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2017 - States and Regions Climate Actions
| Row number | State | Country | Region | Public? | Years disclosed | Population | Population year | Sector | Progress? | Action taken | Scale | Action descrption |
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| 2551 | Queensland | Australia | Asia Pacific | Yes | 2017 | 4808771 | 2015 | Buildings | Ongoing | Set/strengthen HVAC efficiency standards | Comprehensive implementation | Queensland supports the Commonwealth Government's implementation of the National Strategy on Energy Efficiency (NSEE) that aims to drive long term improvements in the energy efficiency of HVAC systems nationally. It includes more than 20 separate but complementary measures across eight priority areas, grouped under the three broad strategic initiatives of people, practices and systems. http://www.environment.gov.au/system/files/energy/files/hvac-hessthemeasures.pdf |
| 2552 | Western Cape | South Africa | Africa | Yes | 2017 | 6290000 | 2015 | Buildings | Ongoing | Install geothermal heating | Pilot stage | A pilot project has been implemented at one of the day clinics (Department of Health) to investigate the feasibility in rural areas. |
| 2553 | Queensland | Australia | Asia Pacific | Yes | 2017 | 4808771 | 2015 | Energy | Ongoing | Expand/improve transmission to integrate renewables | Comprehensive implementation | As part of the Queensland Government's Powering Queensland Plan, the government will improve large-scale project facilitation, planning and network connections. The government will also develop strategic transmission infrastructure in North and North-West Queensland to support a clean energy hub and unlock around 2000MW of renewable energy projects and support up to 4600 jobs. Improve large-scale renewable project facilitation, planning and network connections. |
| 2554 | Groningen | Netherlands | Europe | Yes | 2017 | 582649 | 2015 | Agriculture | Ongoing | Promote sustainable farming practices (e.g. low-till, waste reduction, etc. | Pilot stage | Start-up of biobased economy practices |
| 2555 | Connecticut | USA | North America | Yes | 2016 and 2017 | 3576452 | 2016 | Transport | Ongoing | Mass Transit: Improve bus services (e.g. increase routes, improve stops, reduce fares, etc.) | Unknown | No information disclosed |
| 2556 | South Australia | Australia | Asia Pacific | Yes | 2016 and 2017 | 1708135 | 2016 | Agriculture | Ongoing | Promote sustainable farming practices (e.g. low-till, waste reduction, etc. | Limited implementation | Primary Industries and Regions SA, Regional NRM Boards and Industry Groups deliver a range of programs to promote sustainable agricultural practices. These include: - Changing land management and production techniques to reduce carbon emissions - Soil improvement, including Soil Carbon sequestration research and extension programs - Water use efficiency and irrigation improvement programs - Sustainable grazing and livestock management, including methane gas reduction. - Management of pest and disease threats, including management of large feral herbivores - Rangelands management - Investigating carbon farming opportunities |
| 2557 | Quebec | Canada | North America | Yes | 2016 and 2017 | 8326089 | 2016 | Agriculture | Ongoing | Promote sustainable farming practices (e.g. low-till, waste reduction, etc. | Limited implementation | Prime-Vert est un programme d'appui axé sur l'agroenvironnement qui a pour objectif d'aider les exploitations agricoles à relever les défis que pose la protection de l'environnement. http://www.mapaq.gouv.qc.ca/fr/Productions/md/programmesliste/agroenvironnement/Pages/primevert.aspx |
| 2558 | Queensland | Australia | Asia Pacific | Yes | 2017 | 4808771 | 2015 | Energy | Ongoing | Install wind power (e.g. onshore, offshore) | Comprehensive implementation | The Queensland Government will undertake a reverse auction for up to 400 MW of renewable capacity, to commence in the second half of 2017. |
| 2559 | Norrbotten | Sweden | Europe | Yes | 2017 | 250570 | 2016 | Finance | Ongoing | Tax GHG emissions | Comprehensive implementation | No information disclosed |
