Sheryl Ozinsky World Tourism Day 28 September 2012 Powering Sustainable Development
Nov 01, 2014
Sheryl Ozinsky World Tourism Day
28 September 2012
Powering Sustainable Development
Recognizing the
importance of energy for
sustainable development,
the UN has designated
2012 as the International
Year of Sustainable Energy
for All
One and a half billion people in developing countries
are without electricity and even when energy
services are available, as in South Africa, millions of
poor people are unable to pay for them.
Thus, there is an inextricable link between energy
and sustainable development and modern, cleaner
and more efficient energy is relevant in the
eradication of poverty.
“Tourism and Sustainable Energy: Powering
Sustainable Development” is the theme of
this year’s World Tourism Day, selected to
advance the goals of the 2012 International
Year of Sustainable Energy for All.
Sustainable energy will allow tourism to
continue to expand while mitigating its impact
on the environment.
Many in the tourism industry have already
shown leadership in developing and
deploying clean energy solutions, cutting
energy consumption and carbon emissions in
some regions by up to 40 per cent through
initiatives such as the Hotel Energy Solutions
toolkit developed by the UN World Tourism
Organization and the UN Environment
Programme.”
Message by the UN Secretary-
General, Ban Ki-Moon
Improved quality of life for residents
More resilient and more
competitive city
Energy Smart Cape Town
Why be concerned about Tourism and
Climate Change?
• Tourism is a vector of climate change
accounts for approx 5% of global carbon
dioxide emissions.
• The transport sector, including air, car
and rail, generates the largest proportion,
with 75% of all emissions. Air travel is
considered the main tourism contributor to
global warming.
• The accommodation sector accounts for
approximately 20% of emissions from
tourism. This involves heating, air-
conditioning and the maintenance of bars,
restaurants, pools, etc.
• Activities such as museums, attractions,
events or shopping also contribute to
3.5% emissions.
Why be concerned about Tourism and
Climate Change?
• Tourists will quickly switch their
choice of destination when the
results of climate change impact on
their enjoyment.
• The tourism sector depends
heavily on a natural and cultural
heritage.
• Careful management of climate
related impacts would be
essential in order to safeguard
positive destination image in the
long term.
Tourism is at the forefront of some of the world’s
most innovative clean energy solutions
• Aviation industry is implementing cutting-edge technologies
to make aircraft lighter than ever before; commercial flights
are beginning to use biofuels in their fuel mix;
• Key card systems and energy saving light bulbs are
increasingly being implemented in hotel and guest house
rooms worldwide
• Tour operators are asking for energy efficiency throughout
their supply chains.
South Africa ranks in the top 20 for
greenhouse gas emissions,
contributing 8% to global emissions,
and is responsible for 42% of
emissions on the African continent
In Cape Town we face a triple challenge:
A high carbon footprint – per capita carbon emissions on par with London, New York and Beijing.
Poor energy security – highly dependent on electricity from coal power stations nearly 2000 km away.
Vulnerability to the impacts of climate change – a sprawling city dependent on private vehicles where the poor generally live far from opportunities.
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São Paulo (2003)
Delhi (2000)
Rio de Janeiro (1998)
Barcelona (1996)
Mexico City (2000)
Stokholm (2005)
Tokyo (1998)
London (2006)
Cape Town (metro,
2004) Beijing (1998)
New York City (2005)
Cape Town Carbon Emissions in a Global Context
(per capita)
Cape Town
Source: Urban Areas Carbon and Climate Governance Patricia Romero Lankao
Electricity Consumption by Sector
Cape Town, 2007
Residential
43%
Commercial
40%
Transport
2%
Industrial
13%
Government
2%
Energy Security in CT
Low Carbon City
City that Fosters Economic
Development
Resilient City
Poverty Alleviation
Energy Efficiency
Renewable Energy
Public Transport
Compact City
Local Energy Business Development
Job Creation
Lower Risk
Localisation
Improved Health/Quality of Life
Better Access to Urban Goods
Goal 4 Criteria 10 Key
Objectives
Energy and Climate Action Plan (ECAP May 2010)
Energy and Climate
Action Plan (ECAP)
(May 2010)
Objective 1 City-Wide 10% Reduction in Electricity Consumption on Unconstrained Growth by
2012 (3.3%/annum 2010-2012)
Objective 2 10% Renewable and Cleaner Energy Supply by 2020; all growth in electricity
demand to be met by cleaner/renewable supply
Objective 3
Council Operations: 10% Reduction in Energy Consumption on Unconstrained
Growth by 2012 (3.3%/Annum 2010-2012); all growth in demand to be met by
cleaner / renewable supply
Objective 5 Sustainable transport system
Objective 6 Adapting to and building resilience to climate change impacts (city wide)
Objective 7 More resilient low income/vulnerable communities
Objective 8 Development of carbon sales potential of all projects
Objective 9 Local economic development in energy sector
Objective 10 Awareness: E&CC communications and education programmes
Overall Energy and Climate Change resources, research, development and monitoring
Objective 4 Compact resource efficient city development; reduce urban sprawl
Energy & Climate Action Plan: Objectives
Greenhouse Gas Emissions into the
Future: Business as Usual
Greenhouse gas emissions associated with the ‘Business as Usual’ energy growth is untenable given the national and international pressures to reduce carbon emissions.
Renewable electricity supply
What do we do?
Electricity efficiency
Transport efficiency
Optimum
Energy Future
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Optimum Energy Future interventions do not compromise
energy service delivery.
