Long-term visions helping short-term decisions Programme

IMAGINE Seminar 2012

December 3rd – 5th, MUNICH

In collaboration with:

IMAGINE seminar 2012

Long-term visions helping short-term decisions

Looking beyond the economic crisis

Setting

Two days to think ahead

The IMAGINE seminar gathers Energy Cities’ members and representatives of key European public, private and associative stakeholders, as well as EU institutions.

Participants from various disciplines and positions are invited to share their visions of the cities of the future and their reflections on the transition towards low-energy cities, while the City of Munich will set the scene for a real-life case study.

Objectives

Focus

The 7th IMAGINE seminar will focus on:

» how the local level can benefit from the EU energy roadmap 2050 process by cities developing local energy roadmaps

» the articulation of local energy roadmaps with local governance processes » the importance of thinking about energy at the local level in times of recession » understanding the energy transition and its social and economical relevance » how can long-term visioning processes help short- and middle-term decision-making

Background

IMAGINE

The IMAGINE initiative looks back on more than six years forward-looking work focussing on the links between Energy and Territorial Cohesion. IMAGINE relies on the contribution of diverse stakeholders directly or indirectly involved in local energy issues and is based on the observation of actual practices and processes in an increasing number of local authorities. IMAGINE allows for these stakeholders to exchange their perspectives and long-term visions to shape cities of the future with imaginative low-energy solutions. From this dialogue, a concept of low energy cities with a high quality of life for all has emerged, as a vision for a sustainable energy future. Energy Cities’ 30 proposals for the energy transition of cities (based on Empowering local actors; Knowing our territories’ resources and flows; Rethinking finance in general; Inventing a new local governance; Urban planning as a way of reducing energy use) is a clear output of this work. IMAGINE´s future-oriented work is based on collaborative and participative methods. The energy transition requires the involvement of many different stakeholders envisioning something that does not exists yet. This participative process, in itself, is essential.

2050 Roadmaps

The EU energy roadmap, but also the roadmaps focusing on transports, resource efficiency, a low-carbon economy and the report on the Cities of tomorrow were discussed during the last IMAGINE seminar in Brussels in November 2011. The role of the local level was identified as a crucial part for 2050 roadmaps addressing the following questions: How can cities play an active role within these European strategies? How can they participate and harmonise their own strategies with European goals?

Crisis? What crisis?

What we keep calling “the crisis” is, in fact, a set of enormous changes interfering with our references and habits as well as with the way we live, work and consume. The challenge is to re-invent a resource-efficient and low-emission future that is compatible with the development of all countries worldwide. This future that does not yet exist is currently being prepared in our cities, with enterprising examples emerging sporadically. The Low energy city with a high quality of life for all concept promoted by Energy Cities responds to this challenge, despite -or because of- the very difficult financial situations that are currently affecting local authorities’ capacities. Europe is not just about institutions. It is also local authorities, citizens, businesses and community organisations. Everyone has to invent the future, together!

Partner City

Munich

Since the very beginning, the City of Munich has participated in IMAGINE and has actively implemented actions to become a low-energy city. The energy and climate policies developed by the City of Munich have served as good practice examples in many cases. In particular, the city strives to have an electricity supply using 100% renewable sources by 2025, it is inspired by the 2000 Watt society model (“Perspektive München”), it runs a climate alliance with local stakeholders and is a European leader in developing policies for reducing urban sprawl. Integrated Action Program for Climate Protection in Munich“ (IHKM, the SEAP of the city) was set up. The first package of measures was submitted to the City Council for resolution in May 2010. The IHKM program will be renewed in November 2012. The city also has started looking ahead and underwent a study on the ways to a CO2-free Munich by 2058 (Sustainable Urban Infrastructure, Ausgabe München – Wege in eine CO2-freie Zukunft).

Proposition Low-energy cities with a high quality of life for all

This concept is proposed by Energy Cities as an inspiration for the city of the future. It requires us to take a closer look at the transition path leading to change. Transformations will have to take place in the very nature of the cities’ organisation. At the same time, changes in values and ways of life will be a necessity and a condition. New modes of governance and decision-making will mean more dialogue, social innovation, stakeholder involvement. Democracy and politics are the driving force behind the energy choices of the future and need to be disconnected from technological choices.

Who’s in? Some partners of the IMAGINE initiative

(non exhaustive list)

Group Model

Building

System Dynamics is a modelling method that can discover counterintuitive side-effects, handle the long time horizons, uncertainties, complex feedbacks, delays, perceptions and other soft variables encountered in systems. This especially includes policy instruments aimed at increasing energy efficiency, with their learning curves and frequent rebound effects or instruments aimed at decreasing energy use, where e.g. information feedbacks matter a lot.

In participative modelling efforts – Group Model Building – the competence of a diverse group of participating stakeholders is translated “live” into a computer model, with the help of an experienced modelling team. Group Model Building increases model quality and usability but also consensus and commitment amongst participants. Through the process, the participants significantly enhance their mental models thereby building a common understanding across discipline borders, which is often at least as important a result than the model itself.

Languages » English and German (simultaneous translation only on Tuesday December 4th)

Participants Expected participants

Around 50 selected participants from different horizons are expected to join the seminar.

