Thursday, 17 December 2009
(For related events on this day, please scroll to the bottom.)
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8.30 - 9.15 LG Briefing - CANCELLED
Briefing meetings for local government representatives were held every morning to inform delegates of the status of the negotiations and to plan activities for the day. A series of Briefing Sheets are available to help local government representatives with negotiations and networking.
9.30 - 10.30 The potential of Local Renewables - International organisations’ dialogue
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This event was organized by ICLEI's Local Renewables Initiative.
A detailed program is available here.
Renewable energy is a key energy resource – and its relevance will only increase in the future. Promoting the generation and use of RE at the local level is one of the major contributions of local governments to saving energy and reducing GHG emissions.
Leaders of international organizations working in the field of renewable energy highlighted the pertinence of Local Renewables.
For case stories on Local Renewable cities, go here.
10.30 - 12.30 Climate strategies - Development strategies for cities and regions
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This event was organized United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG)
A detailed program is available here.
In the framework of the Local Government Climate Roadmap, United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG), the worldwide organisation of local and regional authorities presented some of the key issues for these vital, sub-national, levels of government in climate change actions. Local leaders from around the world explored actions to be undertaken after the Copenhagen Conference.
12.30 - 13.00 Time for Real Questions
With Anna Tibaijuka, Executive Director of UN-Habitat
Time for Real Questions is a daily dialogue with Konrad Otto-Zimmermann and global leaders that explores issues shaping the future of our cities and our planet. Information about daily speakers and recordings of the dialogues can be accessed here.
15.00 - 18.00 Networking event for European Green Capital Award finalists - VENUE CHANGED
This event was held at Njalsgaarden, Njalsgade 13, 2300 Copenhagen.
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It was organized by the European Commission.
The event served as a meeting of European Green Capital finalists in order to report on recent environmental developments in their respective cities, explore areas for future cooperation and exchange best practices and experiences.
At the beginning of the meeting, the City of Münster handed over the 3000 signatures of their Climate Pact to David Cadman, Vancouver Councillor and president of ICLEI. For further information, you may download the Case Story of Münster.
For more information on European Green Capitals, download the European Green Capitals: Green cities – fit for life brochure.
18.00 - 20.00 Climate Negotiations: LGs Analysis - VENUE CHANGED
This event will be held at the Center for Miljo, Kalvebod Brygge 45, 1560 Copenhagen.
This event is organized by Center Condorcet.
A detailed program will be available here.
Important Information
If you would like to attend the evening sessions in the LG Climate Lounge, please enter the Bella Center before 8 pm as entry doors may be closed afterwards.
Related Events
The City of Malmö is hosting free guided city tours for COP participants on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. These focus on four climate arenas:
Additional infortmaiton on events and activities in Malmö is available here.