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Row numberCity NameAccount NoCountryCity Short NameC40Reporting YearEmissions reduction activitySector of activitySub-sector of activityAnticipated emissions reduction over lifetime (metric tonnes CO2e)Activity DescriptionCity LocationCountry Location
551City of Buenos Aires31155ArgentinaBuenos AiresC402013Transport > Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehiclesTransport Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehiclesEcobus (hybrid vehicle): A prototype has already been built, and it is the first hybrid electric bus developed in the country. Currently it is the only bus circulating, eventually, the city’s plan is to launch a gradual replacement of circulating buses. The hybrid electric Ecobus reduces emissions of particulate matter by 75%, of carbon monoxide by 55%, and of greenhouse gas by 40%, while it consumes 40% less of fuel, encouraging research and development in cleaner technologies for transportation.(-34.6037232, -58.3815931)(-38.416097, -63.616672)
552City of Buenos Aires31155ArgentinaBuenos AiresC402013Transport > Improve bus transit timesTransport Improve bus transit timesThe City Government started implementing a network of exclusive lanes for bus and taxi circulation in order to reap the benefits of these forms of transportation while addressing the issues that have traditionally undercut their effectiveness. Travel times are expected to improve and fuel efficiency can increase up to 10%. This change in circulation follows the environmental urban plan (a law passed by the local legislature unanimously), and also implies transforming one-way avenues into two-way ones, in order to increase passenger flow. In fact, an immediate result of this program has been journey time reduction. Preferential lanes for public transportation and counter- flow lanes do account for the reduction of 10% to 35% of journey time reduction.(-34.6037232, -58.3815931)(-38.416097, -63.616672)
553City of Buenos Aires31155ArgentinaBuenos AiresC402013Transport > Infrastructure for non-motorized transportTransport Infrastructure for non-motorized transportCycling offers an environmentally-friendly and space-efficient way to travel around the city. It is an emission-free, low-cost travel mode that we seek to promote as part of our strategy to increase non-motorized transportation and decrease private vehicle use. The protected bike path network is currently a 100km long. Located at side streets, away from intense vehicular flows, the bike paths are increasingly being used by the population. The network has been designed to join strategic points of the City. Not only they do not contaminate and are one of the most economical means of transportation, while at the same time improving health: they also appear to be a fast means of transport.(-34.6037232, -58.3815931)(-38.416097, -63.616672)
554Ceongsong Municiple County48518South KoreaCeongsong 2013(36.4359045, 129.0571077)(35.907757, 127.766922)
555City of Buenos Aires31155ArgentinaBuenos AiresC402013Transport > Infrastructure for non-motorized transportTransport Infrastructure for non-motorized transportThe Buenos Aires Bicycle Program promotes the use of bicycles as an ecological, healthy, and fast means of transportation. This Program includes the creation of a protected bike path network and bicycle parking infrastructure, the implementation of a free biking system, the provision of road safety education, and the promotion for its use in the private sector as a real alternative for transportation. The biking system currently has 28 stations and more than 1,000 available bicycles. Launched at the end of 2010, today it has 60,000 registered users, with an average of 4,200 trips per day. As part of Corporate Social Responsibility Program more than 50 companies offer storage, lockers, and changing rooms for their employees, to encourage the use of the bicycle as a mean of transport to get to work.(-34.6037232, -58.3815931)(-38.416097, -63.616672)
556City of Buenos Aires31155ArgentinaBuenos AiresC402013Transport > Improve bus transit timesTransport Improve bus transit timesBRT (Bus Rapid Transit) uses dedicated bus lanes, fewer stops, time-saving technologies, and additional efficiency measures to make bus travel fast, reliable, and effective. The first BRT lane was inaugurated on 2011 and it is 12,5km long. Currently, a new line is being constructed, keeping in mind the 72km extension target by 2015.(-34.6037232, -58.3815931)(-38.416097, -63.616672)
557City of Buenos Aires31155ArgentinaBuenos AiresC402013Other: Subway network extensionOther: Subway network extensionThe current network has six underground lines and a line of surface (Premetro), reaching a total length of 54.5km. It is estimated that the subway holds a 10% of all trips are made daily in the metropolitan area of Buenos Aires, carrying 1,300,000 passengers a day. The system has a good connection to the main railway lines, linking the major transhipment centers for the City of Buenos Aires. The Government of the City is currently undertaking extension works of the subway network with the aim of revitalizing it through enlargement. During 2012, 5 new stations were finished and next to be inaugurated. The City of Buenos Aires has made a record investment over the past four years in the expansion and modernization of public passenger transport.(-34.6037232, -58.3815931)(-38.416097, -63.616672)
