Echoing the 50 nations that signed on to the UN Charter in San Francisco 60 years ago, the mayors of 50 cities signed the Urban Environmental Accords in San Francisco today, ending the week-long World Environment Day events. The accords:
– identify 21 issues:
Energy
Renewable Energy | Energy Efficiency | Climate ChangeWaste Reduction
Zero Waste | Manufacturer Responsibility | Consumer ResponsibilityUrban Design
Green Building | Urban Planning | SlumsUrban Nature
Parks | Habitat Restoration | WildlifeTransportation
Public Transportation | Clean Vehicles | Reducing CongestionEnvironmental Health
Toxics Reduction | Healthy Food Systems | Clean AirWater
Drinking Water Access | Source Water Conservation | Waste Water Reduction
– call on cities to take three actions a year to meet specific goals for each, and
– will award one to four stars based on how many goals are achieved by 2012.
Detail on other WED events to come soon.