| 2560 | Western Cape | South Africa | Africa | Yes | 2017 | 6290000 | 2015 | Transport | Ongoing | Private Transport: Increase awareness/engage public on private transport measures | Limited implementation | There are some programmes being rolled out by the larger municipalities to raise awareness, but currently the quality of public transport is quite low in terms of reliability, safety and security and there is a need to improve things before more people will utilise the services. |
| 2561 | Australian Capital Territory | Australia | Asia Pacific | Yes | 2016 and 2017 | 400000 | 2016 | Finance | Planned | Provide green mortgages | Unknown | Innovative Financing. |
| 2562 | Alberta | Canada | North America | Yes | 2016 and 2017 | 4252900 | 2016 | Agriculture | Ongoing | Promote sustainable farming practices (e.g. low-till, waste reduction, etc. | Comprehensive implementation | A carbon levy is currently being charged on all fuels that emit greenhouse gas emissions when combusted at a rate of C$20 per tonne in 2017 (rising to C$30 per tonne in 2018). The rate is based on the amount of pollution released when it is combusted, not on the mass of fuel itself. These include transportation and heating fuels, such as diesel, gasoline, natural gas and propane. Certain fuels such as marked gas and diesel used on farms are exempt from the carbon levy. Alberta's carbon market provides opportunities for revenue from carbon offset sales of voluntary management improvements that reduce or remove greenhouse gas emissions such as conservation cropping, managing nitrogen fertilizer and feed efficiency in livestock. |
| 2563 | Manitoba | Canada | North America | Yes | 2016 and 2017 | 1282043 | 2014 | Agriculture | Ongoing | Promote sustainable farming practices (e.g. low-till, waste reduction, etc. | Comprehensive implementation | Manitoba has introduced a variety of programs to help reduce GHG emissions from agricultural practices that also provide benefits to our food production system. Through the Manitoba Sustainable Agricultural Practices Program, an estimated 35,000 tonnes CO2e per year have been reduced over the three-year implementation of the program (2009-2012) In June 2015, funding for the Manure Management Financial Assistance Program (MMFAP) was renewed for another year to help ensure all eligible farmers have an opportunity to make improvements that will benefit their operations and the environment. |
| 2564 | Catalonia | Spain | Europe | Yes | 2016 and 2017 | 7522596 | 2016 | Finance | Ongoing | Tax GHG emissions | Limited implementation | Catalonia's 2018 budget sets a new GHG tax on cars, vans and motorbikes (€/gCO2/km) |
| 2565 | Queensland | Australia | Asia Pacific | Yes | 2017 | 4808771 | 2015 | Finance | Ongoing | Issue green bonds | Comprehensive implementation | In March 2017, the Queensland Treasury Corporation (QTC) issued an inaugural AUD750 million 7 year Green Bond with a coupon of 3.00 per cent. This was the largest and longest tenor AUD green bond issuance from an Australian issuer to date. QTC Green Bonds are guaranteed by the Queensland State Government, issued under the AUD Bond Program with 144A capability and certified by the Climate Bonds Initiative. Projects and assets include: Gold Coast Light Rail stage 1 and 2, Moreton Bay Rail Link, New Generation Rolling Stock, Various cycleways and Sunshine Coast Solar Farm. Public housing tenants face multiple barriers to accessing solar due to high upfront costs and short-term tenancies. From mid-2017, a first-of-its kind trial will be conducted to overcome these barriers and deliver electricity savings to some of the community's most vulnerable electricity customers. The solar for public housing trial will deliver up to 6 megawatts of solar, on up to 4,000 government-owned, detached houses. |
| 2566 | Western Cape | South Africa | Africa | Yes | 2017 | 6290000 | 2015 | Governance | Ongoing | Collaborate with national governments in reducing emissions/increasing resilience | Comprehensive implementation | The Climate Change Directorate is working closely with the national Department of Environmental Affairs in the rollout of the national Climate Change programme and the development of an M&E system for the country. |
| 2567 | Navarra | Spain | Europe | Yes | 2017 | 640647 | 2016 | Agriculture | Ongoing | Promote sustainable farming practices (e.g. low-till, waste reduction, etc. | Limited implementation | We have several practices to promote environmental.friendly farming practices.in relation with the EU-CAP. |
