Net Zero Carbon Cities
Cities are the frontline in tackling climate change – representing both the biggest challenge and opportunity to keep warming well below 2°C.
Net Zero Carbon Cities: An Integrated Approach
Cities cover 3% of the earth’s land surface yet they create more than 70% of all carbon emissions. To keep global temperature increases to 1.5°C or below, cities have to achieve net-zero. This report provides a global framework and recommends an integrated energy approach, defined as “systemic efficiency”, as a solution to the current environmental, economic, health and social crises.
Accelerating the Decarbonization of Buildings: The Net-Zero Carbon Cities Building Value Framework
The construction and operation of buildings generate 38% of global greenhouse gas emissions. While numerous technologies exist to help decarbonize the sector, there is an urgent need to accelerate investment to implement these solutions at scale in cities around the world.