The recent IPCC report concludes that to avoid the worst effects of global warming, the entire global economy has to plan to reduce emissions by 45% by 2030 and 100% by 2050. These targets are consistent with the targets set by most of the cities we profile…
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Global cities that are committed to some version of carbon neutrality by 2050 have a daunting set of challenges to figure out. Chief among these is how to eliminate the use of natural gas as a fuel for electricity generation and building heating. In most cities,…
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April 9, 2018 | Climate Adaptation, Climate Innovation Laboratory Cities, Urban Climate Innovation
John Cleveland is Executive Director of the Boston Green Ribbon Commission. This briefing document prepared with Amy Longsworth, GRC Director, in late 2017. Re: The Boston Green Ribbon Commission Mission: The Boston Green Ribbon Commission (GRC) convenes leaders from Boston’s key sectors to support the outcomes of…
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November 13, 2017 | Carbon-Free Advantage, Cities, Renewable Energy, Reports, Urban Climate Innovation
We’re pleased to usher this guide, “Pathways to 100,” into the urban space where more and more cities are pursuing the goal of 100% renewable energy. It is designed by our Meister Consultants Group colleagues to help cities plan for a transition towards 100% renewable electricity supply.…
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October 19, 2017 | Adaptive Futures, Carbon-Free Advantage, Cities, Innovation Network for Communities, Renewable Energy, System Scale, Urban Climate Innovation, Urban Operating System
Which geographic entity in the Western Hemisphere has 22 million workers, a $4.3 trillion Gross Domestic Product, headquarters for about a third of the Fortune 500 companies, and is steadily reducing its GHG emissions and investing in its resilience to climate changes—all while increasing economic activity…
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