What wider factors do we need to consider to ensure that the geography of adjustment to a net zero economy works to the advantage of ‘left behind’ places?
Background
Focusing on decarbonising buildings, to consolidate evidence around the potential effects of net zero on the housing stock, housing supply and the housing market.
Next steps
The lead contacts are: Lesley Smith, Senior Principal Research Officer, Analysis, Research and Co-ordination Unit, Analysis and Data Directorate: Lesley.Smith@levellingup.gov.uk and David Hughes, Head of the Chief Scientific Adviser’s office: psChiefScientificAdviser@levellingup.gov.uk.
Source
This question was published as part of the set of ARIs in this document:
Related UKRI funded projects
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Net Zero Transition Lambeth
The project will undertake a feasibility study in the London borough of Lambeth, in partnership with key stakeholders, to accelerate the transition to net zero by testing innovative approaches to unlocking non-technical ...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Why might this be relevant?
The project focuses on accelerating the transition to net zero in a specific area, addressing building typology and stakeholder challenges.
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Build-up for Net Zero (BUNZ)
The **BUNZ (Build-Up Net-Zero)** concept creates a new sustainable model for creating desirable net-zero performance-guaranteed new homes, whilst retrofitting existing homes to net zero. Energiesprong UK (ESUK) was set u...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Why might this be relevant?
The project addresses retrofitting existing homes to net zero standards, but does not specifically focus on 'left behind' places.
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URBAN RETROFIT UK: Scaling up place-based adaptations to the built environment through planning and development systems
It is widely recognised that low density development is unsustainable and generates significant Green House Gases (GHGs). Nevertheless, most UK development is built on greenfield land where public transportation is poor ...
Funded by: ESRC
Why might this be relevant?
The project focuses on urban retrofitting to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions, aligning with the goal of adjusting to a net zero economy.