EFFICIENCY: ALMOST ALL ELECTRICITY
EFFICIENCY INTERVENTIONS ARE FINANCIALLY
SENSIBLE LEADING TO A MORE EFFICIENT ECONOMY
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R 200 000 000
R 400 000 000
R 600 000 000
R 800 000 000
R 1 000 000 000
R 1 200 000 000
R 1 400 000 000
LI lighting LI fridge HI lighting HI fridge HI water COMHVAC
COMwater
COMlighting
LG lighting LG HVAC LG streetlights
LG trafficsignals
Cumulative net saving from electricity efficiency interventions up to 2025
The bars represent cumulative net savings (i.e. considering capital
costs and electricity savings) of electricity
efficiency interventions.
Low-income
residential
Commercial
Govt
Mid-hi income residential
TARIFF INCREASE PATH
Average c/kWh
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Sales Price
53% 90%
77%
Why should we be concerned about
climate change in Cape Town?
Within the next 25 years there is a
85% probability of 60,9 km2
(2% of metro area) being covered by
sea for a short period.
Sea-level rise could induce tourism
losses of R20 billion over 25 years.
“The sovereign risk of sea-level rise for the City of
Cape Town is significant and will increase in the
next 25 years regardless of reductions in
greenhouse gas”.
City sea-level rise risk study 2008
A CHANGING CLIMATE WILL HAVE
CONSIDERABLE IMPACTS ON TOURISM
The tourism sector is highly
climate sensitive as climate defines
the length and quality of tourism
seasons, affects tourism operations,
and influences environmental
conditions that both attract and deter
visitors.
Africa is one of the tourism regions
thought to be most at risk.
Climate change adaptation will
ensure that individuals, communities
and nations continue to receive the
benefits of tourism.
City’s 2008 adaptation study - potential storm event damage
and infrastructure at risk for 2.5, 4.5 and 6 meter rise in sea levels
The Davos Declaration on Climate Change and Tourism
An International Conference on Climate Change
and Tourism was held in Davos, Switzerland in 2007.
The Davos Declaration included firm recommendations
a clear commitment for action.
Four key areas were agreed upon:
Mitigate transport and accommodation emissions
Adapt tourism businesses and destinations
Apply existing and new efficient technologies
Secure financial resources to assist poorer
regions and countries.
South Africa has developed a White Paper on
Climate Change Response.
The Paper identifies tourism as a sector that
contributes to and will be affected by
Climate Change.
Recommends that tourism develop an
Action Plan to address the adaptation and
mitigation issues raised in the Paper.
A Tourism & Climate Change Task Team
comprising of government, business,
NGOs and academia was established in
December 2010 to assist with the
development of a National Tourism and
Climate Change Action Plan.
Tourism identified in Climate Change Response White Paper
Those who react astutely and nimbly to the
imperatives of the low-carbon transition will
prosper, while those who seek to hold back the
tides, or pretend that the tides aren’t even there,
will look back in sorrow.
Countries and cities that sink their treasure now
into a dirty coal infrastructure, high-carbon
production methods and development which is
not energy efficient are not only jeopardizing the
health of the planet, they are jeopardizing their
own economic future.
Adapted from Tod Stern US Climate Action Symposium March 2009.
Energy Efficiency
Renewable Energy
Behaviour Change
Energy Efficiency
Energy consumption monitoring
Energy audit of the hotel
Window insulation; Building Insulation
Installation of sun protectors
Key card systems to switch off electricity in guest rooms
Lighting controls
Energy saving light bulbs
Energy efficiency rating of electrical appliances
Motors with variable frequency controls in HVAC
Regulation of space heating and cooling
Thermal insulation of water systems, domestic hot water tanks and pipes
Efficient ventilation systems
Renewal Energy
Solar Domestic Hot Water systems
Heat Pumps
Solar photovoltaic electricity systems
Solar heated swimming pools
Small wind energy systems
Micro-hydropower energy systems
Behavior Change
• Staff
• Guests
Envelope: extended eaves, pergolas, screens and
covered outside decks provide cool respite from
the hot African sun.
Screen: shading from hot sun and shelter from
prevailing winds.
Natural light and ventilation: all spaces have
natural light and cross-ventilation.
Heating and cooking: closed combustion fireplace
and braai high efficiency and low emissions
Skin: planted roofs insulate and weather skin
keeps cool in summer and warm in winter.
City Sightseeing operate a fleet of super-low
emission buses that comply with all Euro
standards for environmental impact.
Reduce noise pollution as well as energy and
water consumption.
Commissioned Global Carbon Exchange
(GCX), to conduct a carbon audit to calculate
their carbon footprint under the guidelines set
out in the GHG Protocol.
City Sightseeing subsequently selected
Reliance - a commercial producer of high
quality composted products. Reliance has
adopted a composting methodology that
reduces the amount of methane released into
the atmosphere when compared to other
composting methods – thereby affording the
company carbon credits to sell.
“We urgently have to
reconsider and rethink the
way we are conducting
business in order to stop,
or ideally even reverse,
environmental damage and
degradation. City
Sightseeing is passionate
about Cape Town and
preserving this
environment for our future
generations. We will
continue to strive towards
greater sustainability and
responsible tourism.”
Claus Tworeck
ENERGY EFFICIENCY FORUM
for Commercial Buildings
4 meetings in the year
Marketplace in December for energy efficient goods/services
Rates bill insert
Public Awareness
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