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Puerto Lumbreras has 153 concrete measures for the protection of natural heritage to the project Ecopuerto
"Today is a day of commitment to sustainability, commitment to the future of the people, belief in the possibility of a tomorrow in which growth, economic development and protection of our heritage are inseparable," with these words announced the mayor of Puerto Lumbreras and Member of the Regional Assembly, Pedro Antonio Sánchez, the European Covenant of Mayors.
On this day, Puerto Lumbreras has officially signed his commitment to this program whose main objective is the reduction of 12% CO2 emissions by 2012.
"Puerto Lumbreras sustainable growth has become a basic objective of his government.
It has therefore been the first town in Spain who accepted the challenge of this European project, linking its growth with a commitment to respect for their natural environment, "said the head of city government.
The ceremony took place in the European Parliament, and has received assistance from José Manuel Barroso - President of the European Commission - and Vice President of the European Parliament, Alejo Vidal-Quadras.
In addition, the program acts of the Covenant has received institutional support from other mayors from major cities worldwide, who wished to be present through videotaped messages.
This has happened with Michael Bloomberg, mayor of the city of New York and Bob Parker, head of local government Christchurch, New Zealand.
Finally, the act has also involved the intervention of the Argentine Minister Daniel Chain.
Ecopuerto: a green city
Ecopuerto project is an action plan to combat climate change.
With the creation of this Plan, Puerto Lumbreras is joining the adoption of measures for enforcement of the Kyoto Protocol, the main legal instrument for the definition of the proceedings against Climate Change, under which signatories agree to reduce emissions during the period 2008-2012.
Since the present Ecopuerto in late May last year, from the consistory lumbrerense have conducted more than 45 of the 153 measures to mitigate climate change in the municipality with which account the Strategic Plan.
The Action Plan of Puerto Lumbreras Climate Change is an initiative that is built on the basis of the Local Agenda 21.
Its goal is to Puerto Lumbreras is a "green city" with a carbon neutral with a strong commitment to sustainability.
To accomplish this purpose, the session lumbrerense is increasing the use of renewable energy sources and increase public awareness to their daily activities more sustainable.
Also, will join the Spanish Network of Cities for Climate, establish a Sectoral Council for Environment and join the General Protocol between the Ministry of Sustainable Development and Planning and organizations representing the economic activity of the Region of Murcia to promote social responsibility to the environment against climate change, among other initiatives to a total of 153.
"Our commitment extends its action to all possible areas.
Energy efficiency and transportation, expansion of green spaces, promoting rural tourism and incentives in the industry are some of our immediate priorities "said Pedro Antonio Sanchez, who argued in turn that" however, Water conservation is one of our greatest concerns. "
Water, a common good
Measures to make Puerto Lumbreras in a sustainable growth model municipality covered by other areas of work and performance.
Among these are the loads of research on climate change and awareness, training and outreach in the workplace on Climate Change.
However, efficient water management has become one of the highlights of the town green.
Pedro Antonio Sánchez has confirmed the planning of all kinds of measures to achieve more efficient use of this scarce resource, such as renovation, expansion and modernization of water supply network, the existence of subsidies for families that use less water or the establishment saving systems in the home and business, among other measures of performance.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Puerto Lumbreras
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