This document summarizes a study analyzing the carbon footprints of nations using a multiregional input-output model. The study found that a nation's carbon footprint increases with wealth but at a decreasing rate. It also found that the most important consumption categories contributing to carbon footprints vary by a nation's level of wealth. The analysis provides insight into the global patterns of carbon footprints and the underlying factors driving them.
Time and climate change - London Climate Forum 2012Clive Bates
Presentation by Clive Bates 15:00 Saturday 24 November 2012. The presentation focuses on six 'time traps' - reasons why time complicates climate change, and suggests ten overall approaches to address the challenges.
What stories will impact people and the planet in 2013?
Dr. Andrew Steer, President & CEO, presents his views for where the world is headed in international development, climate change, energy, sustainable business, natural resources, and more.
What will be the big news stories? Who will be the change makers? And, why does it all matter?
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, STORIES TO WATCH 2013 takes place on 15 January 2013 and welcomes media representatives, policymakers, business leaders, and consultants who want to know what trends will shape the world in the coming year.
Find out more at http://www.wri.org/event/2013/01/stories-watch-2013
This document summarizes the environmental history and policies of Växjö, Sweden. It discusses the city's efforts around lake restoration in the 1970s, establishing an environmental policy in 1993, producing yearly environmental reports since 1994, and collaborating with environmental organizations in the 1990s. It also outlines the city's strategies around its Local Agenda 21 plan from 1999, receiving government grants for ecological investments, and implementing an environmental management system called "ecoBUDGET" since 2003.
This document discusses the potential impacts of cap-and-trade legislation on U.S. agriculture. It finds that the cost of cap-and-trade to the average wheat grower would be $4/acre by 2025 and $21/acre by 2035, but allowing offsets for fertilizers is critical to reducing these costs. No-till practices can generate carbon offset credits that offset some of the higher production costs from cap-and-trade. On average, U.S. wheat producers could benefit by approximately $35/acre from cap-and-trade by 2035 through no-till offsets, though benefits will vary between farmers and regions.
Cimigo on vietnam residential energy use 2013Cimigo
A report on energy use and associated CO2 emissions in residential households in Vietnam. Based on a Cimigo nationwide online survey in March 2013 of 1,400 households. The report exploring residential dwellings and energy use by household and the impact of household composition, appliances and building materials. The report addresses the prevalence of conservation and attitudes to renewable energy.
German Energy Transition Workshop-Raouf Al Dabbas EDAMA
The document discusses Germany's energy transition and its potential implications for Jordan. It provides statistics on Jordan's historical and projected electricity consumption by sector. Households accounted for 39% of consumption in 2008, while industry accounted for 27% and commercial use was 17%. The document estimates that energy efficiency measures could save 20-30% per sector, reducing Jordan's annual energy costs by around 620 million JOD. It also examines Jordan's renewable energy potential from solar and wind sources. The green economy sectors in Jordan are identified as agriculture, building, cities, energy, finance, forest, manufacturing, tourism, transport, waste, and water. The document recommends policy incentives to encourage the development of these sectors.
CAPE Economics, June 2006, Unit 2, Paper 2 suggested answer by Edward BahawCAPE ECONOMICS
This document contains solutions to past CAPE Economics exam papers from 2006. It includes:
1) Definitions of GDP, real GDP, the GDP deflator and how they are calculated.
2) Explanations of aggregate demand, aggregate supply, and how fiscal and monetary policy can impact equilibrium output and prices.
3) Discussions of automatic stabilizers, discretionary fiscal policy, and how changes in taxes and spending affect the multiplier.
4) Advantages and disadvantages of different types of money, how fiat currency derives value from legal tender laws, and motives for holding money.
Time and climate change - London Climate Forum 2012Clive Bates
Presentation by Clive Bates 15:00 Saturday 24 November 2012. The presentation focuses on six 'time traps' - reasons why time complicates climate change, and suggests ten overall approaches to address the challenges.
What stories will impact people and the planet in 2013?
Dr. Andrew Steer, President & CEO, presents his views for where the world is headed in international development, climate change, energy, sustainable business, natural resources, and more.
What will be the big news stories? Who will be the change makers? And, why does it all matter?
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, STORIES TO WATCH 2013 takes place on 15 January 2013 and welcomes media representatives, policymakers, business leaders, and consultants who want to know what trends will shape the world in the coming year.
Find out more at http://www.wri.org/event/2013/01/stories-watch-2013
This document summarizes the environmental history and policies of Växjö, Sweden. It discusses the city's efforts around lake restoration in the 1970s, establishing an environmental policy in 1993, producing yearly environmental reports since 1994, and collaborating with environmental organizations in the 1990s. It also outlines the city's strategies around its Local Agenda 21 plan from 1999, receiving government grants for ecological investments, and implementing an environmental management system called "ecoBUDGET" since 2003.
