POCACITO Working Paper: Comparison of Xiamen and EU case study cities

This paper aims at expanding the analysis on low carbon development of selected European cities as carried out in the POCACITO project to the Chinese City of Xiamen and compare it with the results for EU cities. On this basis, similarities, differences and potential starting points for cooperation and transfer of know-how or technologies are discussed. Based on generic quantitative city data as well as “key performance indicators” for low carbon development a quantitative comparison between Xiamen and EU case study cities is undertaken.

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Workshop: Urban transition towards a Post-carbon future

During the workshop good practices exemplified in the POCACITO case study cities as well as more theoretical approaches to assess post-carbon cities were shared with Brazilian municipalities. Over 50 stakeholders took part in the workshop organized by INTELI, Mind Brasil and Federal Institute of Sergipe.

POCACITO in a nut shell

Rapidly growing urban populations and the consequences of climate change place added pressure on the economic, environmental, and social health of cities. Local stakeholders are faced with significant challenges and tradeoffs when trying to address these concerns. City networks and collaborative research projects can provide insight into proven solutions and implementation strategies, thereby supporting the overall resilience of a city.

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