Translating global action into local strategies Shirene Rosenberg

Translating global action into local strategies Shirene Rosenberg Environ mental Resource Management 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 DEMAND § 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 SUPPLY § § Electricity Liquid Fuels Gaseous Fuels Renewable Energies (⅔ Nuclear; ⅓ Coal) (15% of National Demand) (Natural Gas – LPG 25% of National Demand) (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 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

Conclusion In 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.

Thank you shirene. rosenberg@capetown. gov. za