Climate and energy transition

European cities and municipalities are invited to present their climate protection activities and apply for the 2009 Climate Star award. The closing date for applications is 15 June.

The Climate Star 2009 will award local solutions to tackle climate change. These local climate protection activities include using less energy, producing energy locally from renewable sources, planning shorter transport distances, promoting walking, cycling.

 

The winners will be awarded at a special ceremony on 22 October 2009, in Wachau near Vienna, Austria.

 

The Climate Star award is an initiative by Climate Alliance, an association bringing together over 1400 European towns and municipalities and indigenous peoples of the tropical forests. The overall objective of Climate Alliance is to reduction of greenhouse emissions.

 

The award is organised with the support of the Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR).

 

Participation conditions and application form