Cities: The Energy Dimension

Rio+20 ConferenceFuture Cities we want Cities The energy dimension Dr Yamina SAHEB yamina.saheb@iea.org Head of Sustainable Buildings Centre International Energy Agency © OECD/IEA 2012

Trends in urban land expansion in theworld and the OECD countries OECD (2008), Environmental Outlook to 2030, OECD © OECD/IEA 2012

Energy Policy package for future cities Hammarby Eco-cycle © OECD/IEA 2012

Key messages Sustainable cities should be the main target for any construction project in the 21st century Sustainable cities are achievable NOW for new and existing projects, hot and cold climates Sustainable cities require a holistic approach Energy is one of the most important parts of any sustainable city project Involvement of residents and other stakeholders is key for good governance We are still in our early stages ofsustainable cities, we need to learn from each others © OECD/IEA 2012

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Cities: The Energy Dimension

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