Barcelona, Spain. Featured in C40 Cities’ report: “Cities Leading the Way”. Scores an “A” grade in cdp.net climate ranking. Cited by cdp.net as a city with carbon neutral, climate neutral, or net zero emissions target. 45% reduction by 2030; carbon neutral by 2050. Barcelona is “Managing Trees for a Healthier Climate”. www.cleantechnica.com 10/8/17. In addition to lowering GHG emissions, Barcelona’s urban greening program has numerous co-benefits: through increasing the city’s tree canopy from 5% to 30%, the city will enjoy a cooler urban atmosphere, better air quality, and increased biodiversity.
