Local Governments and Climate Change
Sustainable Energy Planning and Implementation in Small and Medium Sized Communities
(Sprache: Englisch)
The focus of this publication is on how small and medium-sized communities in Europe are effectively responding to climate change, with a particular focus on different approaches used in sustainable energy planning and implementation. A number of cases...
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The focus of this publication is on how small and medium-sized communities in Europe are effectively responding to climate change, with a particular focus on different approaches used in sustainable energy planning and implementation. A number of cases presented show the result of different (and often combined) motivations and actions. The most effective responses are those with a holistic, integrated and long-term approach, addressing both climate change mitigation and adaptation, based on citizen and other local stakeholder involvement. Local climate action means addressing different sectors, from buildings to waste, but also involving the industry and business sectors. The focus is on engaging communities on a large scale.
Local governments play an essential role in this regard: creating a vision for the community, developing relevant strategies, implementing effective policies and rolling out actions - together with other actors. They lead citizens, act in an exemplary manner, and improve energy use in services. The context they act in is also important, influencing approaches taken, with (enabling or blocking) framework conditions, financing, and energy security addressed, as well as a number of important international and European community-specific developments are presented.
Local governments play an essential role in this regard: creating a vision for the community, developing relevant strategies, implementing effective policies and rolling out actions - together with other actors. They lead citizens, act in an exemplary manner, and improve energy use in services. The context they act in is also important, influencing approaches taken, with (enabling or blocking) framework conditions, financing, and energy security addressed, as well as a number of important international and European community-specific developments are presented.
Klappentext zu „Local Governments and Climate Change “
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.
Inhaltsverzeichnis zu „Local Governments and Climate Change “
From the Table of Contents: List of Contributors.- Foreword.- Preface.- Acknowledgements.-Chapter 1: Introduction.- Part 1 - A focus on Climate, Energy and Local Governments.- Chapter 2: Motivation for local action.-Chapter 3 Strategic framework supporting local action.-Chapter 4: Local action - planning and implementation.-Chapter 5: Framework conditions and support mechanisms.- Part 2: Local Climate Action Case Studies.-Chapter 6: Selected case studies illustrating the three streams of action.- 6.1 Policy and comprehensive strategic approach.- 6.2 Technology and Measures.- 6.3 People and Lifestyle.-Chapter 7. Conclusion.- Glossary.- Author Index.- Combined index of names and subjects
Bibliographische Angaben
- 2010, 2010, 434 Seiten, mit farbigen Abbildungen, Masse: 16 x 24,1 cm, Gebunden, Englisch
- Herausgegeben:van Staden, Maryke; Musco, Francesco
- Herausgegeben: Francesco Musco, Maryke van Staden
- Verlag: Springer Netherlands
- ISBN-10: 1402095309
- ISBN-13: 9781402095306
- Erscheinungsdatum: 31.03.2010
Sprache:
Englisch
Rezension zu „Local Governments and Climate Change “
"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)
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