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As part of the European Commission’s initiative NetZeroCities, the City of Malmö is one of 100 European cities working to achieve climate neutrality by 2030. To achieve this goal, Malmö is developing seven sectoral road maps that can support work towards sustainability. In close partnership with Malmö, SEI conducted a thorough analysis to ensure that robust funding mechanisms were in place to support these roadmaps. Additionally, SEI provided support in the development of a roadmap dedicated to fostering climate-neutral lifestyles, which is a cornerstone of Malmö’s sustainability strategy.
Developing these roadmaps is dependent on securing adequate funding. While the city covers much of the cost, citizens and businesses also share some of the financial responsibility. SEI specifically investigates whether the investors and funding opportunities match the investment needs identified in the seven roadmaps. By addressing potential mismatches, the project aims to develop strategies that facilitates a seamless transition towards sustainability.
In Malmö, consumption varies greatly between different households within the municipality. Emissions range from 3,72 CO2e per person per year in economically disadvantaged areas to nearly 9,98 metric tons of CO2e per person per year in more affluent areas. Transitioning towards more sustainable consumption patterns will have varying effects on households. Household carbon footprints reflect not only socio-economic differences but also lifestyle choices, such as where people live and how they travel. SEI’s research highlights the value of targeted policies linked to key life events and the important role of intermediaries in enabling change.
Building on previous research, the project takes a holistic approach to sustainable consumption, emphasizing absolute reductions in consumption through a sufficiency approach. Through in-depth analysis, the project aims to understand how governance can support sufficiency transitions, identify the barriers and enabling factors that influence sustainable lifestyles, and align policy interventions to promote a good life for all.
The project was funded by NetZeroCities.
Program / This project aims to accelerate investment in viable cities by assessing needs, frameworks and conditions under which financiers and cities can collaborate.
The cities, communities and consumption team primarily addresses issues related to climate change, as well as other environmental and sustainability challenges.
Project / Adaptation AGORA will support the adaptation to climate change by leveraging and step-forwarding best practices, innovative approaches and policy instruments.
Feature / SEI is now developing the Consumption Compass for Swedish municipalities to address their consumption-based emissions.
