Local governments and climate change: sustainable energy planning and implementation in small and medium sized communities

The focus of this publication is on how small and medium-sized communities inEurope are effectively responding to climate change, with a particular focus on different approaches used in sustainable energy planning and implementation. A number of cases presented show the result of different (and often combined) motivations and actions. The most effective responses are those with a holistic, integrated and long-term approach, addressing both climate change mitigation and adaptation, based on citizen and other local stakeholder involvement. Local climate action means addressing different sectors, from buildings to waste, but also involving the industry and business sectors. The focus is on engaging communities on a large scale. Local governments play an essential role inthis regard: creating a vision for the community, developing relevant strategies, implementing effective policies and rolling out actions - together with other actors. They lead citizens, act in an exemplary manner, and improve energy use in services. The context they act in is also important, influencing approaches taken, with (enabling or blocking) framework conditions, financing, andenergy security addressed, as well as a number of important international andEuropean community-specific developments are presented. The local impact of climate change requires a local response Addressing the climate change challenge effectively needs engaged local governments and communities Local climate action successes presented show the value of an integrated approach Inspiring local climate action success stories show there are multiple benefits for all Millions of small and medium-sized communities around the globe have a vast potential for local climate action INDICE: From the contents: List of Contributors. Foreword. Preface. Acknowledgements . 1: Introduction.- Part 1 – A focus on Climate, Energy and Local Governments. 2: Motivation for local action. 3 Strategic framework supporting local action. 4: Local action – planning and implementation. 5: Framework conditions and support mechanisms.- Part 2: Local Climate Action Case Studies. 6: Selected case studies illustrating the three streams of action. 6.1 Policy and comprehensive strategic approach. 6.2 Technology and Measures. 6.3 People and Lifestyle. 7. Conclusion.- Glossary. Author Index. Combined index of names andsubjects.

• ISBN: 978-1-4020-9530-6
• Editorial: Springer
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 300
• Fecha Publicación: 01/02/2010
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés