OECD Urban Studies Decarbonising Buildings in Cities and Regions

OECD Urban Studies Decarbonising Buildings in Cities and Regions
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 95
Release: 2022-03-28
Genre:
ISBN: 9264429328

Accounting for nearly 40% of global energy-related CO2 emissions and sometimes as much as 70% in large cities, buildings and construction are central to the low-carbon transition. Decarbonising buildings, especially the old stock, through energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy use, not only reduces carbon emissions, but also generates co-benefits in health, energy affordability and the labour market.

OECD Urban Studies Global Monitoring of Policies for Decarbonising Buildings A Multi-level Approach

OECD Urban Studies Global Monitoring of Policies for Decarbonising Buildings A Multi-level Approach
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 106
Release: 2024-10-07
Genre:
ISBN: 9264875034

How can we rapidly transform the global building sector to combat climate change? This report, based on the OECD Global Survey on Buildings and Climate, presents a comprehensive analysis of the endeavours undertaken by 28 countries across continents to decarbonise and bolster the resilience of their buildings. By examining policy objectives, measures, and trends, the report offers valuable insights into how countries are developing effective strategies for decarbonising buildings. These strategies often involve a step-by-step approach, for example, beginning with targeted measures in buildings that are more feasible or have a greater impact. Successful measures are then scaled up to achieve broader decarbonisation goals. Furthermore, the report emphasises the importance of a multi-level approach, including breaking down silos between government departments. With 93% of responding countries reporting that at least three ministries are involved in decarbonising building measures. The report also underscores the importance of international cooperation and knowledge sharing to fast-forward progress towards a more sustainable built environment.

Self-Sufficiency and Sustainable Cities and Regions

Self-Sufficiency and Sustainable Cities and Regions
Author: Eduardo Medeiros
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 201
Release: 2024-11-13
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1040216285

The concept of self-sufficiency involves the notion of sustainable, circular, and carbon-neutral cities. This book examines how urban planning can lead to greater self-sufficiency. It sheds light on how urban and regional circular and self-sufficiency development can effectively contribute towards the ultimate goals of the United Nations (UN) Agenda 2030 and the European Union (EU) Green Deal. It not only embraces the scientific fields of regional and urban studies but also addresses environmental sustainability-related and regional resilience aspects, such as renewable energy production, sustainable mobility, and the circular economy. This book offers a full toolkit of knowledge on how to effectively implement planning approaches for circular and self-sufficiency development at both urban and regional levels. It begins by presenting a theoretical framework and debate on urban and regional planning approaches that can effectively make cities and regions circular and self-sufficient in certain development domains, such as producing intra-city electric energy, sustainable mobility, and promoting a circular economy. Further, it advances a range of policy development proposals aiming at providing a comprehensive introduction to contemporary thinking about how cities and regions can design innovative planning and governance processes and, where appropriate, build capacity to implement systemic and integrated climate-neutral policies, building on existing place-based territorial capital and experiences developed by local and regional networks. The chapters are written by established authors in their respective domains. This book will thoroughly prepare students and provide knowledge to academics, researchers, and policymakers in the fields of urban and regional planning/development and studies, environmental sustainability, regional resilience, human geography, economic development, and public/EU/UN policies.

Brick by Brick (Volume 2) Better Housing Policies in the Post-COVID-19 Era

Brick by Brick (Volume 2) Better Housing Policies in the Post-COVID-19 Era
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2023-06-07
Genre:
ISBN: 9264841660

Expanding on the findings of Brick by Brick: Better Housing Policies, this second volume delves into key trends shaping housing policies in the post-COVID-19 era. The first chapter provides an overview and discusses the need to monitor the pandemic's impacts on housing affordability, address the energy crisis through low-carbon housing initiatives, maintain financial resilience amid fluctuating housing cycles, and facilitate the reshaping of housing markets in response to remote work and environmental concerns.

OECD Regional Development Studies A Territorial Approach to Climate Action and Resilience

OECD Regional Development Studies A Territorial Approach to Climate Action and Resilience
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2023-12-06
Genre:
ISBN: 9264858105

Building on broader OECD work on climate, this report proposes a new OECD territorial climate indicator framework and demonstrates that the potential to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, adapt to climate impacts and address vulnerabilities vary across different territories, by using a new OECD territorial climate indicator framework.

Innovations in Urban Climate Governance

Innovations in Urban Climate Governance
Author: Jeroen van der Heijden
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 355
Release: 2017-07-20
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1108415369

Analyses voluntary programs for sustainable buildings and cities, a prominent strategy to mitigate climate change.

Net Zero+ Climate and Economic Resilience in a Changing World

Net Zero+ Climate and Economic Resilience in a Changing World
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 286
Release: 2023-05-16
Genre:
ISBN: 9264868798

This report provides a synthesis of the OECD Net Zero+ project, covering the first phase of an ongoing, cross-cutting initiative, representing a major step forward for an OECD whole-of-government approach to climate policy.

OECD Territorial Reviews: Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium

OECD Territorial Reviews: Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 232
Release: 2024-02-06
Genre:
ISBN: 9264632972

The OECD Territorial Review of the Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium, provides an in-depth assessment of the trends, challenges and opportunities for sustainable and inclusive urban development in the region.