Closing the energy divide in a climate-constrained world: A focus on the buildings sector

Ribas, Aline; Lucena, André F.P.; Schaeffer, Roberto

doi:10.1016/j.enbuild.2019.06.053

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“…By providing technical assistance, capacity building, and policy support, UNDP help countries to develop and implement renewable energy projects, diversifying their energy mix and reducing reliance on fossil fuels (Koutoudjian et al, 2021). Moreover, the initiative fosters energy efficiency improvements across various sectors, including industry, transportation, and buildings which leads to reduce energy consumption, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and cost savings (Ribas et al, 2019). UNDP climate action plan promote renewable energy and energy efficiency measures, which contributes to enhance energy access, resilience, and sustainability, while supporting countries in achieving their climate and sustainable development goals (Koutoudjian et al, 2021).…”

Section: Renewable Energy and Energymentioning

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Assessing the Effectiveness of UNDP’s Climate Action Initiatives at the Local Level: A Thematic Analysis of Implementation Strategies and Outcomes

Asad,

Ahmed,

Malik

et al. 2024

Am. J. Environ. Clim.

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Sustainable development has been considered as the global phenomena in every field of life. The United Nations developed a program to attain sustainability. This programme is a United Nations agency tasked help countries to eliminate poverty and achieve sustainable economic growth and human development. The UNDP emphasizes in promoting local capacity towards long-term self-sufficiency and prosperity. Therefore, this research aimed to analyse the effectiveness of UNDP climate action initiatives and outcome on local level. The study employs a research design involving the selection of previously published case studies from different regions worldwide, which highlights various climate-related challenges and the effectiveness of UNDP initiatives in addressing them. The data was collected from different sources, such as the World Bank’s official website and UNDP’s official website, and previously published studies were also utilized. Thematic analysis approach was applied to assess the implementation strategies and outcomes across different regions. The findings reveal similarities and differences in the implementation of UNDP climate action plans and the challenges countries face in executing these initiatives. Through thematic analysis and interpretation of results, the study provides valuable information for developing effective policies to address climate-related challenges. Additionally, the research also suggests directions for future studies. The thematic analysis showcases specific case studies, including renewable energy deployment in Pacific Island Nations, ecosystem restoration in the Sahel Region, climate-smart agriculture in Southeast Asia, and climate-resilient urban planning in Latin America. These cases illustrate UNDP’s commitment to promoting climate action and sustainable development through innovative projects and partnerships. This research contributes to understanding the effectiveness of UNDP’s climate action initiatives at the local level and informs future policy and programmatic efforts in this area.

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Section: Renewable Energy and Energymentioning

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Assessing the Effectiveness of UNDP’s Climate Action Initiatives at the Local Level: A Thematic Analysis of Implementation Strategies and Outcomes

Asad,

Ahmed,

Malik

et al. 2024

Am. J. Environ. Clim.

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“…As a result, the highest share of energy demand in buildings is allocated to comfort-related energy use, becoming the primary source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the built environment. This increasing trend of high energy use for space conditioning is attributed to rapidly rising demands for better IEQ and lifestyles [5], [6]. IEQ is particularly relevant today as we spend nearly 90% of our time indoors, further increased in the unprecedented conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic [7], [8].…”

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“…This is a concerning matter, particularly given the population rise, and the increasing demands to divide the energy gap between energy poor nations and the rest of the world. Additionally, the high expectations for appropriate IEQ in indoor spaces is another factor [6], [10]. This rising trend is estimated to be further affected by the global COVID-19 pandemic, given the high reliance on indoor spaces and ventilation energy demand, which will likely reshape the energy use landscape in the built environment [11].…”

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Design and Testing of Climate-responsive Ventilated Building Façades

Soudian

2024

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Enhancing building performance has become a focal point in reducing the environmental impacts of the built environment to address climate change. Considering the highest share of comfort-related energy use in buildings, and the importance of indoor environmental quality (IEQ), a balance between energy conservation and IEQ provision is required. Building façades are the primary boundary that control mass and energy flow in buildings. Dynamic façades are potential alternatives to existing high-performance façades to improve IEQ in buildings, as they change their functionality with time, in response to changing environmental loads. This study aims to design and develop a multifunctional climate-responsive façade (CRF) in a continental climate. First, the literature review presents CRF theories and technologies. To design the CRF conceptually, a performance-based design framework was developed. This tool can be used in the initial decision-making stage of CRFs to conceptualize them based on case-specific performance metrics. The design of the conceptual CRF was optimized using CFD simulations in the climate of Toronto, Canada. The façade is a multifunctional, integrated, climate-responsive, opaque and ventilated (MICRO-V) façade, which regulates heat, air, and moisture flow into buildings. MICRO-V comprises a pre-conditioned cavity with phase change materials, and an adjustable insulation system integrated with a bi-directional ventilation module with heat recovery. The design of the MICRO-V was finalized by selecting the best-performing configuration of geometry, material properties, and operation. The results showed a 77% pre-conditioning efficiency of air in the ventilation module. Also, the thermal transmittance of the insulation could change from 0.05 to 0.5 W/m2.K with airflow variation. The simulations showed the interactions between the MICRO-V components, leading to the façade prototype. The performance of this prototype was evaluated using experimental tests in the BETOP test cell in Toronto. The results demonstrated the performance of the façade under different operation scenarios, and its ability to pre-condition fresh air while controlling thermal exchanges in the room. The experimental tests confirmed an agreeable compatibility with the simulation results. In this study, a design process from concept generation to prototype development of CRFs was presented that could be expanded and used in future research. MICRO-V is a CRF with decentralized ventilation that could be adjusted to different building contexts and climates.

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Towards Sustainable Development and Climate Co-governance: A Multicriteria Stakeholders’ Perspective

Koasidis

Karamaneas

Kanellou

et al. 2021

Multiple Criteria Decision Making

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Closing the energy divide in a climate-constrained world: A focus on the buildings sector

Cited by 8 publications

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Assessing the Effectiveness of UNDP’s Climate Action Initiatives at the Local Level: A Thematic Analysis of Implementation Strategies and Outcomes

Assessing the Effectiveness of UNDP’s Climate Action Initiatives at the Local Level: A Thematic Analysis of Implementation Strategies and Outcomes

Design and Testing of Climate-responsive Ventilated Building Façades

Towards Sustainable Development and Climate Co-governance: A Multicriteria Stakeholders’ Perspective

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