Zaragoza is the fifth largest city in Spain. In 2008 it will host EXPO Zaragoza 2008. For the first time, an exhibition of international scope focuses on governance and management strategies around a unique natural resource, providing visitors with examples of good practices from all over the world.

ICLEI European Membership Convention - Zaragoza 2008

What are the aims of Zaragoza 2008?

• Present key approaches to the challenges resulting from climate change by leading local governments that have committed themselves to achieving reduction targets beyond national objectives.

• Present cornerstones for and determine key elements to the positioning of European Local Governments in the global climate debate towards the UN Climate Summits in Poznań 2008 and Copenhagen 2009

• Facilitate cooperation and identify potential joint projects among ICLEI Members, addressing ICLEI’s programmes, strategies and partners

• Provide a platform for European input into ICLEI’s global strategic development that shall be defined at the next ICLEI World Congress in 2009 in Edmonton, Canada