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View article: Key recommendations for cities committed to climate neutrality
Key recommendations for cities committed to climate neutrality Open
Cities are pivotal in the global quest for climate neutrality, yet implementation of climate actions often lags behind their ambitions. This Perspective distils practical recommendations to unlock the full potential of cities on their zero…
View article: Forging ambition for climate neutrality: a study of 362 cities
Forging ambition for climate neutrality: a study of 362 cities Open
The imperative for climate-neutral cities necessitates an understanding of current urban pathways towards sustainability. This study examines the actions and commitments of 362 cities that have expressed an ambition for climate neutrality …
View article: Are cities taking action against urban overheating? Insights from over 7,500 local climate actions
Are cities taking action against urban overheating? Insights from over 7,500 local climate actions Open
Mitigating urban overheating is vital to create livable urban futures. Research on urban heat mitigation is plentiful, while knowledge about the actual measures local governments are implementing is limited. This study examines 7,500+ heat…
View article: European transport infrastructure as a solar photovoltaic energy hub
European transport infrastructure as a solar photovoltaic energy hub Open
The urgency of meeting climate targets, increasing land use competition and falling solar photovoltaic (PV) energy costs have created unprecedented opportunities for innovative deployment options. This study uses geospatial data processing…
View article: Visions for climate neutrality and opportunities for co-learning in European cities
Visions for climate neutrality and opportunities for co-learning in European cities Open
Cities represent unique spaces for climate mitigation where wide-ranging action to reduce emissions meets ambition and collaboration. This research work distils climate neutrality narratives for 362 cities that expressed interest in the Eu…
View article: Governing climate neutrality transitions at the urban level: A European perspective
Governing climate neutrality transitions at the urban level: A European perspective Open
Effectively addressing climate change in line with the Paris Agreement and the EU Climate Law requires the establishment of governance structures with the participation and coordination of all levels of government and where the local level…
View article: Research and innovation paving the way for climate neutrality in urban transport: Analysis of 362 cities on their journey to zero emissions
Research and innovation paving the way for climate neutrality in urban transport: Analysis of 362 cities on their journey to zero emissions Open
The EU Mission on Climate Neutral and Smart Cities is an ambitious initiative aiming to involve a wide range of stakeholders and deliver 100 climate-neutral and smart cities by 2030. We analysed the information submitted in the expressions…
View article: Overheating of Cities: Magnitude, Characteristics, Impact, Mitigation and Adaptation, and Future Challenges
Overheating of Cities: Magnitude, Characteristics, Impact, Mitigation and Adaptation, and Future Challenges Open
Urban overheating is the most documented phenomenon of climate change impacting humans. This article presents the most recent developments on the magnitude and characteristics of urban overheating and the potential synergies with global cl…
View article: Cool roofs boost the energy production of photovoltaics: Investigating the impact of roof albedo on the energy performance of monofacial and bifacial photovoltaic modules
Cool roofs boost the energy production of photovoltaics: Investigating the impact of roof albedo on the energy performance of monofacial and bifacial photovoltaic modules Open
Photovoltaics (PVs) provide clean and affordable energy contributing to the decarbonisation of the energy sector. High surface temperature of the PV modules reduces their efficiency and the corresponding energy production and increases the…
View article: Funding and financing the zero emissions journey: urban visions from the 100 Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities Mission
Funding and financing the zero emissions journey: urban visions from the 100 Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities Mission Open
Cities play a critical role in delivering emission-free futures, yet the financial capacities, together with the unprecedented estimated capital requirements represent substantial barriers to climate action. In this study, we use data coll…
View article: Circular economy and waste management to empower a climate-neutral urban future
Circular economy and waste management to empower a climate-neutral urban future Open
To mitigate climate change while catering to the needs of a growing population, cities need to find smarter ways to manage their resources, while reducing their greenhouse gas emissions. Since waste management and circular economy will be …
View article: Assessing climate justice awareness among climate neutral-to-be cities
Assessing climate justice awareness among climate neutral-to-be cities Open
This paper sheds light on the importance of evaluating climate justice concerns when forging climate-neutral strategies at the city level. Climate justice can be a useful policy lever to develop measures that promote simultaneously greenho…
View article: Towards (net) zero emissions in the stationary energy sector: A city perspective
Towards (net) zero emissions in the stationary energy sector: A city perspective Open
Cities are loci of intense consumption of energy and resources and thus hotspots of greenhouse gas emissions with global environmental impacts. While increasingly recognised as a crucial part of the solution, little is known on what cities…
View article: On the risks associated with transitioning to climate neutrality in Europe: A city perspective
On the risks associated with transitioning to climate neutrality in Europe: A city perspective Open
Extensive scientific literature exists on the risks associated with climate change in cities. Contrarily, the analysis on the risks local governments face in moving towards zero emissions targets is sparse, topical, and local. In this stud…
View article: Let's hear it from the cities: On the role of renewable energy in reaching climate neutrality in urban Europe
Let's hear it from the cities: On the role of renewable energy in reaching climate neutrality in urban Europe Open
Renewable energy sources have emerged globally as a key lever to ensure energy security and to promote climate mitigation. Cities need to exploit this energy transition, but how they are building their strategies and actions is undetermine…
View article: Towards the first cohort of climate-neutral cities: Expected impact, current gaps, and next steps to take to establish evidence-based zero-emission urban futures
Towards the first cohort of climate-neutral cities: Expected impact, current gaps, and next steps to take to establish evidence-based zero-emission urban futures Open
Cities are increasingly becoming critical climate actors. However, their preparedness and ambition in forging climate-neutral futures is hard to ascertain. In this study, we analyse the Expressions of Interest in the Mission on 100 Climate…
View article: When citizen science meets urban climate: The Sydney Schools Weather and Air Quality (SWAQ) monitoring network
When citizen science meets urban climate: The Sydney Schools Weather and Air Quality (SWAQ) monitoring network Open
<p>Sydney&#8217;s population is predicted to grow by 30% within twenty years, most of which is slated for the semi-rural fringes. The resulting urbanisation will adversely impact temperature and air quality in these areas of rapi…
View article: Combining artificial intelligence and building engineering technologies towards energy efficiency: the case of ventilated façades
Combining artificial intelligence and building engineering technologies towards energy efficiency: the case of ventilated façades Open
Purpose Nearly 75% of EU buildings are not energy-efficient enough to meet the international climate goals, which triggers the need to develop sustainable construction techniques with high degree of resilience against climate change. In th…
View article: A citizen centred urban network for weather and air quality in Australian schools
A citizen centred urban network for weather and air quality in Australian schools Open
High-quality, standardized urban canopy layer observations are a worldwide necessity for urban climate and air quality research and monitoring. The Schools Weather and Air Quality (SWAQ) network was developed and distributed across the Gre…
View article: The Built Environment in a Changing Climate: Interactions, Challenges and Perspectives
The Built Environment in a Changing Climate: Interactions, Challenges and Perspectives Open
The papers included in this Special Issue tackle multiple aspects of how cities, districts, and buildings could evolve along with climate change and how this would impact our way of conceiving and applying design criteria, policies, and ur…
View article: Towards a Living Lab for Enhanced Thermal Comfort and Air Quality: Analyses of Standard Occupancy, Weather Extremes, and COVID-19 Pandemic
Towards a Living Lab for Enhanced Thermal Comfort and Air Quality: Analyses of Standard Occupancy, Weather Extremes, and COVID-19 Pandemic Open
Maintaining indoor environmental (IEQ) quality is a key priority in educational buildings. However, most studies rely on outdoor measurements or evaluate limited spatial coverage and time periods that focus on standard occupancy and enviro…