Difference between revisions of "Under 2 Coalition"
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|Goals=The Under 2 MOU brings together ambitious states and regions willing to make a number of key commitments towards emissions reduction and to help galvanize action at COP 21. Central to the agreement is that all signatories agree to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions 80 to 95%, or limit to 2 metric tons CO2-equivalent per capita, by 2050. | |Goals=The Under 2 MOU brings together ambitious states and regions willing to make a number of key commitments towards emissions reduction and to help galvanize action at COP 21. Central to the agreement is that all signatories agree to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions 80 to 95%, or limit to 2 metric tons CO2-equivalent per capita, by 2050. | ||
|Activities=Under 2 MOU is in line with scientifically established emissions levels necessary to limit global warming below 2 degrees Celsius; offers an opportunity for states, regions, and cities to share ideas and best practices on how to reduce GHGs and promote renewable energy; provides a model for other subnationals to join; builds momentum and collaboration ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference in Paris and encourages greater national ambition at those negotiations; brings international attention to the actions and ambitious reduction goals of climate leaders at a subnational level around the globe; demonstrates the collective impact of these actions and commitments across states, regions, cities, and countries; and highlights the diversity of approaches to reducing emissions. | |Activities=Under 2 MOU is in line with scientifically established emissions levels necessary to limit global warming below 2 degrees Celsius; offers an opportunity for states, regions, and cities to share ideas and best practices on how to reduce GHGs and promote renewable energy; provides a model for other subnationals to join; builds momentum and collaboration ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference in Paris and encourages greater national ambition at those negotiations; brings international attention to the actions and ambitious reduction goals of climate leaders at a subnational level around the globe; demonstrates the collective impact of these actions and commitments across states, regions, cities, and countries; and highlights the diversity of approaches to reducing emissions. | ||
− | |Participants=The Under 2 MOU initiative has currently been signed by 135 participants that are states and provinces representing 783 million people. These include Acre, Baden- | + | |Participants=The Under 2 MOU initiative has currently been signed by 135 participants that are states and provinces representing 783 million people. These include Acre, Baden-Wurttemberg, Baja California, Basque Country, British Columbia, California, Catalonia, Chiapas, Cross River State, Jalisco, Ontario, Oregon, Quebec, Rhone-Alpes, Scotland, Vermont, Wales, Washington |
|Geographical coverage=Global | |Geographical coverage=Global | ||
|LPAA Theme Cities and subnational governments=Yes | |LPAA Theme Cities and subnational governments=Yes |
Revision as of 15:18, 26 September 2016
General
Name of initiative | Under 2 MOU |
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LPAA initiative | Yes |
NAZCA Initiative | Yes |
Website address | http://under2mou.org |
Related initiatives | |
Starting year | 2015 |
End year | |
Secretariat | The Climate Group, e-mail: lferguson@theclimategroup.org |
Organisational structure | |
Geographical coverage | Global |
Name of lead organisation | |
Type of lead organisation | Local government |
Location/Nationality of lead organisation | United States of America |
Description
Description | Subnational governments are partnering to advance a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Subnational Global Climate Leadership. This agreement identifies action being taken by jurisdictions around the world. This MOU will not introduce new legal constraints on participating jurisdictions but will demonstrate clear and lasting commitment to reduce emissions in the decades to come. |
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Objectives | The Under 2 MOU brings together ambitious states and regions willing to make a number of key commitments towards emissions reduction and to help galvanize action at COP 21. Central to the agreement is that all signatories agree to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions 80 to 95%, or limit to 2 metric tons CO2-equivalent per capita, by 2050. |
Activities | Under 2 MOU is in line with scientifically established emissions levels necessary to limit global warming below 2 degrees Celsius; offers an opportunity for states, regions, and cities to share ideas and best practices on how to reduce GHGs and promote renewable energy; provides a model for other subnationals to join; builds momentum and collaboration ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference in Paris and encourages greater national ambition at those negotiations; brings international attention to the actions and ambitious reduction goals of climate leaders at a subnational level around the globe; demonstrates the collective impact of these actions and commitments across states, regions, cities, and countries; and highlights the diversity of approaches to reducing emissions. |
One or two success stories achieved |
Monitoring and Impacts
Function of initiative | Implementation |
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Activity of initiative | Goal setting (ex-ante) |
Indicators | |
Goals | |
Comments on indicators and goals | |
How will goals be achieved | |
Have you changed or strenghtened your goals | |
Progress towards the goals | |
How are you tracking progress of your initiative | |
Available reporting |
Participants
Participants | Number | Names |
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Members | 0 | |
Companies | 0 | |
Business organisations | 0 | |
Research and educational organisations | 0 | |
Non-governmental organisations | 0 | |
National states | 0 | |
Governmental actors | 0 | |
Regional / state / county actors | 0 | |
City / municipal actors | 0 | |
Intergovernmental organisations | 0 | |
Financial Institutions | 0 | |
Faith based organisations | 0 | |
Other members | 0 | |
Supporting partners | 0 | |
Number of members in the years | | |
Have only national states as participators |
Theme
Transport | Agriculture | Forestry | Business | Financial institutions | Buildings | Industry | Waste | Cities and subnational governments | Short Term Pollutants | International maritime transport | Energy Supply | Fluorinated gases | Energy efficiency | Renewable energy | Supply chain emission reductions | Adaptation | Other | Resilience | Innovation | Energy Access and Efficiency | Private Finance |
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No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Last update: 13 October 2022 12:27:15
Not only have national states as participators