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    Interakcia > Covenant of mayors for climate and energy

    Covenant of mayors for climate and energy

    Implementation period: June 2016 - May 2020

    Interakcia is a support structure for the Covenant of Mayors in Belarus and provides support to participants and cities wishing to join the initiative.

    For participation in the Covenant of Mayors, contact the national expert of the Covenant of Mayors in the Republic of Belarus Ivan Shchadranok: ivan.shchadranok@eumayors.eu

    Covenant of mayors for climate and energy is the world’s largest association of local governments that have voluntarily committed to achieving the EU’s energy and climate goals. The signatory cities are committed to reducing emissions of CO2 and other greenhouse gases by at least 40% by 2030 (30% for Belarus and other countries of the Eastern Partnership) by improving energy efficiency and using renewable energy sources, as well as becoming more resilient to the effects of climate change.
    Read more about the Covenant of Mayors here:

    Commitments of signatories to the Covenant of Mayors:
    Develop, within two years, the Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plan (SECAP), which includes a baseline emission inventory and assessment of climate risks and vulnerabilities, as well as measures to mitigate climate impacts and adapt to climate change at the local level.
    Submit a report on the implementation of the SECAP every two years.
    Share experiences and best practices with other signatories to the Covenant of Mayors.
    Work to raise public awareness on energy and climate issues.
    Achievements of the Covenant of Mayors in Belarus:
    55 signatories as of April 2020. Every third resident of the country lives in the signatory cities!
    35 Action Plans for Sustainable Energy and Climate (SECAP) are developed
    Since October 2018, the Covenant of Mayors Club has been operating in Belarus. As of April 2020, the Club includes 38 signatory cities. Club members share best practices on sustainable energy development and climate, develop and implement joint projects with the assistance of grants, investments and credit resources.
    Signatory cities hold Energy Days every year as part of the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW)
    Five signatory cities (Polotsk, Braslav, Chausy, Oshmyany and Birch) received financial support from the European Union for the implementation of SECAPC activities under the “Covenant of Mayors - Demonstration Projects” program
    Signatory cities receive expert, technical and communication support within the framework of the EU project “Covenant of Mayors - East”.
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