In this IEA report, it’s mentioned that cities account for more than 50% of the global population, 80% of global GDP, two-thirds of global energy consumption and more than 70% of annual global carbon emissions. According to IEA, these factors are expected to grow significantly in the coming decades: it is anticipated that by 2050 more than 70% of the world’s population will live in cities, resulting in massive growth in demand for urban energy infrastructure. Read more by clicking here ……

IEA report: “Empowering Cities for a Net Zero Future”
- Europese Commissie: “Voorstellen voor het verminderen van de netto-uitstoot van broeikasgassen met ten minste 55% tegen 2030, vergeleken met het niveau van 1990″
- IEA rapport: “Empowering Cities for a Net Zero Future”