| 2568 | Western Cape | South Africa | Africa | Yes | 2017 | 6290000 | 2015 | Energy | Ongoing | Reform utility revenue policies and rate structures | Limited implementation | Supporting municipalities in the development of tariffs structures and revenue policies. The provincial government does not have an energy distribution mandate in terms of the constitution, so can only support municipalities. |
| 2569 | Western Cape | South Africa | Africa | Yes | 2017 | 6290000 | 2015 | Waste | Ongoing | Increase awareness/engage public on waste reduction/recycling measures | Limited implementation | This is undertaken by the Western Cape Government and municipalities through the rollout of the Integrated Waste Management Plans |
| 2570 | Queensland | Australia | Asia Pacific | Yes | 2017 | 4808771 | 2015 | Transport | Ongoing | Mass Transit: Improve rail services (e.g. increase routes, improve stations, reduce fares, etc.) | Comprehensive implementation | In South-East Queensland the Queensland Government introduced reduced fares from January 2017 across all zones. The Queensland Government is also delivering a number of rail infrastructure upgrades in south east Queensland. |
| 2571 | Queensland | Australia | Asia Pacific | Yes | 2017 | 4808771 | 2015 | Transport | Ongoing | Private Transport: Set GHG emissions standards | Comprehensive implementation | The Queensland Government supports implementing stronger greenhouse gas emissions standards under the Commonwealth Government's Ministerial Forum on Vehicle Emissions. |
| 2572 | Western Cape | South Africa | Africa | Yes | 2017 | 6290000 | 2015 | Energy | Planned | Install microgrids | Unknown | The feasibility of microgrids, particularly in rural areas are being investigated. |
| 2573 | North Brabant | Netherlands | Europe | Yes | 2016 and 2017 | 2500000 | 2016 | Finance | Ongoing | Increase awareness/engage public on financing mechanisms and incentives for energy efficiency/clean energy | Limited implementation | No information disclosed |
| 2574 | Queensland | Australia | Asia Pacific | Yes | 2017 | 4808771 | 2015 | Energy | Ongoing | Install solar power (e.g. PV, CSP) | Comprehensive implementation | The Queensland Government will undertake a reverse auction for up to 400 MW of renewable capacity, to commence in the second half of 2017. The Queensland Government has a target of one million rooftops or 3,000 megawatts of solar photovoltaics in Queensland by 2020. The Queensland Government is committed to supporting up to 150 megawatts of solar generation to encourage large-scale solar generation and investment in Queensland. The Solar 150 initiative, in collaboration with the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), will help support the development of local, large-scale solar projects. This will provide a long-term revenue contract to successful Queensland bidders. |
| 2575 | Minnesota | USA | North America | Yes | 2016 and 2017 | 5485238 | 2015 | Transport | Ongoing | Mass Transit: Improve bus services (e.g. increase routes, improve stops, reduce fares, etc.) | Comprehensive implementation | About 50% of targeted shelter improvements and signage improvements have been completed. Service improvements recognized by the American Public Transportation Association with System of the Year award. |
| 2576 | Queensland | Australia | Asia Pacific | Yes | 2017 | 4808771 | 2015 | Buildings | Ongoing | Install solar heating/hot water | Comprehensive implementation | Adopt the national standard for energy efficient hot water systems to be installed. |
| 2577 | Yucatan | Mexico | Latin America | Yes | 2016 and 2017 | 2097175 | 2015 | Land use | Ongoing | Promote conservation efforts for natural areas | Pilot stage | The Strategy for Conservation and Sustainable use of Biodiversity of Yucatan, launched in 2016, as the result of the collaboration of the Ministry of Urban Development and Environment (SEDUMA) and The National Commission for Knowledge and Use of Biodiversity (CONABIO) to generate an instrument of public policy to promote the sustainable use, restoration and conservation of natural resources of Yucatan. The strategy articulates the biological and social dimension to generate actions to increase preservation of the biodiversity and