Port Vila Municipality Council

Mayor: Erick Puyo-festa

Port Vila is the capital and largest city of Vanuatu.
Situated on the south coast of the island of Efate, in Shefa Province, with a population of over 44,000.

The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy is an international alliance of cities with a shared long-term vision of promoting voluntary action to combat climate change and transition to low-emission and resilient societies. The Global Covenant now includes over 10,000 cities from 120 countries, representing over 970 million people and 12.4% of the total global population, and is the largest global network of councils leading action on climate change.

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Mornington Peninsula Shire

Mayor: Cr Anthony Marsh

Protecting the environment and tackling climate change are key goals for Mornington Peninsula Shire. The Shire is focused on practical ways that all businesses, schools, households and the Shire itself can keep emissions and operating costs down. They are supporting renewable energy by purchasing 100% Accredited Green Power and are on track towards zero net carbon emissions across all its operations by 2021.

The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy is an international alliance of cities with a shared long-term vision of promoting voluntary action to combat climate change and transition to low-emission and resilient societies. The Global Covenant now includes over 10,000 cities from 120 countries, representing over 970 million people and 12.4% of the total global population, and is the largest global network of councils leading action on climate change.

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City of Port Phillip

Mayor: Marcus Pearl

Sustainability is a core part of the City of Port Phillip community, and the Council has a range of strategies and plans that outline a sustainable future for the city. Their Act and Adapt: Sustainable Environment Strategy 2018-28 outlines the Council’s commitment to environmental sustainability and establishes a pathway that will assist to transition to a greener, cooler and more liveable city. Read more about the City of Port Phillip’s strategies here.

The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy is an international alliance of cities with a shared long-term vision of promoting voluntary action to combat climate change and transition to low-emission and resilient societies. The Global Covenant now includes over 10,000 cities from 120 countries, representing over 970 million people and 12.4% of the total global population, and is the largest global network of councils leading action on climate change.

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Byron Shire Council

Mayor: Michael Lyon

In recognition of the importance local government plays in addressing climate change, Byron Shire Council has been actively implementing emissions reduction strategies and reporting on emissions since 2004 and is ambitiously aiming for 100% net zero emissions by 2025. The Council sees itself as a leader in sustainability and is proud to be a signatory of the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy.

The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy is an international alliance of cities with a shared long-term vision of promoting voluntary action to combat climate change and transition to low-emission and resilient societies. The Global Covenant now includes over 10,000 cities from 120 countries, representing over 970 million people and 12.4% of the total global population, and is the largest global network of councils leading action on climate change.

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Wellington City Council

Mayor: Andy Foster

Wellington City has already positioned itself as a leader on climate change with the lowest per capita emissions in Australasia. The Council has pioneered innovative programmes like the Smart Energy and Low Carbon Challenges, as well as being one of the only cities in the Southern Hemisphere to host a Climathon in partnership with Europe's Climate-KIC.

In June 2019, Wellington City declared a climate and ecological emergency. This declaration was supported by the adoption of the Te Atakura First to Zero Plan - a blueprint for becoming a zero carbon capital by 2050 to show Wellington is serious about taking action. As a proud signatory of the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy, Wellington City Council is committed to the largest global alliance for city-led action on climate change as it transitions to a zero carbon, more resilient capital for Aotearoa New Zealand.

The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy is an international alliance of cities with a shared long-term vision of promoting voluntary action to combat climate change and transition to low-emission and resilient societies. The Global Covenant now includes over 10,000 cities from 120 countries, representing over 970 million people and 12.4% of the total global population, and is the largest global network of councils leading action on climate change.

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City of Perth

Lord Mayor: Basil Zempilas

The City of Perth is committed to a sustainable future, taking bold steps against climate change through a breadth of sustainability policies and strategies, from better bike infrastructure, to their urban forest plan, to their energy resilient city vision. Council adopted a new Environment Strategy in 2016 to help guide the implementation of their vision and are part of the Global Covenant of Mayors initiative, as well as a valued member of ICLEI Oceania and World Energy Cities Partnership.

Urban Forest Plan

Cities are generally hotter than their surrounding areas by as much as 1-3 degrees Celsius, as such an urban forest, the collection of green spaces, trees and other vegetation within the city limits, can offer valuable benefits in a warming climate through its ability to cool its immediate environment. Up to 95 percent of incoming solar radiation can be blocked by a tree’s canopy. Buildings can be kept up to 8 degrees cooler with the help of shading from trees.

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Recognising the importance of its Urban Forest, the City of Perth adopted its first Urban Forest Plan in September 2016.  The plan sets out goals and objectives for the future planning, management and expansion of the urban forest, ensuring the urban forest remains healthy, sustainable and resilient.

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Auckland Council

Mayor: Phil Goff

The Auckland Plan 2050 sets the direction for how Auckland will grow and develop over the next 30 years. It responds to the key challenges faced – high population growth, sharing prosperity among all Aucklanders, and reducing environmental damage.

To address these challenges, the plan identifies six outcomes that will deliver a better Auckland:

• Belonging and Participation

• Māori Identity and Wellbeing

• Homes and Places

• Transport and Access

• Environment and Cultural Heritage

• Opportunity and Prosperity.

The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy is an international alliance of cities with a shared long-term vision of promoting voluntary action to combat climate change and transition to low-emission and resilient societies. The Global Covenant now includes over 10,000 cities from 120 countries, representing over 970 million people and 12.4% of the total global population, and is the largest global network of councils leading action on climate change.

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City of Adelaide

Mayor: Dr Jane Lomax-Smith

The City of Adelaide is aspiring to be the world’s first carbon neutral city and an international leader in environmental change. They have built a reputation on being a city that actively reduces carbon emissions, uses resources wisely, and is enriched by thriving natural ecological systems. The Global Covenant of Mayors is another critical part of their commitment to this identity and long-term vision.

The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy is an international alliance of cities with a shared long-term vision of promoting voluntary action to combat climate change and transition to low-emission and resilient societies. The Global Covenant now includes over 10,000 cities from 120 countries, representing over 970 million people and 12.4% of the total global population, and is the largest global network of councils leading action on climate change.

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