558City of Buenos Aires31155ArgentinaBuenos AiresC402013Other: Public awareness campaignsOther: Public awareness campaignsPublic awareness to reduce the use of automobiles together with different policies to achieve that goal, such as improving public transportation.(-34.6037232, -58.3815931)(-38.416097, -63.616672)
559City of Buenos Aires31155ArgentinaBuenos AiresC402013Transport > Infrastructure for non-motorized transportTransport Infrastructure for non-motorized transportPedestrian priority areas: Pedestrian streets humanize public space and redefine it as a meeting point. With these goals, we defined pedestrian priority streets, widen and levelled sidewalks to encourage pedestrian traffic unimpeded. At the moment, in the downtown area, five pedestrian streets have been created.(-34.6037232, -58.3815931)(-38.416097, -63.616672)
560City of Buenos Aires31155ArgentinaBuenos AiresC402013Waste > Improve the efficiency of waste collectionWaste Improve the efficiency of waste collectionThe City is currently undergoing a transformation in the waste collection system. By early 2013, containers are expected to be installed in every corner of the City, which means the eradication of bags lying on the street.(-34.6037232, -58.3815931)(-38.416097, -63.616672)
561City of Buenos Aires31155ArgentinaBuenos AiresC402013Waste > Recycling or composting collections and/or facilitiesWaste Recycling or composting collections and/or facilitiesSolid waste disposal is done outside city limits, where methane sequestration and treatment is performed. Still, we are committed to progressively reduce the total amount of waste sent to final disposal through the promotion of waste segregation programs and the encouragement of a local recycling market. The local Government is now working with urban recycling cooperatives, to which it provides transportation, uniforms, and mandatory registration cards. The collected material is transported into green centers (waste separation centers), which are operated by the cooperatives.(-34.6037232, -58.3815931)(-38.416097, -63.616672)
562City of Buenos Aires31155ArgentinaBuenos AiresC402013Waste > Waste prevention policies or programsWaste Waste prevention policies or programsA program on public awareness campaigns to reuse, reduce and recycle, and sustainable consumption promotion is taking place, in order to reduce MSW generation and final disposal.(-34.6037232, -58.3815931)(-38.416097, -63.616672)
563City of Buenos Aires31155ArgentinaBuenos AiresC402013Energy Demand in Buildings > Energy efficiency/retrofit measuresEnergy Demand in Buildings Energy efficiency/retrofit measuresThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has entered into agreements with 60 companies taking part in the Buenos Aires Cleaner Production Program (P + L), which aims at designing, implementing, and evaluating environmental improvement programs with commonly set objectives. These companies participating, currently entail electric energy reductions of up to 15%.(-34.6037232, -58.3815931)(-38.416097, -63.616672)
564City of Buenos Aires31155ArgentinaBuenos AiresC402013Energy Demand in Buildings > Energy efficiency/retrofit measuresEnergy Demand in Buildings Energy efficiency/retrofit measuresPromoting energy efficiency to reduce consumption, both in homes and shops and service companies: through the Program of Energy Efficiency in Homes, the City of Buenos Aires Bank grants 10% off in the purchase of air conditioners and fridges having “A” Energy Efficiency Labels.(-34.6037232, -58.3815931)(-38.416097, -63.616672)
565City of Buenos Aires31155ArgentinaBuenos AiresC402013Energy Demand in Buildings > Renewable on-Site energy generationEnergy Demand in Buildings Renewable on-Site energy generationThe program on thermal solar energy in social housing started as a pilot test in 5 houses and a community centre of a low income neighborhood. The Environmental Protection Agency is currently undergoing the second stage of the program, consisting on the installation of more solar heaters (4 houses and 2 community centre) in another low income neighborhood.(-34.6037232, -58.3815931)(-38.416097, -63.616672)
566City of Buenos Aires31155ArgentinaBuenos AiresC402013Education > climate change-focused curriculumEducation climate change-focused curriculumWe are aware that the actions we are implementing are not enough to attain the behavioural changes we need in order to fight climate change. An enormous task lies before us, as we need all of the city’s inhabitants to become aware of the responsibility that each of them has in reverting this trend. We are convinced that the government must preach through the example and firm commitment while leading the city of Buenos Aires along this process. Public awareness campaigns in different topic areas, to promote sustainable behaviour in general and inform the people about consequences of daily actions.(-34.6037232, -58.3815931)(-38.416097, -63.616672)
