City of Johannesburg Climate Change Programme. Infrastructure Dialogues DBSA 28 January 2010

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1 City of Johannesburg Climate Change Programme Infrastructure Dialogues DBSA 28 January 2010

2 Outline Background and introduction Mitigation initiatives Adaptation initiatives Communication and awareness Conclusion

3 Approach to climate change solution for Johannesburg Climate Change Programme was established in 2006 Programme forms part of the city s long term Growth and Development Strategy (GDS) Programme implemented through the 5 year Integrated Development Plan (IDP) Approach to programme implementation focuses on Developing mitigation and adaptation strategies Vulnerability assessments and risk mitigation Establish the carbon footprint of the City (e.g. GHG-I) 3

4 Approach continued Internal institutional mechanisms at technical level and political oversight Implementation is enhanced through partnership programmes which include: Clinton Climate Change Initiative (CCI) as part of Large Cities Climate Leadership Group ICLEI Local governments for sustainability programmes such as Local action for Biodiversity and Climate Resilient Cities - DANIDA Urban Environmental programme 4

5 Climate mitigation programme focus areas Planning and Regulation for a low carbon city development Building sector Transportation sector Biodiversity

6 Planning and Regulation for low carbon city development Spatial Development Framework with emphasis on densities and open space standards Guideline for Energy Efficient Buildings for site development plans Criteria for energy efficiency for land use applications Draft Demand Side Management by-law focusing - mandatory targets for energy and water reduction - Mandatory sorting of waste from source and recycling 6

7 Implementation in the building sector Municipal building sector - 5 municipal buildings retrofitted with energy efficient light with a total saving of 100 tons of carbon dioxide buildings identified and in the process of completing energy audits - Retrofitting will include lighting, ventilation and cooling Residential sector - Implementation of renewable energy sources - Promotion of energy efficiency and rainwater harvesting - Additional activities focus on greening (tree planting and food gardens 7

8 Residential sector programme 170 Solar Water Heaters installed in Cosmo City for low income households 56 SWH installed in Alexandra in rental units Baseline assessment studies Application for Programmatic CDM in progress Gold standard procedures will be followed to claim carbon credits 8

9 Residential sector continued Installation of a further 700 solar water heaters Retrofitting low income households with CFLs Insulating homes through the installation of ceilings Installing rain water harvesting tanks Community education and awareness Greening and tree planting

10 Transportation

11 Rea Vaya and climate change Transport sector is the second largest contributor to poor air quality in Johannesburg Major congestion even in off peak hours Opportunity to reduce number of trips and travel time and therefore reduce vehicle emissions Rea Vaya is the single biggest investment in reducing greenhouse gas emissions CDM Project Idea Note launched in October letter of no objection Currently undertaking baseline studies for Project Definition Document Initial estimate that Rea Vaya will reduce tco2 equivalent by 2013 (122 km) and tco 2 equivalent by 2020 (330km)

12 Rea Vaya Bus Rapid Transit System First for Africa 575 minibus taxis to be Displaced Linked to Rail Rapid System 12

13 Three Phase implementation 330 km lanes and a displacement of 575 minibus taxis Phase 1A: Regina Mundi (Lakeview) to Ellis Park Starter service from 30 August and grow to full Phase 1A service by January 2010 Will include events service for 2010 Fifa World Cup Phase 1B: Second Soweto route including past UJ and Wits and to Sandton; Feeders extending to deep south in Lenasia and Sunninghill Phase 1C: New route from Alex to Cresta Detailed planning still to be done 13

14 Phase 1A facts and figures in implementation 143 Rea Vaya buses (41 articulated & 102 complementary) 25,5 kms of trunk infrastructure supported by 27 stations One new Rea Vaya Bus Operating company Daily Patronage to

15 trees planted since 2006 Rehabilitation of the southern catchments Major park development in disadvantaged areas Provision of green servitude through urban regulation Ecological assessment of the catchments Biodiversity programme

16 Adaptation programme focus areas Policy and Regulatory aspects Adaptation plan which focus on - Vulnerability Assessment and risk management - Flood modelling for flood prone areas - Climate proofing - Disaster response

17 Policy and Regulation Township ordinance- application of 1: 100 year flood line for all developments Catchment Management Policy no development within 30 m from river bank or riparian zone or 1:100 year flood line whichever is the greatest Storm water by-laws make provision for on site attenuation of storm water for new developments Storm water master plan- identifies storm water hotspot areas

18 Vulnerability Assessment Assessment of sectors that are vulnerable to climate change Identified risks associated each sector and actions with responsibility Costed implementation of adaptation actions

19 Flood modelling for flood prone areas Modelling of flood prone areas Regional hydrological modelling including flood line modelling A River Referencing System - preliminary delineation of catchments and potential flooding areas Storm water Management Information System including a prioritization model for storm water Engineering interventions including onsite attenuation of run-off Relocation of households

20 Climate proofing Protection and conservation of natural flood plains, recharge, attenuation and buffer areas Retain natural defenses against flood risk (e.g.. Wetlands, vegetation) Ensure on-site attenuation of run-off

21 Disaster response approach

22 What now after Copenhagen Municipalities must continue to lead in climate change in solutions Most municipalities still have poor/ old and decaying infrastructure There is an opportunity to implement infrastructure that is more climate resilient to reduce vulnerability City planning to take into account reduction in carbon footprint of the city- business unusual to planning Adaptation offers huge opportunities for municipalities of the developing world

23 Conclusion It is important to balance adaptation and mitigation efforts However there is still a lot of work still required on adaptation Green technologies are still expensive for developing country cities More funding is required to reduce emission and adapt to the impact of climate change. Best practice learning and capacity building and knowledge transfer Important for communities to be involved Partnership with professional organizations and academic institutions 23

24 Dankie, Thank you, Enkosi,Ke a leboga, Ndolivhiwu, Hi khensile, Ke a leboha Flora Mokgohloa Executive Director Environmental Management City of Johannesburg floram@joburg.org.za environment@joburg.org.za