Tokyo International Symposium on Local Renewable Energy & Climate Policy 2009
This conference is sponsored by UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Japan Ministry of Environment and The Mitsui & Co., Ltd. Environment Fund.
Nowadays, it is common knowledge that we have to stop global warming. In order to promote renewable energy and reduce greenhouse-gas emissions, many local governments are introducing innovative policies and actions. By featuring these officials and experts from Japan and from cities around the world, we will hold an international symposium, titled "Tokyo International Symposium on Local Renewable Energy & Climate Policy 2009". The result of the symposium will be brought to the Copenhagen Climate Summit for Mayors in December 2009 as part of COP-15. We hope the symposium will result in greater understanding by both Japanese and international participants of innovative local climate policy approaches.
ICLEI Japan /International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives, Japan
ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability is an international association of local governments as well as national and regional local government organizations that have made a commitment to sustainable development. ICLEI provides technical consulting, training, and information services to build capacity, share knowledge, and support local government in the implementation of sustainable development at the local level. Our basic premise is that locally designed initiatives can provide an effective and cost-efficient way to achieve local, national, and global sustainability objectives.
Institute for Sustainable Energy Policies(ISEP)
Institute for Sustainable Energy Policies (ISEP) is an independent, non-profit research organization, founded in 2000 by energy experts and climate change campaigners. Through our work we aim to provide resources and services to realize sustainable energy policies. Main areas of our activities include promotion of renewable energy, improvement of energy efficiency, and restructuring energy market. We engage ourselves in a wide range of programs and activities by providing policy recommendations with regard to renewable energy and energy efficiency to the Japanese government, guidance and advice to local municipalities, conducting events such as international conference and symposium. We also closely liase with many organizations in Europe, the United States and Asia to promote exchange/introduce updated information on sustainable energy policies. In addition, we have implemented community winds and solar power projects through Citizens' Fund and Green Energy Com which is our relevant body for project implementation.
Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st Century(REN21)
REN21 is a global policy network that provides a forum for international leadership on renewable energy. Its goal is to bolster policy development for the rapid expansion of renewable energies in developing and industrialised economies. Open to a wide variety of dedicated stakeholders, REN21 connects governments, international institutions, non-governmental organisations, industry associations, and other partnerships and initiatives. Linking the energy, development and environment sectors, REN21 strengthens the influence of the unique renewable energy community that came together at the "renewables 2004" conference in Bonn. REN21 is the network in which ideas are shared and action is encouraged to promote renewable energy worldwide.
ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability / International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives
ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability is an international association of local governments as well as national and regional local government organizations that have made a commitment to sustainable development. ICLEI provides technical consulting, training, and information services to build capacity, share knowledge, and support local government in the implementation of sustainable development at the local level. Our basic premise is that locally designed initiatives can provide an effective and cost-efficient way to achieve local, national, and global sustainability objectives.
The C40 Large Cities Climate Leadership Group(C40)
The C40 Large Cities Climate Leadership Group comprises 40 of the largest cities in the five continents of the world. It was advocated by the Mayor of London and established in 2005 to create a network of the world's large cities dedicated to working together to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government became a member of this network in December 2006, with the aim to learn from the best practices of the world's cities in reducing emissions and use this knowledge for the formulation of metropolitan policies, as well as to promote Tokyo's pioneering climate change measures and technologies to the cities of the world.
Promotion Council of the Low Carbon Cities(PCLCC)
http://www.kantei.go.jp/jp/singi/tiiki/
Promotion Council of the Low Carbon Cities(PCLCC) was organized in December 2008, which consists of sub-national governments, ministries, etc., with the purpose of developing of the superior approaches of EMCs among whole Japan and of disseminating information abroad, in cooperate with the foreign cities which are also taking action for the Low Carbon Society. The present chairperson is Mr. Kenji Kitahashi, the Mayor of Kitakyusyu city.
World Council for Renewable Energy(WCRE)
Renewable energy is a resource of treasure for all global human being. we are living in One World. Therefore, our slogan is "Advanced Technology Paths to Global Sustainability" in developing the renewable energy.
International Renewable Energy Agency(IRENA)
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) was officially established in Bonn on 26 January 2009. To date, 136 States signed the Statute of the Agency. Mandated by these governments worldwide, IRENA aspires to become the main driving force for promoting a rapid transition towards the widespread and sustainable use of renewable energy on a global scale. Acting as the global voice for renewable energies, IRENA envisages providing practical advice and support for both industrialised and developing countries, thereby helping to improve frameworks and build capacity.
EU Covenant of Mayors
The European Union (EU) is leading the global fight against climate change, and has made it a top priority. Its ambitious targets are spelt out in the EU Climate Action and Renewable Energy Package , which commits Member States to curb their CO2 emissions by at least 20% by 2020. Signatories of the Covenant of Mayors contribute to these policy objectives through a formal commitment to go beyond this target through the implementation of their Sustainable Energy Action Plan.
International Solar Cities Initiative(ISCI)
The International Solar Cities Initiative (ISCI) originally was an idea of outstanding scientists in the field of solar energy.The aim is to bring science and policy makers together, sharing practical knowledge for the transition to sustainable societies, where the main energy source is renewable energy.
Japan Renewable Energy Policy Platform(JREPP)
http://www.re-policy.jp/aboutJREEP.htm (Japanese Only)
It was established in July 1, 2008 to realise sustainable society by renewable energy policies in Japan.
Coalition of Local Government for Environmental Initiative
http://www.colgei.org/(Japanese Only)
The common goals of the Coalition of Local Government for Environmental Initiative are promoting environmentla policies of local governments, making network on environmental issues, carrying out environmental business and publicity work.
The Citizen Environmental Foundation
http://www.kankyoshimin.org/jp/cef/index.html
The Citizens Environmental Foundation (CEF) was established as a non governmental organization to cope with various environmental problems. CEF coordinates practical activities, forming various study and research groups of specific projects, making proposals and suggestions according to requests from various organization as well as companies, and offering information and opportunities for people to join our activities.
Environmental Issues Committee is based on the environmentla declaration of metropolitan
http://www.8tokenshi-kankyou.jp/index.html(Japanese Only)
Environmental Issues Committee is based on the environmentla declaration of metropolitan. Its objectives are to examine suitable policies through their cooperative partnership and make report its outcome to summit in order to create comfortable environment and contribute to global environmental conservationEight prefectures and cities cooperate.
