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Urban centres provide opportunities for a range of social and cultural activities, as well as being critical for innovations in science, technology and education. They are also of critical importance for social and economic development. However, with approximately 40% of global energy use taking place within city buildings, this sector is also the single largest contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions.
As a result, the design and use of energy and resource-efficient buildings has a key role in climate change mitigation to accelerate the global green economy transition. Although vast savings are possible by constructing new green buildings and retrofitting existing buildings, even greater gains can be achieved by adopting a long-term life-cycle approach involving stakeholders at different stages – from environmentally-minded investors and architects, to sustainable extraction, construction and usage, and the eventual demolition and the recycling or disposal of the building materials.
Cities are well-placed to play a major role in decoupling economic development from resource use and environmental impacts, while finding a better balance between social, environmental and economic objectives. Resource-efficient cities combine greater productivity and innovation with lower costs and reduced environmental impacts, offering at the same time financial savings and increased sustainability.
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Created a Post in Cities and Urban Development, Green Recovery from COVID-19
How can national governments recover from COVID-19, secure shared prosperity, and tackle the climate crisis through cities?
A new report from Coalition for Urban Transitions, Seizing the Urban Opportunity, shows that six major emerging economies – China, India, Indonesia, Brazil, Mexico, and South Africa – could generate millions of new jobs in 2030 by investing in low-carbon, resilient, and inclusive cities.
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An Evaluation of the Three Pillars of Sustainability in Cities with High Airbnb Presence: A Case Study of the City of Madrid
Beyond Sustainable Intensification: Transitioning Primary Sectors through Reconfiguring Land-Use
Created a Post in Cities and Urban Development, Gender
What if cities are planned by women? UN-Habitat and Global Utmaning launched HerCity - a platform that involves women in urban development.
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Created an Opportunity in Cities and Urban Development, Industry and Entrepreneurship, Tourism and Hospitality
Created a Post in Cities and Urban Development, Climate Change, Water and Sanitation
***New book out*** Water resources management consists of planning, developing, distributing, and managing available water resources. With increasing climatic and non-climatic challenges, optimised water management becomes more demanding. This book presents innovative solutions to these challenges in the areas of water conservation, recycling, and reuse, recovery of resources from wastewater, protection of water quality, and smart water management. It also presents innovative financial solutions to meet water challenges globally.
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Time Distances to Residential Food Amenities and Daily Walking Duration: A Cross-Sectional Study in Two Low Tier Chinese Cities