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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