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What is sustainable development ? Definition :

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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