Sustainable Urban Infrastructure Transitions in the ASEAN Region: A Resource Perspective - Summary for Policymakers

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dc.contributor.authorUnited Nations Environment Programme
dc.contributor.organizationIndustry and Economy Division
dc.contributor.otherRamaswami, Anu
dc.contributor.otherTabory, Samuel
dc.contributor.otherMcFarlane, Ashly
dc.coverage.spatialAsia
dc.date.accessioned2020-02-14T06:42:31Z
dc.date.available2020-02-14T06:42:31Z
dc.date.issued2018
dc.descriptionDrawing from the conclusions in the forthcoming global report of the International Resource Panel “The Weight of Cities: Resource Requirements of Future Urbanization” this regional report aims to support policy makers by delving into the specifics of the ASEAN member countries – their dense cities, economic growth characteristics, susceptibility to climate change impacts, high informality, relative political stability, and other characteristics – and shows a way forward that speaks to the opportunities and obstacles faced by regional leaders.en
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dc.identifier.otherDTI/2167/PA
dc.identifier.urihttps://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/31583
dc.languageEnglish
dc.page.number32 p.
dc.publisherUnited Nations Environment Programme
dc.relationUN Environment (2018). Sustainable Urban Infrastructure Transitions in the ASEAN Region: a Resource Perspective.
dc.relation.TableOfContentsAcknowledgements Foreword A. Population Megatrends and the Imperative for Urban Infrastructure Transformation in the ASEAN Region B. The Risk of Inaction – Infrastructure Challenges of Urbanization With Current Practices C. Pathways for Resource-Efficient and Inclusive Urban Development in the ASEAN Region Pathway 1: Undertake National and Cross-ASEAN Urbanization Planning to Balance Economic Growth Across a Range of City Sizes While Preserving High-Value Agricultural Lands and Ecosystem Services Pathway 2: Promote Compact, Mixed-Use, Accessible, and Inclusive Urban Form Through Urban-Regional and City-Level Planning to Reduce Land Expansion, Streamline Infrastructure Provision, and Promote Diverse Sustainable Mobility Options Pathway 3: Develop Zero Slum Cities Through Inclusive Land Use Planning That Prevents Slum Formation, and In Situ (or Nearby) Rehabilitation of Existing Urban Slums in Resource-Efficient and Disaster-Resilient Multi-Storey Construction Pathway 4: Promote Resource-Efficient and Resilient Buildings and Electric-Grid Systems by Leveraging Advanced and Vernacular Building Technologies, Engaging User Behaviours and Cultural Norms, and Linking Renewable Energy in Cities With the Cross-ASEAN Electric Grid Pathway 5: Promote Resource Efficiency at the Systems Level Across the City Through Innovative and Profitable Exchanges of “Waste” Energy and Materials Across Industries and Residential-Commercial Buildings D. Governance and Finance Innovation E. Conclusion Levels of Action for Shaping Inclusive and Resource-Efficient Urbanization References
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dc.subjectsustainable development
dc.subjecturban development
dc.subjectphysical infrastructure
dc.subjecttransport infrastructure
dc.subjecturbanization
dc.subjectland use
dc.subjectgreen economy
dc.subjecturban planning
dc.subjectbuilding standard
dc.subjectenergy conservation
dc.subjectenergy resource
dc.subjectenergy efficiency
dc.subjectclimate change
dc.subjectwater
dc.subjectSoutheast Asia
dc.subjectAdaptation
dc.subjectBuildings
dc.subjectCities
dc.subject Energy Efficiency
dc.subjectFood Waste
dc.subjectNatural Resources
dc.subject.sdgSDG 3 - Good Health and Well-Being
dc.subject.sdgSDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
dc.subject.themechemistry
dc.subject.themechemical pollution
dc.subject.themefinance
dc.subject.themeclimate
dc.subject.themenatural areas
dc.subject.themelandscape
dc.subject.themeecosystems
dc.subject.themeeconomics
dc.subject.themeresources
dc.subject.themeresource efficiency
dc.titleSustainable Urban Infrastructure Transitions in the ASEAN Region: A Resource Perspective - Summary for Policymakersen
dc.typePolicy brief

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