Energy efficiency measures in buildings for achieving sustainable development goals

Foggia, Giacomo Di

doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2018.e00953

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“…Figure 5 presents the dependence in detail-using a diagram format designed by [40] and the categories proposed by [36,41]. Other publications that were focused on the energy sector [23,32,86] highlight that the role of the energy sector goes significantly beyond the scope of SDG 7 (Energy). Le Blanc only proposes connections between SDG 7 and SDG 1, 10 and 12 [19].…”

Section: The 2030 Agenda and Its Sustainable Development Goalsmentioning

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On the Role of Construction in Achieving the SDGs

Goubran¹

2019

J Sustain Res

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Construction and real estate have been central to the debates on sustainable development. However, the dominant definition of sustainability in construction and real estate remain centred on the environmental dimension. The 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) offer new opportunities for the building sector to expand its focus. The available literature utilizes the existing green ratings, sustainability assessment tools and standards as the basis for investigating how construction and buildings can contribute to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. However, less focus was placed on exploring the broad intersection between the building sector, on the one hand, and the SDGs and their targets on the other. This paper uses a multistep methodology to analyze the potential role of construction and real estate in the 2030 Agenda. The paper identifies SDG targets that depend (directly or indirectly) on construction and real estate activities, and reveals that 17% of the SDG targets are directly dependent and 27% of the targets are indirectly dependent on these sectors' activities. The identified targets are analyzed and are found to be related to all 17 goals-with the largest contributions to SDGs 11, 6, and 7. The results of the analysis are mapped and illustrated in order to provide insights to academics, practitioners and governments. This research contributes to the literature on the implementation of the 2030 Agenda. It also exposes the synergistic possibilities, and the partnerships required, to make use of the potential role of construction and real estate in the implementation of the UN Agenda.

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Section: The 2030 Agenda and Its Sustainable Development Goalsmentioning

confidence: 99%

On the Role of Construction in Achieving the SDGs

Goubran¹

2019

J Sustain Res

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Government capabilities as drivers of performance: path to prosperity

Antoniades

Haan

2019

Heliyon

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The purpose of this study is to test the relationship between specific capabilities of Cyprus' government and performance and the impact of performance on Cypriots' prosperity. Via the resource-based view model (RBV), it was hypothesized that each capability (i.e., entrepreneurship, motivation, investment, and adaptation) is positively related to Cyprus' government achievement of higher performance. It was also hypothesized that performance is positively related to prosperity. Data collected from 200 Cypriot citizens, aged 18 or over. Using correlation analysis, the study shows that entrepreneurial and adaptive capabilities have a statistical strong positive relationship with performance. In turn, performance has a strong positive relationship with prosperity. Several implications can be drawn from this study's findings for democratic governments and interesting directions for future research are provided.

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“…Residential and commercial buildings represent one of the highest energy consumption fields in the world and in developed countries, between 20% and 40% of the total energy consumed relates to buildings (Moreno et al, 2014). The benefits of energy-efficient buildings to limit the global temperature rise to "well below 2°C" is imperative-if no action is taken to improve efficiency, global energy demand is projected to rise by 50% by 2050 (Foggia, 2018;Gan Vincent, 2018). Energy consumption in buildings emit close to 30% of the CO 2 emissions, while about 6% of the total emitted pollutants occur as a result of fuel consumption in households.…”

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California Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Targets (2030 and 2050): Trends, Projections and Analysis

Wambuguh¹

2020

ESHS

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Fossil fuels are the primary sources of energy powering economic development globally. Increased fossil fuel consumption produces Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG) which build in the atmosphere and trap heat irradiated from the Earth. The increased concentration of these gases causes global warming and extensive climate disruptions. This study examined GHG emissions data from 2000-2017 to evaluate whether California will meet GHG emissions reduction target of 40% below 1990 levels by 2030 as mandated by California’s Executive Order B-30-15. California’s ability to reduce GHG emissions to 80% below 1990 levels by 2050 (Executive Order S-3-05) was also evaluated. Results indicate that transportation, electric power, industrial and commercial/residential) GHG emissions reductions declined by small magnitudes in the 18-year period (0.17% to 2.49%). In agriculture, refrigerant and recycling/waste agencies, emissions reductions increased in the 18-year period (0.08% to 0.8%). For 2030 and 2050 emissions reductions targets, no emissions category sector will achieve the targeted reduction. The highest emissions reduction amounts discrepancies between observed and expected were in transportation, industrial and commercial/residential sectors (2030); and in transportation, industrial and agricultural facilities (2050). An analysis of current trends and technological developments in each emissions sector is presented to guide and structure future emissions target reductions.

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Energy efficiency measures in buildings for achieving sustainable development goals

Cited by 79 publications

References 28 publications

On the Role of Construction in Achieving the SDGs

On the Role of Construction in Achieving the SDGs

Government capabilities as drivers of performance: path to prosperity

California Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Targets (2030 and 2050): Trends, Projections and Analysis

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