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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, January 13, 2025

QUESTION NO. 1

QUESTION: Councillor L. de Courcy

To ask the Chief Executive, Why has SDCC been signed up to the unelected and unaccountable "Global Covenant of Mayors" since 2012 and what effect has this had on climate driven policy?

REPLY:

The EU Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy is a voluntary initiative supported by the European Commission, which brings together local governments throughout Europe, voluntarily committing to implementing EU climate and energy objectives.

SDCC elected members agreed to become one of the signatories to The Covenant of Mayors in 2012 Headed Item 9. The initiative was revised to the “The EU Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy”.  As part of the September 2017 County Council Meeting Headed Item 16, the Elected Members reconfirmed its support and became signatories of the EU Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy.

As a signatory of the EU Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy, South Dublin County Council endorses the shared vision for 2050: accelerating the decarbonisation of their territories, strengthening their capacity to adapt to unavoidable climate change impact, and allowing their citizens to access secure, sustainable and affordable energy. Through this partnership, SDCC gains access to a network of like-minded local governments, sharing knowledge and resources that will help deliver on its ambitious climate goals and ensure a resilient and sustainable future for residents.

The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy was formed in 2017, which brings together 10 regional covenants, listed below.                                                            

South Asia

European Union & Western Europe

Eastern Europe & Central Asia

Middle East & North Africa

Oceania

Sub Saharan Africa

Latin America & the Caribbean

Southeast Asia

East Asia

North America

 

 

The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy builds upon the commitment of thousands of cities and local governments within the individual regional covenants, to partner with national and international educational and research institutions to tackle the climate crisis through local initiatives, provision of finance, citizens engagement and sustainable infrastructure.

SDCC as a signatory to the EU Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy, is a signatory to the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy. Home - Global Covenant of Mayors