![]() ![]() Sharing ideas and insights between citiesĪ good example are the green bus shelters in Utrecht, the Netherlands. And, as reinventing the wheel would be a waste of time, it would be more efficient if cities could learn from each other’s climate plans and see what measures work well, which don’t, and to get new ideas for local climate action. In addition, 60-80% of the global energy consumption and 75% of the world’s carbon emissions come from cities, making them the places where climate plans and green measures have the most impact. Cities make up 3% of the earth’s surface area, but inhabit more than 50% of the earth’s population. That will only be possible if we all take joint responsibility: citizens, companies, associations and authorities.” - Ada Colau Ballano, Mayor of BarcelonaĪnd she is right. ![]() If we want things to change, we have to start by changing ourselves. We are where most of the population lives, the people most responsible for greenhouse gas emissions and the main focus of innovation. The future of the fight against climate change is being played out in our streets and squares. The impact of cities on the climate crisis “We, the cities, cannot afford to wait and see whether proposals are ambitious enough. In this article, we are showing you some effective and inspiring examples of green measures these cities have chosen to implement and what tips and inspiration your city may be able to take from them. Other cities have been making changes for some years now and are inspiring other cities to do the same. Some city leaders though think their governments are moving too slowly and are making their own, more ambitious climate plans. ![]() Governments are telling us how dire the situation is and have pledged net zero emissions by 2050. The latest IPCC-report on climate change shows us how important it is to make crucial changes in climate policy before it is too late. You are now here: Sempergreen About us News 10 of the best sustainable city plans in the world 10 of the best sustainable city plans in the world ![]()
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