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Presentation defines Sustainability, Sustainability Management, and presents some basic tools the Sustainability Professional can use to design and implement a Sustainability strategy.
Presentation By Shri Mahesh Pandya, Director, Paryavaranmitra shown at The institution of Engineers, Gujarat State Center, Ahmedabad
Note: Views expressed by the author are his own. Placing this presentation here does not mean IEI GSC is in agreement with the same.
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Traffic Congestion PowerPoint Presentation with photos, how to reduce traffic congestion, costs of traffic congestion, road accidents and traffic congestion, loss of time due to congestion, pollution, health , diseases, photos, images
The future can be great for our community, for our province, for the energy industry, for you and me and our children. However, it will require us to embrace positive change and to start the transition now. We can create an Alberta that is a renewable energy powerhouse by energy companies utilizing land and infrastructure they already use to generate renewable energy as well as using fuel cell technology to produce much cleaner energy from hydrocarbons during the transition period. And we can become the supplier of choice for clean and green hydrocarbon products, with extraction, processing and use of final products without emissions, pollution, fresh water and use of harmful chemicals. Why won't we start now? We can do it together!
Fuel prices aren't likely to drop in the future; worse, their sudden spikes mean your car's fuel-tank can quickly drain your wallet.The good news is there are several things you can do to make your car more fuel-efficient. Shared by: http://revol.com.sg/
Presentation defines Sustainability, Sustainability Management, and presents some basic tools the Sustainability Professional can use to design and implement a Sustainability strategy.
Presentation By Shri Mahesh Pandya, Director, Paryavaranmitra shown at The institution of Engineers, Gujarat State Center, Ahmedabad
Note: Views expressed by the author are his own. Placing this presentation here does not mean IEI GSC is in agreement with the same.
Traffic Congestion PowerPoint Presentation with ImagesRoad Safety
Traffic Congestion PowerPoint Presentation with photos, how to reduce traffic congestion, costs of traffic congestion, road accidents and traffic congestion, loss of time due to congestion, pollution, health , diseases, photos, images
The future can be great for our community, for our province, for the energy industry, for you and me and our children. However, it will require us to embrace positive change and to start the transition now. We can create an Alberta that is a renewable energy powerhouse by energy companies utilizing land and infrastructure they already use to generate renewable energy as well as using fuel cell technology to produce much cleaner energy from hydrocarbons during the transition period. And we can become the supplier of choice for clean and green hydrocarbon products, with extraction, processing and use of final products without emissions, pollution, fresh water and use of harmful chemicals. Why won't we start now? We can do it together!
Fuel prices aren't likely to drop in the future; worse, their sudden spikes mean your car's fuel-tank can quickly drain your wallet.The good news is there are several things you can do to make your car more fuel-efficient. Shared by: http://revol.com.sg/
Chance for Change is an event led by MSLGROUP in partnership with Sciences Po. Together with Millennial leaders and speakers from some of the world’s leading companies, we will consider how young people, in their roles as consumers, workers and innovators, can lead the response to climate change.
MSLGROUP units Salterbaxter MSLGROUP and Publicis Consultants MSLGROUP have been part of a global collaboration for the event.
For more details about this initiative visit:
http://bethechance.com
https://twitter.com/bethechance
This year's SITE Energy Day was devoted to discussing the consequences of oil price fluctuations for markets and actors of the economy. The half-day conference engaged policy-oriented scholars and experts from the business community to discuss the impact of oil price fluctuations on macro fundamentals, international trade, strategies of oil cartels, strategic risk management, and opportunities for change in energy systems.
Luca De Lorenzo, Senior Researcher at Stockholm Environment Institute, gave a presentation "Low oil prices and the new climate economy: constraint or opportunity?"
For more information and research analysis please visit: www.hhs.se/site
The ScottMadden Energy Industry Update, the twice-per-year report issued by energy consulting firm ScottMadden. This particular edition takes a close look at the natural gas industry--in particular how ever-increasing gas resources can find adequate infrastructure to make their way to market.
These are the vehicles that make news each time they shed a bit of camo or whenever a jet-lagged executive reveals a detail about a redesigned wiper stalk. Mere rumors of their existence accelerate competitors’ product cycles. The wait to drive them—one, two, sometimes even three years—is rewarded with hoped-for revelations in advanced technology, structural integrity, mass reduction, fuel economy, features, and acceleration. Fun, too. Shared by: http://revol.com.sg/
Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere, promising self-driving cars, medical breakthroughs, and new ways of working. But how do you separate hype from reality? How can your company apply AI to solve real business problems?
