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Vancouver the global Earth Hour capital

Vancouver crowned Earth Hour Capital 2013  WWF Global 19 March 2013   WWF’s Earth Hour City Challenge (EHCC) has recognised the City of Vancouver, Canada, for its innovative actions on climate change and dedication to create a sustainable, pleasant urban environment for current and future residents. After carefully reviewing the merits of the six finalists, the EHCC jury of experts unanimously cast their votes for Vancouver as the first ever Global Earth Hour Capital. Also in the running for the title were finalists Forlì in Italy; New Delhi, India; Oslo, Norway; Uppsala, Sweden; and San Francisco, USA.  Vancouver has been recognised by the jury for its ambition to be global leader on climate-smart urban development in spite of low national ambitions.

The city’s overall holistic and strategic approach to climate action – specifically its impressive transportation strategy, solid actions on the impact of food and progressive neighbourhood energy plan – were seen as evidence of how Vancouver aims to play an active role in the global transition towards a 100% renewable future within the next few decades….. http://wwf.panda.org/wwf_news/?207945/Vancouver-crowned-Earth-Hour-Capital-2013

March 20, 2013 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | Uncategorized