Iida, Japan
As a Japanese “Eco-Model City”, Iida was already combatting climate change in 1996 with the slogan “Cultural and Environmental City”. As an Eco-Model City, Iida is pioneering eco-friendly community development collaboration among citizens, businesses, and civic groups. Iida has set ambitious reduction targets for its CO2 emissions as well as taken advantage of its unique geography to develop its solar power industry.
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