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Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg (1/2) 1.8 million inhabitants, 4.3 million metropolitan region 757 sq. km city area No. 2 in Germany, No. 9 in the European Union 3 rd biggest port in Europe Highly industrialized economic hub with over 500 industrial enterprises (service metropolis, industry, steel works, ) 2
Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg (2/2) Annual energy consumption Power consumption: approx. 13,000 GWh Natural gas consumption: approx. 21,000 GWh Consumption of district heating: 5,000 GWh Energy networks 27,000 km power lines with 1.1 m supply points Highly developed gas infrastructure with over 150,000 connections Large distribution network for district heating with almost 500,000 residential units 3
Climate mitigation goals 40 % CO 2 -reduction until 2020 Germany at least 80 % CO 2 -reduction until 2050 Hamburg makes a significant contribution operates an honest and ambitious climate policy reaches a yearly CO 2 -reduction of about 2 million tons from 2020 on 4
Hamburg Climate Action Plan 2007 2012 Non-quantifiable measures Improved technology Emission reduction Effects of measures at federal level Self-commitment of Hamburg industry Quantifiable measures of Hamburg Climate Action Plan Hamburg reached the CO 2 -reduction goal: 2 million tons until 2012 5
Climate Action Plan: Use of funds 118.49 million Euros total funds 115.5 million Euros (98%) were used for financing more than 150 projects 6
Master Climate Action Plan 2013 2020 2050: On the road to a climate friendly city Goal for 2050: A city that is low in CO 2 Vision 2050: Overall-strategy with major fields of action Action Plan 2020: Short- and medium term perspective for 2020 with priority actions 7
Masterplan Vision 2050 Examples (1/3) Energy / energy supply Energy demand will be primarily fulfilled through renewables System integration of renewables Buildings Life-cycle approach for buildings and building elements Public buildings as role models 8
New building Ministry of Urban Development and Environment Primary energy requirement of 70 kwh/m 2 per year = one of the most energy-efficient office buildings in Germany Preliminary Gold Certificate from the German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB) Energy supply: geothermal probe heat pumps and connection to Energy Network Central Wilhelmsburg (local power grid) 9
Masterplan Vision 2050 Examples (2/3) Urban Development Requirements of climate mitigation and adaptation regarding spatial planning are reinforced Promotion of sustainable and climate-friendly development of neighbourhoods Mobility and Transport Comprehensive mobility management Preference of climate friendly mobility 10
Climate Model Districts 11
Mobility and Transport 12
Masterplan Vision 2050 Examples (3/3) Research and Science Leading location of climate-related research Education Involvement of all areas of education (school, kindergarten, university, vocational training, advisory services,.) Educational institutions as role-models 13
Further fields of action Industry, Trade and Port Consumption and Disposal Adaptation to Climate Change 14
Environmental Partnerships with Entreprises 15
Voluntary commitment of Hamburg industry to increase CO 2 -reductions 14 companies signed the continuation of the voluntary agreement and thus commit themselves to further CO 2 -reductions of at least 150.000 tonnes per year until 2018 16
EU-projects CLUE (Climate Neutral Urban Districts in Europe) Good practice guide and development of policy recommendations on integration of climate aspects in the urban development process 11 partners from cities, regions and universities TRANSFORMation Agenda for Low Carbon Cities Transformation agenda for European cities to Smart (Energy) City Signed Memorandum of Understanding between participating cities, committed cities, the E.U and relevant industries, knowledge institutes and commercial partners 13 partners from research, energy companies and planning departments 17
Action Plan 2020 13.4 million Euro funds per year in 2013 and 2014 for measures from the action plan Criteria for relevant measures: High CO 2 -reduction at minimal costs Economic use of funds Integration of social aspects Pilot nature and potential for market integration 18
Energy Change in Hamburg Foto: IBA Hamburg GmbH 19
Energy Change in Hamburg Hamburg winner of energy policy change Strengthening business location on national and international level Investments in Hamburg Jobs Environmental and climate protection Cluster of renewable energies industry Port of Hamburg transshipment place and showcase for renewable energies 20
Climate Change in Hamburg What we have to take into account Flooding through heavy rainfall Urban heat and consequences for health and comfort Flooding through storm surges Draughts and its consequences for all vegetation (nature, farming, parks and regeneration areas )
Flood prone areas in Hamburg 180.000 Inhabitants 140.000 Employments 10 billions of goods
The dike protected areas Natural higher areas Natural higher areas
HafenCity Hamburg Adaptation example
Example Building Sector New strategies Resilient settlement structures (more green, more retention areas, green sponges ) Resilient building structures (swimming houses, amphibious homes, passive climatisation of buildings, mobile protection elements) Adaptation examples Pasche et al. 2008
Climate change challenges - More heat waves
Climate change challenges - More tropical nights
Research: KLIMZUG-NORD Regional strategies concerning climate changes in the metropolitan area of Hamburg
Thank you for your attention! Foto: IBA Hamburg GmbH 29
Verteilung der CO 2 -Minderungen 30