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Translating global action into local strategies
Shirene Rosenberg
Environmental 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
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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
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
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