Climate Action
The average global surface temperature has risen since the 1880s and is now more than 1 degree Celsius above that of the late 19th century when the 1st Industrial Revolution started. To understand how significant it is, the last Ice Age was about 12 degrees Celsius colder than pre-industrial temperatures. Here is how NASA shows climate change.
What is the reason for Climate Change?
The three main long-term drivers of climate change are so-called greenhouse gases – carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O) that are emitted into the atmosphere. The use of fossil fuels – coal, gas, and oil to have energy is where from the 73.2 % of greenhouse gas emission is generated. The rest is from agriculture, waste, and industries like cement production.
The Distrikt: from the global goals to the local model
In December 2015, the world took a significant first step by adopting the Paris Agreement, in which all countries committed to take action to address climate change. Its goal is to limit global warming to well below 2, preferably to 1.5 degrees Celsius, compared to preindustrial levels. Armenia is part of the agreement taking its own commitments.
To meet its own goals Gyumri Municipality has adopted Gyumri Green City Action Plan.
In The Distrikt we have our own objective – to build a model of carbon-neutral community to be replicated everywhere in the world to meet the national and global goals.
How to develop a carbon-neutral community? The Distrikt model
Here is how we integrate sustainable technologies, urban planning, and design to make The Distrikt a model of a carbon-neutral community.
Renewable Energy
Use of clean and renewable energy as solar, geothermal, and biogas.
Cycling Infrastructure
Cycling infrastructure and shared mobility network.
Electric Shuttle
Solar-powered electric shuttle for local use.
Aquaponics
Aquaponics plants for fish and vegetable production.
0 Waste Shop
A local market selling goods without packaging.
Circular Economy Models
Waste prevention and recycling models following the circular economy principles.
Passive Buildings
Energy-efficient housing with sustainable design and construction technologies.
Tree Planting
10,000 trees to be planted based on the endemic ecosystem.
Mixed-use streets
Pedestrianized streets and walking distance accessibility
Local Development
Creation of local jobs and export of the technology
SDG 13: Climate Action
The Distrikt contributes to the SDG 13 Climate Action. The goal is to take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.
