urbanization

Building thriving, low-carbon cities: an overview of policy options for national governments

Press release / A new report from the Coalition for Urban Transitions – and authored by SEI – could help national governments transform the way cities work.

The Long-range Energy Alternatives Planning – Integrated Benefits Calculator (LEAP-IBC)

SEI brief / Factsheet describing the LEAP-IBC tool and its application for assessing impact of air quality, climate change and energy policy scenarios

i-CMiiST

Project / Implementing Creative Methodological Innovations for Inclusive Sustainable Transport Planning (i-CMiiST) explored creative co-design methods for safer streets.

ROCK

Project / Regeneration and Optimisation of Cultural heritage in creative and Knowledge cities

How does local economic development in cities affect global GHG emissions?

Journal article / This paper examines how urban action on economic development impacts global greenhouse gas emissions.

Policy booklet: understanding impacts and adaptation to high-end climate scenarios in Europe

Other publication / A synthesis of research for key policy sectors on impacts and adaptation under high-end climate change.

Does green infrastructure represent a sound investment opportunity?

Perspective / Will introducing green roofs, green walls, rain gardens and planting trees improve our cities?

One million premature deaths linked to ozone air pollution

Press release / New research links long-term exposure to ozone air pollution with one million premature deaths per year due to respiratory diseases.

Prevent climate risk in coasts, before it’s too late

Perspective / Viewing disaster risk reduction as an integrated chain of actions could help cities mitigate and adapt to climate risk and prevent our coasts from washing away.