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Lu Haifeng: International Green Model City Initiative
Source: | Author:gfhsforum | Published time: 2017-11-22 | 1307 Views | Share:
Lu Haifeng, Secretary General of Global Forum on
Human Settlements, President of Better City Institute

Aims of IGMC Initiative
IGMC Initiative aims to use IGMC Standards 3.0 as one of a variety of advanced planning tools by providing innovative concepts, integrated strategies and methodologies, benchmarks and monitoring framework as well as demand-oriented solutions for assessing and guiding sustainable urban development, in conjunction with other approaches, to facilitate sustainable cities and human settlements for all, in support to the implementation of SDGs and New Urban Agenda, and to create a shared platform for the global stakeholders for the sake of establishing a new win-win partnerships.

Benefits of Joining the IGMC
(1) develop the action plans and policy options with measurable goals through the IGMC Standard; 
(2) use the IGMC Standard for assessment and diagnosis, and identify challenges, gaps and opportunities so as to reduce risks and facilitate the effective investment; 
(3) access IGMC data system, learning from each other and comparing with counterparts;
(4) strengthen capacity building through various trainings, workshops and activities, obtaining professional information; 
(5) obtain demand-oriented solutions and inter-active consultation services to address existing challenges and gaps in certain cities and projects.
(6) conduct IGMC pilots as appropriate to demonstrate the green transformation;
(7) build up new type partnerships, and 
(8) enhance the brand value and maximize business  opportunities.

Services and Activities
Integrate efficient resources and provide valuable services and organize activities for IGMC members:
A. Training
B. Consultation: C. Annual IGMC conference
D. Annual Forum of GFHS
E. Other activities
F. Communication and Advocacy
G. Rating & Certification

IGMC Pilot Projects
IGMC members can nominate appropriate projects to apply for IGMC pilots. Such projects will be listed as an "IGMC pilot" and able to use IGMC trademark and do publicity once they are approved by GFHS. The planning and design of an "IGMC pilot" must meet the basic requirements of IGMC Standards 3.0, of which principles and concepts should be fully implemented in the whole process. GFHS will organize relevant experts and partners to provide consultation services for the pilots. When conditions permit, the pilots can apply for the rating and certification.

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