What is sustainable development ?
Definition :
Sustainable energy
Solar energy
Wind turbine
Causes of environmental degradation
Human disturbance
Protocole of Kyoto
Treaty signed in 1997 Reducing gas emission
Solutions against pollution
Natural resources
Obstacles to sustainable development
European Green
Capitals
What is the European Green Capital Award ?
An event who encourages cities to :- Improve the quality of life of their citizens- Reduce their impact on the global
environment
4 out of 5 European citizens live in cities
More than 40 cities are supporting the establishement of the Award (21capitals)
The E.G.C.W. was launched May 22, 2008
Candidates will be judged with :
- Their local contribution to global climate change
- their local transport- their waste production
and management
And about the winner ?
A panel of experts will select the winner on specific criteria
The winner will be a role model to promote best practicies in Europe
Hamburg was the winner 2011