Slide 1: Sustainable urban infrastructure development: At the example of Munich 2058
Sustainable urban infrastructure development At the example of Munich 2058 Trade, urbanization and the environment Prof. Dr. Manfred Fischedick Vice President Beijing October 2009
Slide 2: Cities have to deal with many challenges on the way to sustainable development
Cities have to deal with many challenges on the way to a sustainable develoment Urbanization Since 2007 more than 50% of Climate Change the world population lives in cities, by 2050 approx. 70% Demographical change Cities are responsible for ca. are expected 80% of the anthropogenic 90% of pop
Slide 3: Why Cities are crucial for climate protection
Why Cities are crucial for climate protection Cities... cover 1% of the Earth‘s surface are the home of about 50% of the Earth‘s population (soon 60%) Urban infrastructures ….. use about three quarters of all energy emit 80% of the greenhouse gases Cities …. are strongly affected by cl
Slide 4: Sustainable Munich – how to create a blueprint?
Sustainable Munich – how to create a blueprint? Munich 2058 – Pathways to a Carbon Free Future • Munich will be affected by climate change Particularly by hot summers and tropical nights Potentially by severe weather events • Project components of concept study: Technology matrix (+100 local technol
Slide 5: Example Munich: Two pathways to a carbon free city
Example Munich: Two pathways to a carbon free city We analysed the period up to 2058 (the cities 900 anniversary) As ambitious climate protection goal orientation on the EU decisions took place: The EU Environment Ministers target: 2t CO2 equivalents per capita! -89% -80% We described two diff
Slide 6: There is no silver bullet: Key levers to reduce CO2 in Munich
There is no silver bullet: Key levers to reduce CO2 in Munich in the „Target“ Scenario - 89% 2008 Buildings Transport Electricity 2058 Source: Wuppertal Institute 2009 October 2009 5 Wuppertal Institute
Slide 7: Three Guiding Principles for Redesigning Urban Infrastructures
Three Guiding Principles for Redesigning Urban Infrastructures Become highly efficient in all sectors of demand (households, service sector, industry if relevant and transport); i.e. significantly less energy is consumed to achieve the same level of convenience and utility. Adapt their heating,
Slide 8: Climate protection may be a success story from economic point of view
Climate protection is not only a challenge but may be a success story from economic point of view Investments in energy saving technologies often due to energy cost saving Example: improving the insulation of private dwelling Marginal investments from 200 EUR Annul energy cost saving per capita
Slide 9: Electricity Generation can be almost completely converted to Low Carbon Supply
Electricity Generytion can be almost completely converted to Low Carbon Supply First real steps have been taken 40,3% Electricity: 40.3% of CO2- Emissions 60% / 40% regional supply The municipal utility already started significant investments in off-shore wind, solar thermal power, PV, geothermal, C
Slide 10: We need to Convert our Cities Infrastructures Towards Sustainable Low Carbon Metabolisms
We need to Convert our Cities Infrastructures Towards Sustainable Low Carbon Metabolisms From a technology point low carbon cities would be possible; but technology alone won‘t do the job Low carbon strategies have to become the leading aspect of urban planning and urban infrastructure developme
Slide 11: Munich is not alone - low Carbon Targets of Major Cities
Munich is not alone - low Carbon Targets of Major Cities CO2 Reduction relative to 1990 *) 2050: Study by WI October 2009 10 Wuppertal Institute
Slide 12: Munich is not alone - smaller Cities Try to Get Energy Autonomous
Munich is not alone - smaller Cities Try to Get Energy Autonomous 100%-Renewable-Energy-Regions in Germany Area 12 Popul. % 8% 88 92% % • Political decision towards 100% renewable energy • Main barriers are co-ordination and lack of funds • Aim: sustainable and complete change towards renewable ener
Slide 13: Munich is not alone - low Carbon Cities in China
Munich is not alone - low Carbon Cities in China Nowadays, "low-carbon cities" are favorable across China. Many cities, such as Zhuhai, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Guiyang, Jilin, Nanchang, Guangyuan, Ganzhou, Wuxi, have put forward the concept of low-carbon cities. Zhuhai and Jilin have applied for setting
Slide 14: Conclusion: Current Status of Discussion and steps to go
Conclusion Current Status of Discussion and steps to go • Cities: From targets to concrete roadmaps – Many cities have already set themselves ambitious goals – However, they are lacking clear ideas what low carbon cities are a already very well defined implementation road map to get there the
Slide 15: Conclusion: Specific aspects at the urban level
Conclusion Current Status of Discussion and steps to go • Specific aspects at the urban level: – How to empower infrastructure planning to push low carbon investment? – How to regulate and organise sector policies like transport? (e.g. London’s congestion charge) – How to exploit the local potential
Slide 16: Thank you for your attention!
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