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75% of energy consumption
and CO2 emissions
Cities and urban regions today
0.12% of the Earth’s surface
50% of the population
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An unbroken global trend
„By 2050, within 40 years, we will have to build once more the same urban capacity as we have built over the last 4000 years.“
Urbanization
The 1:100 challenge
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Local Action Moves the World
1 UN 200
countries 1 million
local governments
We are becoming a planet of citizens,
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Where the cities are
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Risk and response
• A failed city can mean a failed country.
• A vibrant, resilient city can stabilize a country.
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Global Trends – Urban Leadership Challenge
• Population growth
• Urbanization
• Global Warming
• Water
• Soil
• Food
• Mineral resources
• Health
• Housing
• Greenspace
• Jobs
• Water, Sanitation
• Energy
• Transport
• Childcare
• Healthcare
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Cities need rapid and radical transformation
Eco-efficiency low carbon, biodiverse
Healthy & happy communities
Green urban economy safeguarding ecosystems services
Climate resilience
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Low-carbon and climate-neutral city
World Mayors Summits on Climate (2010 Mexico City; 2005 Montréal, …)
Global Cities Covenant on Climate
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Low-carbon and climate-neutral city
Dialogues, debates: looking for solutions Conferences, training sessions
Focal point vis-à-vis UNFCCC for Local Governments und Municipal Authorities Constituency
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Low-carbon and climate-neutral city
Online service for urban ghg emissions accounting
Online service for cities‘ reporting on emissions reduction targets, climate actions, and actual ghg emissions
Global registry of local government climate targets, actions and performance – measurable, reportable, verifiable
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Supporting Cities
Gateway to solutions
Connecting leaders
Accelerating action
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