Here’s what AI learnings your business should keep in mind for 2017.
Study: The Future of VR, AR and Self-Driving CarsLinkedIn
We asked LinkedIn members worldwide about their levels of interest in the latest wave of technology: whether they’re using wearables, and whether they intend to buy self-driving cars and VR headsets as they become available. We asked them too about their attitudes to technology and to the growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the devices that they use. The answers were fascinating – and in many cases, surprising.
This SlideShare explores the full results of this study, including detailed market-by-market breakdowns of intention levels for each technology – and how attitudes change with age, location and seniority level. If you’re marketing a tech brand – or planning to use VR and wearables to reach a professional audience – then these are insights you won’t want to miss.
An immersive workshop at General Assembly, SF. I typically teach this workshop at General Assembly, San Francisco. To see a list of my upcoming classes, visit https://generalassemb.ly/instructors/seth-familian/4813
I also teach this workshop as a private lunch-and-learn or half-day immersive session for corporate clients. To learn more about pricing and availability, please contact me at http://familian1.com
UX, ethnography and possibilities: for Libraries, Museums and ArchivesNed Potter
These slides are adapted from a talk I gave at the Welsh Government's Marketing Awards for the LAM sector, in 2017.
It offers a primer on UX - User Experience - and how ethnography and design might be used in the library, archive and museum worlds to better understand our users. All good marketing starts with audience insight.
The presentation covers the following:
1) An introduction to UX
2) Ethnography, with definitions and examples of 7 ethnographic techniques
3) User-centred design and Design Thinking
4) Examples of UX-led changes made at institutions in the UK and Scandinavia
5) Next Steps - if you'd like to try out UX at your own organisation
15 Common Myths you were taught to believe about CarsEason Chan
If you drive a vehicle on a regular basis, chances are that you're a victim of car myths that have been circulating for years. Check out these common myths about cars that you're probably guilty of following.
~ https://www.revol.com.sg
21 Twitter Accounts to Follow Ahead of COP21Enablon
COP21 is right around the corner, so if you’re interested in getting the scoop straight from the professionals, CSOs, activists, policy-makers, officials and politicians making it happen (in France and beyond), we’ve put together a handy and diverse Twitter list with the 21 movers & shakers you should keep track of in the coming weeks.
How to Become a Thought Leader in Your NicheLeslie Samuel
Are bloggers thought leaders? Here are some tips on how you can become one. Provide great value, put awesome content out there on a regular basis, and help others.
17 Ways to Design a Presentation People Want to ViewJim MacLeod
Tired of boring PowerPoint presentations? Me too. Here are 17 tips to help you create a presentation that not only engages the audience, but forces them to remember what you want them to remember.
Environmental fiscal reform and the proposed carbon tax Tristan Wiggill
A presentation by Mr Cecil Morden (Chief Director: Economic Tax Analysis: National Treasury), at the Transport Forum SIG: "Sustainable Transport" on 6 August 2015 hosted by University of Johannesburg's Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies (Africa), or ITLS (Africa). The theme of the presentation was: "Environmental Fiscal Reform and the proposed Carbon Tax".
Air Pollution and Climate Change Investment Bondseric keogh
Green in The City - Green Bonds for Clean Air and Climate Change
Overview Transport is the number-one source of air pollution in cities, causing serious problems to human health, the economy, climate and the environment. Current approaches to reducing transport emissions have not led to the desired results, leaving city regulators with challenges of protecting the health and wellbeing of their residents. The Air Quality & Transport (AQT) Green Bond provides public authorities and investors with exciting opportunities to capitalize on clean transport projects that monitor, manage and reduce emissions. Returns on investment are maximized through economic benefits of improved public health and economic productivity, climate change mitigation and reduced public expenditure on transport-related externalities. The AQT Bond is particularly suitable for cities wanting to take global leadership on air quality management and climate change mitigation, providing win-win-win solutions that benefits people, the economy, climate and the environment.
Also see: http://bit.ly/1vjtYg8
Professor Chris Nash spoke on heavy goods vehicle charging at the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission Conference on regulation in Brisbane on 8th Aug 2014.
www.accc.gov.au/about-us/conferences-events/accc/aer-regulatory-conference/accc-aer-regulatory-conference-2014
1.8 Joaquin decision support tool (C.Stroobants)Stevie Swenne
Presentation of Christophe Stroobants (Flanders Environment Agency) on 'Joaquin decision support tool' during the conference 'Environmental challenges & Climate change opportunities' organised by Flanders Environment Agency (VMM)
www.nhtnetwork.org/cqc-efficiency-network/home
The CQC Efficiency Network is a collaborative venture between ITS researcher Dr Phill Wheat and leading
performance and benchmarking company measure2improve (m2wi). Dr Wheat has used funding from the EPSRC
Impact Acceleration Account (IAA) to refine the tools to support m2i in developing the fast growing network. The IAA is an institutional award funded by EPSRC to help speed up the contribution that engineering and physical science research make towards new innovation, successful businesses and
the economic returns that benefit UK plc.
