Reduction of CO2 emissions
In the hall of the European Parliament, the mayors of more than 350
European cities, representing more than 60 million citizens have
signed, February 10, the Pact of Mayors.
The agreement commits the government of the cities to reduce their
CO2 emissions beyond the parameters laid down by Community.
The agreement will promote greater perception of citizens of the
efforts put in place by local governments to reduce CO2 emissions,
producing a greater involvement of the same in the fight against
climate change.
The mayors, in fact, in order to satisfy the "pact" will take
concrete measures that affect the daily lives of citizens and
according to the mayor of Budapest, "the pact will be the leading
force of environmental policy in Europe."
Failure to achieve the goals or failure to put in place appropriate
measures by local authorities, will lead to expulsion from the
pact.
In Italy more than 30 cities are signatories of the Pact, including
Turin, Milan, Foggia, while the mayor of Rome has already indicated
his intention to join soon.
It was also opened an internet site of the "Pact of Mayors", which
will serve as the portal and support structure for the
participating cities as well as citizens.