The Region of Rhone-Alpes
Government Details
- Government Name
- The Region of Rhone-Alpes
- Sector
- Government
Overview
Current activities
Rhône-Alpes is implementing a host of actions to tackle climate change challenges; these actions are currently being structured in the framework of a territorial climate plan which is set to be adopted in late 2012, further to the completion of its 1st draft 2011 version.
Two institutions are in charge of climate change action: the DG on Climate, Environment, Health and Energy and the Environmental Agency. The first of these defines regional policy on renewable energy, environment, natural conservation, waste management and air quality. The second implements the environmental scheme passed by the Regional Council.
Since 2005 the Regional Council has launched 65 specific actions for sustainable development. The Council also incorporates sustainable development into every policy and project. It has no overall targets, but boasts over 50 projects in which more than 400 agents are involved. For example, in Public Procurement, all regional contracts must have a sustainability clause.
The Regional Council also has jurisdiction over 271 public senior high schools as a real estates manager, involving construction and maintenance of buildings.
It is focusing on reducing carbon emissions by building energy-efficient buildings, developing renewable energy sources (photovoltaic cells, biomass heating systems), installing control systems to monitor and reduce energy consumption, and finally by engaging the entire educational community in cooperative energy-saving projects.
Rhône-Alpes has a laureate program to provide financial support to projects in sustainable development. This support encourages private organizations and individuals to take the lead in greening their own operations.
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