567City of Buenos Aires31155ArgentinaBuenos AiresC402013Education > climate change-focused curriculumEducation climate change-focused curriculumSince 2007, the Environmental Education Law (N° 1687) promotes environmental issues in the school curricula. It aims to create spaces where students study the environment and its complex interactions with political, social, cultural, economic and ethics aspects.(-34.6037232, -58.3815931)(-38.416097, -63.616672)
568City of Buenos Aires31155ArgentinaBuenos AiresC402013Education > climate change-focused curriculumEducation climate change-focused curriculumSchools should lead the example for sustainability, gathering students, teachers, and the rest of the school community to work towards the solution. The program Green Schools acts under three pillars: Energy efficiency, renewable energy and climate change, environmental health and integral waste management and consists of the calculation and reduction of their footprint.(-34.6037232, -58.3815931)(-38.416097, -63.616672)
569City of Buenos Aires31155ArgentinaBuenos AiresC402013Other: Social inclusion and environmental quality subsidiesOther: Social inclusion and environmental quality subsidiesA program for socio environmental initiatives is taking place in communities, which consists of the granting of nonrefundable contributions (subsidies) aiming at financing eco-friendly projects of production and infrastructure which help improve the standard of living in vulnerable communities. The contributions shall be of up to thirty thousand Argentine Pesos and their beneficiaries shall be non-profit organizations and cooperatives for projects entailing social inclusion and environmental quality.(-34.6037232, -58.3815931)(-38.416097, -63.616672)
570City of Buenos Aires31155ArgentinaBuenos AiresC402013Finance > Clean technology fundsFinance Clean technology fundsBearing in mind the benefits of a city with less private cars and more bicycles, regarding travel time, air quality, population health, among others, the city has launched zero interest rate loans for bike purchase.(-34.6037232, -58.3815931)(-38.416097, -63.616672)
571City of Buenos Aires31155ArgentinaBuenos AiresC402013Waste > Recycling or composting collections and/or facilitiesWaste Recycling or composting collections and/or facilitiesThe city now counts with 10 green centres, where waste classification takes place. Residents may take directly their recyclable waste. The City also counts with it´s first mobile and sustainable recycling collection point: Green mobile Center. It was designed especially for residents to dispose of certain residential waste streams and was built from a recycled container. It has 16 photovoltaic modules in 4 panels located on the roof that generate the energy needed to cover 100% of their energy consumption. It is lit, both internally and externally, with LED technology and has a green roof, covered with vegetation and native plants of the City. All these features allow the Center to work as an informative point to spread the existence and use of this technology, as a mean of mitigating the effects of climate change.(-34.6037232, -58.3815931)(-38.416097, -63.616672)
572City of Buenos Aires31155ArgentinaBuenos AiresC402013Waste > Waste prevention policies or programsWaste Waste prevention policies or programsAs from October 9th, 2012, supermarkets and autoservice, deliver only non-biodegradable bags which are certified in accordance with the provisions of the IRAM N ° 13610 and comply with the measures. 50% of the non-biodegradable bags delivered by these shops should be green and 50% black, so they can be used for source separation of household waste. The City´s Law No. 3147 states that these shops will replace 100% of their non-biodegradable bags to biodegradable by October the 7th, 2013. These businesses must count, from October 2012, with incentive schemes through which to implement measures which ensure that their clients stop using non-biodegradable bags and start using reusable bags, cart or return their nonbiodegradable bags for recycling. In addition, they must have enough supply of reusable bags available for sale, in order to promote its use, and must implement recycling systems for non-biodegradable bags to ensure proper treatment of those bags returned by customers.(-34.6037232, -58.3815931)(-38.416097, -63.616672)
573City of Buenos Aires31155ArgentinaBuenos AiresC402013Waste > Recycling or composting collections and/or facilitiesWaste Recycling or composting collections and/or facilitiesDuring 2012, the City has worked together with the Regional Government on the construction of a MBT plant (Mechanical Biological Treatment Plant) located within the landfill premises (outside the City boundaries). This plant is expected to treat 1000tn of waste per day, 310 day a year, diverting 400tn of organic and 200tn of recyclable waste per day. The launch is expected for january 2013.(-34.6037232, -58.3815931)(-38.416097, -63.616672)
