Agenda
Agenda - Government of the State of Rio de Janeiro
On 20 June the Rio+20 Global Town Hall will host a series of cities roundtables in which local leaders will highlight concrete local examples on how local governments are already actively contributing to a green urban economy and to a sustainable development governance. A special session will be dedicated to the world’s first urban cap-and-trade program, implemented since 2010 by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and on the basis of such a successful example now scheduled to start its test phase also in the State of Rio and in a number of Chinese cities.
11.30-12.30 Emerging local cap-and-trades
Organizer
Tokyo Metropolitan Government (Japan)
Description
This year, the State of Rio de Janeiro and pilot cities in China unveiled their plans to introduce local cap-and-trades while the Tokyo Cap-and-Trade Program has been in place for the past 3 years. In this session, speakers from these local governments and relevant organizations will discuss the feasibility of various local cap-and-trade programs and their significance in facing climate change and promoting green economies.
12.30-13.30 The contribution of standards and certification to building sustainable cities: Lessons from the forestry sector
Organizers
Forest Stewardship Council and ISEAL Alliance
Description
The objective of this session is to outline how those responsible for procurement at the city level can use standards and certification to help drive their sustainability agenda.
This session will start with a short introduction to credible standards and certification and then invite the Forest Stewardship Council to illustrate how city governments are using FSC certification in their procurement programs.
14.00-14.30 Release of Local Sustainability 2012: Taking stock and moving forward. Global review
Organizer
ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability
Description
Local Sustainability 2012 study charts the progress of local sustainability since the original Rio conference twenty years ago, explores the changing role of local governments and provides important recommendations for the local, national and international level. The study, composed of a global review and a collection of 14 case studies, has been produced by ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability, in association with the Charles Leopold Mayer Foundation and UN-Habitat.
14.45-15.30 Sustainable cities panel at the World Green Summit
Organizers
World Green Summit and ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability
Description
How can we develop and renovate cities in a sustainable way during the next 20 years? Selected local government leaders and business representatives will address this pressing question.
15.30-16.30 City roundtable: Local contributions to a sustainable urban future
Organizer
ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability
Description
Local government leaders will outline concrete local actions to implement a green urban economy and to a sustainable development governance. Presentations from the City of Medellin, Colombia, City of Tainan, Chinese Taipei, City of Itu, Brazil and the Network of local entities through Sustainability of Navarre, Spain.
16.45-17.15 Auckland’s vision to become the world’s most liveable city by 2040
Organizer
City of Auckland (New Zealand)
Description
Local government reform has empowered Auckland‘s vision to become the world‘s most liveable city. This session will outline Auckland‘s 30 year plan to deliver this vision, and Auckland‘s low carbon transformation though a focus on greening growth. Further emphasis will also be placed on council‘s leadership through initiatives including Rugby World
Cup 2011 - the world‘s third largest sporting event.
17.30-18.00 Sustainability and Territorial Integration: the UPP Social experiment
Organizer
Instituto Pereira Passos, City of Rio de Janeiro
Description
A strategy developed by the City of Rio de Janeiro to promote sustainable urban, social and economic integration of the areas benefiting from the Pacifying Police Units (UPPs). UPP Social is present in 22 territories that cover 118 “favelas” and 400 thousand inhabitants. This Municipal Program coordinates efforts of various Rio de Janeiro public institutions, other levels of government, civil society and private sector.
