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| The mayor participates in the conference 'Climate Change and Energy Transition', organized by La Verdad and moderated by journalist Manuel Buitrago | The mayor of Murcia, José Ballesta, participated this morning in the Conference 'Climate Change and Energy Transition', organized by the newspaper La Verdad de Murcia and moderated by the journalist Manuel Buitrago, in which he reported that Murcia has met the three objectives of Paco de los Alcaldes to fight against climate change.Specifically, since the City Council adhered to the Covenant of Mayors in 2008, it has committed to reducing emissions in the municipality by one fifth by 2020, “a goal that has been achieved and exceeded: last year we reduced emissions of effect 20.6% greenhouse ”, said José Ballesta –the Pact stipulated a 20% reduction in emissions–."This serves as an incentive for us to continue advancing on this path and reach the goal of reducing our emissions by 40% by 2030," added the Murcian councilor, who noted that "442,000 tons of carbon dioxide ceased to be emitted in the municipality of Murcia.
carbon (CO2) during 2019 ”.Second goal exceeded: Murcia reduces energy consumption by 50%Reducing energy consumption by at least 20% by 2020 was the second objective established by the Covenant of Mayors, which has also been exceeded by the Murcia City Council, achieving a 50% reduction in energy consumption in the municipality, through of measures such as the renovation of public lighting with LED technology.Third goal achieved: increase renewable energyIncreasing the use of renewable energy by 20% by 2020 was the third objective stipulated by the Covenant of Mayors, which has been notably surpassed by the City Council."The most graphic examples are in the increases experienced in the use of photovoltaic solar energy and biofuels.
In the first there has been a growth of 286%, and in the second of 319% ", said the Murcian councilor.Murcia, recognized in the CDP international ranking for reducing greenhouse gas emissionsDuring the meeting, reference was also made to the fact that Murcia, along with the cities of Barcelona and Vitoria, are the only Spanish towns that have entered the List A of Cities published by the international organization CDP, which helps companies and cities to disclose its environmental impact, rewarding, in this case, efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.Reduzco stampIn addition, polluting emissions in Murcia have fallen by 88% during the last four years, since 2016.
This milestone made Murcia City Council worthy of the Reduzco Seal, awarded by the Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge.Murcia, Madrid and Valladolid were the only Spanish capitals that obtained this distinction, for significantly reducing their polluting emissions.
Specifically, in the last four years CO2 emissions have been lowered by 25,000 tons within the Murcian municipality.Environmental sustainability, a priority objective"In these moments of health crisis, working for the health of Murcia and environmental sustainability is a priority for the City of Murcia," said José Ballesta, who connected to the conference from the Plenary Hall of the City Council, adding that "The definitive commitment to sustainable development must be a commitment of all, from the field of competences that correspond to us.The Secretary of State for the Environment, Hugo Morán, the Director General of Energy and Industrial and Mining Activity of the Community, Eduardo Piné, and the president of the National Association of Photovoltaic Energy Producers (ANPIER), Miguel, also took part in the telematic meeting.
Ángel Martínez- Aroca, and the vice president of CROEM and president of Proexport, Juan Marín.More than 200 measurementsSince 2018, the City Council has implemented more than 200 specific measures related to the promotion of sustainable mobility, energy efficiency, the commitment to renewable energy sources and the increase of green areas.More Electric MobilityIn addition, the City Council has begun the design of the Municipal Electric Vehicle Strategy for the period 2020-2030, with a participation process open to the entire population and with the celebration of the Electric Vehicle Table, which took place this week - a body with which administrations, associations, manufacturers, concessionaires, federations, employers' associations and universities can discuss the actions to be developed in the nearest future.The number of licenses for one hundred percent electric vehicles has tripled in the municipality in recent years, reaching 850 licenses.Forest Plan 2030The fight against climate change entails, in turn, a commitment to the environment, sustainability and nature.
In this context, one of the municipal strategies that guide the actions of the Consistory is the Plan Foresta 2030, with which the City Council will double the number of trees in the municipality, reaching 200,000 copies.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Murcia
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