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Translating global action into local strategiesTranslating global action into local strategies
Shirene RosenbergShirene Rosenberg
Environmental Resource Environmental Resource
Management DepartmentManagement Department
CHALLENGES~3 Million residents
33% of Households below poverty line
265 000 Families in need of adequate shelter
Rising unemployment rate
Increasing HIV and TB incidence
Biodiversity Management
Coastal Management
Energy Security
Affordable Supply of Energy Services
Approved by Council 31 October 2001
AIMS OF THE ENERGY & CLIMATE CHANGE STRATEGY
REDUCE MAN MADE CAUSES OF CLIMATE CHANGE
IDENTIFY COMMUNITIES AND ECOSYSTEMS MOST VULNERABLE TO CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS
INTEGRATE SUSTAINABLE APPROACHES IN CORE CITY FUNCTIONS TO MINIMISE THESE IMPACTS
ESTABLISH A FRAMEWORK THAT PROVIDES A CLEAR VISION AND DIRECTION
ENERGY SUPPLY
Electricity, Petrol and Diesel predominate Paraffin, LPG, Coal, HFO & Wood are minor(11% of total) Economy not as Energy Intensive as rest of Country
ENERGY DEMAND
Electricity (⅔ Nuclear; ⅓ Coal) Liquid Fuels (15% of National Demand) Gaseous Fuels (Natural Gas – LPG 25% of National Demand) Renewable Energies (Wind, Solar – minimal)
THE PATH TO SUSTAINABILITY: Mitigation
Reduce dependence on Fossil Fuels
Introduce cleaner fuels (natural gas, biofuels) when and where feasible
Promote increased use of Renewable Energy
Promote Energy Efficiency
Switch Economic Development from Increased Resource use to Efficient Resource use
Efficient Public Transport
THE PATH TO SUSTAINABILITY: Adaptation
Adaptation to climate change is not an event, it is an ongoing process:
Framework for Adaptation to Climate Change.– Urban water supplies: Demand management– Urban water supplies: Supply management– Storm water management– Biodiversity– Fire management– Coastal zones a City Adaptation Plan of Action (CAPA),– Livelihoods– Health
City Action Plan for Adaptation
ConclusionIn order to respond to the challenge of service delivery in a changing
global environment, the following are required:
Regulatory and statutory powers
Strong Strategic Guidance and Integrated Policy Frameworks
Comprehensive Communications and Awareness campaigns
Institutional Capacity
Financial Resources
Co-ordination and support from other tiers of government, and all relevant stakeholders.
A voice in multi-lateral negotiations.
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