What cities need to unlock the net-zero transition: Lessons from the Kaohsiung-ICLEI Community of Practice (opens in new tab)

Cities consume over 70% of global energy and account for more than 60% of carbon emissions. With accelerating urbanization, cities are a focal point for climate challenges, but are also the core of the solution. Moreover, efforts towards net-zero in cities are unfolding against a backdrop of compounding crises: geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions, inflation, and the very real energy security threats embedded in our continued dependence on fossil fuel supply chains.