Driving Sustainable Urbanisation in Alberta, Canada

Source of Action
World Urban Forum
Duration
2022 - 2024
Last Updated
27 March 2023
Status
Ongoing

Summary

1. Implementation of Compressed Air Pipeline Systems to transition 500 residents living in traditional fossil-fuel dependent communities to clean energy by 2024. 2. Support and sponsor the training of 4 young professionals in Alberta to develop climate literacy and technical expertise to contribute to climate action, sustainable urbanisation and discourse

Outcomes and Impacts

Expanded deployment of frontier technologies and innovations for urban development, Reduced greenhouse emissions and improved air quality, Effective adaptation of communities and infrastructure to climate change, Enhanced resilience of the built environment and infrastructure, Resilience

Region

North America

Level of Activity

Business and industry/Private sector

Lead Entity

International Renewable Energy Systems Inc

Key Dates

Start year: 8/1/2022

Sustainable Development Goals

Goal 3 - Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

Goal 7 - Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all

Goal 9 - Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation

Goal 11 - Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable

Goal 13 - Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts

Goal 17 - Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development