Global Market Outlook for Clean & Digital Techonologies
ANNE JALKALA, Tuotantotalouden professori, Lappeenrannan teknillinen yliopisto.
Esitys Cleantech -puhdas mahdollisuus -seminaarissa 21.4.2016 Kotka
The document discusses humanity's increasing ecological footprint and the concept of "ecological creditors" and "ecological debtors". It notes that humanity's footprint has exceeded what the Earth can regenerate since the 1960s and presents data showing the annual deficit accumulating into a global ecological debt. It advocates that countries, cities, and communities need to urgently reduce their footprints through transformational changes to achieve environmental sustainability.
This document discusses several local sustainability initiatives and programs including Local Agenda 21, sustainable development indicators, sustainable lifestyles, climate change mitigation and adaptation, best practices in resilience, local renewables and energy efficiency, model cities projects, local government climate roadmaps, the Cities Climate Center, water governance and efficiency, local action for biodiversity, sustainable procurement, and sustainability management instruments. It also mentions partnerships, guidance materials, and capacity building efforts around these topics.
John A. Herbert is an expert in energy efficiency with extensive experience and credentials. He discusses how energy efficiency can help address global energy challenges and opportunities for Hong Kong businesses. Implementing energy efficiency measures such as better lighting, motor controls, and recycling can help companies reduce costs while listed companies with energy efficiency programs tend to outperform peers. As Herbert states, energy efficiency is not rocket science but is even more important for businesses and the global environment.
Huge corporations ranging from Intel to Walmart are all stepping up the game, showing that profitability doesn’t need to be compromised in pursuit of sustainability. https://www.sterlitepower.com/blog/working-towards-world-where-sustainability-and-innovation-walk-hand-hand
This OECD Global Forum on Environment dedicated on "Mainstreaming Gender and Empowering Women for Environmental Sustainability" took place on the 5th and 6th March 2020. Over two days, participants discussed the gender – environmental sustainability nexus, identifying and proposing ways to capitalise on synergies between environmental policies and economic and social goals, such as achieving gender equality and women’s economic empowerment.
The Global Forum covered the following issues:
• Integrating gender into environmental policies: Data and evidence challenges;
• Differentiated environmental impacts on women’s and men’s health and well-being;
• Sustainable and gender-inclusive urbanisation, settlements and transport infrastructure;
• Gender-specific consumption patterns, behavioural insights, and circular economy;
• Biodiversity, agriculture, fisheries: changing economic opportunities for women and men;
• Greening energy and ensuring a just transition for men and women;
• Environmental justice and empowering women and youth.
More information on the Global Forum on Environment focusing on gender can be found here: http://www.oecd.org/env/global-forum-on-environment-mainstreaming-gender-and-empowering-women-for-environmental-sustainability.htm
More information on the OECD Environment Directorate’s work on gender, inclusiveness and the SDGs can be found here: http://www.oecd.org/environment/gender-inclusiveness-and-sdg.htm
This document discusses strategies for accelerating the transition to a low-carbon economy. It makes the following key points:
1) The global energy transition has reached a tipping point, as indicated by coal plants being phased out, economic growth decoupling from CO2 emissions, and renewable energy becoming cheaper than fossil fuels in many places.
2) A transition involves fundamental changes to structures, culture, and practices, and represents a power shift from the incumbent regime to emerging alternatives. Governance is needed to create spaces for innovation to emerge and empower new niches.
3) Examples of transition governance include the Netherlands' approach of establishing long-term visions and networks of transition experiments across different domains like energy,
This document summarizes a presentation on the future of road transport given on December 11, 2019. It discusses how automated, connected, and shared mobility could impact the transport sector, which accounts for around 15% of EU GDP and 10% of EU jobs. While new technologies may increase energy efficiency, overall energy consumption and emissions could still rise with increased traffic. Addressing transport's complexity will require cooperation across actors and coordination by public authorities. The future likely involves a mix of new and traditional modes, with road transport remaining dominant. Publicly managed platforms may help optimize demand and routing. The document also describes how the JRC research site could serve as a living lab to test future mobility solutions.
1) Incumbent firms face challenges in transitioning to green growth due to existing investments, routines, and mindsets that lock them into the current regime.
