Events

Genova International Workshop for Supporting Structures of the Covenant of Mayors (CoM): Focus on Tools

19 May 2011
Genova, Italy- Sala del Consiglio della Provincia di Genova – Palazzo Doria Spinola, Largo Eros Lanfranco, 1

On 19 May 2011 the Province of Genova - in the framework of the Energy for Mayors project - hosted the Genova International Workshop for Supporting Structures of the Covenant of Mayors (CoM).

The event was the 2nd training seminar aimed at organisations supporting cities and towns with their Sustainable Energy Action Plan (SEAP) development. It presented participants with the opportunity to learn, meet, share knowledge and discuss needs and good solutions for all involved in the implementation of the CoM.

Dario Miroglio, the project coordinator, stressed “Supporting Structures (Sst) work is complex and we need solutions. The opportunity to easily access a full range of existing tools, methodologies and materials developed by other SSt or organisations can make the difference.” This aspect was addressed by Giorgia Rambelli of ICLEI Europe, who presented the newly launched Toolbox of Methodologies on Climate and Energy.

Other organizations supporting the CoM, such as the Province of Barcelona, presented useful information, tools and approaches. Topics addressed included: data collection challenges, baseline emissions inventory (BEI) development, ways to involve municipalities and stakeholders, the development of SEAP, as well as financials aspects.

ICLEI Europe is an Energy for Mayors partner and a Covenant Supporter – it is in a unique position as it is a European network of local governments and their associations. As such, it offers services and support to other networks and Covenant Coordinators, as well as to cities and towns across Europe.

To access the Toolbox, click here - we welcome your comments and feedback – please send them to Maryke van Staden.

Province of Genova - in the framework of the Energy for Mayors project