Posters summarizing dissertation research projects - presented by MSc students at the Institute for Transport Studies (ITS), University of Leeds, April 2017. http://bit.ly/2re35Cs
www.its.leeds.ac.uk/courses/masters/dissertation
Cutting-edge transport research showcased to Secretary of State during the event to officially re- open the Institute building www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article/4011/cutting-edge_transport_research_showcased_to_secretary_of_state
DR STEPHEN HALL, PROFESSOR SIMON SHEPHERD, DR ZIA WADUD; UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS, IN COLLABORATION WITH FUTURE CITIES CATAPULT
Also see https://theconversation.com/five-reasons-why-you-might-be-driving-electric-sooner-than-you-think-71896
Presentation Fiona Crawford - winner of the Smeed prize for best student paper at the UTSG Conference 2017
www.its.leeds.ac.uk/people/f.crawford
www.utsg.net/web/index.php?page=annual-conference
Efforts to reduce the emissions from car travel have so far been hampered by a lack of specific information on car ownership and use. The Motoring and vehicle Ownership Trends in the UK (MOT) project seeks to address this by bringing together new sources of data to give a spatially and disaggregated diagnosis of car ownership and use in Great Britain and the associated energy demand and emissions.
Data from annual car M.O.T tests, made available by the Department for Transport, will be used as a platform upon which to develop and undertake a set of inter-linked modelling and analysis tasks using multiple sources of vehicle-specific and area-based data. Through this the project will develop the capability to understand spatial and temporal differences in car ownership and use, the determinants of those differences, and how levels may change over time and in response to various policy measures. The relationship between fuel use and emissions, and the demographic, economic, infrastructural and socio-cultural factors influencing these will also be tested.
Consequently, the MOT project has the potential to transform the way in which energy and emissions related to car use are quantified, understood and monitored to help refine future research and policy agendas and to inform transport and energy infrastructure planning.
www.its.leeds.ac.uk/research/featured-projects/mot
The University's Annual Review covering the 2015-16 academic year. This new publication gives an overview of some of the most important initiatives and activities that the University has undertaken recently and a sense of the scale of the ambition for the future.
www.its.leeds.ac.uk/people/c.calastri
Social networks, i.e. the circles of people we are socially connected to, have been recognised to play a role in shaping our travel and activity behaviour. This not only has to do with socialisation being the purpose of travel, but also with enabling mobility and other activities through the so-called social capital. Another theme in the literature connecting social environment and travel behaviour is social influence, i.e. the investigation of how travel behaviour can be affected by observation or comparison with other people. Research about the impact of social influence on travel choices is still at its infancy. In this talk, I will give an overview of how choice modelling can be used to investigate the relationships between social networks, travel and activities. I will touch upon work that I have done so far, in particular I will describe my applications of the Multiple Discrete-Continuous Extreme Value (MDCEV) model to frequency of social interactions as well as to allocation of time to different activities, taking the social dimension into account. In these studies, I make use of social network and travel data collected in places as diverse as Switzerland and Chile. I will also discuss ongoing work making use of longitudinal life-course data to model the impact of family of origin and the “mobility environment” people grew up in on travel decision of adults. Finally, I will outline future plans about modelling behavioural changes due to social influence using the smartphone app travel data that are being collected in Leeds within the “Choices and consumption: modelling long and short term decisions in a changing world” (“DECISIONS”) project.
Shigeki Oxawa is Associate Professor at the Department of Integrated Informatics, Daido University and part-time Lecturer in Transport Economics at Hosei University. He is a transport economist with a strong interest in transport policy. He is currently an academic visitor at Leeds University (April 2016-March 2017) working in the area of intermodal transport (with a focus on rail freight transport) and in turn track access charges.
Abstract: In the national railway revolution in Japan, the passenger division was divided into 6 companies by regions. They operate trains and own/manage the rail track (vertical integration system). On the other hand, vertical separation was introduced into freight companies, therefore, freight companies have to access rail track owned/managed by passenger companies. The Japanese regulator regards track access transactions between passenger companies and freight companies as private business.
