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APPENDIX SAMPLE INITIATIVES <br /> renewable energy sources, 20% reduction of total energy consumption, 20% reduction of <br /> greenhouse gas emissions and 10% share of renewable sources used in all forms of transport. <br /> Moreover, Zagreb puts a strong emphasis on including citizens in the discourse about renewable <br /> energy and energy efficiency measures. Annually, the city organizes the Zagreb Energy Week to <br /> foster public knowledge, exchange and perception on renewable energy and energy efficiency <br /> measures." (Sustainable, 2017). <br /> Annapolis, Maryland <br /> "The Leadership in Community Resilience program will provide support for Annapolis to <br /> finalize its Cultural Resources Hazard Mitigation Plan and evaluate it against a pending <br /> downtown economic analysis. Many coastal cities are grappling with the preservation of historic <br /> waterfront property and cultural landmarks against the threats posed by climate change and sea- <br /> level rise. <br /> "The Annapolis plan is a first-of-its kind effort to create a mitigation strategy for these <br /> resources utilizing an intensive public participation process. The NLC assistance will be used to <br /> support and build upon the public process, while helping to ensure that the plan meets various <br /> FEMA criteria. Additionally, the project will support Annapolis as it hosts the second "Keeping <br /> History Above Water" conference, planned for November 2017, which will mark the completion <br /> of the mitigation plan and involve participation from cities up and down the Atlantic coast." <br /> (National, 2013). <br /> Des Moines, Iowa <br /> "Public support for government led environmental programs is very high, but has not <br /> been actively engaged. The City of Des Moines is focused on building trust and strengthening <br /> 0 <br /> Page 62 UNIVERSITYof$T.THOMAS <br /> EN-ERGYCITY <br /> Opus College of Business <br />