The presentation discusses eco-city development initiatives aimed at creating low carbon societies in developing countries, highlighting the importance of sustainable urban planning in the context of urbanization and climate change. It reviews various case studies illustrating successful eco-city concepts and the challenges faced in their implementation. The document concludes with recommendations for frameworks that can guide the development of sustainable cities, emphasizing the need for coordination among stakeholders and the incorporation of local innovations.

1. WELCOMEtoTHE PRESENTATIONonEco-CityDevelopment in Developing Countries : An initiative towards low carbon society*Presented by: Group 5Md. Saidur Rahman, Bangladesh (Group Leader)Brando CabigasRazon, PhilippinesSyahyadi, IndonesiaL Changhe, ChinaHinohara Hiroyuki, JapanMengMeng, ChinaBRM, ADB8 September 2011* Presented in the 3rd Summer Course 2011 of Hiroshima University, Japan at Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China during 4-14 Aug 2011

2. BackgroundThe 3rd Summer Course 2011 “DEVELOPMENT WITHIN A LOW CARBON WORLD: Preparing Professionals for Policy and Planning Instruments for Green Innovation” jointly with Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China (4-14 Aug 2011)The 1st Summer Course 2011 “DEVELOPMENT WITHIN A LOW CARBON WORLD: Preparing Professionals for Post-Kyoto Climate Negotiations and Sustainable Growth Policies” jointly with LBJ School, The University of Texas Austin during August 5-21, 2009 at Hiroshima University, Japan (40 participants).

3. The 2nd Summer Course 2010 jointly with Bogor Agricultural University at Bogor, Indonesia

4. A Global Environmental Leaders Education Program in Hiroshima University by the Ministry of Education, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan for designing a low carbon society47 participants from 16 different countries 10 alumni+ 37 master and PhD course students from HU, China’s 3 universities and University of Texas at Austin, USAThe course highlights policy and planning instruments which facilitate environmental sound technological changes: green invention, innovation and deployment. provides an opportunity several technical visits

5. reviews of technological options for key sectors - energy supply, transportation and energy devicesPaper will be published as ‘ Research Note’ in the Journal of International Development and Cooperation, Hiroshima University, Japan in March 2012 Issue

6. Technical VisitsChina produced 48% of the world's solar panels in 2010 – eqvt. to13 gigawatts electricity [China Daily] Solar power can deliver all the energy the world requires. Even in northern latitudes such as Cambridge, UK, enough radiation hits the city in 20 minutes to produce its entire power requirements for that day.Yingli Solar , Baoding, China

7. Presentation outlinesPart 1Urbanization Process & Climate Change Issues

8. Historical Development of City & Eco-City ConceptPart 2Case Study & Lessons Learned

9. Conclusions & RecommendationsUrban Interaction and Global ConcernsMore than half the world’s population(over 3.3 billion) resides in urban areas - 5 billion by 2030 120 Megacities were in 2000, the number is projected to rise to more than 160 by 201575% of global economic production takes place in citiesabout 90% of global urban growth now takes place in developing countries

10. urban share of GDP already surpasses 60% in developing countries400,000 km2 of new urban built-up area will be constructed within next20 years equivalent that of total world’s area in 2000entire built-up urban area in developing countries is projected to tripleUrbanization has greatly contributed to environmental and socioeconomic challengesclimate change, pollution, congestion, and the rapid growth of slums

11. By 2050 there will be an energy shortfall of 14 terawatts across the planetCO2 and methane levels in the atmosphere are higher than at any time in the last 650,000 yearslead to continuous increase of global temperatureThe increase in global emissions has been largely driven by increased emission from large developing countriesChina, India, Brazil and the other growing economies of the world. Urbanization and Climate ChangeCities are now on the front line of the management of change and are playing a leading role in the global development agendaGlobally, cities account for about 70% of energy related GHGs emissions, which leads to climate change -global warmingCity-level actions needs to be a central part in GHG emissions reduction strategiesBUT HOW TO ADDRESS THE ISSUES…….?

12. Way Forward-------------

13. Emerging Eco-City ConceptOne Point Linear Perspective:“The Ideal City“ in 1470 by Piero della Francesca"Moving into eco-cities does not mean people will sacrifice modern conveniences and go back to a primitive relationship with nature. It is a lifestyle that does little harm to the environment while meeting the human race's increasing demand for a better life." - Professor Wang Rusong, DG, Ecological Society of China. Howards’s Garden City (1898) inspired by the Utopian novel ‘Looking Backward’

14. Eco-City: Planning Issues & New-UrbanismElements of Eco-City PlanningSense of place of individual neighborhoods

15. Emphasis on public spaces and greenery

16. Comprehensive land use planning

17. Compact and geometrically integrated

18. Integrated with publictransport

19. zoning - setting of various facilities, community development etc

20. Usage of renewable energy

21. Application of new ICT management

22. Ensure public participation

23. Innovation of local technologies

24. Dynamic confluence of aesthetic, technological and sociological perspectivesEco-City: Planning Issues & New-Urbanism

25. Eco-City: Planning Issues & New-UrbanismFeet FirstPedal NextPT ThirdCar May Be