574City of Buenos Aires31155ArgentinaBuenos AiresC402013Other: Orientation centresOther: Orientation centresThe Entrepreneur Orientation Centre works as a counselling center for those who wish to development an idea and / or business project “environmentally friendly”, or in strengthening a newly established venture aimed at an environment improvement and innovation.(-34.6037232, -58.3815931)(-38.416097, -63.616672)
575City of Buenos Aires31155ArgentinaBuenos AiresC402013Other: Environmental care recognitionOther: Environmental care recognitionThe Contest "Environmental Care Recognition in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) of the City of Buenos Aires" aims to reward and disseminate best environmental management practices implemented voluntarily by those SMEs that meet environmental regulations. The winners can receive the Gold, Green or Green Plus distinction.(-34.6037232, -58.3815931)(-38.416097, -63.616672)
576City of Buenos Aires31155ArgentinaBuenos AiresC402013Energy Demand in Buildings > Energy efficiency/retrofit measuresEnergy Demand in Buildings Energy efficiency/retrofit measuresConsistent with the City`s Governments efforts to promote "cultural change" in the area of ??the City of Buenos Aires, the Environmental Protection Agency (APrA) has been working on two manuals of good environmental practices (including topics such as responsible consumption, sustainable mobility, efficient use of water and energy, etc.). These are targeted for two important sectors in terms of environmental impact and possibility of replication: companies and government.(-34.6037232, -58.3815931)(-38.416097, -63.616672)
577City of Buenos Aires31155ArgentinaBuenos AiresC402013Energy Demand in Buildings > Renewable on-Site energy generationEnergy Demand in Buildings Renewable on-Site energy generationDuring 2012 a Law to promote the use of solar energy (electric and thermal energy) in private buildings was enacted, but is not yet regulated.(-34.6037232, -58.3815931)(-38.416097, -63.616672)
578City of Buenos Aires31155ArgentinaBuenos AiresC402013Finance > Adaptation infrastructure financeFinance Adaptation infrastructure financeIn December 2012, the City Legislature passed a Law on Green roofs or terraces, which provides benefits for those owners who carry out these initiative, more specifically, it grants discounts in lighting, sweeping and cleaning taxes (not yet regulated).(-34.6037232, -58.3815931)(-38.416097, -63.616672)
579City of Buenos Aires31155ArgentinaBuenos AiresC402013Transport > Transportation demand managementTransport Transportation demand managementIn order to disincentive private vehicles from entering the City, highways tolls fares have been increased and segregated in rush and off-peak hours. In this line, since December 2011, tolls fares have increased four times. The last one, applicable from January 2013, will reach 10% increase in the fare, expecting to finance subway service.(-34.6037232, -58.3815931)(-38.416097, -63.616672)
580City of Buenos Aires31155ArgentinaBuenos AiresC402013Transport > Transportation demand managementTransport Transportation demand managementTaxis, as well as public buses, drive on preferential lanes within the City and are allowed to enter the ban area for private vehicles, between 11 and 16hs.(-34.6037232, -58.3815931)(-38.416097, -63.616672)
581City of Buenos Aires31155ArgentinaBuenos AiresC402013Other: Carbon emission reporting, SMEsOther: Carbon emission reporting, SMEsAs part of the initiative to support the private sector towards sustainable consumption and production, Buenos Aires EPA is developing the Carbon Footprint Program for SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises), to be launched soon. The program's goal is to encourage companies to reduce their GHG emissions accompanying them to an improvement in its management, by providing a tool that allows them to count their fuel consumption and emissions from their activities. After the carbon footprint calculation, the companies will implement the improvement plans suggested by the government. Currently, looking for funding to support the companies to invest in the improvements previously mentioned.(-34.6037232, -58.3815931)(-38.416097, -63.616672)
582Alcaldía Metropolitana de Caracas31159VenezuelaCaracasC402013Education > climate change-focused curriculumEducation climate change-focused curriculumNot estimatedwe are currently implementing awareness campaigns to make citizens more conscious of their responsibility towards reducing GHG emissions.(10.4696404, -66.8037185)(6.42375, -66.58973)
583Alcaldía Metropolitana de Caracas31159VenezuelaCaracasC402013Transport > Infrastructure for non-motorized transportTransport Infrastructure for non-motorized transportNot estimatedProjects to promote the use of bicycles as a mean of transportation called “Caracas a pedal”(10.4696404, -66.8037185)(6.42375, -66.58973)
584Alcaldía Metropolitana de Caracas31159VenezuelaCaracasC402013Transport > Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehiclesTransport Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehiclesNot estimatedMeasures that seek to improve the mobility of motor traffic in the city, such as the installation of intelligent traffic lights, the increase in number of the new high quality public transport units called “Transmetropoli”, and establishment of counter-flow channels of traffic in rush hours in particulary jammed zones of the city.(10.4696404, -66.8037185)(6.42375, -66.58973)
