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ASEAN cities are urbanizing rapidly and facing immense challenges in meeting rising demands for food, #energy, and water. Amid this pressure, how can urban environments be reimagined to prioritize resilience, #sustainability, and health? Enter the Integrated Urban Services (IUS) program! Launched in 2021 under the US-ASEAN Smart Cities Partnership, IUS aims to transform urban service provision in ASEAN cities. Led by NREL with implementation support from @Regenerative Impact Ventures, IUS worked with local leaders to develop climate-smart, integrated #infrastructure solutions tailored to regional priorities. Through technical assistance provided to Iskandar Malaysia and Cagayan de Oro, Philippines, IUS pioneered innovative business plans and market-driven approaches, addressing food security through the integration of food, energy, #water, and waste systems. Designed as replicable models, these initiatives promote high performance, low carbon regional #EconomicDevelopment through novel public-private partnership structures. 🔗 Curious about how IUS is paving the way for a sustainable urban future? Dive into the program's summary brochure! https://bit.ly/3zmmvJM

Please review the research report, "Financing Green Buildings in Indonesian Cities," which was produced as part of the consultant team's field survey and analysis of buildings in Semarang, Indonesia (the lead consultant was Muhammad Nur Fajri Alfata, in collaboration with Climate Policy Initiative). This report investigates the key instruments for climate impact in Indonesian cities as they transition to sustainable (green) building practices. Join us in driving forward the conversation on green financing, green building and sustainable development! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gt-7_Mdr #SustainableDevelopment #GreenBuildings #ClimateAction #CircularEconomy #EnergyEfficiency #Indonesia #Research

Singapore's success in developing green infrastructure between old and new buildings can be attributed to various factors, including strong government policies, urban planning initiatives, public awareness campaigns, and incentives for sustainable development. Hong Kong faces different challenges, such as limited space, a dense urban environment, and a high population density. Additionally, the pace of development and the existing infrastructure in Hong Kong may pose obstacles to implementing similar initiatives. However, Hong Kong is actively working towards sustainability goals, and there are ongoing efforts to enhance green spaces, promote energy efficiency, and adopt environmentally friendly practices in urban development. It may take time, but progress is being made.

Strategic Leaders Commitment: 2024 International Mayors Forum - Jakarta “Accelerating Action at the Local Level to Achieve the 2023 Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals.” The 2024 International Mayors Forum is a pivotal event where global city leaders come together to discuss, commit to, and implement strategies for sustainable urban development. The forum will focus on collaborative efforts to address pressing urban challenges, such as climate change, infrastructure development, and social equity. 

Shanghai's #HuangpuDistrict presents a three-episode documentary series themed on #ESG (environmental, social and governance) practice of foreign-funded enterprises in the district.  This episode mainly tells the story of how foreign-funded enterprises in Huangpu participate in the natural ecological restoration and construction by practicing ESG principles, and achieve sustainable development between humans and nature. #Xinhuasilkroadnews #Shanghai https://lnkd.in/gQQkjRqB

At Hongkong Land, we think in generations — a guiding value that shapes how we design and build our developments, as well as how we support and serve the communities where we operate. In this episode of Hongkong Land Sustainability Video Series, join us to explore our latest sustainability initiatives and strategies for tackling Scope 3 emissions, the role of bespoke embodied carbon assessment tools in planning and construction, and the next steps toward achieving meaningful carbon reduction goals. This series consists of 12 concise and engaging videos, each highlighting a specific topic under the four pillars of our Sustainability 2030 Framework: Climate & Economic Resilience, Inspirational Connections, Operational Excellence, and Vibrant Communities & Cities. #HongkongLand #Experienceiscentral #ThinkinGenerations #SustainbilityFramework2030

Future Sustainable Cities - Introduction Lecture Highlights at the CTBUH Colombo Forum 2023. For Full Lecture follow this link: https://lnkd.in/gNTnkW8j