In the vertical separation system, freight companies cannot get access to the slots required and efficient allocation of rail track cannot be achieved. The vertical separation is a very significant issue in railway policy and freight transport policy in Japan. In the presentation, causes and possible solutions to the issue will be shown.
Shigeki is Associate Professor at the Department of Integrated Informatics, Daido University and part-time Lecturer in Transport Economics at Hosei University. He is a transport economist with a strong interest in transport policy. He is currently an academic visitor at Leeds University (April 2016-March 2017) working in the area of intermodal transport (with a focus on rail freight transport) and in turn track access charges. He has 20 years of experience in research and teaching.
Presentation from NORTHMOST - a new biannual series of meetings on the topic of mathematical modelling in transport.
Hosted at its.leeds.ac.uk, NORTHMOST 01 focussed on academic research, to encourage networking and collaboration between academics interested in the methodological development of mathematical modelling applied to transport.
The focus of the meetings will alternate; NORTHMOST 02 - planned for Spring 2017 - will be led by practitioners who are modelling experts. Practitioners will give presentations, with academic researchers in the audience. In addition to giving a forum for expert practitioners to meet and share best practice, a key aim of the series is to close the gap between research and practice, establishing a feedback loop to communicate the needs of practitioners to those working in university research.
Presentation from NORTHMOST - a new biannual series of meetings on the topic of mathematical modelling in transport.
Hosted at its.leeds.ac.uk, NORTHMOST 01 focussed on academic research, to encourage networking and collaboration between academics interested in the methodological development of mathematical modelling applied to transport.
The focus of the meetings will alternate; NORTHMOST 02 - planned for Spring 2017 - will be led by practitioners who are modelling experts. Practitioners will give presentations, with academic researchers in the audience. In addition to giving a forum for expert practitioners to meet and share best practice, a key aim of the series is to close the gap between research and practice, establishing a feedback loop to communicate the needs of practitioners to those working in university research.
Presentation from NORTHMOST - a new biannual series of meetings on the topic of mathematical modelling in transport.
Hosted at its.leeds.ac.uk, NORTHMOST 01 focussed on academic research, to encourage networking and collaboration between academics interested in the methodological development of mathematical modelling applied to transport.
The focus of the meetings will alternate; NORTHMOST 02 - planned for Spring 2017 - will be led by practitioners who are modelling experts. Practitioners will give presentations, with academic researchers in the audience. In addition to giving a forum for expert practitioners to meet and share best practice, a key aim of the series is to close the gap between research and practice, establishing a feedback loop to communicate the needs of practitioners to those working in university research.
Presentation from NORTHMOST - a new biannual series of meetings on the topic of mathematical modelling in transport.
Hosted at its.leeds.ac.uk, NORTHMOST 01 focussed on academic research, to encourage networking and collaboration between academics interested in the methodological development of mathematical modelling applied to transport.
The focus of the meetings will alternate; NORTHMOST 02 - planned for Spring 2017 - will be led by practitioners who are modelling experts. Practitioners will give presentations, with academic researchers in the audience. In addition to giving a forum for expert practitioners to meet and share best practice, a key aim of the series is to close the gap between research and practice, establishing a feedback loop to communicate the needs of practitioners to those working in university research.
Presentation from NORTHMOST - a new biannual series of meetings on the topic of mathematical modelling in transport.
Hosted at its.leeds.ac.uk, NORTHMOST 01 focussed on academic research, to encourage networking and collaboration between academics interested in the methodological development of mathematical modelling applied to transport.
The focus of the meetings will alternate; NORTHMOST 02 - planned for Spring 2017 - will be led by practitioners who are modelling experts. Practitioners will give presentations, with academic researchers in the audience. In addition to giving a forum for expert practitioners to meet and share best practice, a key aim of the series is to close the gap between research and practice, establishing a feedback loop to communicate the needs of practitioners to those working in university research.
Presentation from NORTHMOST - a new biannual series of meetings on the topic of mathematical modelling in transport.
Hosted at its.leeds.ac.uk, NORTHMOST 01 focussed on academic research, to encourage networking and collaboration between academics interested in the methodological development of mathematical modelling applied to transport.
The focus of the meetings will alternate; NORTHMOST 02 - planned for Spring 2017 - will be led by practitioners who are modelling experts. Practitioners will give presentations, with academic researchers in the audience. In addition to giving a forum for expert practitioners to meet and share best practice, a key aim of the series is to close the gap between research and practice, establishing a feedback loop to communicate the needs of practitioners to those working in university research.
