News Archive
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.
Mayor of Toronto to Chair C40 group to continue climate change cooperation across world's cities
4 June 2008
The C40 group has announced that the Mayor of Toronto, David Miller, will become the new Chair of the C40 Large Cities Climate Initiative and the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, will become honorary Deputy Chair.
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 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.
Mayor Newsom Unveils Comprehensive Environmental Plan for San Francisco
15 January 2008
Mayor Gavin Newsom released SForward, the roadmap to achieve San Francisco’s ambitious environmental goals of a 20% decrease in CO2 emissions below 1990 levels by 2010 and carbon neutrality for city government by 2020.
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.
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)
C40 Hong Kong Workshop 'Low Carbon Cities for High Quality Living'
5-6 November 2010, Hong Kong
This event will bring cities together to discuss the challenges and opportunities of creating modern, low carbon, high quality, liveable metropolitan centres.
The programme is organised around two themes:
Buildings - with a special focus on retrofitting existing buildings and new build best practice, and
Transport - with a special focus on electric vehicles (EVs)