PhD - Energy poverty expert focusing on just energy transition policies for vulnerable households
Crucial & timely topic! I am wondering if the report will consider social aspects of climate mitigation and adaptation measures, e.g. protecting vulnerable groups from summer heat. Homeless people face high (deadly) risks due to urban heat island effects & lack of shade. Protecting buildings occupied by low-income households requires passive and environmentally friendly measures (shading windows, ventilating, white & green & solar panel-shaded roofs). The potential of panel blocks’ roofs across the CEE region could provide energy for ventilation and cooling but remain unexploited. Vulnerable groups (low-income single parents, elderly pensioners, etc.) should be prioritized with weatherization as they cannot afford air conditioning. Renovation programs must avoid displacing and evicting vulnerable groups. Green investments can fuel the financialization of housing and gentrification leading to deepened housing inequalities. High-income households can weatherize their homes, reducing costs and increasing comfort. Poor households cannot afford upfront costs and are more exposed to climate events and higher energy costs. Vulnerable groups often live in homes more exposed to climate events thus must be protected first.
Vice Chair of the IPCC, Professor at Department of Environmental Sciences and Policy, Central European University
😁 I am delighted to announce that the IPCC Panel has today approved the outline for the Special Report on Cities and Climate Change. This represents a crucial step forward in our global efforts to address the urgent challenges posed by climate change, particularly in urban environments. 🌆 Cities are at the forefront of climate action, and they are also disproportionately affected by its impacts. The SRCCC will provide the scientific evidence base needed to support policymakers, urban planners, and communities in developing and implementing effective climate mitigation and adaptation strategies. 🤝 I am particularly proud of the collaborative process that has shaped this outline. By involving a wide range of experts, including scientists and urban practitioners, we have ensured that the report will be both scientifically rigorous and highly relevant to real-world decision-making. #climatechange #IPCC #climateAction #globalwarming #sustainability #urbanplanning #sustainablecities #cityplanning #urbanization