🌿 𝐕𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐧𝐚𝐦'𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭: 𝐐𝟑 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 🌿 Vietnam's green building sector is growing stronger each quarter! As of September 30, 2024, there are 𝟱𝟭𝟰 𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 across 𝟏𝟐,𝟐𝟒𝟏,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐦² of GFA, with 𝗘𝗗𝗚𝗘 and 𝗟𝗘𝗘𝗗 remaining the top certification choices: 𝗘𝗗𝗚𝗘 : Leading with 𝟒𝟏.𝟑𝟑% market share 𝗟𝗘𝗘𝗗 : 𝟑𝟕.𝟗𝟑% 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤 : 𝟏𝟓.𝟕𝟏% 𝐎𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 : 𝟓.𝟎𝟐% 𝐐𝟑 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬: 🏗 𝟑𝟖 new green-certified buildings added, covering 𝟕𝟓𝟐,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐦² of floor space, primarily in Industrial buildings. 🏭 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 lead the growth, representing 𝟑𝟗.𝟖𝟕% of the certified GFA. 🏠 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 holds a significant share at 𝟑𝟒.𝟎𝟏%. 🏢 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 and 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 contribute 𝟏𝟐.𝟔𝟑% and 𝟔.𝟐𝟓% respectively. 📍 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬: 𝐇𝐨 𝐂𝐡𝐢 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐡 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐢, and 𝐁𝐢𝐧𝐡 𝐃𝐮𝐨𝐧𝐠 are the top three localities with the largest green-certified floor area. Big cities like 𝐇𝐨 𝐂𝐡𝐢 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐡 𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 and 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐢 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 have strong real estate market development, driving the increasing demand for green buildings to attract customers and investors. Meanwhile, 𝐁𝐢𝐧𝐡 𝐃𝐮𝐨𝐧𝐠 is a major industrial hub, where many factories and industrial parks are adopting green standards to enhance energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact. 💼 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡: Vietnam's green finance market is gaining momentum with BIDV stepping in. BIDV’s 𝟭𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗩𝗡𝐃 green financing initiative is accelerating green building projects, pushing Vietnam towards a more sustainable future. Contact SGS for more information at vn.edge@sgs.com Diep Do Hong Phong VU Mai Nguyen Van Lay Vi Mach Hai Tran Viet Ky Duyen Bui (Kelly) #sustainablerealestate #greenbuilding #sustainability #resilience #zerocarbon #IFC #greenfinance #BIDV

🌍 As China’s cities grow rapidly, balancing urban development with sustainability has become a top priority. The first #UrbanShift National-Local Dialogue in China, led by ICLEI East Asia Secretariat, brought together national and local leaders, NGOs, and global organizations to tackle these challenges. Held virtually on 16 November 2022, the dialogue focused on integrating biodiversity protection and low-carbon development into urban planning 👉 https://lnkd.in/ekWmmYWF Key takeaways included aligning local strategies with China’s carbon neutrality goals, leveraging innovative financing for green projects, and building resilient, climate-friendly cities like Chengdu, Chongqing, and Ningbo. With the next dialogue set for October 2024 in Wuhan, we look forward to continuing this critical conversation. Learn more about how China’s cities are shaping a sustainable future through UrbanShift: https://lnkd.in/ekWmmYWF #UrbanShift #Sustainability #Biodiversity #ClimateAction #LowCarbonCities #UrbanDevelopment #China

It was very inspiring to get some time with the world youth parliament for water. Melati Wijsen and I talked about the art of implementation and how we all are change makers and how we all are part of a democratic process of governance. Participating in implementation and setting clear principles of regional collaboration has helped me learn how do direct large groups of people towards a common goal. Driving change on a regional scale reduces complexity and makes human environmental systems less complicated and more manageable. - I have really enjoyed the process of changing systems on a regional and provincial level. It is so satisfying to see and feel real tangible results. -- The real problem of humanity is the following: we have paleolithic(monkey) emotions; medieval(very very old) government institutions; and god-like technology. And it is terrifically dangerous, and it is now approaching a point of crisis overall. E.O. Wilson Restoring our environment means we must take charge of our local and regional governance and face our environmental problems together. This takes building trust and creating movement and providing quick wins to overcome doubt. At Eco-Mantra we will continue to work on environmental problems around energy, water, waste and biodiversity. And we will continue to build meaningful partnerships that truly want to drive change. 1. Define clear group boundaries. 2. Match rules governing use of common goods to local needs and conditions. 3. Ensure that those affected by the rules can participate in modifying the rules. 4. Make sure the rule-making rights of community members are respected by outside authorities. 5. Develop a system, carried out by community members, for monitoring members’ behavior. 6. Use graduated sanctions for rule violators. 7. Provide accessible, low-cost means for dispute resolution. 8. Build responsibility for governing the common resource in nested tiers from the lowest level up to the entire interconnected system.