the cultural and traditional heritage of the region, considering six mayor thematic axes: Knowledge, Education and environmental culture; Conservation and restoration of ecosystems; Sustainable use of natural resources; Environmental threats and pressures; and Governance. Yucatan has a total of eleven Natural Protected Areas administrated by the State government, with a combine surface of 127,272.89 Ha. In order to increase the number of protected areas, in 2011 the Biocultural Reserve of the Puuc Region was created by official decree, with a conservation surface of 135,848 Ha. This area is currently of mayor relevance, due the implementation of the Initiative of Reduction of Emissions (IRE) of the REDD+ Strategy. Additionally in 2013, in order to protect the water resources of the State, the Geo-hydrological Reserve of the Ring of Cenotes, was stablished with a surface of 219, 207 Ha, located in one of the mayor zones of recharge of the Yucatan aquifer. |
| 2578 | Queensland | Australia | Asia Pacific | Yes | 2017 | 4808771 | 2015 | Transport | Ongoing | Private Transport: Switch to electric/hybrid vehicles in cars/taxis/government fleets | Comprehensive implementation | In July 2017, the Queensland Government launched the Queensland Electric Super Highway – the world's longest in one State. The super highway will be a series of fast-charging electric vehicle stations which will be rolled out at locations right up the Queensland coast from the Gold Coast to Cairns to encourage the uptake of electric vehicles in Queensland. The Queensland Government also encourages use of electric vehicle in government fleets |
| 2579 | Western Cape | South Africa | Africa | Yes | 2017 | 6290000 | 2015 | Transport | Ongoing | Private Transport: Install electric vehicle charging infrastructure (i.e. home, work, highways, etc.) | Pilot stage | This is being undertaken predominantly by the private sector, although municipal and provincial departments are invesitgating the feasibility of electric vehicle charging for their fleets. |
| 2580 | Jalisco | Mexico | Latin America | Yes | 2016 and 2017 | 8055985 | 2016 | Agriculture | Ongoing | Promote sustainable farming practices (e.g. low-till, waste reduction, etc. | Pilot stage | Se han impulsado 22 proyectos silvopastoriles en nueve municipios, lo que contribuye a la conservación, recuperación y uso sostenible de los ecosistemas forestales y la biodiversidad, a la vez que mejora la productividad y rentabilidad ganadera. |
| 2581 | Andalusia | Spain | Europe | Yes | 2016 and 2017 | 8393575 | 2015 | Agriculture | Ongoing | Promote sustainable farming practices (e.g. low-till, waste reduction, etc. | Comprehensive implementation | Andalusian (and spanish) agricultural policy is fixed by the European Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). One of the objectives of the CAP is a sustainable rural development, based on environmentally friendly production techniques, including ecological agriculture, use of renewable raw materials and biodiversity protection. https://ec.europa.eu/agriculture/cap-overview_en The ecological farming deployment is very importan in andalusian region. Area under ecological farming has exceed one million hectares in 2015. Recently it has been approved the III Ecological Production Andalusian Plan. Horizon 2020 http://juntadeandalucia.es/export/drupaljda/III_PAPE_DEFINITIVO_.pdf Integrated farming deployment is very important too. http://juntadeandalucia.es/organismos/agriculturapescaydesarrollorural/areas/agricultura/sanidad-vegetal/paginas/produccion-integrada-atrias.html Furthermore, there is an incentive programme to improve sector energy efficiency. |
| 2582 | Western Cape | South Africa | Africa | Yes | 2017 | 6290000 | 2015 | Transport | Planned | Private Transport: Switch to other lower-carbon fuel in cars/taxis/government fleets (e.g. biofuels, hydrogen, etc. | Unknown | A programme is planned to investigate the feasibility of alternative fuels for the government fleet for the Western Cape Government |
| 2583 | Queensland | Australia | Asia Pacific | Yes | 2017 | 4808771 | 2015 | Waste | Planned | Install advanced thermal treatment/waste to energy | Unknown | Through the Commonwealth Government's Emission Reduction Fund, landfill gas project upgrades can receive carbon credits. |
