How New Taipei City’s E-House Program is pioneering nearly zero-carbon communities through public-private collaboration

How New Taipei City’s E-House Program is pioneering nearly zero-carbon communities through public-private collaboration

ByGuest Author

Aiming for net-zero emissions in 2050, the largest city on the island of Taiwan has successfully implemented several initiatives, like its “Energy-Saving E-House Program,” the region’s first-ever housing energy-saving initiative engaging private stakeholders from the real estate sector and local communities.

Saitama City brings the G7 to COP29

Saitama City brings the G7 to COP29

ByAriel Dekovic

Despite cities being home to the majority of G7 citizens, local governments are not yet systematically consulted by national governments on critical decisions affecting their communities. The Urban7 (U7) is seeking to change that within the G7 group of countries.

Local government representation in international fora doesn’t end with the United Nations agendas, such as the Climate COPs. Local and regional governments are advocating for representation – especially with regards to sustainable development objectives – on multiple fronts, including the G7, G20 and other multilateral platforms.