2) Alternative pathways for incumbent involvement include regime transformation through incremental improvements and radical innovation, or regime reconfiguration through alliances between incumbents and new entrants that change existing systems.
3) Green reorientation of incumbents is difficult and gradual, requiring pressures from markets, policies, and civil society to overcome inertia, but may allow them to both protect past investments and position themselves for the future.
The document discusses humanity's increasing ecological footprint and the concept of "ecological creditors" and "ecological debtors". It notes that humanity's footprint has exceeded what the Earth can regenerate since the 1960s and presents data showing the annual deficit accumulating into a global ecological debt. It advocates that countries, cities, and communities need to urgently reduce their footprints through transformational changes to achieve environmental sustainability.
This document discusses several local sustainability initiatives and programs including Local Agenda 21, sustainable development indicators, sustainable lifestyles, climate change mitigation and adaptation, best practices in resilience, local renewables and energy efficiency, model cities projects, local government climate roadmaps, the Cities Climate Center, water governance and efficiency, local action for biodiversity, sustainable procurement, and sustainability management instruments. It also mentions partnerships, guidance materials, and capacity building efforts around these topics.
John A. Herbert is an expert in energy efficiency with extensive experience and credentials. He discusses how energy efficiency can help address global energy challenges and opportunities for Hong Kong businesses. Implementing energy efficiency measures such as better lighting, motor controls, and recycling can help companies reduce costs while listed companies with energy efficiency programs tend to outperform peers. As Herbert states, energy efficiency is not rocket science but is even more important for businesses and the global environment.
Huge corporations ranging from Intel to Walmart are all stepping up the game, showing that profitability doesn’t need to be compromised in pursuit of sustainability. https://www.sterlitepower.com/blog/working-towards-world-where-sustainability-and-innovation-walk-hand-hand
This OECD Global Forum on Environment dedicated on "Mainstreaming Gender and Empowering Women for Environmental Sustainability" took place on the 5th and 6th March 2020. Over two days, participants discussed the gender – environmental sustainability nexus, identifying and proposing ways to capitalise on synergies between environmental policies and economic and social goals, such as achieving gender equality and women’s economic empowerment.
The Global Forum covered the following issues:
• Integrating gender into environmental policies: Data and evidence challenges;
• Differentiated environmental impacts on women’s and men’s health and well-being;
• Sustainable and gender-inclusive urbanisation, settlements and transport infrastructure;
• Gender-specific consumption patterns, behavioural insights, and circular economy;
• Biodiversity, agriculture, fisheries: changing economic opportunities for women and men;
• Greening energy and ensuring a just transition for men and women;
• Environmental justice and empowering women and youth.
More information on the Global Forum on Environment focusing on gender can be found here: http://www.oecd.org/env/global-forum-on-environment-mainstreaming-gender-and-empowering-women-for-environmental-sustainability.htm
More information on the OECD Environment Directorate’s work on gender, inclusiveness and the SDGs can be found here: http://www.oecd.org/environment/gender-inclusiveness-and-sdg.htm
This document discusses strategies for accelerating the transition to a low-carbon economy. It makes the following key points:
1) The global energy transition has reached a tipping point, as indicated by coal plants being phased out, economic growth decoupling from CO2 emissions, and renewable energy becoming cheaper than fossil fuels in many places.
2) A transition involves fundamental changes to structures, culture, and practices, and represents a power shift from the incumbent regime to emerging alternatives. Governance is needed to create spaces for innovation to emerge and empower new niches.
3) Examples of transition governance include the Netherlands' approach of establishing long-term visions and networks of transition experiments across different domains like energy,
This document summarizes a presentation on the future of road transport given on December 11, 2019. It discusses how automated, connected, and shared mobility could impact the transport sector, which accounts for around 15% of EU GDP and 10% of EU jobs. While new technologies may increase energy efficiency, overall energy consumption and emissions could still rise with increased traffic. Addressing transport's complexity will require cooperation across actors and coordination by public authorities. The future likely involves a mix of new and traditional modes, with road transport remaining dominant. Publicly managed platforms may help optimize demand and routing. The document also describes how the JRC research site could serve as a living lab to test future mobility solutions.
