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Implementing sustainability in the built environment

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Authors:
Trivess Moore,
Susie Moloney,
Joe Hurley,
Andréanne Doyon

This report presents the outcomes of a pilot study exploring how the building and planning system is delivering a sustainable built environment in Australia. It identifies four key issues emerging from the research highlighting both the challenges and opportunities in implementing ESD in the built environment in the Victorian context. These are: 1) the gap between the planning and building system; 2) weaknesses in the planning system; 3) governance, inconsistencies, and coordination; and 4) improving the system – networks and advocacy.

Effect of implementing building energy efficiency labeling in China: A case study in Shanghai

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Authors:
Yanzhe Yu,
Jie Cheng,
Shijun You,
Tianzhen Ye,
Huan Zhang,
Man Fan,
Shen Wei,
Shan Liu

The building energy efficiency labeling (BEEL) scheme has been adopted in China since 2008. However, until now, its effect on the actual building energy efficiency has not been accurately established. The objective of this study was to investigate this effect through a case study in Shanghai, China. Additionally, by performing a thorough review, potential barriers for implementing the BEEL scheme in major areas of China were analyzed.

Unlocking the Inclusive Growth Story of the 21st Century: Accelerating Climate Action in Urgent Times

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The New Climate Economy

Pricing carbon and moving toward mandatory disclosure of climate-related financial risks, as part of a broader policy package. Accelerating investment in sustainable infrastructure, supported by clear national and sub-national strategies and programmes. Harnessing the power of the private sector, including to unleash innovation and advance supply chain transparency. Ensuring a people-centred approach, such that the gains are shared equitably and the transition is just.

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