» Representatives of cities (elected representatives, planning units, energy departments,

urban planners)

» European stakeholders

» Business representatives

» Representatives of public bodies and authorities

» Academics

» Experts and philosopher who help to “think outside the box”

» Munich local stakeholders

Material

» Energy Cities website www.energy-cities.eu

» IMAGINE website www.imaginelowenergycities.eu » IMAGINE Resource Centre

www.energy-cities.eu/imagine » Energy Cities’ publication on Territorial Cohesion and Energy

www.energy-cities.eu/IMG/pdf/EC_INFO_39_en.pdf » 30 proposals for the energy transition of cities www.energy-cities.eu/30proposals » Some recent IMAGINE publications

Synthesis of the IMAGINE Seminar 2011, "Energy Roadmap 2050 : Towards local and regional Energy Roadmaps" (2011) IMAGINE memorandum (2010) Visions of cities towards a low energy future – case studies (2010) IMAGINE seminars outputs (2010) Low energy cities with a high quality of life for all (2010) Future of cities (2011)

Contact

» City of Munich, Department of Health and Environment Emmanuelle Polette-Burkhardt +49 89 233 477 40 emmanuelle.polette-burkhardt@muenchen.de

» Energy Cities Stéphane Dupas +49 781 2055 1598 stephane.dupas@energy-cities.eu

Partners

Provisional agenda (updated November 20th 2012)

Monday December 3rd (City Hall “ Großen Sitzungssaals”)

10:00 – 14:00 Thematic visit of the City of Munich Meeting Point: 10:00 Central Station in front of the Hotel SOFITEL

Department of Health and Environment of the City of Munich

15:00 – 16:00 Welcome and registration at the City Hall (“ Großen Sitzungssaals”) Networking

16:00 – 16:30 Welcome by IMAGINE Partner cities, Munich, Lille Joachim Lorenz, Full-Time City Councillor, Head of Department of Health and Environment Philippe Tostain, Councillor of the City of Lille, with a delegation on Energy

16:30 – 17:00 Introduction speech by Energy Cities on the context of the Energy Roadmaps and the importance of developing local energy roadmaps

Gérard Magnin, Executive Director of Energy Cities

17:00 – 19:00 Political session – “Mayors, European policies and the energy transition” Long term vision in the city: Odense, Milton-Keynes, Munich, Växjö Involvement of stakeholders: Lille, Modena, Bistrita, Dobrich

Political city representatives Joachim Lorenz (Munich) Simona Arletti (Modena) Detelina Nikolova (Dobrich) Andrew Geary (Milton Keynes) Ovidiu Cretu (Bistrita) Philippe Tostain (Lille) Åsa Karlsson Björkmarker (Växjö) Moderated by: Richard Elelman, CTM Centre Tecnològic

19:30 Stand up reception at the City Hall (“Grütznerstube”) - Networking

Tuesday December 4th (Bauzentrum München)

09:00 – 09:15 Welcome address Dr. Sylvia Franzl, Department of Health and Environment of the City of Munich, Head of Environmental Division

09:15 – 10:15 Keynote speech on the philosophy of energy policies

Prof. Dr. Hans Peter Dürr German physicist, Global Challenge Network, World Future Council

Discussion: Myriam Maestroni Economies Énergies SAS

Claire Roumet, CECODHAS

10:15 – 10:45 Focus on the Energy Transition in Germany Jörg Schindler, ASPO Deutschland

Discussion: Paul Voss, Danfoss

10:45 – 11:15 Break - Networking

11:15 – 12:00 Presentation of local Strategies and Initiative Zurich 2000 Watts society Discussion and inputs from the audience

Roland Stulz, Novatlantis Discussion: Christian Vassie, City of York

12:00 – 12:45 Presentation of the local strategy in Munich Introduction for the case Study Munich

Dr. Sylvia Franzl, Department of Health and Environment of the City of Munich, Head of Environmental Division Jan Marten Krebs, Sustainable AG

12:45 – 14:00 Lunch Break – Bauzentrum München

14:00 – 16:00 Case Study Munich : Discussion on Munich energy strategies towards an energy transition Views on the Munich case by different stakeholders How have you contributed to the energy Policy of the city up until now ? How would you be able to further cooperate in a “Local Energy Roadmap 2050” of the City ?

City of Munich with local stakeholders - Renate Börger, Attac - Martin Delker, Südhausbau

- Martin Glöckner, Green City

- Werner Gruban, Department of Health and Environment of the City of Munich - Klaus Illigmann, Department of Urban Planning and Building Regulation of the City of Munich - Daniel Sebastian Müller, Siemens A.G.

- Peter Steuer, Stadtwerke München GmbH

- Amelie Thomé, Oekom Verlag

- Dr. Gerhard Urbainczyk, Department of Health and Environment of the City of Munich

Moderator: Christof Timpe, Oeko-Institut e.V.

16:00 – 17:00 Energy transition in our cities: what about involving citizens ?

Session animated by Ingrid Prikken, INVOLVE Discussion: Philippe Tostain, Councillor of the City of Lille and Alban Aubert, City of Lille Filipa Pimentel, Transition Towns

17:00 – 17:15 Conclusion of the day and feed-backs

17:15 Small snacks and travel to the America House

18:30 – 20:30 Keynote speech on Sustainability and Future at the America House

Dennis Meadows, former member of the Club of Rome and co-author of The limits to growth.

20:30 Cocktail at America House

Wednesday December 5th (Bauzentrum München)

09:00 – 09:15 Welcome

09:15 – 12:15 Method Group Model Building Presentation and introduction with the participants in small groups.

Max Kleemann, Expert in corporate climate protection, emissions trading and LCAs.

12:15 – 12:30 Conclusion Wrap-up and next step. Discussion with the participants

12:30 – 13:00 Conclusion of the seminar Gerard Magnin, , Executive Director of Energy Cities

13:00 Stand up lunch reception and Networking

And if you stay longer in Munich...

On December 7th at 18:00, organised by the Umwelt-Akademie: 2052 - A Global Forecast for the Next Forty

Years. A Report to the Club of Rome (with Prof. Dr. Jorgen Randers)

At: HVB-Forum, Prannerstr./Ecke Kardinal-Faulhaber-Str., 80333 Munich

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