Pisa 27-30 January
Paola Manca
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ENPCOM background
What is ENPCOM
Objectives
Partners
Structure
Methodologies
Visibility and dissemination
• 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
A network of local governments, citizens, industry
organizations, associations
aimed at
Strengthening 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
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Integration of the involved communities in the issues of emissions,
energy policies and strategies for adaptation to climate change
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Exchange and comparison of experience of citizens' and local
governments’ good practices, identifying ways to enhance them
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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
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dissemination of the principles and objectives of the Covenant and
of the European energy policies
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Sharing the best experience of local governments
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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
Lega delle autonomie locali is
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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
NALILG
29 partner from 7 EU countries
(IT.SE.ES.BG.DK.HR.BE)
Partner
Status
Country
Role in the COM
Legautonomie
Private
Italy
Supporter
Focus Europe
private
Italy
Supporter
Pisa
public
Italy
Signatory
Palermo
public
Italy
Signatory
Vittoria
public
Italy
Signatory
Gela
public
Italy
Signatory
Piazza Armerina
public
Italy
Signatory
Sarroch
public
Italy
Signatory
Silius
public
Italy
Signatory
Soleminis
public
Italy
Signatory
Unione Gerrei
public
Italy
Signatory
Civitavecchia
public
Italy
Signatory
C.M. monti Ernici
public
Italy
Signatory
Partner
Status
Country
Role in COM
Quartu S.Elena
public
Italy
signatory
Pomaretto
public
Italy
signatory
Badajoz (county) public
Spain
signatory
Caceres (county) public
Spain
signatory
Extremadura reg public
Spain
coordinator
Agenex
private
Spain
supporter
Zadar
public
Croatia
signatory
Zadar Cda
private
Croatia
supporter
Skive
public
Denmark
signatory
Shkoder
public
Albany
signatory
Arvika
public
Sweden
signatory
NALILG
private
Bulgary
supporter
Murcia
public
Spain
signatory
Omis
public
Croatia
signatory
Carloforte
public
Italy
signatory
Country
N. Partner
Note
ITALY
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 municipalities
DENMARK
1
1 municipalities
ALBANY
1
1 municipalities
BULGARY
1
1 association
TOTAL
29
Number
1
2
Venue
PISA ( IT)
Themes
Census and monitoring of real energy consumption
and the behaviour of citizens
BRUXELLES The possibilities of action with the interaction
between the public and private sector in transport
(BE)
and housing
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ROMA (IT)
4
ARVIKA
(SE)
The possibilities of action with the interaction
between public and private in manufacturing
companies:innovation, sharing, and energy
efficiency
The enhancement of the role of citizens: good daily
energy practices, their inclusion in the SEAP and
valorisation of results.
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Partecipatory approach+discussion and exchange
of knowledge/experiences/ideas
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Public conference
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Worshops
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Project planning workshops
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Practical demonstration/visits
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CITIZENS:
Raised awareness of energy efficiency and of the COM and EU
Strategy
active involvement of citizens in policy planning for energy
efficiency by collecting opinions and suggestions through a
bottom-up approach
adoption of more sustainable habits in the consumption of
energy
MUNICIPALITIES:
increased awareness of the EU policies and initiatives to foster
energy efficiency and sustainable development
increased skills and know-how to foster energy efficiency and to
implement the Covenant of Mayors
development of joint project proposal and action aimed at
enhancing energy efficiency in urban context
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATORS AND TECHNICIANS:
increased knowledge of Ue Strategies
strengthening of expertise/skills on the promotion of energy
efficiency and on the implementation of the Covenant of Mayors
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Project website
Dissemination materials (brochure, poster,
newsletter…)
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Interactive DVD
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Final report
Thank you !