1. Green Partnerships Local Partnerships for Greener Cities and Regions Project partners Kick-off meeting Crete, 9-10 April 2013 PROJECT OVERVIEW

2. Green Partnerships Rethymno, 09 - 10 April 2013 2 Gas prices keep rising 2,5 x growth of gas prices in 10 years!

3. Green Partnerships Rethymno, 09 - 10 April 2013 3 energy What is (cost) efficiently? Energy saving ? Efficient use? Producing renewable? Is decreased energy consumption a consequence of economical downturn or efficient energy use?

4. Green Partnerships Rethymno, 09 - 10 April 2013 4 Higher global energy intensity causes higher greenhouse gas emissions

5. Green Partnerships Rethymno, 09 - 10 April 2013 5 2020 goal is a big challenge

6. Green Partnerships Rethymno, 09 - 10 April 2013 6 The consequence of global warming is not just smaller underwear (left), but also extremely weather situations (right) “Green partnerships” is connecting…

7. Green Partnerships Rethymno, 09 - 10 April 2013 7 THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION!