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Cities Leading Change Vilnius 14 October 2011

UCEU Vilnius Cities Leading Change

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Cities Leading ChangeVilnius 14 October 2011

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2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 20130

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% of Global 500 Companies Reporting Climate Change Data

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62% of cities have developed a climate change action plan.

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50% of cities have a special unit in the mayor’s office for climate change policy and action

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60% of cities have established GHG reduction targets

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Cities are leading through collaboration

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Cities are pioneering new technologies, in conjunction with local businesses

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Climate action is leading to improved local and national energy security

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“For Rio de Janeiro, climate change is an opportunity to redesign the city toward sustainable practices.”

--Rio de Janeiro

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“Addressing climate change will considerably improve life quality for people living in low income settlements.”

--Gobierno de Buenos Aires

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“In the long run, addressing climate change will sharpen Hong Kong’s competitive advantage.”

--Hong Kong SAR

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Take your climate change game to the next level

1. Investigate funding opportunities

2. Connect with business

3. Get involved with local and international NGOs

4. Report to CDP

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Conor RiffleHead of CDP [email protected] @c_riffle

Thank you