This document discusses the potential impacts of cap-and-trade legislation on U.S. agriculture. It finds that the cost of cap-and-trade to the average wheat grower would be $4/acre by 2025 and $21/acre by 2035, but allowing offsets for fertilizers is critical to reducing these costs. No-till practices can generate carbon offset credits that offset some of the higher production costs from cap-and-trade. On average, U.S. wheat producers could benefit by approximately $35/acre from cap-and-trade by 2035 through no-till offsets, though benefits will vary between farmers and regions.
Cimigo on vietnam residential energy use 2013Cimigo
A report on energy use and associated CO2 emissions in residential households in Vietnam. Based on a Cimigo nationwide online survey in March 2013 of 1,400 households. The report exploring residential dwellings and energy use by household and the impact of household composition, appliances and building materials. The report addresses the prevalence of conservation and attitudes to renewable energy.
German Energy Transition Workshop-Raouf Al Dabbas EDAMA
The document discusses Germany's energy transition and its potential implications for Jordan. It provides statistics on Jordan's historical and projected electricity consumption by sector. Households accounted for 39% of consumption in 2008, while industry accounted for 27% and commercial use was 17%. The document estimates that energy efficiency measures could save 20-30% per sector, reducing Jordan's annual energy costs by around 620 million JOD. It also examines Jordan's renewable energy potential from solar and wind sources. The green economy sectors in Jordan are identified as agriculture, building, cities, energy, finance, forest, manufacturing, tourism, transport, waste, and water. The document recommends policy incentives to encourage the development of these sectors.
CAPE Economics, June 2006, Unit 2, Paper 2 suggested answer by Edward BahawCAPE ECONOMICS
This document contains solutions to past CAPE Economics exam papers from 2006. It includes:
1) Definitions of GDP, real GDP, the GDP deflator and how they are calculated.
2) Explanations of aggregate demand, aggregate supply, and how fiscal and monetary policy can impact equilibrium output and prices.
3) Discussions of automatic stabilizers, discretionary fiscal policy, and how changes in taxes and spending affect the multiplier.
4) Advantages and disadvantages of different types of money, how fiat currency derives value from legal tender laws, and motives for holding money.
Carbon markets face challenges from weak emission reduction targets, economic recession reducing demand, and surplus allowances from the first commitment period. However, carbon markets can still influence the investments needed to transition to a low-carbon economy. Sub-national governments, corporations seeking carbon neutrality, and sectors like aviation and shipping present opportunities for new carbon markets through cap and trade, offsets, and carbon funds. Addressing climate change requires not incremental change but "revolution," and carbon markets may play a role in this transition.
This document provides a field development plan for the Oriskany Sandstone formation located in Texas Creek, prepared by Pure Energy Consultants for Shell. It finds that the original gas in place is estimated to be 5.8 billion standard cubic feet. Based on an assumed gas price of $4 per thousand standard cubic feet, gas storage is infeasible and infill drilling would not be economically viable. The plan recommends depleting the existing wells in the field down to a pressure of 500 pounds per square inch to abandon the field.
No-till dryland sugarbeet production in the semi-arid US high plains. Drew LyonJoanna Hicks
This document studied no-till dryland sugarbeet production in the US High Plains. It found that:
1) Root yields over 40 metric tons per hectare and sugar yields over 7.5 metric tons per hectare are feasible under dryland conditions.
2) The optimum plant population for maximum root and sugar yields was between 5.9 and 6.3 plants per square meter.
3) Planting into heavy crop residues helps reduce evaporation and weed competition, which supports higher yields.
Strategy, Development and Challenges of Thermal Regulation of Housing in Chileeconstruccion
The document discusses the strategy, development, and challenges of thermal regulation of housing in Chile. It provides statistics on housing, population, and energy consumption from 1985-2008. It outlines Chile's zoning system and the progressive stages of its thermal regulation:
1) The first stage in 2000 focused on roofing requirements.
2) The second stage in 2007 expanded requirements to walls, windows, and floors, and involved private industry groups in the design and information system.
3) Future stages may include energy certification. Programs now aim to improve energy efficiency in housing through certification, retrofitting subsidies, and coordination between the Ministry of Housing and the new Energy Ministry and Agency.
CAPE Economics, June 2007, Unit 1, Paper 2 suggested answer by Edward BahawCAPE ECONOMICS
This document contains solutions to past CAPE Economics exam questions from June 2007. It includes analysis of concepts like utility, marginal utility, demand and supply, production functions, costs of production, and market structures. Key points covered are the optimal consumption levels that maximize utility subject to a budget constraint, the impact of price ceilings, the relationship between average and marginal physical products as labor input increases, and definitions of price elasticity of demand under different market structures.
The document discusses climate change mitigation and the Kyoto Protocol. It defines mitigation as actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and minimize their effects on climate change. The Kyoto Protocol is an international agreement linked to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, which outlines legally binding emissions targets and mechanisms for reducing emissions such as emissions trading. The document provides details on emissions targets for countries and flexible mechanisms established under the Kyoto Protocol, including the Clean Development Mechanism.
