The Second European Local Government Positioning on Climate and Energy

 

The second local government positioning was released in April 2010 as an outcome of LG Action project ‘Networking action to involve Local Governments in the EU and international energy and climate debate’. The paper provides a summary of input received from representatives of European local governments (LGs) and their networks and associations on topics relevant to energy and climate. This paper is a useful reference document as it describes the whole framework of climate change negotiation process, from international to local level, and the role of local governments in it. The paper summarises the views of local authorities on their roles, responsibilities, motivation or lack of such. Also the need for information, technologies and know-how, along with building additional capacity are discussed. The importance of integrated management approach, more detailed insight into the needs identified, and the local governments’ interest in climate negotiations and wider context are analysed as well. This document follows the First Positioning paper compiled in June 2009. The process of assessing the level of preparation and motivation of local governments to act towards climate change mitigation and sustainable energy solutions continues. In the first half of 2011, the Third Positioning paper will be published. Local governments and LG networks and associations across Europe are invited to share their views, needs and perceptions of challenges and developments on climate and energy issues.

The Second European Local Government Positioning on Climate and Energy – full text, PDF

Source: LG Action