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C40 cities: an introduction
Avedore CHP plant, Copenhagen Denmark (copyright Greenpeace/Reynaers). C40 is a group of large cities committed to tackling climate change. On this website you will find news and updates on current C40 initiatives, information about each of the cities involved, and links to useful documents. Cities have a central role to play in tackling climate change. By fostering a sense of shared purpose, the C40 network offers cities an effective forum in which to work together, share information and demonstrate leadership. Through effective partnership working with the Clinton Climate Initiative, the C40 helps cities reduce greenhouse gas emissions through a range of energy efficiency and clean energy programs. The current chair of the C40 is Mayor David Miller of Toronto.
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Seoul unveils wirelessly charged electric vehicle 15 March 2010 C40 Hong Kong Workshop 'Low Carbon Cities for High Quality Living'5-6 November 2010, Hong Kong This event will bring cities together to discuss the challenges and opportunities of creating modern, low carbon, high quality, liveable metropolitan centres. The programme is organised around two themes: Buildings - with a special focus on retrofitting existing buildings and new build best practice, and |
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