This report applies network analysis to examine the interdependencies between 75 policy and finance instruments, as well as 22 barriers, to support the transition to net zero carbon buildings. Such a network analysis approach allows us to move beyond case studies to explore potential high-impact pathways for cities to support a low-carbon transition for the building sector effectively.
Developing a systemic representation of the building sector allows us to answer the following questions:
- Which barriers should we prioritize to ensure systemic transformation of the building sector?
- Which instruments should we roll out, and in what sequence?
- What pathways can cities follow to transition to a fully decarbonized building sector?
This report offers initial findings on the general challenges and mechanisms behind the transition towards a net zero carbon buildings sector, helping shed light on concrete pathways cities can implement to decarbonize the building sector.
