ENPCOM European network for the promotion of the Covenant of Mayors
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ENPCOM European network for the promotion
of the Covenant of Mayors
Pisa 27-30 January Paola Manca
ENPCOM background What is ENPCOM Objectives Partners Structure Methodologies Visibility and dissemination
Contents of presentation:
•EU Climate and Energy package 2008: objectives 3x20 by 2020•Kyoto Protocol•Europe 2020 strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth
•80% of energy consumption and CO2 emissions is associated with urban activity and life habits of European citizens
•The Covenant of Mayors : a model of multi-level governance Involving local/regional authorities, institutional networks and citizens to meet EU 20% CO2 reduction objectives by 2020
Background:Eu energy package and Strategy
A network of local governments, citizens, industry organizations, associations
aimed atStrengthening the involvement of European citizens in the
fight against climate change by comparing different local experiences and developing methods to enhance individual
and collective practices.
ENPCOM Project
What is Enpcom ?
Integration of the involved communities in the issues of emissions, energy policies and strategies for adaptation to climate change
Exchange and comparison of experience of citizens' and local governments’ good practices, identifying ways to enhance them
identifying methods of communication between administrators and citizens to improve the ability of quantification and monitoring of consumption/emissions and to improve the effectiveness of the action of the SEAP
dissemination of the principles and objectives of the Covenant and of the European energy policies
Sharing the best experience of local governments
Key objectives
Giving citizen the opportunity to interact and participate in constructing a democratic Europe, thus developing citizenship of the EU
Developing thematic and long-lasting cooperation between towns
Raising awareness, reflection and debate on the relevance and implications of EU policies on citizens'daily lives
Promoting Citizens' engagement and participation in issues which constitute the European Union's political priorities
Enabling citizens to further influence and participate in the development of a sustainable and inclusive economy
Exchanging views with and presenting results to the appropriate decision makers on ongoing European policies and their impact on local situations as well as on local issues with an European dimension
General objectives and priorities target by ENPCOM
Lega delle autonomie locali is
a network of italian local authorities composed by municipalities, provinces and regions
Covenant Supporter that promotes accession to the COM and facilitates exchange of experiences between signatories
Coordinator of the project with Focus Europe
Applicant organisation and key activities relating to ENPCOM project
29 partner from 7 EU countries (IT.SE.ES.BG.DK.HR.BE)
Partner
NALILG
PartnerPartner Status Country Role in the
COMLegautonomie Private Italy SupporterFocus Europe private Italy SupporterPisa public Italy SignatoryPalermo public Italy SignatoryVittoria public Italy SignatoryGela public Italy SignatoryPiazza Armerina public Italy SignatorySarroch public Italy SignatorySilius public Italy SignatorySoleminis public Italy SignatoryUnione Gerrei public Italy SignatoryCivitavecchia public Italy SignatoryC.M. monti Ernici public Italy Signatory
Partner Status Country Role in COMQuartu S.Elena public Italy signatoryPomaretto public Italy signatoryBadajoz (county)
public Spain signatory
Caceres (county)
public Spain signatory
Extremadura reg
public Spain coordinator
Agenex private Spain supporterZadar public Croatia signatoryZadar Cda private Croatia supporterSkive public Denmark signatoryShkoder public Albany signatoryArvika public Sweden signatoryNALILG private Bulgary supporterMurcia public Spain signatoryOmis public Croatia signatoryCarloforte public Italy signatory
Partner
Country N. Partner NoteITALY 17 13 Municipalities, 2
Union of municipalities, 2 associations
SPAIN 5 1 Region, 2 Provinces, 1 municipalities, 1 energy agency
CROATIA 3 2 municipalities, 1 county development agency
SWEDEN 1 1 municipalitiesDENMARK 1 1 municipalitiesALBANY 1 1 municipalitiesBULGARY 1 1 associationTOTAL 29
Partner
Structure and activitiesNumber
Venue Themes
1 PISA ( IT) Census and monitoring of real energy consumption and the behaviour of citizens
2 BRUXELLES (BE)
The possibilities of action with the interaction between the public and private sector in transport and housing
3 ROMA (IT) The possibilities of action with the interaction between public and private in manufacturing companies:innovation, sharing, and energyefficiency
4 ARVIKA (SE)
The enhancement of the role of citizens: good daily energy practices, their inclusion in the SEAP andvalorisation of results.
Partecipatory approach+discussion and exchange of knowledge/experiences/ideas
1. Public conference
2. Worshops
3. Project planning workshops
4. Practical demonstration/visits
Methodologies
CITIZENS:1. Raised awareness of energy efficiency and of the COM and EU
Strategy2. active involvement of citizens in policy planning for energy
efficiency by collecting opinions and suggestions through a bottom-up approach
3. adoption of more sustainable habits in the consumption of energy
MUNICIPALITIES:1. increased awareness of the EU policies and initiatives to foster
energy efficiency and sustainable development2. increased skills and know-how to foster energy efficiency and to
implement the Covenant of Mayors3. development of joint project proposal and action aimed at
enhancing energy efficiency in urban context
Impact
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATORS AND TECHNICIANS:1. increased knowledge of Ue Strategies2. strengthening of expertise/skills on the promotion of energy
efficiency and on the implementation of the Covenant of Mayors
Impact
• Project website
• Dissemination materials (brochure, poster, newsletter…)
• Interactive DVD
• Final report
Visibility and dissemination
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