URBAN-LEDS
2012/03/22
Cities emit a large proportion of the world’s greenhouse gases and can take decisive steps to reduce emissions as they expand.
The project, entitled ‘Promoting Low Emission Urban Development Strategies in Emerging Economy Countries’ (URBAN-LEDS), helps model cities formulate and adopt low carbon strategies and share experiences within their countries and beyond.
It also responds to the European Commission’s priority objective of climate change mitigation.
Upon signing the agreement with the EC, UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN-Habitat, Dr. Joan Clos, remarked that the project "will also offer a platform for cities to share their experiences and lessons with other cities around the world, and advocate for policies that better address climate change in urban areas.”
Four emerging economy countries - Brazil, South Africa, India and Indonesia - are participating in this project to be implemented by ICLEI.
Through its vast experience and capacity on stimulating local climate action worldwide, ICLEI is glad to contribute and support this historical partnership,” said Konrad Otto-Zimmermann, ICLEI's Secretary-General.
This EUR 6.7 million project will run from 1 March 2012 to 31 August 2015.
Read the URBAN-LEDS joint press release for more information.
