{"id":958,"date":"2016-08-08T14:27:19","date_gmt":"2016-08-08T14:27:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.genesisarg.com\/?p=958"},"modified":"2016-08-12T14:37:58","modified_gmt":"2016-08-12T14:37:58","slug":"un-70-mas-de-ciudades-revela-sus-estrategias-climaticas-en-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.genesisarg.com\/en\/novedades\/un-70-mas-de-ciudades-revela-sus-estrategias-climaticas-en-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"Unprecedented global rise in cities disclosing climate strategies"},"content":{"rendered":"

A record number of cities are now measuring and disclosing environmental data on an annual basis in order to manage emissions, build resilience, and protect themselves from the growing impacts of climate change. 533 cities globally representing 621 million citizens reported the actions they\u2019re taking on climate to the non-profit CDP this year<\/strong>, a rise of 70% from 2015.<\/p>\n

There has been a nearly four-fold increase in the number of cities in Africa disclosing climate information to CDP, from 12 to 46, since the adoption of the global climate deal by 195 countries in Paris last year.\u00a0 Accra, Kisumu and Mazabuka are among the cities disclosing data for the first time. Many new cities are from the least developed countries in Africa such as the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia and Uganda.<\/p>\n

With their citizens directly facing climate change-related impacts, including from increased infrastructure damage and rise in water-borne diseases, African cities are seeking greater levels of support in managing climate strategies. Lorna Omuodo (Chief Officer, Green Energy and Climate Change) from the City of Kisumu<\/strong> in Kenya, which disclosed for the first time this year, says: \u201cClimate change poses a serious threat to the wealth and wellbeing of our city. Delaying action will be costly, which is why we are taking steps now to ensure we build resilience in Kisumu. CDP is the best initiative on climate change I have seen in a long time because it is focused on practical actions.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Increasing awareness of climate risks means more cities are undertaking a greenhouse gas emissions inventory<\/strong>, a basic first step for any organization seeking to understand its climate impact. In 2011, one in ten cities reported undertaking a citywide emissions inventory, now four in ten cities report doing so. More detail on disclosed citywide emissions can be found in CDP\u2019s open data portal<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Patricia Espinosa, the new Executive Secretary of the UNFCCC<\/strong>, says: \u201cThis is welcome and encouraging news as governments continue to ratify the Paris Climate Change Agreement and work to implement it in full. \u00a0On NAZCA<\/a>, the UNFCCC\u2019s online climate action portal, many cities have registered their climate action pledges and are blazing an ambitious trail.<\/em><\/p>\n

When cities measure their climate footprint and seek a sustainable path to green growth powered by clean energy, they take us all further towards the global transition to low emissions and resilient development. I also commend CDP for its role as a key provider of data to the NAZCA portal. I congratulate cities taking action and encourage everyone to use NAZCA to showcase their climate commitments.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Other regions are capitalizing on the benefits of disclosure:<\/p>\n