UNIDO Ecocities’ programme

From the Amman Declaration topractical implementation on thegroundWhy do we need Ecocities?

 According to UN-Habitat, the majority of theworld population is now living in cities ortowns.
 Cities use 80% of global resources Large quantities of wastes are generated incities
2Advantages of cities
 Proximity, diversity, marketplace competition
 Infrastructure used more efficiently, housing and workplaces
optimized
 Travel distances are shorter
Disadvantage of cities


Increased air and noise pollution
Less open space, less green areas
Fresh water access is limited
Well-off people tend to move away from urban centers and increase
the use of their private mode of transportation3

Major environmental problems faced by cities (1)Water Management

 Of the total amount of freshwater in theworld, only 1% is available as surface water This resource is unevenly distributed
 Treating and recycling waste water isessential to ensure sustainability of water
resources for the growing urban population4

Major environmental problems faced by cities (2)Energy Efficiency and Use of Renewables

 Current energy trends are not sustainable,

however, economic growth requires moreenergy Energy efficiency has to be introduced for
current major users
 Renewable energy sources have to be
deployed more widely
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Major environmental problems faced by cities (3)Solid Waste Management

 Urban and economic growth means morewastes generated
 Location of waste collection facilities isoften controversial
 Prevention, recycling and reuse have to bepromoted
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Major environmental problems faced by cities (4)Air Quality and Transport

 In urban environment, the major contributors

to air pollution are: transport, industries andfood production
 Public transport network development has tobe fully integrated in urban planning7

Role of local authorities Set up monitoring mechanism Share information with other municipalities
 Provide vision and strategy
Role of private sector

 Participate in large infrastructure project,providing additional financing and knowhow
 Contribute to improved efficiencies
8Ecocities of the Mediterranean Forum held in Jordan in October 2008
 Main purpose was to bring together

municipalities, private sector andintermediary organizations to showcase
good examples and share experience 452 participants, 23 countries
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Ecocities of the Mediterranean Regional leaders and stakeholders agreed on

the Amman Declaration which calls forjoint action to address the environmental
issues in a holistic manner and to encourage
the sharing of experience

10China 2010

ECO-CITIES CONFERENCE
Marseille FRANCE, 2-3 December 2010 & 11-12 October 2011

How can we move from the forum
to practical implementation?

Green Industry Strategy in thecontext of Eco-Cities
 Industries located in themunicipalities need to be
more resource efficient & lesspolluting.
 Green industries can provide

Municipalities'
environmental
needs
PrivateSector(Greenthe services needed byIndustries)
Municipalities to create EcoCities

Intermediary
Organizations(UNIDO)Developing Green Industries- materials recovery and recycling companies,- waste treaters (e.g., incineration companies), waste disposers(e.g., landfill companies), waste transporters,- engineering companies specializing in wastewater treatment,
air pollution control, waste treatment equipment,- environmental / energy consultants,- labs specializing in environmental measurement and analysis,- companies manufacturing and installing renewable energy
equipment,- companies that specialize in manufacturing clean or cleaner
technologies,- ….
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Practical implementation
 Creating an eco-state in Brazil

16 Creating an ecocity network in Asia

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Thanks for your attention!