1) Incumbent firms face challenges in transitioning to green growth due to existing investments, routines, and mindsets that lock them into the current regime.
2) Alternative pathways for incumbent involvement include regime transformation through incremental improvements and radical innovation, or regime reconfiguration through alliances between incumbents and new entrants that change existing systems.
3) Green reorientation of incumbents is difficult and gradual, requiring pressures from markets, policies, and civil society to overcome inertia, but may allow them to both protect past investments and position themselves for the future.
One definition of Green jobs is that they contribute substantially to preserving or restoring environmental quality. They impact agriculture, manufacturing, research & development, administrative, and service activities. Green energy jobs are a vital type of green-collar jobs that are growing in number and have a secure future.
For more information please visit: http://www.GreenCollarVets.org
This document discusses tools and strategies for building a thriving cleantech sector in Finland. It provides an overview of WWF's work in climate innovation, including storytelling, policy work, sector analysis, innovation system studies, corporate partnerships, financing, and communication initiatives. It also summarizes trends in the cleantech market like growing investment in renewables. Recommendations focus on strengthening domestic policy and testing innovations, Nordic collaboration, entrepreneurship programs, debt financing, cleantech-as-a-service models, and engaging corporations.
Electric vehicle sales increased 50% in 2015, outpacing the overall car market by ten times, as hybrid electric cars and components like batteries and motors boom. There is a tendency to use electric speed drives with 5-15 kW capacities to power specific vehicles like golf carts and small buses. Permanent magnet synchronous motors and induction motors are commonly used in these drives. Spending on electric motors alone was $63 billion in 2013 and is projected to reach $302 billion by 2023, highlighting the importance of speed-drive technologies in reducing CO2 emissions and their environmental impact.
Ben Voorhorst: presentation on global climate action - entso-e annual confer...Marina Cubedo Vicén
The ENTSOs Global Climate Action Scenario outlines a scenario where there is coordinated global action against climate change. By 2040, this scenario envisions 65 million electric vehicles, 60 million electric heat pumps, 35 GWh of energy storage, over 5 times as much solar capacity and 3 times as much wind capacity compared to 2020 projections. CO2 emissions would be cut by more than half compared to 2020 projections due to renewable energy covering more than 75% of energy demand. This scenario of global cooperation on climate change mitigates emissions through large-scale renewable development, investment in low-carbon technologies, and electrification of transport and heating.
This document discusses Helsinki's efforts to become the world's smartest and cleanest city through public-private partnerships between cities, universities, businesses and other organizations. It outlines several "change projects" focusing on areas like air quality monitoring, sustainable transportation, renewable energy, stormwater management, and construction/housing repairs. The goal is to test and develop smart city solutions that improve sustainability and quality of life while also creating new business opportunities through cooperation and export potential.
Opportunities in Cleantech and Energy - Morgan Solar Inc. Pres to Young Socia...emlinh
Opportunities in Cleantech and Energy - presented by Emma Hemmingsen, Communications Manager, Morgan Solar Inc. to Young Social Entrepreneurs of Canada reVision 2011 conference.
Dal mgmt1702 ecosystem goods and services presentation 21 janaury 2016Gord Helm
The document discusses integrated waste management systems and their role in addressing the growing global waste problem. It notes that currently 70% of municipal solid waste goes to landfills, but that waste-to-energy technologies can divert this waste to generate renewable energy instead. Integrated waste management systems that utilize waste separation and waste-to-energy technologies like plasma gasification can significantly reduce environmental impacts from waste by eliminating landfill gas emissions, producing renewable energy, and generating reusable materials. Such systems provide an opportunity for climate change mitigation, renewable energy production, and economic development.
State of Clean Tech Innovation 2015 and Impact of Green WebFrans Nauta
Talk in the awesome Tehnopole incubator in Tallinn on the state of Clean Tech innovation, with special attention for the impact of 'green web' on these markets. Bottomline: the current wave in clean tech is partly driven by the web (cloud, big data, social, AI) and creates great opportunities for startups to enter the market
A 5-part course for university or engineering students on transport and mobility issues (history, current situation, theoretical concepts, future and the Finnish case)
The document discusses the challenges facing future cities, including infrastructure, water, population increase, energy, and going green. It notes that cities face many challenges but that technology can help overcome them if used properly. Key challenges include building strong infrastructure, limited water resources, increasing populations, developing sustainable energy solutions, and reducing pollution. Technology will play a major role in addressing these issues through inventions that improve areas like water treatment, transportation systems, renewable energy, and energy efficiency. Proper planning is also needed to maximize new technologies and ensure affordability.
