Time for a Change. An International Perspective on Integrated & Innovative Climate Action

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1 Time for a Change An International Perspective on Integrated & Innovative Climate Action John Mauro Chief Sustainability Officer EDS #ccbc18 October 2018

2 Overview Four principles underpinning climate action Auckland s commitment and an ask Who we turn to Our competition

3 Principle 1 Integrate across silos to drive elegant outcomes & efficiencies

4 Principle 2 Innovate to solve tomorrow s problems & build resilience for an uncertain future

5 Principle 3 Include to create a stronger, fairer & more equitable society

6 Principle 4 Invest to build value and restore multiple capitals

7 Auckland s Climate Action Plan rapidly reduce emissions and prepare Auckland for the impacts of climate change

8 The Why INCREASING TEMPERATURES The average annual temperature in Auckland has increased by about 1.6 C over the past century and is expected to increase through the 21 st century. INCREASE IN EXTREME WEATHER Seasonal rainfall patterns will change with wetter autumns and drier springs. Increasing extreme rainfall intensity is likely because warmer air holds more moisture. INCREASING CHANCE OF DROUGHT Longer dry spells will mean increased potential for drought conditions. Moisture in our soil is expected to decline due to increased evaporation and changing rainfall patterns. SEA LEVEL RISE & OCEANIC CHANGE Sea levels around Auckland have risen. This is expected to continue and potentially accelerate.

9 The Why

10 The How climateakl.co.nz

11 The How Emerging Priorities: Our People: Climate-smart communities Resilience, decision powers and inclusivity, financing, coastal management, community-led initiatives Our Spaces: Buildings, places & spaces Building performance, retrofits & renovation zones, district schemes, green infrastructure, low emission areas, productive roofs Our region: Systems & infrastructure Energy generation & efficiency, green space, food security, integrated water management, compact and connected form & access Our economy: Future-fit & restorative Circular economy, skills diversification, business continuity, equitable transition, start ups and growth industries

12 This. Is. Possible.

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16 Trump photo

17 Look: it s you

18 Integrate Innovate Include Invest Aspirations Activities/Action Allocation Attitude

19 An advanced city is not where the poor drive cars, but where the rich use the bus Mayor Enrique Peñalosa Bogotá Transmilenio Bus Rapid Transit

20 1km by bike instead of car provides 1 benefits 62% Copenhageners bike to work/study Copenhagen City of Cycles

21 With over 16,300 electric buses, it s the world s first 100% electrified bus fleet and its largest Shenzhen Largest e-bus fleet & emissions trading

22 Carbon emissions was 5.3 ton/capita in 1990 Now at 2.5. The goal: fossil fuel free by 2040 Stockholm The Walkable City & Sustainable Democracy

23 2003: 20% reduction in car traffic, better safety 2018 aims: 4 of 5 trips by PT, walking, cycling London Congestion charge & low emission zones

24 Seattle values its urban forest at USD $6.8 billion Forest canopy cover is 28% with aims for 30% Seattle The Emerald City & GSI Laboratory

25 We ve converted these laneways from a place for garbage trucks to green community spaces Councillor Cathy Oke Melbourne Laneways and Urban Forests

26 First city in North America with a green roof bylaw Most green roof area of all North American cities Toronto Green roofs and urban rooftop agriculture

27 Over 120 bioreactors capture warmth Algae harvested & converted to biogas or products Hamburg Green buildings including algae-power

28 We couldn t achieve (70% emissions reduction) unless we worked with the major landlords Lord Mayor Clover Moore Sydney Better Buildings Partnership

29 Kuyasa retrofit initiative tackled energy poverty, reduced emissions & generated jobs & health Cape Town Energy retrofits for low-income homes

30 Social enterprises help finance Solar Home Systems for millions of low-income households Bangalore/Karnataka Rural solar micro-grids and micro-loans

31 "If you create a vivid experience at eye level, people forget about density" Former Chief Planner Larry Beasley Vancouver Density done well in the greenest city

32 Our know-how is a first-class export product Mayor Ahmed Aboutaleb Rotterdam Accelerating the circular economy

33 Summary Thoughts Honesty. Ambition. Abundance.