The document discusses graphite production in Turkey and its position in Europe. It notes that Turkey has significant undiscovered graphite resources and production historically but currently imports most of its supply. Europe is highly dependent on imports, mainly from China, and has designated graphite as a critical material. Turkey's proximity, promising reserves, and lower costs position it to potentially supply graphite to Europe and reduce reliance on China.
Energy in green building and the carbon imperativeJohn Shurtz
The document discusses energy and climate change. It begins by showing diagrams of the natural carbon cycle and human-caused CO2 emissions. It then discusses various energy technologies and challenges, including carbon capture and storage, nuclear energy, and renewable energy. The key challenges are the large quantity of carbon emissions, high costs, and technical and social issues with different low-carbon solutions. The document argues that developing renewable energy presents the most readily solvable problems compared to other decarbonization strategies.
Opportunity and Risk of REDD+, Green Economy, and Sustainable DevelopmenttheREDDdesk
The document discusses opportunity and risk of REDD+, green economy, and sustainable development. It outlines that properly managed, REDD+ and a green economy can provide new business opportunities in Indonesia, such as ecotourism and value-added forestry industries, while conserving the environment. However, challenges include the sustainability of international commitments, government policy changes, and private sector involvement. The document recommends mitigating risks by changing to an ownership culture, balancing economic growth and environmental protection, prioritizing education, and providing incentives for private sector participation.
China's capital is Beijing and its head of state is President Hu Jintao. Australia's trade relationship with China has grown significantly in recent years. Exports to China have increased from $10 billion in 2003-04 to $39 billion in 2008-09 while imports from China have risen from $10 billion to $37 billion over the same period. Major Australian exports to China include iron ore, coal, wool and copper while major imports are clothing, telecommunications equipment and computers. Australia's investment in China totals $7 billion while China's investment in Australia is $8 billion according to 2008 figures.
Forest in Scotland’s climate change targets | Wendy Aubreyicarb
1. Scotland has climate change targets to reduce CO2 emissions by 80% by 2050 and increase woodland cover to 25% by 2050 through planting 650,000 hectares of new forests.
2. Recent trends show that annual new planting and carbon sequestration have been increasing but remain below target levels.
3. Current projections indicate that Scotland will not meet its full targets for woodland expansion and associated carbon removal based on mid-range emission scenarios and recent planting rates.
This document discusses financing for climate change adaptation and mitigation. It notes that the funding demand far exceeds current financing levels, leaving a large financing gap. It explores innovative financing mechanisms like emission trading, public-private partnerships, carbon capture and storage, REDD, weather derivatives, biodiversity credits, and the JBIC's new LIFE initiative. The LIFE initiative aims to mobilize private funds at scale to support commercially viable clean technologies through loans, equity investments, and cooperation with multilateral development banks. Public-private-financial partnerships are needed to develop new market mechanisms that can help close the massive financing gap for climate solutions.
Tokyo Cap and Trade Program World’s First Urban Cap and Trade Scheme-NishidaICLEI
The document discusses Tokyo's cap and trade program, the first of its kind for an urban area. It aims to reduce Tokyo's emissions by 25% below 2000 levels by 2020. The program covers over 1,300 large commercial and industrial buildings, responsible for around 40% of those sectors' emissions. Facilities must reduce emissions by 6-8% in the first compliance period from 2010-2014. The program allocates emissions allowances and allows trading of excess reductions. It also allows offsets from small business reductions and renewable energy. Early results show a 13% reduction in the first year, exceeding initial targets. The document argues Tokyo's program can serve as a model for other local governments to cost-effectively reduce urban emissions
Derbigum is a 77-year old, family owned Belgian roofing manufacturer with 400 employees. It has been active in green innovations since 1998 and obtaining ISO 14000 and EMAS certifications. Recent innovations include Derbibrite, a passive cooler launched in 2007, Derbisolar flexible photovoltaic membranes launched between 2009-2013, and Derbipure launched in 2010. Derbigum evaluates its green innovation strategy through metrics like the number of new products launched and their sales. Its next steps are making buildings smarter through new low-slope roof energy solutions and further developing products with lower environmental impact.
Taiwan's green energy ind alex tong itri 2012 10 31Helenachn Chen
The document discusses Taiwan's green energy industry and opportunities for cooperation. It provides background on ITRI, a non-profit R&D institution that has played a vital role in transforming Taiwan's economy. ITRI has contributed greatly to industry by developing technology for commercialization. The document then outlines Taiwan's challenges in green energy, current status of industries like solar PV and wind power, and opportunities in areas such as offshore wind and bio-butanol technology.
July 2010 - Michigan Energy Forum - Robert H. GermanAnnArborSPARK
Bob German from DTE Energy presents: An overview of carbon markets including policy and the value chain - Types of carbon projects being developed - Typical carbon transaction structures - How can I get involved in the carbon space?