Cleanweb is about the development of ICT-based business solutions that make an efficient use of resources (i.e. energy, water). Many opportunities exists for entrepreneurs, investors, and society in general.
Inaugural Professorial lecture by Greg Marsden, Director of the Institute for Transport Studies (ITS), University of Leeds. Held on 18 March 2014
Full transcript plus audio (mp3) available at: www.its.leeds.ac.uk/about/events/inaugural-lectures2014
The lecture explores the future of transport policy. Albert Einstein once said “We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them”. This talk asks whether Einstein was right. Will the current policy direction really deliver a better future? If not, what do we have to rethink to make a difference?
The document discusses major disruptions that will occur between 2020-2040 due to technological innovations. It outlines how the fossil fuel era will end and be replaced by renewable energy sources like solar and electric vehicles. Automation and 3D printing will disrupt manufacturing. Blockchain will disrupt banking while artificial intelligence and digital technologies will transform healthcare, education and other industries. These disruptions may cause over 80% of the global population to become unemployed or unemployable by 2040.
A 5-part course for university or engineering students on transport and mobility issues (history, current situation, theoretical concepts, future and the Finnish case)
The document discusses conventions for music magazine articles. It notes that photos must relate to the article topic and take up significant space, usually half a page or more. Headlines must also connect to the article, be the largest text to grab readers' attention, and use bright colors. Standard magazine design elements are also mentioned, like headers, drop caps for the first letter, body text in columns, pull quotes, photos, and footers.
The document is the Spring 2015 issue of the Wildcat magazine, the student magazine of Johnson & Wales University's North Miami campus. It provides information to students about classes, careers, and events. The editor's letter notes that the issue provides advice for students throughout their time at JWU from freshman year through graduation. It also announces upcoming campus events. The issue contains articles on culinary, business, fashion, hospitality, sports, and alumni topics. It provides a calendar of campus events for March through May and interviews the instructor of JWU's culinary competition team.
One definition of Green jobs is that they contribute substantially to preserving or restoring environmental quality. They impact agriculture, manufacturing, research & development, administrative, and service activities. Green energy jobs are a vital type of green-collar jobs that are growing in number and have a secure future.
For more information please visit: http://www.GreenCollarVets.org
This document discusses tools and strategies for building a thriving cleantech sector in Finland. It provides an overview of WWF's work in climate innovation, including storytelling, policy work, sector analysis, innovation system studies, corporate partnerships, financing, and communication initiatives. It also summarizes trends in the cleantech market like growing investment in renewables. Recommendations focus on strengthening domestic policy and testing innovations, Nordic collaboration, entrepreneurship programs, debt financing, cleantech-as-a-service models, and engaging corporations.
Electric vehicle sales increased 50% in 2015, outpacing the overall car market by ten times, as hybrid electric cars and components like batteries and motors boom. There is a tendency to use electric speed drives with 5-15 kW capacities to power specific vehicles like golf carts and small buses. Permanent magnet synchronous motors and induction motors are commonly used in these drives. Spending on electric motors alone was $63 billion in 2013 and is projected to reach $302 billion by 2023, highlighting the importance of speed-drive technologies in reducing CO2 emissions and their environmental impact.
Ben Voorhorst: presentation on global climate action - entso-e annual confer...Marina Cubedo Vicén
The ENTSOs Global Climate Action Scenario outlines a scenario where there is coordinated global action against climate change. By 2040, this scenario envisions 65 million electric vehicles, 60 million electric heat pumps, 35 GWh of energy storage, over 5 times as much solar capacity and 3 times as much wind capacity compared to 2020 projections. CO2 emissions would be cut by more than half compared to 2020 projections due to renewable energy covering more than 75% of energy demand. This scenario of global cooperation on climate change mitigates emissions through large-scale renewable development, investment in low-carbon technologies, and electrification of transport and heating.
