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NATURAL ENVIRONMENTENERGY

Zhi Jian (David) Wong

University of Auckland


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Natural Environment (Ecology)

Renewable Energy System(R.E)

Energy Efficiency System(E.E)

R.E + E.E =

Green Economy.


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Conventional Myth Choose one:

1. Economy 2. Sustainability

Green Economy =

A Sustainable Economy


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Green Economy A green economy is aneconomic developmentmodel

based onsustainable development.

Its most distinguishing feature from prior economic

regimes is direct valuation ofnatural capitalandecological servicesas having economic value.


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Green Economy Karl Burkartdefines a green economy as based on six main sectors:1. Renewable energy2. Green buildings3. Clean transportation4. Water management

5. Waste management6. Land management


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Economy

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SUSTAINABLEVIABLE

BEARABLE

EQUITABLE

CHRISTCHURCH


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Economy

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VIABLE

BEARABLE

EQUITABLECHRISTCHURCH


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Why a green economy would be ideal for

Christchurch?

1. NZ identity to be a clean green country

2. Prototype City Test Case City

3. Growing Energy Crisis

4. Climate and Weather


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1. NZ identity to be a clean green country


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NZ Electricity Generation Sources


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Energy Supply Sources


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Christchurch Energy Sources

Renewable Energy Sources

Non - renewable Energy Sources


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C.A.F.E


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2. Prototype City Test Case City1. Importance Largest City Centre for the South Island of

New Zealand

2. Pilot City Only around 370,000 population

3. Strong sense of community and change is welcomed

4. Pre-Earthquake City A good comparison for test

cases as the previous city was a typical urban rural

township

5. Opportunity In great need of rebuilding and for smart

plans to be implemented


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3. Growing Energy CrisisInternational consumption of

energyOil products Gas Electricity

(calendar year 2008)(tonnes per

person)(m3 perperson)

(kWh perperson)

Norway 4.41 1,545 27,682

Canada 3.88 3,014 17,998

USA 4.29 2,208 14,355

Australia 2.49 1,531 12,570

New Zealand 2.04 981 10,200

Japan 2.31 806 8,533

France 1.82 759 8,196

Germany 1.87 1,144 7,446UK 1.9 1,693 6,576

Portugal 1.7 475 5,165

Turkey 0.45 494 2,599

Mexico 1.17 580 2,326


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4. Climate and Weather

Dry Hot NW Winds

Damp coastal Easterly WindsSunshine Hrs 2,050 hours


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Energy Areas in NZ


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Double-Cropping

Double-Cropping Solar Energy with AgricultureEnhancing the Agriculture process by using the solar panels to protect from

the harsh direct sun to create a more efficient micro-climate underneath


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1. Economic Recession2. Unemployment Levels3. Upgrade Talent pool4. Upgrade skill set for residents5. Increased Population

Green Economy = NEW Green Jobs

we must connect the people who need work themost with the work that most needs to be done.- Van Jones, Co-Founder of the Ella Baker Center


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Green Jobs

R.E + E.E sales outpaced the combined sales

of the three largest U.S. corporations. (2006)


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1. Renown for people being innovative and creative2. Case-study city = added tourism = added economy3. New Innovative Green Economy =

Perfect environment for New Zealand and the rebuilding ofChristchurch is the perfect opportunity for this to happen.

NZ / Christchurch Identity


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1. Educational facilities2. Creative/ Innovative Businesses

3. Research Centres4. Community Support

How to make all this happen:

Government/State incentives.Tax credits, Rebates, Grants/Loans

Programmes to train and encourage Green proposals

Implementation


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Christchurch becomes the worlds first city that

is sustained by a Green Economy and

becomes a pilot project city for others to

learn from.

Christchurch the Green Garden City.

Outcome


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Masdar City in Abu Dhabi (US$22 billion)

Which is more Green ?

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