Reducing greenhouse gas emissions in communities

This research responds to the urgent need to identify the types of interventions that should be pursued to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Aotearoa New Zealand. Rather than considering emissions reduction interventions in isolation, this project focused on how they can also deliver benefits for well-functioning neighbourhoods, towns and cities. By looking at real-world examples and international and national best practice, the project identified what works and how those solutions can be successfully implemented locally. The project had three components: - The existing and emerging evidence for GHG emissions reduction and benefits for urban environments. - Key characteristics of interventions. - Lessons for successful implementation. The results of this research enable stakeholders and decision makers to consider a wider range of proven interventions and assess the suitability of each for their situation. Given the critical changes currently underway at a policy/regulatory level, this project is timely. There is an opportunity to provide evidence that can be applied locally and also used to support national level change.