City of Copenhagen

As the world waits for negotiations at COP20 in Lima, Peru, to get underway, municipal lawmakers and other experts from throughout Europe will be gathering in Copenhagen this week to discuss how cities can promote greater sustainability.

South Africa is Africa’s economic powerhouse, and as its economy grows so too does its need for sustainable technology. Copenhagen can help with that, and Lord Mayor of Copenhagen, Frank, has been in South Africa to discuss Copenhagen’s green profile with Cape Town’s mayor and local firms during the fifth C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group Mayors Summit in South Africa.

The international life style magazine, Monocle, has ranked Copenhagen the most liveable city in the world.

Studies show that municipal governments worldwide consider climate change solutions to be an economic opportunity. This week representatives from Bogotá, New York, Jakarta, London and 11 other cities are meeting in Copenhagen to work together on how to integrate green solutions, economic growth and job creation.