This document discusses Helsinki's efforts to become the world's smartest and cleanest city through public-private partnerships between cities, universities, businesses and other organizations. It outlines several "change projects" focusing on areas like air quality monitoring, sustainable transportation, renewable energy, stormwater management, and construction/housing repairs. The goal is to test and develop smart city solutions that improve sustainability and quality of life while also creating new business opportunities through cooperation and export potential.
Opportunities in Cleantech and Energy - Morgan Solar Inc. Pres to Young Socia...emlinh
Opportunities in Cleantech and Energy - presented by Emma Hemmingsen, Communications Manager, Morgan Solar Inc. to Young Social Entrepreneurs of Canada reVision 2011 conference.
Dal mgmt1702 ecosystem goods and services presentation 21 janaury 2016Gord Helm
The document discusses integrated waste management systems and their role in addressing the growing global waste problem. It notes that currently 70% of municipal solid waste goes to landfills, but that waste-to-energy technologies can divert this waste to generate renewable energy instead. Integrated waste management systems that utilize waste separation and waste-to-energy technologies like plasma gasification can significantly reduce environmental impacts from waste by eliminating landfill gas emissions, producing renewable energy, and generating reusable materials. Such systems provide an opportunity for climate change mitigation, renewable energy production, and economic development.
State of Clean Tech Innovation 2015 and Impact of Green WebFrans Nauta
Talk in the awesome Tehnopole incubator in Tallinn on the state of Clean Tech innovation, with special attention for the impact of 'green web' on these markets. Bottomline: the current wave in clean tech is partly driven by the web (cloud, big data, social, AI) and creates great opportunities for startups to enter the market
A 5-part course for university or engineering students on transport and mobility issues (history, current situation, theoretical concepts, future and the Finnish case)
The document discusses the challenges facing future cities, including infrastructure, water, population increase, energy, and going green. It notes that cities face many challenges but that technology can help overcome them if used properly. Key challenges include building strong infrastructure, limited water resources, increasing populations, developing sustainable energy solutions, and reducing pollution. Technology will play a major role in addressing these issues through inventions that improve areas like water treatment, transportation systems, renewable energy, and energy efficiency. Proper planning is also needed to maximize new technologies and ensure affordability.
Cleanweb is about the development of ICT-based business solutions that make an efficient use of resources (i.e. energy, water). Many opportunities exists for entrepreneurs, investors, and society in general.
Inaugural Professorial lecture by Greg Marsden, Director of the Institute for Transport Studies (ITS), University of Leeds. Held on 18 March 2014
Full transcript plus audio (mp3) available at: www.its.leeds.ac.uk/about/events/inaugural-lectures2014
The lecture explores the future of transport policy. Albert Einstein once said “We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them”. This talk asks whether Einstein was right. Will the current policy direction really deliver a better future? If not, what do we have to rethink to make a difference?
The document discusses major disruptions that will occur between 2020-2040 due to technological innovations. It outlines how the fossil fuel era will end and be replaced by renewable energy sources like solar and electric vehicles. Automation and 3D printing will disrupt manufacturing. Blockchain will disrupt banking while artificial intelligence and digital technologies will transform healthcare, education and other industries. These disruptions may cause over 80% of the global population to become unemployed or unemployable by 2040.
A 5-part course for university or engineering students on transport and mobility issues (history, current situation, theoretical concepts, future and the Finnish case)
The document discusses conventions for music magazine articles. It notes that photos must relate to the article topic and take up significant space, usually half a page or more. Headlines must also connect to the article, be the largest text to grab readers' attention, and use bright colors. Standard magazine design elements are also mentioned, like headers, drop caps for the first letter, body text in columns, pull quotes, photos, and footers.
The document is the Spring 2015 issue of the Wildcat magazine, the student magazine of Johnson & Wales University's North Miami campus. It provides information to students about classes, careers, and events. The editor's letter notes that the issue provides advice for students throughout their time at JWU from freshman year through graduation. It also announces upcoming campus events. The issue contains articles on culinary, business, fashion, hospitality, sports, and alumni topics. It provides a calendar of campus events for March through May and interviews the instructor of JWU's culinary competition team.