1) Tokyo has set a target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 25% from 2000 levels by 2020, with a focus on reducing emissions from buildings through programs like the Tokyo Cap and Trade Program and Tokyo Green Building Program.
2) The Tokyo Cap and Trade Program covers over 1,300 large commercial and industrial facilities, representing around 40% of emissions from those sectors. It sets strict emissions caps to achieve the 17% reduction target from those sectors by 2020.
3) The Tokyo Green Building Program rates and discloses the environmental performance of new buildings over 5,000 square meters to promote green building design and development.
Asianet Services provides expertise in carbon credit projects including:
1) Preparing project documents and calculating emissions reductions for clean energy projects seeking carbon credits.
2) Assisting with host country government approval and negotiating emissions reductions purchase agreements.
3) Managing various risks for carbon credit projects through risk identification, analysis, transfer, and disaster management solutions.
The document summarizes activities and highlights from 2010 at the Executive Club @ TSP. It describes the opening of a new Garden of Innovation facility to support technology businesses, additional skill and technology incentives from the BOI, and the expansion of INC1 Building space. It also notes that a TSP member received an award from the World Economic Forum and that 7 new members joined TSP. Statistics on employment, economic impacts, R&D projects and incentives received are also presented. The document introduces NSTDA's new NUI-RC program to support university-industry research collaboration.
CCX: The U.S. Carbon and Environmental Deriviatives ExchangeStephen Donofrio
The document summarizes the Chicago Climate Exchange (CCX), which is the first and only carbon trading market in North America. Key points:
- CCX is a voluntary market that allows members to buy and sell carbon credits to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- Members include large companies from various sectors and utilities, representing about 17% of the Dow Jones index and 11% of the Fortune 100.
- Trading volumes have grown significantly since inception, with the CFI contract averaging over 2,400 contracts per day traded in 2009.
Carbon markets face challenges from weak emission reduction targets, economic recession reducing demand, and surplus allowances from the first commitment period. However, carbon markets can still influence the investments needed to transition to a low-carbon economy. Sub-national governments, corporations seeking carbon neutrality, and sectors like aviation and shipping present opportunities for new carbon markets through cap and trade, offsets, and carbon funds. Addressing climate change requires not incremental change but "revolution," and carbon markets may play a role in this transition.
This document provides a field development plan for the Oriskany Sandstone formation located in Texas Creek, prepared by Pure Energy Consultants for Shell. It finds that the original gas in place is estimated to be 5.8 billion standard cubic feet. Based on an assumed gas price of $4 per thousand standard cubic feet, gas storage is infeasible and infill drilling would not be economically viable. The plan recommends depleting the existing wells in the field down to a pressure of 500 pounds per square inch to abandon the field.
No-till dryland sugarbeet production in the semi-arid US high plains. Drew LyonJoanna Hicks
This document studied no-till dryland sugarbeet production in the US High Plains. It found that:
1) Root yields over 40 metric tons per hectare and sugar yields over 7.5 metric tons per hectare are feasible under dryland conditions.
2) The optimum plant population for maximum root and sugar yields was between 5.9 and 6.3 plants per square meter.
3) Planting into heavy crop residues helps reduce evaporation and weed competition, which supports higher yields.
Strategy, Development and Challenges of Thermal Regulation of Housing in Chileeconstruccion
The document discusses the strategy, development, and challenges of thermal regulation of housing in Chile. It provides statistics on housing, population, and energy consumption from 1985-2008. It outlines Chile's zoning system and the progressive stages of its thermal regulation:
1) The first stage in 2000 focused on roofing requirements.
2) The second stage in 2007 expanded requirements to walls, windows, and floors, and involved private industry groups in the design and information system.
3) Future stages may include energy certification. Programs now aim to improve energy efficiency in housing through certification, retrofitting subsidies, and coordination between the Ministry of Housing and the new Energy Ministry and Agency.
CAPE Economics, June 2007, Unit 1, Paper 2 suggested answer by Edward BahawCAPE ECONOMICS
This document contains solutions to past CAPE Economics exam questions from June 2007. It includes analysis of concepts like utility, marginal utility, demand and supply, production functions, costs of production, and market structures. Key points covered are the optimal consumption levels that maximize utility subject to a budget constraint, the impact of price ceilings, the relationship between average and marginal physical products as labor input increases, and definitions of price elasticity of demand under different market structures.
The document discusses climate change mitigation and the Kyoto Protocol. It defines mitigation as actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and minimize their effects on climate change. The Kyoto Protocol is an international agreement linked to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, which outlines legally binding emissions targets and mechanisms for reducing emissions such as emissions trading. The document provides details on emissions targets for countries and flexible mechanisms established under the Kyoto Protocol, including the Clean Development Mechanism.
