Carbon Neutral Cities Alliance

Background

• Berlin, Germany
• Boulder CO, USA
• Boston MA, USA
• Copenhagen, Denmark
• London, United Kingdom
• Melbourne, Australia
• Minneapolis MN, USA
• New York City NY, USA
• Oslo, Norway
• Portland OR, USA
• San Francisco CA, USA
• Seattle WA, USA
• Stockholm, Sweden
• Sydney, Australia
• Vancouver BC, Canada
• Washington DC, USA
• Yokohama, Japan

• Developing Carbon Neutrality Planning Standards – Developing approaches, analysis, and tools to support carbon neutrality; standardizing measurement and verification methodologies for tracking progress.
• Advancing “Transformative Change” in Key Urban Sectors – Sharing and implementing best practices for achieving “transformative” deep carbon reduction strategies in urban transportation, energy use, and waste systems.
• Advocating for Policy Change – Identifying and advocating for policies at the state, regional, and federal levels to reduce emission sources not controlled directly by cities and engaging with other external stakeholders who are critical to cities’ success.
• Speaking with a Common Voice – Helping CNCA cities demonstrate their leadership and communicate with a common voice.
• Creating a CNCA “Innovation Fund” – Investing in high-potential, city-led projects that develop, test, implement, and amplify deep de-carbonization strategies and practices.
• Increasing Alliance Impact – Sharing Alliance learnings with a broader audience to benefit the “next wave” of cities striving for carbon neutrality.

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