Intro
Preface
Organization of the Book
Contents
1 Introduction
1.1 Why Decarbonization?
1.2 Key Questions
1.3 Quest for New Model
1.3.1 Polycentric Governance
1.3.2 Key Players
1.3.3 Policy Supports
1.3.4 Business Model
1.3.5 Technology
1.4 Looking Ahead
References
2 Roadmap of Decarbonization
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Outcome-Based Roadmap
2.2.1 Key Elements of a Roadmap
2.3 Targets
2.3.1 Sectorial Carbon Footprint
2.3.2 Carbon Intensity of Electricity
2.3.3 Demand from Buildings
2.3.4 Science-Based Target
2.4 Actions

2.4.1 Design Interventions
2.4.2 Benchmarking
2.4.3 Capacity Building
2.4.4 Progress Reporting
2.4.5 Bridging Platforms
2.4.6 Collaboration
2.5 Outcomes
2.5.1 Factors Affecting Targets and the Timeline
2.5.2 Outcome Scenarios
2.6 Summary
References
3 Policy on Carbon Reduction
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Overview of the Policy Framework
3.2.1 The National Commitments
3.2.2 National-Level Policies
3.2.3 City-Level Policies
3.3 Policy Framework
3.3.1 Transformative Priorities
3.3.2 Green GDP
3.3.3 Fuel Mix-Energy Sector Transformation

3.3.4 Energy Efficiency-A Solution for Energy Security
3.3.5 Renewable Energy-Green Innovation and Economy
3.3.6 Green Consumption
3.3.7 Green Urbanism-The Agenda for a Low Carbon Society
3.4 Potential Impacts
3.4.1 Saving Scenario by 2030
3.4.2 Saving Scenario by 2050
3.5 Policy Instruments
3.5.1 Regulations and Standards
3.5.2 Economic Instruments
3.5.3 Voluntary Scheme Instruments
3.6 Institutional Arrangements
3.6.1 Green Federalism
3.6.2 Hierarchy -Who to Lead?
3.6.3 Government Co-Ordination and Authority

3.6.4 Implementation of Green Urbanism in China
3.6.5 Role of Practitioners
3.7 Summary
References
4 Market Solutions
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Global Trends
4.2.1 Greening the Financial Market
4.2.2 Carbon Trading
4.2.3 Green Investment Opportunities
4.3 Carbon Market
4.3.1 Emission Trading Scheme
4.3.2 Regional Carbon Market
4.4 Green Capital
4.4.1 Issues of Current Green Finance
4.5 Green Projects
4.5.1 Market Solutions for Green Projects
4.5.2 Considerations for PPP
4.5.3 Benefits of Private-Sector Participation

4.5.4 Case 1-Distributed Energy Projects
4.5.5 Case 2-Energy Retrofitting of Existing Buildings
4.6 Summary
References
5 Technological Solutions
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Imperatives for Change
5.2.1 Drivers of Technological Changes
5.2.2 Basic Principles
5.2.3 Interventions
5.3 Sectoral Transformation
5.3.1 City Systems and Sectors of Focus
5.3.2 Energy Sector
5.3.3 Building Sector
5.3.4 Transportation Sector
5.3.5 Waste and Resource
5.3.6 Smart City Operation
5.3.7 An All-In Scenario Using Technologies
5.4 Energy Transitions