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Many companies today use green washing to lure the public into thinking they are conserving the environment but in real sense they are doing more harm. There have been such several cases from very big companies here in Kenya and also globally. This ranges from various sectors from manufacturing and goes to consumer products. Educating people on greenwashing will enable people to make better choices based on their analysis and not on what they see on marketing sites.
WRI’s brand new “Food Service Playbook for Promoting Sustainable Food Choices” gives food service operators the very latest strategies for creating dining environments that empower consumers to choose sustainable, plant-rich dishes. This research builds off our first guide for food service, now with industry experience and insights from nearly 350 academic trials.
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Diabetes is a rapidly and serious health problem in Pakistan. This chronic condition is associated with serious long-term complications, including higher risk of heart disease and stroke. Aggressive treatment of hypertension and hyperlipideamia can result in a substantial reduction in cardiovascular events in patients with diabetes 1. Consequently pharmacist-led diabetes cardiovascular risk (DCVR) clinics have been established in both primary and secondary care sites in NHS Lothian during the past five years. An audit of the pharmaceutical care delivery at the clinics was conducted in order to evaluate practice and to standardize the pharmacists’ documentation of outcomes. Pharmaceutical care issues (PCI) and patient details were collected both prospectively and retrospectively from three DCVR clinics. The PCI`s were categorized according to a triangularised system consisting of multiple categories. These were ‘checks’, ‘changes’ (‘change in drug therapy process’ and ‘change in drug therapy’), ‘drug therapy problems’ and ‘quality assurance descriptors’ (‘timer perspective’ and ‘degree of change’). A verified medication assessment tool (MAT) for patients with chronic cardiovascular disease was applied to the patients from one of the clinics. The tool was used to quantify PCI`s and pharmacist actions that were centered on implementing or enforcing clinical guideline standards. A database was developed to be used as an assessment tool and to standardize the documentation of achievement of outcomes. Feedback on the audit of the pharmaceutical care delivery and the database was received from the DCVR clinic pharmacist at a focus group meeting.
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Willie Nelson is a name that resonates within the world of music and entertainment. Known for his unique voice, and masterful guitar skills. and an extraordinary career spanning several decades. Nelson has become a legend in the country music scene. But, his influence extends far beyond the realm of music. with ventures in acting, writing, activism, and business. This comprehensive article delves into Willie Nelson net worth. exploring the various facets of his career that have contributed to his large fortune.
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Introduction
Willie Nelson net worth is a testament to his enduring influence and success in many fields. Born on April 29, 1933, in Abbott, Texas. Nelson's journey from a humble beginning to becoming one of the most iconic figures in American music is nothing short of inspirational. His net worth, which estimated to be around $25 million as of 2024. reflects a career that is as diverse as it is prolific.
Early Life and Musical Beginnings
Humble Origins
Willie Hugh Nelson was born during the Great Depression. a time of significant economic hardship in the United States. Raised by his grandparents. Nelson found solace and inspiration in music from an early age. His grandmother taught him to play the guitar. setting the stage for what would become an illustrious career.
First Steps in Music
Nelson's initial foray into the music industry was fraught with challenges. He moved to Nashville, Tennessee, to pursue his dreams, but success did not come . Working as a songwriter, Nelson penned hits for other artists. which helped him gain a foothold in the competitive music scene. His songwriting skills contributed to his early earnings. laying the foundation for his net worth.
Rise to Stardom
Breakthrough Albums
The 1970s marked a turning point in Willie Nelson's career. His albums "Shotgun Willie" (1973), "Red Headed Stranger" (1975). and "Stardust" (1978) received critical acclaim and commercial success. These albums not only solidified his position in the country music genre. but also introduced his music to a broader audience. The success of these albums played a crucial role in boosting Willie Nelson net worth.
Iconic Songs
Willie Nelson net worth is also attributed to his extensive catalog of hit songs. Tracks like "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain," "On the Road Again," and "Always on My Mind" have become timeless classics. These songs have not only earned Nelson large royalties but have also ensured his continued relevance in the music industry.
Acting and Film Career
Hollywood Ventures
In addition to his music career, Willie Nelson has also made a mark in Hollywood. His distinctive personality and on-screen presence have landed him roles in several films and television shows. Notable appearances include roles in "The Electric Horseman" (1979), "Honeysuckle Rose" (1980), and "Barbarosa" (1982). These acting gigs have added a significant amount to Willie Nelson net worth.
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Situated in Pondicherry, India, Kuddle Life Foundation is a charitable, non-profit and non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to improving the living standards of coastal communities and simultaneously placing a strong emphasis on the protection of marine ecosystems.
