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This case study by the Stockholm Environment Institute examines the long-term decline of the United Kingdom's steel industry from the 1970s to 2020. It analyzes the socio-economic and environmental impacts of this decline, the failure of generic regional development policies, and the challenges of transitioning workers from high-status industrial roles to new economic activities. The document aims to provide lessons for current and future decarbonization transitions in carbon-intensive regional economies.

This research paper evaluates the economic viability of low-carbon investments in five cities (Leeds, Kolkata, Lima, Johor Bahru, and Palembang). It finds a compelling economic case, with potential emission reductions of 15-24% over 10 years and a short average payback period of 2 years. While global replication could reduce energy-related GHG emissions by 10-18% by 2025, the authors warn that rapid urban growth could offset these gains within 7 years and that institutional barriers must be overcome to implement these measures.

This 2008 report evaluates transport interventions to reduce carbon emissions in the Yorkshire and Humber region. It finds that current regional strategies are insufficient to meet 2010 and 2015 GHG reduction targets. Using the REAP model, the report tests various 'best practice' measures—such as Bus Rapid Transit, smartcards, and teleworking—to determine how the region might achieve a 'Stabilising Carbon Trends' scenario, which requires a 35% reduction in transport CO2 emissions through significant behavioural changes in travel distance and vehicle occupancy.

This 2008 report by the Stockholm Environment Institute, commissioned by the Environment Agency, analyzes the carbon footprint of the housing sector in the Leeds City Region (LCR). It evaluates the feasibility of meeting a target of an 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, specifically identifying the measures needed to reduce CO2e emissions by 38 million tonnes between 2010 and 2026.

This report by the Stockholm Environment Institute uses the Resources and Energy Analysis Programme (REAP) to assess the environmental impact of housing policies in the Leeds City Region (LCR) between 2003 and 2026. It evaluates 15 scenarios to determine how different policy interventions—such as retrofitting existing homes, implementing 'Ecohomes' standards for new builds, and changing the electricity mix—affect carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and the Ecological Footprint.