Knowlarity helped Luxhabitat discover the easy luxury of ROI trackingKnowlarity
Luxhabitat advertises its luxury properties through multiple channels across West Asia and it became difficult for the company to track how many leads were coming in from each of these channels.The solution to the problem came as Virtual Ad Numbers. To track the performance of each ad, Luxhabitat took 10 Virtual Ad Numbers from Knowlarity.
Las brigadas de emergencia están compuestas por trabajadores entrenados y equipados para identificar riesgos y actuar ante emergencias para controlarlas y minimizar consecuencias. Sus funciones incluyen evacuación ordenada, rescate de personas atrapadas, brindar primeros auxilios, sofocar incendios y apoyar salvamento de bienes. Los brigadistas deben estar preparados para reaccionar rápido mediante entrenamiento continuo, simulacros periódicos y mantenimiento de equipos.
Mc calley pserc_final_report_s35_special_protection_schemes_dec_2010_nm_nsrcNeil McNeill
This document provides a summary of a report on system protection schemes (SPS). It discusses SPS standards, practices, and advancements. It also examines relationships between SPS and other industries like process control and nuclear. The report proposes frameworks to identify risks to SPS from both a process and system view. It contributes methods to assess SPS operational complexity and incorporate this into transmission planning studies. The frameworks and models developed in this report can be applied to real utility systems to evaluate SPS reliability and impacts on the power grid.
The document provides an overview of changes in the field of quality assurance (QA) and testing. It discusses how QA is becoming more collaborative and integrated earlier in the development process. It also addresses how automation, while not solving all problems, can help teams test smarter and faster by handling repetitive tasks. The document notes that the skills required of testers are evolving to include the ability to code, communicate effectively, and work within agile teams across distributed locations.
Anita Mettille is a strategic sales and marketing consultant with over 25 years of experience. She works with CEOs and executives to implement marketing systems to generate new and incremental revenue. She has experience across various industries including manufacturing, banking, insurance, retail, and healthcare. She owns her own consulting firm, AIMM Group, and also works independently with other consulting groups focused on sales, marketing, and internet strategies.
Federico es un aprendiz del SENA en modalidad virtual que fue a visitar una empresa como parte de su formación. Sin embargo, el jefe de mantenimiento de la empresa le pidió que presentara un carné que lo acreditara como aprendiz, el cual Federico nunca había recibido. La líder de bienestar del SENA le había dicho anteriormente que los carnés solo eran para aprendices presenciales, lo que estaba equivocado según el reglamento del aprendiz. Nicolás, otro aprendiz, quería solicitar formalmente las evaluaciones de sus trabajos ya que su
Los recursos naturales son bienes materiales y servicios que proporciona la naturaleza sin alteración humana y que son valiosos para las sociedades. Se clasifican en renovables, que pueden regenerarse, y no renovables, que no pueden regenerarse. El manejo sustentable de los recursos naturales busca utilizarlos sin degradar el ecosistema, promoviendo la equidad social, el crecimiento económico y la conservación ambiental a través del desarrollo tecnológico y científico.
RCC Cabling and IT Solutions is an IT systems integrator company based in Quezon City, Philippines that specializes in network cabling, CCTV, access control, and other security systems. It offers services such as structured cabling, fiber optic installation, CCTV installation and configuration, firewall and network security solutions, and more. The company aims to provide reliable and durable infrastructure using premium materials to offer quick solutions and lasting relationships with customers.
Découvrez le projet de la SACVL : la résidence du Belvédère, qui se situe montée de l'Observance et qui jouit d’une vue panoramique exceptionnelle sur Lyon et son agglomération.
Joseph Stalin was a Russian dictator who led the Soviet Union from 1922 until his death in 1953. He transformed the Soviet Union into a major industrial and military power through policies like rapid industrialization and collectivization of agriculture, but these policies also led to millions of deaths from starvation and purges of perceived political opponents. Stalin's rule established the Soviet Union as a rival superpower to the United States after World War 2 and the start of the Cold War.
This presentation highlights the main challenges and opportunities related to Smart City, a helpful guide for Companies and Institutions to move forward on this topic.
