Including the closely related terms energy demand, and energy.
…. Furthermore, our dependence on energy will increase. While immediate energy demand scenarios are currently uncertain due to the impact of COVID-19, the Belfast Mini Stern demonstrates the scale of the city’s long-term economic dependence on energy - it predicts that Belfast will spend c.£466 million per year in 2050.’ Belfast therefore faces two energy challenges- to decarbonise rapidly while building…
… domestically. Belfast’s Resilience Strategy contributes to the delivery of these important global goals. United Nations: Sustainable Development Goals No poverty Zero hunger Good health and well-being Quality education Gender equality Clean water and sanitation Affordable and clean energy Decent work and economic growth Industry, innovation and infrastructure…
… the city’s energy independence. Doing so provides an immense economic return to the city, as set out in the Mini Stern. “Belfast is emitting 1.5 million tonnes of carbon a year. At this rate, we will have used up our carbon by 2030.” Belfast Net-zero Carbon Roadmap (Mini Stern) The ‘foundational programmes’ endorsed by the city’s Resilience and Sustainability Board are strongly informed…
… energy Industry, innovation and infrastructure Sustainable cities and communities Responsible consumption and production Life on land Peace, justice and strong institutions Partnerships for the goals 2. Delivery of Recommendations in Belfast’s Mini Stern: A Net-Zero Carbon Roadmap for Belfast Working with Leeds and Edinburgh, Belfast’s first Net-Zero Carbon Roadmap has been produced…
… Resourceful Inclusive Robust Redundant Flexible Shock or stress Stress - Infrastructure capacity Shock - Flooding and extreme weather events Shock - Public Health Stress - Housing supply in the city Stress - Climate change Stress - Governance and financing of risk United Nations: Sustainable Development Goal Good health and well-being Affordable and clean energy Industry…