The document discusses graphite production in Turkey and its position in Europe. It notes that Turkey has significant undiscovered graphite resources and production historically but currently imports most of its supply. Europe is highly dependent on imports, mainly from China, and has designated graphite as a critical material. Turkey's proximity, promising reserves, and lower costs position it to potentially supply graphite to Europe and reduce reliance on China.
Energy in green building and the carbon imperativeJohn Shurtz
The document discusses energy and climate change. It begins by showing diagrams of the natural carbon cycle and human-caused CO2 emissions. It then discusses various energy technologies and challenges, including carbon capture and storage, nuclear energy, and renewable energy. The key challenges are the large quantity of carbon emissions, high costs, and technical and social issues with different low-carbon solutions. The document argues that developing renewable energy presents the most readily solvable problems compared to other decarbonization strategies.
Opportunity and Risk of REDD+, Green Economy, and Sustainable DevelopmenttheREDDdesk
The document discusses opportunity and risk of REDD+, green economy, and sustainable development. It outlines that properly managed, REDD+ and a green economy can provide new business opportunities in Indonesia, such as ecotourism and value-added forestry industries, while conserving the environment. However, challenges include the sustainability of international commitments, government policy changes, and private sector involvement. The document recommends mitigating risks by changing to an ownership culture, balancing economic growth and environmental protection, prioritizing education, and providing incentives for private sector participation.
China's capital is Beijing and its head of state is President Hu Jintao. Australia's trade relationship with China has grown significantly in recent years. Exports to China have increased from $10 billion in 2003-04 to $39 billion in 2008-09 while imports from China have risen from $10 billion to $37 billion over the same period. Major Australian exports to China include iron ore, coal, wool and copper while major imports are clothing, telecommunications equipment and computers. Australia's investment in China totals $7 billion while China's investment in Australia is $8 billion according to 2008 figures.
Forest in Scotland’s climate change targets | Wendy Aubreyicarb
1. Scotland has climate change targets to reduce CO2 emissions by 80% by 2050 and increase woodland cover to 25% by 2050 through planting 650,000 hectares of new forests.
2. Recent trends show that annual new planting and carbon sequestration have been increasing but remain below target levels.
3. Current projections indicate that Scotland will not meet its full targets for woodland expansion and associated carbon removal based on mid-range emission scenarios and recent planting rates.
This document discusses financing for climate change adaptation and mitigation. It notes that the funding demand far exceeds current financing levels, leaving a large financing gap. It explores innovative financing mechanisms like emission trading, public-private partnerships, carbon capture and storage, REDD, weather derivatives, biodiversity credits, and the JBIC's new LIFE initiative. The LIFE initiative aims to mobilize private funds at scale to support commercially viable clean technologies through loans, equity investments, and cooperation with multilateral development banks. Public-private-financial partnerships are needed to develop new market mechanisms that can help close the massive financing gap for climate solutions.
Tokyo Cap and Trade Program World’s First Urban Cap and Trade Scheme-NishidaICLEI
The document discusses Tokyo's cap and trade program, the first of its kind for an urban area. It aims to reduce Tokyo's emissions by 25% below 2000 levels by 2020. The program covers over 1,300 large commercial and industrial buildings, responsible for around 40% of those sectors' emissions. Facilities must reduce emissions by 6-8% in the first compliance period from 2010-2014. The program allocates emissions allowances and allows trading of excess reductions. It also allows offsets from small business reductions and renewable energy. Early results show a 13% reduction in the first year, exceeding initial targets. The document argues Tokyo's program can serve as a model for other local governments to cost-effectively reduce urban emissions
Derbigum is a 77-year old, family owned Belgian roofing manufacturer with 400 employees. It has been active in green innovations since 1998 and obtaining ISO 14000 and EMAS certifications. Recent innovations include Derbibrite, a passive cooler launched in 2007, Derbisolar flexible photovoltaic membranes launched between 2009-2013, and Derbipure launched in 2010. Derbigum evaluates its green innovation strategy through metrics like the number of new products launched and their sales. Its next steps are making buildings smarter through new low-slope roof energy solutions and further developing products with lower environmental impact.
Taiwan's green energy ind alex tong itri 2012 10 31Helenachn Chen
The document discusses Taiwan's green energy industry and opportunities for cooperation. It provides background on ITRI, a non-profit R&D institution that has played a vital role in transforming Taiwan's economy. ITRI has contributed greatly to industry by developing technology for commercialization. The document then outlines Taiwan's challenges in green energy, current status of industries like solar PV and wind power, and opportunities in areas such as offshore wind and bio-butanol technology.
July 2010 - Michigan Energy Forum - Robert H. GermanAnnArborSPARK
Bob German from DTE Energy presents: An overview of carbon markets including policy and the value chain - Types of carbon projects being developed - Typical carbon transaction structures - How can I get involved in the carbon space?
1) Tokyo has set a target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 25% from 2000 levels by 2020, with a focus on reducing emissions from buildings through programs like the Tokyo Cap and Trade Program and Tokyo Green Building Program.