The world today has been witnessing phenomenal outgrowth in all fields during the past few decades. This augmentation has been largely stimulated by information and communication technologies (ICT). However, the inexorable evolution of technology and global economic development are being pursued at an ever-increasing societal cost with a snowballing potentially negative impact on the environment. Hence, one of the important challenges modern society faces is sustainability. This article attempts to explore the existing body of knowledge to provide a better understanding of the impact of ICT and digital revolutions on global carbon footprint and emissions. It also attempts to explore the presence of environmental sustainability initiatives in e-government programs worldwide. It presents some thoughts about how governments may address sustainability requirements in their e-government programs and enact responsible ICT-enabled transformation.
Business and Sustainable Development - The Green Race is OnMichael Soron
1) The document discusses the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), a coalition of 200 global companies focused on sustainable development.
2) It outlines key global challenges like population growth, urbanization, and income inequality and their implications for sustainable development.
3) It describes WBCSD initiatives and projects focused on issues like energy and climate change, water, buildings, and sustainable value chains to help drive transition to a sustainable society and economy.
Shobhakar Dhakal's April 30 PresenationChinaenviro
Major trends in urbanization and the urban environment:
1) Asia is leading unprecedented global urbanization, hosting the largest urban populations, including China and India which have the largest populations.
2) Asian cities are facing severe challenges from high density, congestion, air and water pollution, and solid waste issues due to rapid urban growth outpacing infrastructure development.
3) Looking ahead, further urbanization will increase challenges, with the urban population projected to grow twice as fast as the total population by 2030, concentrating environmental impacts in cities. Innovative solutions are needed to manage urban development.
The document summarizes the findings of a real-time Delphi survey and scenario workshop regarding future low-carbon societies in Asia-Pacific beyond 2050. The survey and workshop engaged international experts who identified key trends and events, and their level of agreement on the feasibility and desirability of various statements. While experts were optimistic about technologies to improve healthcare and energy efficiency, they had doubts about carbon capture and widespread algae fuel. They also foresaw conflicts from climate migration and water scarcity.
China is pursuing an ambitious reindustrialization strategy focused on transitioning to a more innovation-driven and sustainable economy. This includes large increases in R&D spending to become a global leader, developing 10 priority industrial sectors through its "Made in China 2025" plan, and utilizing its "Internet Plus" strategy to transform manufacturing. China also aims to upgrade entire industries through regional development centered around high-speed rail connectivity and innovation hubs like the Pearl River Delta.
Auckland! how smart city you are! peter chong - 20190804-uploadDrPeterChong
This document discusses smart cities and the role of vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology. It begins with an overview of population growth and the challenges facing modern cities. It then introduces the concept of a smart city and how technologies like IoT, AI and big data can help address issues related to resources, transportation and other areas. The document focuses on V2X specifically, explaining how vehicles can communicate with other vehicles, infrastructure and pedestrians to improve traffic flow and safety. It provides examples of V2X applications and standards like DSRC and cellular-V2X. The document outlines a V2V demonstration conducted at AUT and the vision to develop connected, autonomous electric vehicles and an on-campus V
The Inclusive Digital Revolution. Equitable growth and wealth creation for all. A new way of thinking often starts a new way for economies, societies and individuals to prosper. A must read for all.
apidays Paris 2022 - A day in the life of BPCE Sustainable IT referent/evange...apidays
Lucile Vannier is a Sustainable Digital Expert at BPCE SI and the BPCE Group. She works to promote sustainable practices in IT.
A typical day involves examining issues like the large environmental impact and resource use of digital technologies, societal problems caused by digital exclusion and algorithms, and geopolitical risks of undersea internet cables.
She recommends actions individuals and organizations can take, such as improving device lifespan, calculating digital footprints, and educating oneself on best practices. Within BPCE, she helps lead programs to reduce the carbon footprint of equipment, datacenters, and networks.
2018 GGSD Forum - Opening Session - Keynote PresentationOECD Environment
The document discusses the urgent need to accelerate climate action to close the gap between current commitments and what is required to meet the Paris Agreement temperature targets. It argues that the next decade is critical to establish low-carbon development and transition the global economy onto a sustainable path. A just transition is required to build consensus for strong climate action by managing the transition inclusively through job retraining, social protections, and relocating public services to support affected communities.
