The impact of Iran’s urban heritage on sustainability, climate change and carbon zero

Fatemehalsadat Afsahhosseini ()

Environment, Development and Sustainability: A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Theory and Practice of Sustainable Development, 2025, vol. 27, issue 6, No 2, 12391 pages

Abstract: Abstract Cities contribute to over 75% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Cities are forced to engage in climate mitigation or adaptation measures due to climate change. Low carbon emissions are one of the most significant variables influencing sustainable urban development and combating climate change. Energy is essential and unavoidable for sustainability. Renewable energy will be critical to the world's decarbonized energy future. Ancient Iran was one of the first civilizations to address sustainability and climate change. There is a rich and sustainable urban planning heritage in Iran. Reviewing past experiences, technology, and knowledge is necessary to solve problems and move toward a better future. This manuscript discusses the various types of sustainability within this heritage and how we can utilize them to achieve sustainable development. These include Environmental Sustainability (Sustainable Water: Persian Qanat, Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System, Watermill, Cistern), (Sustainable Energy: Windcatcher, Windmill, Icehouse), (Sustainable Four Natural Elements: Persian Garden, Pasargadae, Persian Courtyard House), Political Sustainability (Sustainable Infrastructure, Information, and Communication: Trans-Iranian Railway, Chaparkhaneh, Persian Caravanserai), Economic Sustainability (Sustainable Economic Growth: Tabriz Historic Bazaar Complex), and Social Sustainability (Sustainable Security, Safety, and Resiliency: Underground City).

Keywords: Urban heritage; IRAN; Persian; Renewable energy; Sustainable development goals; Climate change; Carbon zero (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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