2) The Tokyo Cap and Trade Program covers over 1,300 large commercial and industrial facilities, representing around 40% of emissions from those sectors. It sets strict emissions caps to achieve the 17% reduction target from those sectors by 2020.
3) The Tokyo Green Building Program rates and discloses the environmental performance of new buildings over 5,000 square meters to promote green building design and development.
Asianet Services provides expertise in carbon credit projects including:
1) Preparing project documents and calculating emissions reductions for clean energy projects seeking carbon credits.
2) Assisting with host country government approval and negotiating emissions reductions purchase agreements.
3) Managing various risks for carbon credit projects through risk identification, analysis, transfer, and disaster management solutions.
The document summarizes activities and highlights from 2010 at the Executive Club @ TSP. It describes the opening of a new Garden of Innovation facility to support technology businesses, additional skill and technology incentives from the BOI, and the expansion of INC1 Building space. It also notes that a TSP member received an award from the World Economic Forum and that 7 new members joined TSP. Statistics on employment, economic impacts, R&D projects and incentives received are also presented. The document introduces NSTDA's new NUI-RC program to support university-industry research collaboration.
CCX: The U.S. Carbon and Environmental Deriviatives ExchangeStephen Donofrio
The document summarizes the Chicago Climate Exchange (CCX), which is the first and only carbon trading market in North America. Key points:
- CCX is a voluntary market that allows members to buy and sell carbon credits to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- Members include large companies from various sectors and utilities, representing about 17% of the Dow Jones index and 11% of the Fortune 100.
- Trading volumes have grown significantly since inception, with the CFI contract averaging over 2,400 contracts per day traded in 2009.
Gross value added (GVA) is a measure of economic activity that represents the total value of goods and services produced in an area. It can be calculated using an output, income, or expenditure approach. While GVA indicates economic scale and growth, it does not directly measure well-being as it ignores issues like income inequality, environmental impacts, and how production is used. Gross disposable household income (GDHI) measures amounts available for households to spend or save after taxes and represents a redistributive effect across areas. The regional index of sustainable economic well-being (R-ISEW) attempts to incorporate social and environmental factors into the analysis framework alongside economic indicators.
This document summarizes Wayne Johnson's presentation on industry-university partnerships. The presentation covered:
1) The changing global economic landscape and how it is driving new models of partnership between industry, universities, and government.
2) Examples of successful partnerships from Singapore that have contributed to its economic growth, including investments in science and technology and partnerships between government research institutions and industry.
3) A framework that describes different levels of engagement between industry and universities, from basic collaboration on individual projects up to strategic partnerships involving shared goals and resources.
4) The need for universities to respond to changes in the global economy by forming new types of industry partnerships focused on innovation.
The document provides an overview of the global carbon market, including:
- The structure of the carbon market, which includes compliance markets regulated by the Kyoto Protocol (e.g. CDM, CERs) and voluntary markets.
- Key facts about the size of the carbon market, which grew from $10.8 billion in 2005 to a projected $92 billion in 2008, with the CDM market growing from $2.6 billion to a projected $22 billion.
- Current trends showing increasing volume and price of carbon credits like CERs as the market expands to meet emission reduction goals.
Exxon mobil (Environmental Economics POV)Sherif Ali
This document discusses Royal Dutch Shell and ExxonMobil, two of the largest oil and gas companies. It provides key details about their operations, environmental impacts, and initiatives. It also examines criticism of these companies and regulations aimed at reducing emissions. Looking ahead, the future of oil companies will depend on adapting to environmental policies while finding new ways to address climate change through technology and energy transitions.
Karl Pepple, Director of Environmental Programming with the City of Houston. He reviewed the City of Houston's wastewater treatment energy expenditures and emissions associated with that energy use.
Infrastructure and new energies from planning to realization_Value PartnersValue Partners
9th Italian Energy Summit: the opening speech of the roundtable devoted to “Infrastructures and new energies: from support plans to projects realization”. By Ruggero Jenna, director of Value Partners and leader of the Singapore office.
This 3-page document discusses objectives and plans for Italy's energy sector to meet 2020 targets for renewable energy generation, emission reduction, and energy efficiency.
It outlines Italy's targets of achieving 20% renewable energy generation, a 20% reduction in emissions, and 20% improved energy efficiency by 2020 based on EU directives. Potential levers are identified such as incentives for renewable sources, carbon capture and storage, and initiatives to improve building and industrial efficiency.
Projected generation mixes for Italy and the EU in 2020 are presented, indicating an expected increase in renewable sources like solar and wind power. Open discussion points are posed around interventions needed in the generation mix, grid infrastructure improvements, and appropriate incentive systems.
This webinar will review the various mechanisms agreed in the Kyoto Protocol with a particular focus on Clean Development Mechanism. The value at each stage of the CDM project will be explained, and market prices for carbon credits will be analysed.
