Formally known as COP15, the Copenhagen Conference (December 7-18, 2009) must unite the world on emissions reduction post-2012.
Arguably, this will be one of the most important world conferences ever to be held. But, no deal is guaranteed.
Something can and must be done at every level.
For us, as individuals, please sign the UN petition "Seal the Deal"
It's quick and the UN won't spam you.
Next, check on your local government. Santa Cruz (city and country) are members of ICLEI (Local Governments for Sustainability).
In preparation for Copenhagen ICLEI has world-wide City Climate Catalog (background info)
Here is Santa Cruz's entry in ICLEI
Here is Entire city catalog (your city listed?)More information about California.
More about Santa Cruz, more about Santa Cruz County
Thanks to Ross Clark, city of Santa Cruz Climate Coordinator, who the also provided information below.
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Santa Cruz (City of Santa Cruz) California, USA City
Inhabitants (2000): 54.593 Territory size: 40 km2
Baseline year used: 1996
Targets: Water savings target: 282 million gallons per year by 2010 (community)
30% reduction below 1996 by 2020
80% reduction below 1996 by 2050
All new buildings zero net energy by 2030
Steps implemented:
Conducted a GHG emissions inventory Yes (1996, 2000,2005,2008)
Adopted an emissions reduction target(s) Yes
Developed a Local Action Plan In progress
Implemented policies and measures In progress (many implemented)
Monitored and verified results Monitoring in progress.
Community wide results to date:
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