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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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How have the OECD regions and cities performed throughout this year in terms social, economic and environmental resilience in the light of the COVID-19 crisis compared to non-OECD countries? The OECD has recently published the latest edition of "OECD Regions and Cities at a Glance" with new added indicators, including trade openness and access to digital infrastructure.
COVID-19 has changed the way urban lives are shaped, from reduced commuting time to less socializing which will decrease the demand for space in city centres, for office [use] and perhaps housing. All these will require a redefinition of city centres that inevitably entails redesign and redevelopment. How can urban stakeholders make sure to create liveable cities post-COVID-19?
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Camille Andre - check out this new ADB report on green bonds and other finance instruments for climate-resilient infrastructure and investment opportunities that can support the Philippines in achieving a low carbon economy
Hungry Cities Partnership Discussion Paper No. 1: Hungry Cities of the Global South
Food consumption, urbanisation and rural transformation: the trade dimensions
Nourishing the city: the rise of the urban food question in the Global North
Contributing to food security in urban areas: differences between urban agriculture and peri-urban agriculture in the Global North
City Region Food Systems and Food Waste Management
Regions and cities can help make the climate neutral and circular economy a reality by 2050, particularly in climate action critical sectors like local infrastructure and transportation. OECD offers guidance for policymakers seeking to identify and implement concrete and ambitious transition pathways.
A new guide to help cities set science-based climate targets in line with the global 1.5-degree C goal. This is the first product for cities under the Science-Based Targets Network (SBTN) that gives cities a clear pathway to competitiveness and resilience by using science to define their role in restoring nature.