Case Study
Laying the Foundations of a Circular Construction Industry
This case study shows how one Finnish city reduced building and construction emissions with innovative circular economy strategies using local materials.
Buildings and construction consume half of the world’s natural resources and about 40% of it's energy. The sector also accounts for a third of global greenhouse gas emissions.
This case study showcases the CircVol project in Turku, Finland, and its innovative circular solution to decrease carbon emissions and other lifecycle impacts of buildings and infrastructure. The clay-based material developed by the project can be used as an alternative for part of the estimated 100 million tons of rock needed for construction across Finland, limiting the extraction of virgin material as well as increasing the use of local materials in place of carbon-intensive imports. This case study was produced by ICLEI.
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Enhancing Urban Infrastructure Resilience through Nature-Based Solutions in South Asian Cities
This webinar explores how nature can transform South Asian cities into resilient, sustainable, and thriving urban spaces.
Argentina’s Road to 2030: Collaborative Climate Action
Argentina's first UrbanShift National Local Dialogue emphasized collaborative climate action, uniting national and local governments to promote sustainable urban development, align with 2030 targets, and enhance governance and financing.
Exploring Sustainability in Shenzhen: An Exchange on City-Business Cooperation
Shenzen is a leader in nature-positive, low-carbon development. This UrbanShift Peer-to-Peer Exchange highlighted ideas for how cities across Asia can learn from their innovation.
How an Urban Bioeconomy can Promote Healthy Ecosystems and Spur Sustainable Economic Prosperity
In Belém, Brazil and other Latin American cities, this concept—which emphasizes circularity, renewable resources, and the development of green infrastructure—is already taking root and reshaping local economies.
