Municipal Carbon Footprint and Water Infrastructure: A Comparative Assessment of Emission Reduction Plans in Three Greek Municipalities
ギリシャ3自治体における自治体炭素排出量と水インフラ：排出削減計画の比較評価 (AI 翻訳)
Angelos Chasiotis, Panagiota Mathiou, Maria Bousdeki, Antonia Pappa, Theofanis Manthos, P. T. Nastos
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日本語
本研究はギリシャの3自治体（スペツェス、プラタニアス、スーリ）の自治体排出削減計画（MERP）を比較分析。水関連インフラに焦点を当て、部門別・総温室効果ガス排出量の推移（2019年・2023年）と2030年目標を評価。結果、自治体間の排出パターンの差異は地形、インフラ、エネルギー消費に加え、ガバナンス構造やシステム境界に影響されることを示した。水道・灌漑システムは特にエネルギー集約的であり、外部委託サービスの扱いが排出量の正確な評価と緩和策の優先順位に大きく影響することを明らかにした。
English
This study compares Municipal Emission Reduction Plans (MERPs) of three Greek municipalities (Spetses, Platanias, Souli), focusing on water-related infrastructure. It analyzes sectoral and total GHG emissions for 2019 and 2023, and 2030 targets. Results show significant inter-municipal variations driven by geomorphology, infrastructure, energy consumption, and governance. Water and irrigation systems are highly energy-intensive, and inclusion of outsourced services affects emission representation. The study concludes that MERPs support local climate planning but require integrated frameworks beyond accounting.
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📝 gxceed 編集解説 — Why this matters
日本のGX文脈において
日本の自治体でも同様の排出削減計画が策定されているが、水インフラのエネルギー消費と排出量の関係を詳述した本研究は、日本における水道事業の脱炭素化や自治体連携の参考となる。
In the global GX context
This paper offers a comparative case study of municipal emission reduction plans with a focus on water-energy nexus, relevant for local climate planning globally. It highlights the importance of system boundaries and governance in accurate emission assessment, informing the design of effective mitigation strategies.
👥 読者別の含意
🔬研究者:Provides a comparative methodology for assessing municipal emission reduction plans, emphasizing the role of water infrastructure and system boundaries.
🏢実務担当者:Useful for municipal sustainability officers to understand how water supply and wastewater management impact carbon footprints and to prioritize mitigation actions.
🏛政策担当者:Highlights the need for integrated planning frameworks that capture the full operational scope of municipal systems for effective climate action.
📄 Abstract（原文）
This study comparatively assesses the Municipal Emission Reduction Plans (MERPs) of Spetses, Platanias, and Souli, examining their role as analytical and strategic tools for local climate planning, with particular emphasis on water-related infrastructure. A descriptive comparative analysis was conducted using secondary data extracted from officially approved MERPs, covering sectoral and total greenhouse gas emissions for 2019 and 2023, as well as reported mitigation actions and 2030 targets. The results reveal significant inter-municipal variations in emission patterns, driven by geomorphological characteristics, infrastructure configuration, and energy consumption, but also by governance structures and system boundaries. Water supply and irrigation systems are identified as highly energy-intensive sectors, particularly in municipalities with extensive, pumping-dependent networks. At the same time, the analysis shows that the inclusion or exclusion of outsourced services—such as water supply and wastewater management—substantially affects the representation of emissions and the prioritization of mitigation actions. The study concludes that MERPs can support climate planning at the municipal level, but their effectiveness is conditioned by data completeness, system boundaries, and governance models. These findings highlight the need to move beyond purely accounting-based approaches toward integrated planning frameworks that capture the full operational scope of municipal systems, enabling more accurate emission assessment and more effective, context-specific mitigation strategies within the water–energy–nexus.
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