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"Understanding the Carbon Cycle: Processes, Human Impacts, and Strategies for...MMariSelvam4
The carbon cycle is a critical component of Earth's environmental system, governing the movement and transformation of carbon through various reservoirs, including the atmosphere, oceans, soil, and living organisms. This complex cycle involves several key processes such as photosynthesis, respiration, decomposition, and carbon sequestration, each contributing to the regulation of carbon levels on the planet.
Human activities, particularly fossil fuel combustion and deforestation, have significantly altered the natural carbon cycle, leading to increased atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations and driving climate change. Understanding the intricacies of the carbon cycle is essential for assessing the impacts of these changes and developing effective mitigation strategies.
By studying the carbon cycle, scientists can identify carbon sources and sinks, measure carbon fluxes, and predict future trends. This knowledge is crucial for crafting policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions, enhancing carbon storage, and promoting sustainable practices. The carbon cycle's interplay with climate systems, ecosystems, and human activities underscores its importance in maintaining a stable and healthy planet.
In-depth exploration of the carbon cycle reveals the delicate balance required to sustain life and the urgent need to address anthropogenic influences. Through research, education, and policy, we can work towards restoring equilibrium in the carbon cycle and ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come.
3. Sustainable Development and
Sustainable Transportation
National
Economic System
Global Market
Urban System
Telecommunications
System
Energy/Power
System
Water and Sewage
System
Transportation
System
Land Use
Institutional
Structure
Infrastructure
System
System Users/
Stakeholders
Transportation
Modes
Intermodal
Connections
Transit Network Highway Network
Non-motorized
Network
Airway Network
Source: Adapted from Meyer
and Miller (2001, p. 91).
Collectors LocalArterials
4. Sustainable Development and
Sustainable Transportation
Physical
Systems
Production
Consumption
Waste
Raw
Materials
Solar
Energy Heat
Recycled
Materials
ECOSYSTEM
Other …
Energy
Transportation
Communication
Industrial
Source: Adapted from Daly
(1991)
5. Sustainable Development and
Sustainable Transportation
“There can be no sustainable development
without sustainable transportation. It is an
essential component not only because transportation is a
prerequisite to development in general but also because
transportation, especially our use of motorized vehicles,
contributes substantially to a wide range of
environmental problems, including energy waste, global
warming, degradation of air and water, noise, ecosystem
loss and fragmentation, and desecration of the
landscape. Our nation’s environmental quality will be
sustainable only if we pursue transportation in a
sustainable way” (Benfield and Replogle 2002, p. 647).
6.
7. Example Impacts
Economic Environmental Social
• Costs of transport to
customers/consumers
•Time loss in traffic/ Congestion
• Costs relating to accidents
•Transportation facility
construction, maintenance and
disposal costs
•Transportation-related health
costs
•Depletion of non-renewable
resources and energy supplies
• Air pollution
• Noise pollution
• Vibration
• Light pollution
• Visual intrusion
• Water pollution
• Consumption of land/urban
sprawl
• Release of toxic/hazardous
substances
• Solid waste
• Disruption of ecosystems and
habitats
• Hydrologic impacts
• Introduction of exotic species
• Depletion of the ozone layer
• Global climate change
• Mobility
• Accessibility
• Accidents
• Obesity
• Barriers for the disadvantaged
•Inequalities associated with
impacts
• Community livability
• Gender imbalances
• Cohesion/integration
• Opportunity
• Anxiety/’Rootlessness’
• Migration
Source: Gudmundsson and Cornet
8. Sustainable Development and
Sustainable Transportation
• a critical component of a broader economic system which
supports business and social development;
• an open system, which requires natural and man-made inputs
and produces outputs which impact on the environment;
• part of a social system that shapes and is shaped by that social
system, including other policy areas;
• comprised of a series of physical sub-systems with a range of
physical and operational components and which are organized
through formal and informal conventions; and
• fragmented series of partly connected yet partly competing
sub-systems with complex and varying governance
arrangements.
10. European Transport White Paper
Policy Level
• Overarching Aim
to build a competitive transport system
that will increase mobility, remove major
barriers in key areas and fuel growth and
employment. At the same time, the
proposals will dramatically reduce Europe's
dependence on imported oil and cut
carbon emissions in transport by 60% by
2050
13. Economic Impacts Assessed
Impact Areas Indicators
Economic Impacts
Transport Activity Passenger kilometers and tonne kilometers by all modes.
Modal Shift Share of passenger or tonne kilometers by mode.
Transport costs to users Unit cost per passenger or tonne transported (including capital costs, fixed operation
costs and variable fuel and non-fuel costs).
