It's down to cities to limit global warming to 1.5°C by 2030

The text argues that cities, which represent 55% of the global population and 70% of carbon emissions, are critical to achieving the 1.5°C warming limit. It highlights the availability of tools like the WWF's One Planet City Challenge and the need for science-based targets in urban infrastructure, transport, and buildings to respond to rising citizen demands for climate action.

• Cities are central to climate mitigation because they account for 70% of carbon emissions and house 55% of the global population.
• Achieving the 1.5°C warming limit requires unprecedented efforts and far-reaching transitions in urban infrastructure, specifically regarding transport and buildings.
• The WWF's One Planet City Challenge provides a unique framework based on IPCC data that allows local governments to receive tailored assessments and guidance on the most impactful emission-reduction pathways.
• To achieve a more accurate picture of 1.5°C alignment and a faster transition, cities in wealthier nations should incorporate consumption-based emissions into their targets to ensure the transition is just.

APA

Lenhart, J. (2019). It's down to cities to limit global warming to 1.5°C by 2030. World Economic Forum. https://www.weforum.org/stories/global-risks/its-down-to-cities-to-limit-global-warming-to-1-5-c-by-2030/

Chicago

Lenhart, Jennifer. It's down to cities to limit global warming to 1.5°C by 2030. World Economic Forum, 2019. https://www.weforum.org/stories/global-risks/its-down-to-cities-to-limit-global-warming-to-1-5-c-by-2030/.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@misc{lenhart2019its, author = {Lenhart, Jennifer}, title = {{It's down to cities to limit global warming to 1.5°C by 2030}}, publisher = {World Economic Forum}, year = {2019}, month = feb, url = {https://www.weforum.org/stories/global-risks/its-down-to-cities-to-limit-global-warming-to-1-5-c-by-2030/}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }