Local governments presence at the UNFCCC Climate Change Talks in Barcelona

Local governments were present at the UNFCCC Climate Change Talks in Barcelona, Spain, from 2-6 November 2009, and continued their mobilization for a strong and comprehensive post-2012 global climate agreement. Similar to previous UNFCCC meetings, local government representatives met with national delegations in order to discuss the key role of local governments in the combat against climate change.

Furthermore, LGs hosted an exhibit on the Local Government Climate Roadmap in the Barcelona Convention Centre, the venue of the UNFCCC Talks. The exhibition presented the role that LGs play in mitigation and adaptation to Climate Change through different materials and publications.

On 5 November 2009 at 10:30, ICLEI and UCLG hosted a joint Roadmap press conference to inform on-site media about LGs involvement in international climate negotiations. For more information, please download the press release.

Side event: Local Government Climate Roadmap - From Bali to Poznan to Copenhagen

4 November 2009, Barcelona Convention Center, Room CIPRES, 18:00-19:30

During this side event, LGs perspective for a Post-2012 climate regime was discussed with representatives of local and regional governments, as well as with international experts. To watch the UNFCCC webcast of the side event, please click here.

Introduction and facilitation:

  • Mr. Gino Van Begin, Regional Director for Europe and Deputy Secretary General, ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability

Why is it important that Local Governments are internationally recognised in the post-2012 global climate agreements - The local and regional perspective of Spain

  • Ms. Imma Mayol, Councilor of Environment, City of Barcelona
  • Mr. Joan Antoni Baron Espinar, Representative President, Barcelona Provincial Government (Environm. Dpt.)

What Local Governments have achieved so far in the International Climate Negotiations

  • Mr. Ronan Dantec, Vice-President, Communauté Urbaine Nantes, France, and Chair of the Climate Change Working Group, Eurocities
  • Ms. Emilia Saiz, Director of statutory issues and institutionnal relations, United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG)

Perspectives of the City of Copenhagen for COP 15

  • Mr. Jorgen Lund Madsen, Director, Technical and Environmental Administration, City of Copenhagen