Economic growth Qualitative inference of policy impacts on GDP only.
Efficiency of the transport
system
Not defined but incorporates notions of smart pricing, efficient networks, fuel efficiency
and vehicle purchase costs.
Congestion Average speed and use of available road capacity.
Household costs The share of passenger transport costs within the household income of the average EU
household.
Transport related sectors Not defined but qualitative inference of the potential of the strategies to support the
European vehicle manufacturing industry.
Innovation and research Not defined but qualitative inference about the impact of the strategy on research spend
on green innovation.
Reduction of administrative
burden
Not defined but qualitative inference about overall levels of administration.
EU budget Not defined as will be assessed on a case by case basis.
International relations Not defined but qualitative inference about the potential synergies and conflicts with
14. Social Impacts Assessed
Impact Areas Indicators
Social Impacts
Degree of mobility Refers to the % change in total transport activity for passengers with an
overall reduction being negative.
Choice Not defined but qualitative inferences about rail investments improving
choice.
Accessibility Potential accessibility is a generalized cost based measure. Larger areas are
more attractive and cost, time and distance are negative separation factors.
Distributional Impacts Not clearly defined although the analysis refers in part to the distribution of
household costs by income band.
Employment level and
conditions
Number of jobs in the transport sector. Skills and working conditions are not
defined clearly.
Safety External costs of accidents and total number of accidents.
15. Environmental Impacts Assessed
Impact Areas Indicators
Environmental Impacts
Climate Change Total CO2 emissions from transport. Both transport and well to wheel analyses are
presented.
Air pollution Emissions of NOx and PM10 and external costs of these pollutants.
Noise pollution External costs of noise pollution.
Energy use/energy
efficiency
Total energy demand from transport Millions of Tonnes of Oil Equivalent (reviewed in
detail below). Energy intensity is an efficiency indicator that uses total energy demand
and transport activity to create a ratio for passenger and freight.
Renewable energy
use
Total energy demand split by fossil fuels, biofuels and electricity.
Biodiversity Not defined but qualitatively refers to fragmentation, land-take, loss of biodiversity and
damage to eco-system services.
16. European Transport White Paper
-200
-150
-100
-50
0
50
100
150
200
CO2 intensity Energy intensity Activity level Total
Urban Interurban Intercontinental
-44%
-40%
-74%
Passenger transport
33%
31%
120%
-22%
-19%
51%
MtonCO2
0%-11%
-10%
Review of Do-Minimum Case
Factors Influencing CO2 emissions
17. European Transport White PaperPolicy Option 2 Policy Option 3 Policy Option 4
Economic Impacts
Transport Activity -- = -
Modal Shift ++ = +
Transport costs to users --- = --
Economic growth ++ + +++
Efficiency of the transport system ++ + +++
Congestion ++ = +
Household costs -- - --
Transport related sectors + +++ +++
Innovation and research + +++ ++
Reduction of administrative burden + = +
EU budget = = =
International relations -- - -
Social Impacts
Degree of mobility --- = -
Choice ++ = ++
Accessibility ++ = ++
Distributional Impacts = - +
Employment level and conditions ++ ++ +++
Safety ++ = +
Environmental Impacts
Climate Change +++ +++ +++
Air pollution +++ ++ ++
Noise pollution +++ ++ +
18. European Transport White Paper
• Largest Scale attempt for Sustainable
Transport Assessment
• Significant improvement in transparency
• Informs policy package choice (coherence with
longer-term goals)
• Positive role as a signal
19. European Transport White Paper
• Modelling systems not robust
• Indicators are so aggregate as to lose meaning
• Social context is flattened
• Does not really reach out beyond transport
• Implementation is largely national
– Is this joined up?
• Only limited signs that constraints are to play a
part
• “Curbing Mobility is not an option”
– Weak sustainability
20. High Speed Rail
• Decision taken in same way
as other infrastructure
projects
• Bespoke Sustainability
Appraisal also commissioned
Phase 1 Phase 2 Rolling Stock Total
Target Cost 17.16 n/a
Estimated Cost 15.65 12.5 5.8 33.95
Contingency 5.75 8.7 1.7 16.15
Total 21.4 21.2 7.5 50.1
Source: Environmental Audit Committee
21. Towards documents about sustainable
transportation (2007, 2008)
Indicators
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
CO2 emissions by end user (industry, transport, domestic, other)
Aviation and shipping emissions
Private Vehicles: CO2 emissions, car-km, and final household expenditure
Road Freight: CO2 emissions, tonne-km, tonnes, and GDP
Road Transport Emissions NOx, PM10, CO2 emissions, and GDP
Emissions of air pollutants
Air Quality and Health
Ecological impacts of air pollution
Mobility
Getting to school
Accessibility
22. What is HS2 for?
• Never been articulated as part of a sustainable transport
strategy
• 2009 SoS Transport Geoff Hoon announced creation of HS2
Limited in a statement to Parliament about expansion of
Heathrow
• 2 years previously, the Rail White Paper had said:
• “Higher speed is not the only or best way of cutting journey times.
