In 2010 Tampere established the ECO2-project to deliver its strategic energy objectives and Covenant of Mayors’ commitments.
The ECO2 project’s office operates within the City of Tampere Central Administration, under the director of economic and urban development. It coordinates and supports the climate action activities of the city of Tampere and initiates cooperation and new projects. Its main responsibilities and tasks are:
• Coordination and support of the various city departments & external research and business partners.
• Development of new low‐carbon and energy‐efficient tools and policies.
• Development of new projects and implementation of pilot projects.
• Dissemination and communication of climate action projects inside and outside the city administration.
The work of ECO2 is supported by the project’s steering group, where all the city departments for urban planning, construction, transport, energy etc. and Tampere’s universities are represented.
Find more about the ECO2 project in the CASCADE good practices collection.