, chair of C40, has welcomed to London 120 senior representatives from 33 world cities for a C40 workshop to share knowledge about taking action on transport to tackle climate change.
C40 welcomes Hong Kong membership
8 November 2007
Mayor of London Ken Livingstone, chair of C40, has welcomed the news the Hong Kong has accepted an invitation to join other major cities around the world as part of the C40 Large Cities Climate Leadership Group.
C40 welcomes President Clinton announcement to expand global alliance to tackle climate change
5 November 2007
The Mayor of London, Ken Livingstone, chair of the C40, has welcomed President Bill Clinton's announcement that 1100 US cities will now have access to a global purchasing alliance to help tackle climate change.
Mayor announces shortlist of companies bidding for energy efficiency drive
25 October 2007
The Mayor of London Ken Livingstone has announced that eight companies from the UK and abroad have been shortlisted, as part of the tender process to make the Greater London Authority Group's buildings more energy efficient.
The City of Paris and the Clinton Foundation Join Forces To Fight Climate Change
5 October 2007
The Clinton Foundation and the City of Paris have both taken proactive initiatives on the critical issue of climate change.
London delivers on C40 cities/Clinton Climate Initiative to make buildings cleaner and greener
31 August 2007
The Mayor of London has announced that he is inviting companies to submit bids to make the Greater London Authority Group's buildings more energy efficient.
C40 climate summit a huge success. Seoul to host next meeting
17 May 2007
On the final day of the C40 Large Cities leadership summit Ken Livingstone, Chair of the C40 called on national government to empower and enable cities to tackle climate change.
Online tools to monitor carbon emissions
17 May 2007
Clinton Foundation and Microsoft are to develop online tools enabling the world's largest 40 cities to monitor carbon emissions.
Clinton announces programme
16 May 2007
President Clinton has announced a landmark programme to reduce energy use in buildings worldwide.
Launch of C40 Large Cities Climate Summit
15 May 2007
Leaders of the world's largest and most innovative cities are meeting to discuss the positive roles cities have play in tackling climate change.
Additional news is also available from the New York - Large Cities Climate Summit website.
C40 related news releases
- The Mayor of London rallies world cities to tackle climate change (Mayor of London, 15 May 2007)
- Tokyo joins large cities group to tackle climate change (Mayor of London, 1st December 2006)
- Former President Clinton launches climate change initiative, (Mayor of London, 2nd August 2006)
- Mayor brings together major cities to take lead on climate change, (Mayor of London, 4th October 2005)
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