| 2584 | Alberta | Canada | North America | Yes | 2016 and 2017 | 4252900 | 2016 | Transport | Ongoing | Mass Transit: Improve bus services (e.g. increase routes, improve stops, reduce fares, etc.) | Comprehensive implementation | The Green Transit Incentive Program (GreenTRIP) was launched in 2010 as a one-time C$2 billion commitment, providing capital funding to support new and expanded public transit throughout Alberta. It helps provide Albertans with a wider range of sustainable public transit alternatives for local, regional and inter-municipal travel, making public transit more accessible. It also helps reduce traffic congestions by reducing reliance on private, single-occupant vehicles on Alberta roads and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. GreenTRIP criteria were updated in July 2016 to align with federal Public Transportation Infrastructure Fund (PTIF) program in order to allow municipalities to maximize support from both grant programs. Projects include: Low floor buses (Banff-Regional Transit), Electric buses (St.Albert), Double-decker buses (Strathcona County), Solar Energy Storage for electric use charging (Grande Prairie). |
| 2585 | Sardinia | Italy | Europe | Yes | 2016 and 2017 | 1658138 | 2016 | Transport | Ongoing | Mass Transit: Improve bus services (e.g. increase routes, improve stops, reduce fares, etc.) | Comprehensive implementation | No information disclosed |
| 2586 | Connecticut | USA | North America | Yes | 2016 and 2017 | 3576452 | 2016 | Finance | Planned | Provide green mortgages | Unknown | No information disclosed |
| 2587 | British Columbia | Canada | North America | Yes | 2016 and 2017 | 4773345 | 2016 | Agriculture | Ongoing | Promote sustainable farming practices (e.g. low-till, waste reduction, etc. | Comprehensive implementation | Funded by Growing Forward 2, the Environmental Farm Plan Program, the Beneficial Management Practices (BMP) Program, and the Farm Adaptation Innovator Program (FAIP) ($1.8 M/5yr.) promote climate action and sustainable farming practices. Over 4,700 Environmental Farm Plans have been completed in B.C., and 286 new BMP were implemented across B.C. in 2016/17. The FAIP is piloting 15 innovative on-farm climate adaptation practices. A nutrient management program is being developed to demonstrate best practices to reduce fertilizer use and GHG emissions, and is expected to lead to a nearly 100,000 tonne reduction of annual GHG emissions. The Climate Leadership Plan includes an action for agriculture to expand this nutrient management program. |
| 2588 | Groningen | Netherlands | Europe | Yes | 2017 | 582649 | 2015 | Transport | Ongoing | Mass Transit: Improve bus services (e.g. increase routes, improve stops, reduce fares, etc.) | Comprehensive implementation | No information disclosed |
| 2589 | California | USA | North America | Yes | 2016 and 2017 | 39200000 | 2016 | Transport | Ongoing | Mass Transit: Improve bus services (e.g. increase routes, improve stops, reduce fares, etc.) | Comprehensive implementation | The Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) is one of several programs that are part of the Transit, Affordable Housing, and Sustainable Communities Program established by the California Legislature in 2014 by Senate Bill 862. The LCTOP was created to provide operating and capital assistance for transit agencies to reduce greenhouse gas emission and improve mobility, with a priority on serving disadvantaged communities. Approved projects in LCTOP will support new or expanded bus or rail services, expand intermodal transit facilities, and may include equipment acquisition, fueling, maintenance and other costs to operate those services or facilities, with each project reducing greenhouse gas emissions. $135 million to date has been funded to this program from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund: https://www.arb.ca.gov/cc/capandtrade/auctionproceeds/ggrfprogrampage.htm The Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP) provides grants from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund to fund transformative capital improvements that will modernize California's intercity, commuter, and urban rail systems, and bus and ferry transit systems to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases by reducing congestion and vehicle