Accelerating a Decarbonsized Future: Emerald Cities, Emerging Technology and Shaping the Net Zero World of Tomorrow

With nearly two thirds of the world’s population set to reside in cities by mid-century, challenges including population density, a global economy of consumption, and increased emissions serve as urgent reminders that decarbonization will require an unprecedented reckoning from communities and municipalities across the globe. Simply put, the devastating pace and veracity of climate change demands an accelerated age of cross-sector innovation and advancement. With more than two decades of experience in the green building sector and a strong background in technology, Global Network for Zero Founder and CEO Mahesh Ramanujam makes the case for how we can preserve and expand these hubs of human progress, and why, amid the looming Paris Agreement targets, we must leverage cutting edge technology and a holistic approach to sustainable urban development.