The document outlines Helsinki's climate change policies and initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and transition to renewable energy sources by 2050. Some key goals include reducing GHG emissions 20% by 2020 from 1990 levels and having 20% of energy production from renewable fuels by 2020. Initiatives discussed include developing eco-efficient neighborhoods, increasing renewable energy production including wind and solar, promoting low-emissions transportation, renovating buildings to improve energy efficiency, and engaging residents to help achieve climate change targets.

1. Jari Viinanen, City of Helsinki 14.-15.12.2011 City of Helsinki Climate Change Policy Helsinki: 600 000 inhabitants (Helsinki region 1,3 milj.) Area 715 km 2 (land 214 km 2 )

2. 14.-15.12.2011 Jari Viinanen Strategies and initiatives Goals Helsinki sustainable development action plan (Agenda 21) 2002 GHG level of 1990 in 2010 City strategy 2009-2012 and Energy policy (City Council 2008) a) GHG reduction -20 % in total 1990- 2020 b) Share of renewable fuels in energy production 20 % (4 % in 2010) Covenant of Mayors 2009 GHG reduction 2020 -20 % Helsinki Metropolitan Area climate strategy 2007 GHG reduction -39 % per capita 1990- 2030 Green Digital Charter 2010 ICT GHG reduction 2030 -30% Carbon neutral energy production 2010 Helsinki Energy’s GHG reduction 2050 City environmental policy (draft) Carbon neutral future 2050 EUROCITIES Climate Change Declaration 2009 Climate network statement by the mayors of Helsinki, Espoo, Tampere, Vantaa, Turku and Oulu Joint projects

3. Greenhouse gas emissions (consumption) 14.-15.12.2011 Jari Viinanen Oma nimi xx.xx.2005 Reduction (baseline 1990) 2008: -14 % 2009: -13 % 2010: -10 % (per capita -25 %) Sustainable development action plan 2010

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