Visit From the UN's Paul James - Feb. 10th, 2010
Event Summary
UN Global Compact Cities Programme
Presentation from director, Paul James
February 10, 2010 12:00-1:30 PM at Gap Inc.
Paul James began with a summary of BC3’s relationship with the UN. He discussed how the UN is working to improve the Global Compact Cities Programme in the future, through the introduction of a new distinction of three levels of engagement in the Cities Programme:
Signatory City—has signed on to the 10 principles of the Global Compact
Reporting City—has signed on to the 10 principles and is reporting what they are doing
Innovating City (14 including SF)— has signed on to the10 principles, is reporting actions, & has developed and implemented an innovative project
In addition, the current and potential resources available to BC3 through the Global Compact Cities Programme were discussed.
Presentation from director, Paul James
February 10, 2010 12:00-1:30 PM at Gap Inc.
Paul James began with a summary of BC3’s relationship with the UN. He discussed how the UN is working to improve the Global Compact Cities Programme in the future, through the introduction of a new distinction of three levels of engagement in the Cities Programme:
Signatory City—has signed on to the 10 principles of the Global Compact
Reporting City—has signed on to the 10 principles and is reporting what they are doing
Innovating City (14 including SF)— has signed on to the10 principles, is reporting actions, & has developed and implemented an innovative project
In addition, the current and potential resources available to BC3 through the Global Compact Cities Programme were discussed.
Links
UNCG Cities Programme Website:
http://citiesprogramme.org/index.php/
An Integrated Approach to Developing Sustainability Indicators:
Draft_Accounting_for_Sustainability_Briefing_Paper.pdf
Full Q&A Session
http://citiesprogramme.org/index.php/
An Integrated Approach to Developing Sustainability Indicators:
Draft_Accounting_for_Sustainability_Briefing_Paper.pdf
Full Q&A Session
