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The Economic Case for Low Carbon Cities
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The Economic Case for Low Carbon Cities

Andy Gouldson, Sarah Colenbrander, Faye McAnulla, Andrew Sudmant, Niall Kerr, Paola Sakai, Stephen Hall, Effie Papargyropoulou and Johan Kuylenstierna
SEI, 2014
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Lowering cities’ carbon emissions would be a crucial contribution to fighting climate change. But are low-carbon development models financially viable for cash-strapped cities? The Stockholm Environment Institute has prepared a report based on several studies of cities in both developing and developed countries. Yes, it argues, reducing emissions can be cost-neutral or even save cities money. getAbstract recommends this analysis to environmentalists, policy makers and ecofriendly investors. 

Take-Aways

  • Sustainable urban development requires economically attractive low-carbon development measures.
  • Low-carbon measures can reduce cities’ footprints and save them money after the payback period. 
  • In Leeds, UK, improving energy efficiency would lead to considerable savings and a lower carbon footprint.

About the Authors

The Stockholm Environment Institute is an independent international research organization that has been engaged in environment and development issues at local, national, regional and global policy levels for more than 25 years.

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