Nor is it without cost. Increasing the maximum speed of a train
from 200 km/h to 350 km/h means a 90 per cent increase in energy
consumption. In exchange, it cuts station-to-station journey time by
less than 25 per cent and door-to-door journey-time by even less. …
The argument that high-speed rail travel is a ‘green option’ does not
stand up to close inspection on the basis of the present electricity
generation mix.” (DfT, 2007b, p. 62).
23. What is HS2 for?
• The remit of HS2 Limited was subsequently clarified to
focus, in order of priority on:
• Passenger capacity: “this is the driving consideration,
including capacity released on classic lines”;
• Speed;
• Land use and development objectives and the support
of new housing development; and
• Developing the line to be capable of handling freight
for greater network resilience.
• Modal shift from air to rail was “not expected to be a
key objective for HS2” (Rowlands, 2009).
25. Sustainability Appraisal
Key Sustainability Issue Objective
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and combating climate change
Climatic factors and
adaptability
Improve resilience of the rail network against extreme
weather events
Greenhouse Gases Contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by
facilitating modal shift from road and air to rail
Reduce relative contribution made by rail to greenhouse
gas emissions by promoting energy efficient technologies
Natural and cultural resource protection and environmental enhancement
Landscape and townscape Maintain and enhance existing landscape character
Maintain and enhance existing townscape character
• 18 sustainability issues
• 33 objectives as shown in Table
• 33 objectives => 66 evaluation criteria
26. Sustainability Appraisal
HS2 Objectives and Option identification process
Option Generation
Scheme Components London
Terminus
Line of
Route
Etc.
Sift 1
90+ long list options
Review of Operations, Cost
Demand and Engineering HS2 Board
Decision Point 1
Sift 2
50+ intermediate list options
Appraisal including simplified
Appraisal of Sustainability HS2 Board
Decision Point 2
Sift 3
Shortlist of stations and whole routes
Appraisal including full
Appraisal of Sustainability HS2 Board
Decision Point 3
Finalising preferred scheme and main alternatives
27. Likely Impact of Proposed
HS2
Likely change between the
current baseline and
future baseline
Cumulative Impacts
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and combating climate change
resilience of the rail network + 0 +
greenhouse gas emissions +/- + +
Natural and cultural resource protection and environmental enhancement
landscape character -- - --
townscape character 0 0 0
archeological assets - 0 -
historic buildings - - -
historic landscapes - - -
biodiversity - - -
surface water resources - 0 -
groundwater resources - - -
capacity of flood plains - - --
Creating sustainable communities
local air quality U + +
local noise environment -- - --
local vibration environment - 0 0
community integrity 0 - 0
pedestrian access 0 + +
access to public transport + + ++
public transport interchange + + ++
mental well-being 0 0 0
physical health 0 + +
health inequalities 0 0 0
road traffic accidents 0 0 0
crime and fear of crime 0 0 0
economic competitiveness ++ U ++
wider economic growth and
employment
++ U ++
employment ++ U ++
Support planned
development
- ++ ++
Regeneration + ++ ++
Sustainable consumption and production
land resources - - -
brownfield sites + + +
waste protection - + +
primary material resources - - -
28. Reflections on HS2 Case
• Comprehensive coverage of indicators
• Influential in changing route and route design
• Transparency in categories that win and lose
• No clear policy framework
• No sense of fit to broader sustainability goals
• Not commissioned to ask if it was worth doing
29. Conclusions – It is counting
• Significant increase in evidence base
• Greater transparency in decision-making
processes
• Pathways least consistent with direction of
sustainable development avoided
• Possible to deploy to make specific projects
meet more of goals (see also GreenLITES)
30. Conclusions – But not enough
• As yet no consistent policy position on green growth
• No evidence of limits being a strong influence on
pathways
• Compromises are fudged in +++ -- overarching
summaries
• Worrying lack of joining up across spatial scales (EU-
National, National-Local)
• Modal siloes continue to exist and limit integration
(absent in particular national strategy)
• Cross-sectoral decision-making even further removed