miles traveled throughout California. For more information visit: http://www.dot.ca.gov/drmt/sptircp.html The LCTOP was created to provide operating and capital assistance for transit agencies to reduce greenhouse gas emission and improve mobility, with a priority on serving disadvantaged communities. Approved projects in LCTOP will support new or expanded bus or rail services, expand intermodal transit facilities, and may include equipment acquisition, fueling, maintenance and other costs to operate those services or facilities, with each project reducing greenhouse gas emissions. For more information visit: http://www.dot.ca.gov/drmt/splctop.html |
| 2590 | Western Cape | South Africa | Africa | Yes | 2017 | 6290000 | 2015 | Buildings | Ongoing | Install solar electricity | Limited implementation | Solar PV has been installed on approximately 8 Western Cape Government buildings and more will be rolled out as funding becomes available and feasibility studies are completed. |
| 2591 | South Holland | Netherlands | Europe | Yes | 2016 and 2017 | 3600000 | 2015 | Transport | Ongoing | Mass Transit: Improve bus services (e.g. increase routes, improve stops, reduce fares, etc.) | Comprehensive implementation | promote sustainable innovations in public transport such as hydrogen charging, fast charging of electric buses. |
| 2592 | Australian Capital Territory | Australia | Asia Pacific | Yes | 2016 and 2017 | 400000 | 2016 | Agriculture | Ongoing | Promote sustainable farming practices (e.g. low-till, waste reduction, etc. | Comprehensive implementation | Rural Grants provided through National Landcare Program. |
| 2593 | Western Cape | South Africa | Africa | Yes | 2017 | 6290000 | 2015 | Transport | Planned | Mass Transit: Improve rail services (e.g. increase routes, improve stations, reduce fares, etc.) | Limited implementation | The trains services is managed by the national Department of Transport and the rail service authority, but there is a lot of planning underway around improved rail services. |
| 2594 | Helsinki-Uusimaa | Finland | Europe | Yes | 2016 and 2017 | 1638293 | 2016 | Transport | Ongoing | Mass Transit: Improve bus services (e.g. increase routes, improve stops, reduce fares, etc.) | Limited implementation | No information disclosed |
| 2595 | Jalisco | Mexico | Latin America | Yes | 2016 and 2017 | 8055985 | 2016 | Transport | Ongoing | Mass Transit: Improve bus services (e.g. increase routes, improve stops, reduce fares, etc.) | Unknown | 2,445 vehículos de transporte público sustituidos por modelos recientes |
| 2596 | Quebec | Canada | North America | Yes | 2016 and 2017 | 8326089 | 2016 | Transport | Ongoing | Mass Transit: Improve bus services (e.g. increase routes, improve stops, reduce fares, etc.) | Comprehensive implementation | http://transportselectriques.gouv.qc.ca/en/action-plan/ |
| 2597 | Newfoundland and Labrador | Canada | North America | Yes | 2016 and 2017 | 530128 | 2016 | Finance | Planned | Tax GHG emissions | Unknown | As part of the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change, jurisdictions committed to introduce carbon pricing |
| 2598 | Chhattisgarh | India | Asia Pacific | Yes | 2017 | 25545198 | 2011 | Agriculture | Ongoing | Promote sustainable farming practices (e.g. low-till, waste reduction, etc. | Limited implementation | Vermicomposting, non-pesticidal management, improved crop introduction especially early ripening varieties to counter changes in weather especially erratic rainfall, Systematic root intesification (SRI), Improved irrigation like sprinkler, drip etc., agricultural warehousing and agro-processing. Promotion of oil-seed and pulses. Dryland farming/ Promotion of rice research and seed certification and replacement.. |
| 2599 | Wallonia | Belgium | Europe | Yes | 2017 | 3589744 | 2015 | Agriculture | Ongoing | Promote sustainable farming practices (e.g. low-till, waste reduction, etc. | Comprehensive implementation | There are policies in Wallonia to promote sustainable farming practices with the help of agricultural federations |
| 2600 | Western Cape | South Africa | Africa | Yes | 2017 | 6290000 | 2015 | Waste | Planned | Install mechanical biological treatment | Unknown | The feasibility of options are being investigated. |
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