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U.S. Conference of Mayors
Climate Protection Center
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MAYOR'S CLIMATE PROTECTION AGREEMENT
U.S.
Conference of Mayors
Climate Protection
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Mayors Climate Protection Agreement was initiated by Seattle
Mayor Greg Nickels in 2005 to encourage local governments to
make commitments to adopt policies that reduce
energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, while promoting
environmental stewardship. Download
our Factsheet.
This agreement includes 12 action items:
- Greenhouse gas
emissions inventory,
reduction targets and climate action plan
- Land use policies
that reduce sprawl, preserve open
space and create compact walk-able communities
- Promote
transportation options such as bicycle trails,
commuter reduction, carpooling and transit
- Renewable energy
programs
- Energy efficiency
in municipal buildings
- Energy Star
procurement policy
- Land use planning
and building codes that promote
energy efficiency
- Increase the
efficiency of government-owned vehicles
- Water and
wastewater pump efficiency
- Recycling programs
- Urban forests
- Public education
and outreach
Over
1000 U.S. cities
have already
signed on to the U.S.
Mayors Climate Protection Agreement.
Cool Cities Delaware has developed tools to assist local governments in
developing sustainability programs.
Cool
Cities Delaware
Worksheet
Cool
Cities Delaware Program Matrix
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