The Post Carbon The Post Carbon SocietySociety

Klausegger NinaKulmer Ulrike

Nemiri Sabrina-Sigrid

BackgroundBackgroundEmissions are results of human

activities

Society has to reduce consumption of fossil fuels

Develope renewable energy sources and technologies

Factors of growthFactors of growth

Increasing world Increasing world population and world population and world energy demandenergy demand

The role of the politicsThe role of the politicsManaging climate change can be an

efficient stimulus to growth

New technologies and investments to improve the environmental system and sustainability

Richer countries are mainly responsible for actual climate change

Example: The Swedish Example: The Swedish GovernmentGovernment

Since 1990: ◦ Increase of GDP 40%◦Decrease of Emissions 7%

Every tenth car with bio fuel

Most important target to reach this goal: ◦End Swedens dependence on oil, gas

and coal until 2020

Example: The Swedish Example: The Swedish Government (2)Government (2)

Targets:◦In the road transport sector 40-50%

of oil use should be reduced and new fuels should be used.

◦Homes and business buildings have to be heated without oil.

◦Industry must reduce its oil use by 25-40%.

Effect of Technology on Effect of Technology on MobilityMobility

Average distance travelled

◦ in China: 3 km

◦in Europe: 35 km

◦In USA: 74 km

Increasing distance, higher Increasing distance, higher speed, time budget stays the speed, time budget stays the samesame

The European The European Commission report Commission report “Towards a Post “Towards a Post Carbon Society”Carbon Society”The reduction of energyo 20 % share of renewables by 2020o 10 % biofuel

The liberation of gas and electricity marketso crucial for competitiono EU very dependent on Russia for gas

The EU Emission Trading Schemeo reducing greenhouse gases at lowest costs

CriticCriticBarely any mention of renewable

energySupports additional nuclear

energyIgnores the problems of biofuel

◦rising corn prices◦world hunger problem

The European Green The European Green Capital AwardCapital Award

Starting with 2010Given by the European CommissionRequirements

◦ Having achieved high environmental standards

◦ Commitment to further improvement ◦ Acting as a role model for other European

cities

First winner: Stockholm

Post Carbon CitiesPost Carbon CitiesProject of the Post Carbon InstituteBasic idea: act locallyRole of smaller cities

◦ use of local renewable energy◦ creation of local jobs◦ advantage in sustainable agriculture

Calls for relocalization of citiesEmphasizes the role of local

governments

Post Carbon CitiesPost Carbon Cities

What can local governments do?

Transportation and Land usePrivate energy consumptionAttack problems piece-by-piece

and from many anglesPlan for fundamental changes

and make them happenBuild a sense of community

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