In order to illustrate this type of project, real case studies carried out by Deuman will be discussed. Voluntary carbon credits will also be analysed.
http://www.leonardo-energy.org/webinar-carbon-market-and-cdm-projects
The presentation linked to the paper presented at ECEEE industrial summer study 2012 that illustrates the basics of the Italian white certificates scheme and its capability to promote energy efficiency in the cement industry
1) The document discusses Japan's goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2050 and the role of carbon capture and storage (CCS) in achieving that goal.
2) It outlines a new Japanese government project to study the feasibility of CCS technology, including investigating potential CO2 storage sites and studying an integrated transportation and storage system using shuttle ships.
3) The project aims to examine the environmental impacts of CO2 absorbents and facilitate the introduction of zero carbon emission power plants equipped with CCS in Japan.
The paper presented at ECEEE industrial summer study 2012 illustrates the basics of the Italian white certificates scheme and its capability to promote energy efficiency in the cement industry
The global outsourcing industry is constantly evolving through new contracting award characteristics and an expanding universe of successful service providers. ISG's TPI Index helps industry participants, enterprises and organizations keep pace and capitalize from the latest data on outsourcing trends. It is the authoritative source for marketplace intelligence related to outsourcing: transaction structures and terms, industry adoption, geographic prevalence and service provider metrics.
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The presentation gives an insight into Chapter 3 of the Global Resources Outlook on the contribution of resource extraction and refining to different impacts, and how these resources are used by provisioning systems. It also goes into resource efficient buildings and how resource efficiency can reduce material use and GHG emissions using work on Indonesia as an example.
Opportunities for material efficiency and green building material choice in the construction of residential buildings in Indonesia. Outcome of a two-year project funded by the German government through the Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit. Presentation given to the closing seminar of the project on 5.Feb.2024 in Jakarta. Material savings and low-carbon construction materials can lead to substantial reduction of #GHG emissions. Stakeholder dialogue was conducted to identifies opportunities, assess barriers, and derive policy recommendations.
Industriell økologi er et ungt fagfelt som søker å forstå hvordan mennesker forårsaker miljøkonsekvenser gjennom å ta i bruk naturressurser og avgi reststoffer som forurensning, og hvordan miljøkonsekvenser kan reduseres gjennom å forandre dette systemet. Industriell økologi baserer seg på systemanalyse og bevaring av materie og energi. Foredraget gi et innblikk i sentrale konsepter og virkelighetsbeskrivelsen som industriell økologi har utviklet. Så introduseres det noen eksempler på forskningsfunn, delvis basert på foredragsholderens egen forskning. Karbonfotspor er en måte å analysere produkters og personers bidrag til klimakrisen. Vi har nå en god forståelse for hvilke forbruksområder bidra hvor mye til klimagassutslipp, og ansvar til ulike befolkninger. Dynamiske inventarmodeller brukes til å modellere samfunnets materialbehov og vurdere muligheter å redusere det.
Utslippsreduksjon gjennom materialeffektivitet Edgar Hertwich
Presentasjon av en rapport fra FNs ressurspanel som undersøker muligheter å redusere klimagassutslipp fra bolig og bil gjennom materialeffektivitet og sirklær økonomi. Gitt på et webinar organisert av NTNU Bærekraft. Webinaret vil også publisere på Youtube. https://www.resourcepanel.org/reports/resource-efficiency-and-climate-change
This report of the International Resource Panel presents a comprehensive assessment of environmental benefits, costs and risks associated with different technologies for electricity production, including photovoltaics, wind power, hydropower, geothermal energy, and fossil power with CO2 capture and storage.
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Summary of IPCC AR5 report on climate change mitigationEdgar Hertwich
Presentation given to the Environment Directorate on occasion of the release of the report.
The video is avaliable at
http://www.miljodirektoratet.no/no/Nyheter/Nyheter/2014/Februar-2014/Lansering-av-IPCC-delrapport-3-13-april-Tiltak-og-virkemidler-for-a-redusere-klimaendringer-og-utslipp/
Summary of IPCC AR5 report on climate change mitigation
Carbon Footprint of Nations 090622
1. 1
The Carbon Footprint of Nations
A global multi-regional analysis
Edgar G. Hertwich and Glen P. Peters
Industrial Ecology Programme
Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Trondheim, Norway
ISIE Conference
Lisbon, 22 June 2009
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2. 2
Overview
1. Objective, Motivation
2. Multiregional Input-Output Model and Data
• Carbon footprints of nations
• Cross-sectional analysis: Wealth and CO2
• Conclusions and outlook
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http://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/es803496a
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3. 3
Objective
• Better understand the composition of carbon
footprints of different countries
– What are the most important consumption
categories?
– How important is public consumption compared to
private (household) consumption and investment?
