The e-bike scenarios in the Utrecht assessment assume direct replacement of mopeds, microcars, motorcycles and passenger cars inside and outside built-up areas.
Shift car trips to the electric bicycle for city and region Read More »
The assessment flags a major opportunity that was not calculated in the PCSA: stimulating the circular construction economy.
Stimulate the circular construction economy as an additional industry opportunity Read More »
The four calculated electricity solutions together deliver the province of Utrecht more than 1,000 kton CO₂-eq of reduction per year by 2030 — more than the current annual emissions of the entire electricity sector (890 kton).
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The key advice from the Utrecht assessment is not to get bogged down in deliberation.
Do not get stuck in talk: the climate challenge demands action above all Read More »
Moving to action requires cooperation with many stakeholders inside and outside the provincial organisation.
Engage stakeholders in dialogue on each climate solution Read More »
Climate policy has found a place within the various sectors of the province of Utrecht, but this has produced fragmented policy without one place where targets are set and progress is tracked.
Set up one central PDCA cycle for Utrecht’s climate policy Read More »
Energy-transition jobs require collaboration with vocational schools, applied universities, employers and regional labour planning.
Legal protection helps restored forests keep delivering long-term carbon sequestration benefits.
Legally protect restored forest to secure carbon sequestration Read More »
This insight links timber construction to emissions reduction and long-term carbon storage in buildings.
Deliver the circular new-build task with timber construction Read More »
Dutch financial institutions have €510 billion outstanding with companies that depend heavily on ecosystem services.
Restoring ecosystem services is also an economic necessity Read More »
