Energising the SDGs through Urban Climate Plans: Insights from De Montfort University
"Explore the integration of Sustainable Development Goals in urban climate plans in the UK. Learn about governance, technology, and city-level actions for sustainable development. Join the discussion on aligning UK cities' climate actions with the SDGs."
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De Montfort University Leicester Conference on Energising the SDGs through appropriate technology and governance Integrating the SDGs into Urban Climate Plans: Insights from the UK Subhes Bhattacharyya, Leticia Ozawa-Meida and Birgit Painter Institute of Energy and Sustainable Development De Montfort University, UK 4thJuly 2019
De Montfort University Leicester SDG-CapaCities Conference on Energising the SDGs through appropriate technology and governance ESRC collaborative networking project between UK (De Montfort University) and Japan (Institute for Global Environmental Strategies) Develop an understanding about climate planning and SDG awareness of cities in two countries Examine interagency coordination within cities and central-local government relations Develop a framework of analysis to evaluate the readiness of cities Identify and develop a network of researchers in Japan, UK and elsewhere who may be interested in similar issues
De Montfort University Leicester Aim and objectives of the paper Conference on Energising the SDGs through appropriate technology and governance Conduct a preliminary analysis of the integration of the SDGs in the climate action plans of urban areas in the UK To identify whether city-level climate actions consider sustainable development of cities To explore the alignment of UK cities climate actions and plans with SDGs
De Montfort University Leicester UK Local Authority background Education Conference on Energising the SDGs through Highways appropriate technology and governance Country (principal authorities) England (urban and rural authorities) Transport planning Local level Passenger transport Libraries 56 Unitary Councils URBAN Social care - 125 single-tier authorities 36 Housing Metropolitan Borough Councils United Kingdom - 16% geographical area Leisure and recreation - 353 in England - 22 in Wales Environmental health - 53% population 33 London Borough Councils - 32 in Scotland RURAL - 11 in Northern Ireland Waste collection - 228 two-tier authorities 27 County Councils Waste disposal - 84% geographical area Planning application 201 District Councils Strategic planning - 47% population Local taxation
De Montfort University Leicester Legal and Policy Context Conference on Energising the SDGs through appropriate technology and governance Section 62: Reporting requirements for LAs Section 13: Consider SD in policies and proposals Schedule 7: Renewable transport fuel obligations 2008 Climate Change Act 2019 National Planning Policy Framework 80% emissions reductions by 2050 (1990 levels) 2008 Planning and Energy Act Section 58: Adaptation to climate change
De Montfort University Leicester Methodology Conference on Energising the SDGs through appropriate technology and governance Climate action Potential areas Roles SDGs SDG Adaptation Alignment Text analysis Mapping Exploring to what extent cities are directly or indirectly influencing the climate-driven SDGs Work in progress Selection of 26 UK local authorities (CoM signatories) Quick scan of local climate mitigation, adaptation and SD plans Mapping of LAs services and related SDGs Systematic analysis of main themes using NVivo and Voyant tools (word clouds / word trees) Selected LAs: Bristol, Leicester, Milton Keynes
De Montfort University Leicester Text and document analysis Conference on Energising the SDGs through Climate Change Act 2018 word cloud appropriate technology and governance Commonly occurring terms: Climate change: 323 times Sustainable Development: 7 times Sustainable: 17 times Adaptation: 28 times Local authorities: 11 times Missing terms: city, urban area, mitigation Greater emphasis on adaptation No direct obligations impose to cities regarding climate change mitigation and adaptation
De Montfort University Leicester Text and document analysis Bristol Climate Change and Energy Security Framework Conference on Energising the SDGs through appropriate technology and governance Bristol -city energy council Energy security Bristol climate city framework - efficiency Most frequent words Pareto chart Word linkage
De Montfort University Leicester Text and document analysis Leicester 2014 Low Carbon Plan Conference on Energising the SDGs through appropriate technology and governance Leicester getting city healthy active communities energy efficient use project Word linkage Most frequent words Pareto chart
De Montfort University Leicester Text and document analysis Milton Keynes 2012 Low Carbon Plan Conference on Energising the SDGs through appropriate technology and governance carbon plan action emission living energy efficiency schemes develop use - transport Most frequent words Pareto chart Word linkage
De Montfort University Leicester Text and document analysis Summary of selected cities Conference on Energising the SDGs through appropriate technology and governance Bristol Leicester energy carbon emissions homes energy security people energy carbon cost of service health adaptation community transport Limited occurrence: Sustainable Development Mitigation Adaptation businesses Milton Keynes
De Montfort University Leicester SDG mapping of climate actions Conference on Energising the SDGs through appropriate technology and governance Approach: How city-level SDGs are influenced by climate actions? SDG example: (Bristol Green Capital Partnership, 2018) Inextricably linked - Indivisible Example of city goal: Significantly increase renewable energy use and improve energy efficiency
De Montfort University Leicester SDG mapping of climate actions Reinforcement Conference on Energising the SDGs through appropriate technology and governance Climate resilience positively improves potential for poverty reduction 50% less people in poverty in the city compared to now Reduce by 1/3 all premature deaths from non-communicable diseases Climate action reduce pollution and promotes sustainable activities Climate resilience to improve awareness of efficient water use Substantially increase efficient use of water Substantially reduce waste and improve awareness of consumption Climate actions supports awareness about production and consumption
De Montfort University Leicester SDG mapping of climate actions Enabling effect Conference on Energising the SDGs through End all forms of malnutrition, including children under 5, pregnant women and elder people appropriate technology and governance Climate adaptation measures reduces the risk of food insecurity Ensure access to quality early childhood care and education. Significantly increase the number of people with relevant skills for decent jobs. Decent employment for all Climate actions create new opportunities for jobs and skills New businesses and skills improve the opportunity for decent jobs Inclusive safe and affordable housing and services for residents Climate actions supports affordable services in cities
De Montfort University Leicester SDG mapping of climate actions Constraining effect or no direct influence Conference on Energising the SDGs through appropriate technology and governance New technologies could increase exclusion of certain section of the population Reduce exclusion in the society Climate action likely to reduce the risk of damage and hence, social tension Reduce violence and related death
De Montfort University Leicester Conclusions Conference on Energising the SDGs through appropriate technology and governance Despite no direct obligations of cities in the 2008 Climate Change Act, LAs should report policies and progress towards national emissions reduction targets City-level climate action plans differ considerably, with limited and indirect link to Sustainable Development Climate actions can support the achievement of city- level SDGs Better alignment could benefit local authorities and citizens
De Montfort University Leicester Next steps Conference on Energising the SDGs through appropriate technology and governance Map SDG targets against climate action objectives Further thematic analysis of documents Thank you for listening! Welcome suggestions and questions
De Montfort University Leicester References Conference on Energising the SDGs through appropriate technology and governance Bristol Green Capital Partnership (2018). Driving the Sustainable Development Goals Agenda at City level in Bristol, Bristol Green Capital Partnership, Bristol (https://bristolgreencapital.org/wp- content/uploads/2018/07/Bristol-Method_Driving-the-SDGs-agenda-at- city-level-in-Bristol_17-Jul-2018.pdf) Leicester City Council (2014). Carbon Reduction Roadmap, Leicester. Milton Keynes Council (2012). Milton Keynes Low Carbon Action Plan 2012, Buildings Control and Sustainability Team, Milton Keynes. Nilsson M, Griggs D, Visbeck M (2016). Map the interactions of sustainable development goals. Nature 534:320 322. https://doi.org/10.1038/534320a