585Municipality of Curitiba31156BrazilCuritibaC402013(-25.4167, -49.25)(-14.235004, -51.92528)
586Hanoi City31158VietnamHanoiC402013Other: Encouraging community to use public transportationOther: Encouraging community to use public transportationNo dataIncreasing the number of buses, routes, bus-parking stations to meet demand of citizen; mobilizing investors to take part in developing public transit system such as rail, bus.(21.033333, 105.849998)(14.058324, 108.277199)
587Hanoi City31158VietnamHanoiC402013Other: Encouraging to use solar water heaterOther: Encouraging to use solar water heaterNo dataEncouraging community to use solar water heater, Encouraging and communicating enterprises to use clean energy, cleaner producation(21.033333, 105.849998)(14.058324, 108.277199)
588Hanoi City31158VietnamHanoiC402013Food > Promotion of climate smart eating habitsFood Promotion of climate smart eating habitsCommunication programs on smart eating habits have been launched and supported by youngers. Many of them introduced on it to their friends to carry out together.(21.033333, 105.849998)(14.058324, 108.277199)
589City of Lagos31167NigeriaLagosC402013Waste > Waste to energyWaste Waste to energyCurrently in effect at a transformative scale across the entiire city. Mostly regulatory or policy driven.(6.5243793, 3.3792057)(9.081999, 8.675277)
590City of Lagos31167NigeriaLagosC402013Education > climate change-focused curriculumEducation climate change-focused curriculumCurrently in effect at a transformative scale across the entiire city. Mostly project or programme based.(6.5243793, 3.3792057)(9.081999, 8.675277)
591City of Lagos31167NigeriaLagosC402013Energy Demand in Buildings > Energy efficiency/retrofit measuresEnergy Demand in Buildings Energy efficiency/retrofit measuresCurrently in effect and being piloted Mostly project or prigramme based.(6.5243793, 3.3792057)(9.081999, 8.675277)
592City of Lagos31167NigeriaLagosC402013Outdoor Lighting > Solar powered lightsOutdoor Lighting Solar powered lightsCurrently in effect at a transformative scale across the entire city. Mostly regulatory or policy driven(6.5243793, 3.3792057)(9.081999, 8.675277)
593City of Lagos31167NigeriaLagosC402013Public procurement > Encourage sustainable food production and consumptionPublic procurement Encourage sustainable food production and consumptionCurrently in effect at a significant scale across most of the city.(6.5243793, 3.3792057)(9.081999, 8.675277)
594City of Lagos31167NigeriaLagosC402013Transport > Improve bus transit timesTransport Improve bus transit timesCurrently in effect at a transformative scale across the entire city.(6.5243793, 3.3792057)(9.081999, 8.675277)
595City of Lagos31167NigeriaLagosC402013Finance > Carbon finance capacity buildingFinance Carbon finance capacity buildingCurrently in effect at a transformative scale across the entire city.(6.5243793, 3.3792057)(9.081999, 8.675277)
596Metropolitan Municipality of Lima31170PeruLimaC402013(-12.046374, -77.0427934)(-9.189967, -75.015152)
597Ayuntamiento de Madrid31171SpainMadridC402013Public procurement > Encourage low carbon productsPublic procurement Encourage low carbon productsMadrid´s Pro Clima Forum: Voluntary agreements with companies set in the city in the field of energy eficiency, green fleets and gren procurement(40.4167754, -3.7037902)(40.463667, -3.74922)
598Ayuntamiento de Madrid31171SpainMadridC402013Energy Demand in Buildings > Building codes and standardsEnergy Demand in Buildings Building codes and standardsPromotion of best practices in designing, building, maintenance and demolition of buildings ( Conference, Code of Good Practices, Case studies)(40.4167754, -3.7037902)(40.463667, -3.74922)
599Ayuntamiento de Madrid31171SpainMadridC402013Energy Demand in Buildings > Building performance rating and reportingEnergy Demand in Buildings Building performance rating and reportingPromotionm of Energy Audit process in comercial establishments through voluntary agreements with Comercial Chambers Madrid´s Pro Clima Forum: Voluntary agreements with companies set in the city in the field of energy eficiency(40.4167754, -3.7037902)(40.463667, -3.74922)
600Ayuntamiento de Madrid31171SpainMadridC402013Energy Demand in Buildings > Energy efficiency/retrofit measuresEnergy Demand in Buildings Energy efficiency/retrofit measuresMunicipal subsidy program in housing rehabilitation(40.4167754, -3.7037902)(40.463667, -3.74922)

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Catalog of actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in cities, as reported by city governments participating in CDP in 2013. Activities are tagged by sector and cities provide detailed descriptions of each activity. Some cities also provide estimates of the total anticipated lifetime emissions that will be reduced from each activity.

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