Municipalities identify challenges for sustainable energy and climate protection at local level
Sustainable energy and climate protection at the local level are complex issues and require commitment, the involvement of multiple stakeholders, financing and supportive policy, as well as local-national partnerships.
Such were the main findings of a summary paper exploring the challenges and needs of local governments in the context of the current climate and energy situation. The paper, whose input was collected between June 2009 and May 2011, was produced by cities, towns and their representative associations and networks from 30 European countries, including the 27 EU member states, Croatia, Lichtenstein and Norway.
The paper is a result of the Local Government Action project, which came to a close in July 2011 and aimed at developing actions to involve local governments in the EU and the international energy and climate debates. Also, the project is closely linked to the Covenant of Mayors, especially regarding planning actions to monitor greenhouse gas reductions.
The Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR) is an LG Action project supporter, along with a number of its member associations.
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Climate, Sustainable Finance Officer
