To combat the climate crisis effectively, sufficiency should be prioritized over efficiency, particularly in the building sector. This article argues for a sufficiency-based framework that sets clear consumption limits to balance ecological sustainability and social equity, aiming to reduce demand on natural resources. Proposed measures include optimizing building use, repurposing underused buildings, and advocating cohousing to lower emissions and foster social benefits.
Context and quantification
About the policy
Area
Health, Climate Action, Justice
Instrument
Standards
Intervention
Limit energy use in buildings
Cost
Government initiatives
Funding
UN-backed climate fund
Institutional arrangement
None
Impacts
Stakeholders involved
Government, NGOs
Stakeholders impacted
City populations
Wellbeing
Life Satisfaction, Safety
Justice consideration
Distributional
Metadata
| Lead author name | Y. Saheb |
|---|---|
| Lead author gender | Female |
| Lead author institution | Lausanne University |
| Lead author institution location | Switzerland |
| Peer reviewed? | true |
| Grey literature? | false |
| Type of paper | Policy brief |
| Volume | None |
| Publication year | 2021 |
| URL / DOI | None |
| Sufficiency mentioned? | true |