Schol E ,
Bosch A van den ,
Ligthart FATM ,
Romer JC ,
Ruijg GJ ,
Schaeffer GJ ,
Dinkelman GH ,
Kok IC ,
Paauw KFB de
260 p
in Dutch
1999
Toon Nederlands
English Abstract This report provides insight to the local policy
options with respect to climate change, in this case within the sphere of
influence of Amsterdam local authorities. A list of new policy options for
CO2 reduction has been made using three qualitative scenarios of local
policy: Institutional Cultural Change, Technological Innovation and Least-
Regrets. The environmental, economic and other effects have been described
for each policy option. The three most interesting policy options were
selected by local policy makers and representatives of interest groups
during a workshop. Implementation strategies were developed for the options
selected and discussed during a second workshop. The reduction target,
stabilization of CO2 emissions in 2015 compared to 1993, can be reached by
combining all the new policy options. The three selected policy options
count for 40% of this total CO2 emission reduction. Finally, a general
outline on the methodology can also be applied to other cities and
municipalities. For example, this methodology can be used by participants
of Cities for Climate Protection, an initiative of the International Council
for Local Environmental Initiatives, or the Netherlands Climate
Association.
