With more than 70% of the world’s CO2 emissions generated by cities, the Earth Hour City Challenge has been created to mobilize action and support from cities in the global transition towards a climate friendly one-planet future. The challenge invites cities to submit inspiring and credible urban development plans that dramatically increase the city’s use of renewable energy.
The Earth Hour City Challenge initiative has been created to celebrate cities that are taking amazing steps forward in creating a greener, cleaner and more sustainable city to live in, while inspiring other cities to do the same.
The plans and relevant data from the cities are submitted via an internationally recognized carbon reporting platform for cities, carbonn Cities Climate Registry, managed by ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability. Outreach and support to cities will be provided in collaboration with ICLEI and the final plans and data reviewed by an international jury.
The jury will review development plans for building, transport, energy and food systems – solutions that will make a city greener and cleaner and improve living standards for residents.
Vancouver is awarded the title Global Earth Hour Capital 2013
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The Global Earth Hour Capital 2013, as well as six national capitals and the People’s Choice Award were presented at the Earth Hour City Challenge and Award Ceremony in Malmö, Sweden on March 19, 2013.
A number of impressive initiatives were highlighted in profiles of country finalists in a People’s Choice campaign where people around the world were invited to vote for their favorite among these cities.
Register your citiy’s interest in participating in the Earth Hour City Challenge 2014 here.
A number of impressive initiatives were highlighted in profiles of country finalists in a People’s Choice campaign where people around the world were invited to vote for their favorite among these cities.
Register your citiy’s interest in participating in the Earth Hour City Challenge 2014 here.
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Barbara Evaeus
Manager Climate Communications
WWF Sweden
+46 8 624 7448
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Carina Borgstrom Hansson
Footprint expert
WWF Sweden
+46 708 855 185
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