Briefing Sheets

To prepare local government representatives for the international climate negotiations, the following briefing sheets were prepared. You can also download the complete briefing sheet package (41 pages).

  1. Glossary: English
  2. Climate Change: English
  3. The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC): English
  4. Kyoto Protocol - Introduction: English
  5. Kyoto Protocol – Mechanism for implementation: English
  6. Conference of the Parties – how can LG actively participate? English
  7. The road to Copenhagen – international climate negotiations 2007-2009: English
  8. Local Government Climate Roadmap 2007-2009: English
  9. Why cities and local governments are key actors - fields of local action: English
  10. World Mayors and Local Governments Climate Protection Agreement: English French Spanish
  11. Key Issues for Local Government on Climate Change: English French Spanish
  12. City Climate Catalogue: English
  13. Negotiation update: After Bangkok UN Climate Talks (October 2009):
    COP15: Chances for Changing our Climate?     English
  14. COP 15: what can we expect at global level? English
  15. Local Governments messages on climate change at COP 15 English

Additional briefing sheets

Carbon Trading: download

This briefing sheet was prepared by by Local Government Information Unit, Center for Local Sustainability.