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July, we discussed how green urban development can promote energy efficiency

Cities account for 80% of the world's total energy consumption and more than 70% of global carbon emissions. The largest energy consumption of cities comes from the basic needs of residents - heating and cooling, which are more efficient and energy-saving, which is essential for the sustainable development of cities. COP28 said that the world is far from meeting its climate goals, and that energy efficiency needs to be doubled to meet the Paris Agreement's climate goals by 2030.

In China, urbanization and green development are the priorities of the 14th Five-Year Plan. District heating and cooling, building energy efficiency, industrial heat pumps, what is the energy saving and efficiency improvement tool of China's cities? Listen to regional energy industry opinion leaders, Alfa Laval heating and cooling experts, and Sweden industry representatives talk about urban green development in this hot July!

Global Review and Reflections on COP28

From Policies to Actions

Sustainable Cities and Alfa Laval

Sustainable Cities Practices in China and Sweden

District Heating

District Cooling

Alfa Laval Solutions for Heating and Cooling

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Live Agenda

How can urban development boost energy efficiency by 2030?

Mark Watts, Executive Director, C40 Cities Climate Leadership Alliance

Reflection on the COP28

Julien Gennetier, President of Alfa Laval's gasketed plate heat exchanger business unit

Anna Hall, Head of Public Affairs, Alfa Laval Energy

Panel discussion on the Chinese market

How does China's urban growth align with sustainability?
What can China and Europe learn from each other in urban development?
How can China apply energy solutions widely?
What policies are pushing district heating and cooling systems?
How do these systems enhance energy efficiency?
What role do heat pumps play in future city development?
What are the prospects for district cooling development?

Panelists:

Shouyue Bai ,Secretary-General of the Regional Energy Committee China Building Energy Conservation Association
Thomas Larsen, Senior Project Manager, APAC, Business Sweden
Belinda Lau, Vice President, Energy Division, Alfa Laval China
Martin Chen, BU GPHE Equipment Manager, Energy Division, Alfa Laval China
Kevin Zhou, BU BFB Manager, Energy Division, Alfa Laval China
Zhao Zhiyong, General Manager, Shanghai Jiuhan Mechanical & Electrical Equipment
Felix Chen, BU GPHE Cooling & Refrigeration Manager, Energy Division, Alfa Laval China
Ryan Guo , Customer Support Manager, Energy Division, Alfa Laval China

Alfa Laval's efficient heat transfer solutions

We will be showcasing our latest heating and cooling solutions in the new press shop and brazing plate replacement plant at the Alfa Laval Jiangyin heat exchanger production site.

The C40 Cities Climate Leadership Coalition is a global network of nearly 100 mayors of the world's leading cities committed to working in solidarity to address the climate crisis. The Chinese cities of Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Nanjing, Qingdao, Dalian and Hangzhou are among its members.

The 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), which concluded in Dubai, UAE, last November, has signaled the need for a global transition away from fossil fuels in the energy system, accelerating key actions that will require a doubling of energy efficiency by 2030 in order to meet the Paris Agreement's climate targets.

Sustainable Cities in One Chart

Heating and cooling is the largest energy expense in cities, and action in this area is urgently needed to accelerate urban efficiency. Alfa Laval's range of high-efficiency heat transfer solutions provides the flexibility to address a wide range of urban applications.