A local renewable action pledge is a public affirmation by a local government about its future policies and actions to support renewable energy. There are a number of reasons for local governments to submit a pledge under this programme. First, a pledge provides greater visibility and recognition for the city or local region. Secondly, a pledge provides an opportunity for sharing experience on policy and implementation among cities and perhaps even finding partners to join pledges. Thirdly, pledges provide a way to aggregate local action in order to have a global impact.

A local pledge should typically consist of three elements:

1. A future target for the use of renewable in the community
2. Policies enacted or proposed to support renewable energy
3. Programmes to implement the policies.

The local renewable action pledges is also a way for local stakeholders to communicate their activities and commitments among the renewable energy community.

The local renewable energy action pledges are an integral part of the Renewables International Action Programme promoted by REN21. It is foreseen that local pledges could also be included in the future Renewables Global Status Report and the Global Status Report on Local Renewable Energy Policies.

Local governments are becoming a major partner in REN21’s activities. 17 pledges have already been submitted by local governments. A call for further submission of pledges from local governments will be made at the conference on local renewable energy policy in Tokyo, 1-2 October, organised by Tokyo Government and International Sustainable Energy Policies (ISEP), and supported by REN21 and ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability.

Local government stakeholders can submit pledges on an ongoing basis. Submission of local pledges is particularly encouraged in connection with related conferences and events.

We invite all local stakeholders to take part: submit your pledge online.