• Investigate global patterns of carbon footprint
– cross-national analysis
– underlying driving factors
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4. 4
First global assessment
• GTAP* database
– 87 world regions
– 57 sectors
– For the year 2001
– GHG emissions only
• Various data and methodological issues
*Global Trade Analysis Project
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5. 5
Full MRIO Model (1)
Mass balance as for total trade
Step 1: Split exports between final demand and
industry
Step 2: Split exports to industry in direct
proportions
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6. 6
Full MRIO Model (2)
• Full MRIO mass balance
Interindustry demand
Export to final
demand
Domestic demand Export to industry
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7. 7
Full MRIO Model (3) Imports to final demand
x1 A11 A12 A13 L A1m x1 y11 + Σ j≠1 y1j
y +Σ y
x2 A21 A22 A23 L A2m x2 22 j≠ 2 2j
x3 = A31 A32 A33 L A3m x3 + y33 + Σ j≠3 y3j
M M M M O M M M
x A L Amm x y +Σ y
m m1 Am2 Am3 m mm
j≠ m mj
Import IO coefficients Domestic IO coefficients
Aij = sij Aj import
ˆ
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8. 8 CO2 [Gt CO2] Non-CO2-GHG [Gt CO2e]
Investment Investment
Government Government
Households Households
0 5 10 15 20 0 2 4 6 8
GHG total [Gt CO2e]
Construction
Shelter
Investment
Food
Clothing
Government
Manufactured products
Households Mobility
Service
Trade
0 5 10 15 20 25
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9. 9
Sub-saharan Africa
Middle East/North Africa
Construction
South America Shelter
Food
Clothing
South Asia
Manufactured products
Mobility
Europe Service
Trade
East Asia
OECD NW
0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1
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10. 10
1E+2
GHG
NonCO2
CO2
Power (NonCO2)
Footprint [t/capita/y]
1E+1 Power (CO2)
Power (GHG)
1E+0
1E-1
1E-1 1E+0 1E+1 1E+2
Consumption [1000 $/capita/y]
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11. 11 Construction Shelter Food
1 1 1
10 10 10
ton CO2e per capita
0 0 0
10 10 10
-1 -1 -1
10 10 10
-2 -2 -2
10 10 10
2 4 2 4 2 4
10 10 10 10 10 10
Clothing Manufactured products Mobility
1 1 1
10 10 10
ton CO2e per capita
0 0 0
10 10 10
-1 -1 -1
10 10 10
-2 -2 -2
10 10 10
2 4 2 4 2 4
10 10 10 10 10 10
Service Trade
1 1
10 10
ton CO2e per capita
OECD NW
0 0 East Asia
10 10
Europe
South Asia
-1 -1
10 10 South America
Middle East/North Africa
-2 -2 Sub-saharan Africa
10 10
2 4 2 4
10 10 10 10
Expenditure ($ per capita) Expenditure ($ per capita)
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12. 12
Importance of categories as a
function of wealth
2
10
1
GHG footprint
10 elasticity
Construction 0.74
Shelter 0.65
ton CO2e per capita
0
10 Food 0.29
Clothing 0.79
Manufactures 0.88
Mobility 0.83
-1
10 Construction Service 0.55
Shelter Trade 0.88
Food
Clothing
-2
10 Manufactured products
Mobility
Service
Trade
-3
10
2 3 4 5
10 10 10 10
Expenditure ($ per capita)
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What really matters …
16
14
12 Construction
Shelter
ton CO2e per capita
10 Food
Clothing
8 Manufactured products
Mobility
Service
6 Trade
4
2
0
2 3 4 5
10 10 10 10
Expenditure ($ per capita)
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15. 15
International Comparison
Change in
Income Income Expenditure Expenditure
energy with
Country Year elasticity of elasticity of elasticity of elasticity of
household
energy CO2 energy CO2
size
Australia 1993-94 0.59 0.55 0.74 0.70 -0.16
Australia 1998-99 0.78 -0.02
Brazil 1995 1.00 -0.07
Denmark 1995 0.51 0.51 0.90 0.90 -0.20
Denmark 1995 0.86 -0.22
India 1993-94 0.86 -0.01
Japan 1999 0.64 0.06
Netherlands 1990 0.63 0.83 -0.33
New Zealand 1980 0.40
Norway 1973 0.72 -0.27
USA 1960-81 0.85
USA 1972-73 0.78 -0.33
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Cross-country and within country
variation
• Same elasticity for energy/CO2 – remarkable
invariance of wealth-energy connection across
different circumstances and many orders of
magnitude
• Both approaches have the weakness of measuring
consumption in monetary terms – different CO2
intensity of different qualities of same product type
not considered
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17. 17
Further work
• Role of technology versus changes in quality
and structure with increased wealth
• Density, climate and other explanatory
variables
• Specific comparisons – decoupling of
“footprints” and wealth; other indicators of
welfare
• New database – EXIOPOL: more
environmental detail
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18. 18
Questions?
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Edgar Hertwich
Industrial Ecology Programme
Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Trondheim, Norway
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