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integrated nexus approaches . Meanwhile , UNIDO also focuses on urban transport , energy and industries to take advantage of the specialities of UNIDO and maximise the impacts of interventions . According to the World Bank ( 2012 ), urban transport produces around 23 % of global CO 2 emissions . Also , research conducted by IEA ( 2009 ) revealed that more than 80 % of new energy demand will come from cities in developing countries . Therefore , transforming urban transport and energy systems can bring high impacts in dealing with climate change .
Furthermore , UNIDO , as a specialised UN agency for industry , promotes Inclusive and Sustainable Industrial Development ( ISID ) for urban sustainability . Although industry is a key engine of economic growth , the industrial sector has been overlooked in sustainable cities as it consumes a large amount of energy and produces high carbon emissions . However , economic growth , supported by industry , is one of the three pillars of sustainability and requires greater consideration . In this regard , low-carbon industries can empower the city economy and provide solutions for decoupling economic growth from carbon emissions , while at the same time creating green jobs for youth employment . It is particularly urgent for pre-industrialised countries to guide the path towards low-carbon industrialisation .
Finally , UNIDO ’ s work on sustainable cities to design cities as hubs of clean energy innovation , low-carbon industrialisation , and climate action , also supports the Sustainable Development Goals ( SDGs ) and the 2030 Agenda , namely , SDG 7 ( affordable and clean energy ), SDG 9 ( industry , innovation and infrastructure ) and SDG 11 ( sustainable cities and communities ). UNIDO hopes to see sustainable cities that can contribute to people , the planet , and prosperity for future generations .
UNIDO SERVICES LINKED TO SUSTAINABLE CITIES
The development of sustainable cities requires integrated interventions in sustainable planning , sustainable investment , and sustainable technologies . In line with its mandate of Inclusive and Sustainable Industrial Development ( ISID ), UNIDO plays a lead role in the promotion of sustainable technologies for sustainable cities through its Global Forums and its large portfolio of technical co-operation projects around the world .
CLIMATE-RESILIENT INDUSTRIES ( hosted by cities )
• Industrial energy efficiency ( IEE ) & renewables for industrial applications
• Green supply chains / Green Freight influenced by Industrial Parks & Clusters
• Disaster Risk Reduction through resilient energy systems and air quality management
CLIMATE-SMART CITY SERVICE DELIVERY
• Energy Management System ( ISO 50001 ) in cities
• Efficient and low-carbon waterworks , transport , buildings , and city services
• Smart grids
• Smart waste refineries
VALUE CHAIN DEVELOPMENT FOR SUSTAINABLE CITIES
• New energy vehicles
• Sustainable building materials
• Clean Fuels
• Climate-smart peri-urban agriculture ( greening the food value chain )
UNIDO ’ s Interventions : Thematic streams
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