UCEU Vilnius Cities Leading Change

Cities Leading ChangeVilnius 14 October 2011

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% of Global 500 Companies Reporting Climate Change Data

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

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

60% of cities have established GHG reduction targets

Cities are leading through collaboration

Cities are pioneering new technologies, in conjunction with local businesses

Climate action is leading to improved local and national energy security

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

--Rio de Janeiro

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

--Gobierno de Buenos Aires

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

--Hong Kong SAR

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

Conor RiffleHead of CDP CitiesConor.riffle@cdproject.net @c_riffle

Thank you