Pitch to policy program in India and Indonesia - a co-creation approach towards decarbonisation
Peter Graham1,2, Craig Alexander Burton1*, Ari Seligmann1
1: Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia;
2: Global Buildings Performance Network, Paris, France
DOI: 10.62744/CATE.45273.1116-182-190
Email: craig.burton@gbpn.org
Abstract:
Across the world the building and construction sector contributes 37% of energy use and 39% of energy and process related carbon emissions. In order to keep global warming below 1.5 °C the buildings sector must halve its emissions by 2030 and be net-zero by 2050, yet emissions were their highest ever in 2021 because rates of new construction and increases in energy demand were far greater than efficiency gains delivered by new building regulations and other policy reforms. Global Buildings Performance Network (GBPN) and Monash University Australia conceived and implemented the Pitch to Policy (P>P) programme as an innovative experiment aimed at validating crowdsourcing, co-creation and systems thinking approaches to promote inclusive policy making for climate action. The program brought relevant government departments, policy makers and entrepreneurs together to co-create innovative solutions for decarbonizing the buildings sector. The program was piloted in two growing economies - India and Indonesia, in partnership with local organisations. A total of 25 teams of professionals participated in the program and 6 finalist teams were awarded seed funding. Some teams have gone on to win contracts, initiate important industry efforts and trial their inventions. Future work will build on post-P>P government engagement for winning teams.
Keywords: Built environment, innovation competition, public policy, India, Indonesia