Technological change-how we live and workOECDregions
Presentation on Technological change in rural areas -how we live and work under Pillar 1.A. at the 12th OECD Rural Development Conference on Delivering Well-being, 24-26 September 2019, Seoul Korea. Presentation by Youngsung Lee, Seoul National University.
More information: https://www.oecd.org/rural/rural-development-conference/
Ericsson Mobility Report, November 2015 - ICT and the low carbon economyEricsson
The November 2015 edition of the Mobility Report provides updated trends and forecasts for mobile data traffic. From the addition of 87 million new mobile broadband subscriptions in Q3 2015 to the estimate that video will account for 70 percent of total mobile traffic by 2021.
Advancing NAPs after Paris: ICT sector contributionNAP Events
The session will address the integration of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in climate change adaptation. Through presentation of key concepts and practical examples, the session will look at: how processes in various applications can be optimized and adapted according to changing climate conditions through internet of things (IoT); application of ICTs in food production systems and disaster risk reduction.
Advancing NAPs after Paris: ICT sector contributionNAP Events
Presented by: Luis Neves
7.3 Information and Communication Technologies in adaptation
The session will address the integration of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in climate change adaptation. Through presentation of key concepts and practical examples, the session will look at: how processes in various applications can be optimized and adapted according to changing climate conditions through internet of things (IoT); application of ICTs in food production systems and disaster risk reduction.
Why the time is right for a greentech partnership between sweden and hk (31 m...HKTDC Nordics
This document discusses opportunities for green technology partnerships between Sweden and Hong Kong. It notes that global population growth and urbanization are increasing demand for renewable energy and smart city technologies. China is a major market for green technologies and has policies promoting their development. Hong Kong produces a large waste load and has opportunities in waste management, green buildings, and improving air quality. The Hong Kong Science Park aims to be a hub for green technologies and its new phase will showcase sustainable development goals.
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Goals:
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Build new environmentally sound infrastructure and systems for safe disposal of residual waste and replacing current dumpsites which should be commissioned.
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The status.
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collection efficiently is at about 50%.
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Cleantech - puhdas mahdollisuus, 21.4.2016, Kotka: Anne Jalkala, LUT
1. Global Market Outlook for
Clean & Digital Technologies
Prof. Dc.S (Tech) Anne Jalkala
Head of LUT School of Business and Management
Lappeenranta University of Technology
21st April 2016 - Kotka
2. “We’ve put the planet on a high-
carb diet for over a century.
Time to get lean and go green.“
– Dr. Josh Wllis NASA Project Scientist and sea
level rise expert
6. Global energy demand rises by over
one-third by 2035
Share of global energy demand
No more than 1/3 of proven fossil fuel reserves can be consumed prior to 2050
to achieve 2˚C target
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
1975 2010 2035
Middle East
India
China
OECD
Non-OECD
6 030 Mtoe 12 380 Mtoe 16 730 Mtoe
(IEA, 2012)
7. The next few years will be
critical to build markets
for cleaner technologies.
8. Low carbon economy more
than $600 billion in size.
(Goldman Sachs)
$1.6 trillion market
opportunity in cleantech
particularly for SME growth.
(World Bank)
$1.5 trillion market
potential in smart cities
by 2020.
(Frost & Sullivan)
ICT-enabled energy efficiency
translates into €600 billion
costs savings. (SMART 2020)
Substantial market potential
12. Today’s margin needs to become
tommorow’s mainstream
Costs now 1/150th of
1970 level
0.02% of total
passenger cars
1,1 million installed
units worldwide
1 % of the global
electricity demand
Estimated 10-22%
penetration by 2030
Market rising from $ 55.30
billion in 2013 to $ 130.5
billion by 2020
14. Success Factors in Cleantech
Commercialization
1) Address customers’ critical problems
2) Translate the technology into economic,
environmental and social benefits
3) Demonstrate superior customer value
4) Use social proof
16. 10 percent increase in the number of people with solar panels in a
zip code led to a 54 percent increase in solar panel adoption in the
same zip code (Bollinger and Gillinham, 2012).
17. What is next revolution in cleantech?
(and in the global economy)
23. Reports, articles and ongoing projects:
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