During the EU Sustainable Energy Week in March, RICS organised a half day seminar to discuss the environmental and energy challenges and the role of the built environment.

RICS Global Head of Sustainability Policy Ursula Hartenberger summed up the key findings:

• Density is a key element in creating vibrant neighbourhoods and cities, but density does not necessarily mean high rise. A good example is the city of Paris;
• (Local) governments play a key role in the much needed behavioural change;
• Urban transport and the mobility choices we make are a significant part of our carbon footprint, therefore making it an important aspect of urban planning.

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