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Building Energy Consumption and Carbon Emission Accounting System of Jiangsu

Jiangsu Province has clearly set out energy-saving and GHG reduction targets for the 12th Five Year Plan (FYP) period, to be achieved by 2020. This report by the Sino-German Cooperation Programme on Jiangsu Low Carbon Development proposes an innovative accounting system for building energy consumption and carbon emissions, to support evaluation of Jiangsu’s progress towards the 12th FYP.

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AHK China econet monitor - Green Building Special 2018

The “econet monitor” Green Building Special is an annual publication highlighting the newest developments and trends in green building in China. SGUP, in collaboration with Beijing Uni-Construction Company, has made a strong contribution to plus energy building for advancing sustainable urban development.

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Energy Efficient Buildings and Districts - a Keystone Paper by the Sino-German Urbanisation Partnership

Introducing the Sino-German Urbanisation Partnership's Keystone Paper: Energy Efficient Buildings and Districts

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Plus Energy Buildings and Districts - a Keystone Paper by the Sino-German Urbanisation Partnership

Introducing the Sino-german Urbanisation Partnership's Keystone Paper: Plus Energy Buildings and Districts

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AHK China Econet Monitor - Green Building Special 2019

The Econet’s Green Building Monitor Special vividly describes how green buildings can effectively alleviate the ngeative implication of rapid urbanisation occurring in China, and simeontaesously meet the increasing demands for higher quality and improving living conditions by China’s growing middle class. China hosts the world’s largest green building market which unleashes immense potential for green and sustainable urbanisation.

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Energierechtliche Rahmensbedingungen

Introducing the Sino-german Urbanisation Partnership's Keystone Paper: Energierechtliche Rahmensbedingungen: Auf Europäischer, Bundes- und Stadtebene und deren Auswirkungen auf die Stadtentwicklung.

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Climate & Environment

Low Carbon Development Status Quo in Jiangsu Province

Jiangsu remains a key province in China for promoting industrialisation and urban development, and currently faces a serious energy-saving and emissions reduction challenges. This report, produced by the Sino-German Cooperation Program on Jiangsu Low Carbon Development, summarises the policies, regulations, pilot demonstrations and general climate change mitigation efforts undertaken by Jiangsu during the 11th Five Year Plan (2007-2012) period.

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Carbon Reduction Potential Analysis of GHG emission at county level

Climate change has become a global problem, and curtailing GHG emissions is an important process for promoting mitigation and adaptation. This report examines Changshu and Rugao counties of Jiangsu Province in terms of their carbon emissions and develops GHG reduction potential calculations based on scenario analysis. It was published by the Sino-German Cooperation Program on Jiangsu Low Carbon Development on the Carbon Reduction Potential of GHG emissions at the County Level.

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German Experiences to obtain Energy Efficiency Gains in Cities through Green Buildings

This textbook provides a holistic summary of Germany's energy efficiency efforts in the building sector and further examples in the European context, and is of relevance to initiatives aiming to promote green building development in China. It was published by the Sino-German Cooperation Project on 'Qualification of Key Actors in the Building Energy Efficiency Sector (KABEE)'.A textbook published by the Sino-German Cooperation Project on 'Qualification of Key Actors in the Building Energy Efficiency Sector (KABEE)' which provides a holistic summary of Germany's energy efficiency efforts in the building sector and further examples in the Europen context, being of relevance for the continued push for green building development in China.

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German Experiences to obtain Energy Efficiency Gains in Cities through Application of Renewable Energies in Urban Areas

This training textbook aims to contribute to more efficient exploitation of energy saving potentials, as well as the implementation of climate change mitigation measures in Chinese cities through renewable energy development. It was published by the Sino-German Cooperation Project 'Qualification of Key Actors in the Building Energy Efficiency Sector (KABEE)'.

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German Experiences to obtain Energy Efficiency Gains in Cities through Eco-Industrial Park (EIP) Development

This training textbook provides information on German experiences in responding to the ecological demands of industrial development through implementing energy efficiency measures into eco-industrial park development. It was published by the Sino-German Cooperation Project 'Qualification of Key Actors in the Building Energy Efficiency Sector (KABEE)'.

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A Guide for Energy Efficiency Retrofit of Existing Buildings

Buildings, which account for roughly a third of global carbon dioxide emissions, constitute a key area where measures can be implemented to promote climate change resilience. This guide aims to showcase optimal energy-saving strategies for buildings and best-practice examples from China and Germany to homeowners, architects and engineers. It was provided by the Sino-German Cooperation Project on Low Carbon Compound Projects in City Networks in Jiangsu Province.

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Overview of Legislative Measures: Energy Efficient Buildings

This poster introduces the energy legislative measures from EU and German level, with a focus on strategies, laws and incentive schemes.

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Energy Evaluation Report Summary of Liberty Garment Factory

Liberty Garment Factory is the industry leader in clothing production and commerce in China, and in recent years has implemented a range of energy-saving measures to support sustainable development. This summary provides a detailed energy evaluation of the factory, which is the first Chinese enterprise to have undergone and completed several environment-related audits, including the Energy Management system audit (GB/T23331) and the Greenhouse Gases Verification (ISO14064).

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Making a Case for the Sustainable Development Goals from Asia

Learn about the success stories of implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) from various GIZ partner countries in Asia.

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Introducing the Sino-German Urban Partnership's Mission and Activities

Discover the goals and work of the Sino-German Urbanisation Partnership with this informative guide.

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Transport & Infrastructure

Public Transport Integration and Transit Alliances

Transit Alliances enable the participation of multiple stakeholders and operators, thus making mobility more attractive and integrative for users. This publication gives an insight into the detailed benefits of such alliances, and also provides know-how on implementation of successful Transit Alliances.

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Climate Finance for Low-Carbon Urban Infrastructure in China——Study by SGUP and FELICITY

Financing is critical to enable cities to invest in low-carbon urban infrastructure.

To show how climate finance can help enable sustainable urban development in China, this paper begins by taking stock of city climate policies, the status of financing for low-carbon urban development, and current financial instruments available. The study then analyzes the gaps and barriers that Chinese cities confront and makes recommendations on how to mobilize climate finance resources for sustainable urban infrastructure in China.

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Urban Planning

New Planning Culture in German Cities - Topics, Priorities and Processes

This publication highlights 55 best practice project cases from 34 German cities that exemplify innovative approaches to and qualitative standards for urban planning and development. It was produced by Darmstadt University of Technology in cooperation with the German Association of Cities and the Federal Institute for Building, Urban and Environmental Research. This version has been translated into Chinese.

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Urban Renewal in Districts - a Keystone Paper by the Sino-German Urbanisation Partnership

Introducing the Sino-German Urbanisation Partnership's Keystone Paper on Urban Renewal in Districts

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Transformative City - a Keystone Paper by the Sino-German Urbanisation Partnership

Introducing the Sino-German Urbanisation Partnership's Keystone Paper "Transformative City"

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