EU cities pledge to reduce CO2

500 European cities signed the Covenant of Mayors, where they pledge to save energy, foster renewable energy and raise awareness among their citizens.
According to Durão Barroso,

"Smart green buildings, smart transport and logistics and, in general, the whole concept of smart cities are job-intensive activities that contribute directly to the local economy. Crucially, they also make a positive contribution to other issues, such as social integration, quality of life, well-being, and the attractiveness of our cities."

The portuguese cities that signed this pledge were:
- BEJA
- FERREIRA DO ALENTEJO
- SANTIAGO DO CACÉM
- SANTO AMADOR

The Covenant cities and towns from Portugal are:
1 - Águeda
2 - Almada
3 - Aveiro
4 - Beja
5 - Benavente
6 - Cascais
7 - Esposende
8 - Ferreira do Alentejo
9 - Guarda
10 - Lisbon
11 - Loures
12 - Moura
13 - Oeiras
14 - Ovar
15 - Palmela
16 - Ponta Delgada
17 - Porto
18 - Santiago do Cacém
19 - Santo Amador
20 - Vale de Cambra
21 - Valpaços
22 - Vendas Novas
23 - Vila Nova de Gaia
24 - Viseu

More information:
Covenant of Mayors
Press Release from EUROPA