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2016 - Cities Economic Opportunities from Climate Change

Row numberOrganisationAccount NoCountryCity Short NameC40Reporting YearEconomic opportunityDescribe how the city is maximizing this opportunityCity LocationCountry Location
451New Taipei City Government56276TaiwanNew Taipei 2016Increased infrastructure investmentIn order to reduce carbon emissions and increase energy efficiency, we cooperate with private company to implement public lighting LED replacement project and install smart metering system at school, we also actively promoting the ESCO industries to invest low-carbon businesses.(25.0111°, 121.4458°)(23.69781°, 120.960515°)
452Nonsan City51103South KoreaNonsan 2016Development of new business industries (e.g. clean tech)Cultivation of alternative crops(36.1871°, 127.0987°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
453Nonsan City51103South KoreaNonsan 2016Improved efficiency of operationsBuild Clean Development system through renewable energy(36.1871°, 127.0987°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
454Nonsan City51103South KoreaNonsan 2016Increased infrastructure investmentInstalling a solar power generation facility The projects regarding Urban Green Space(36.1871°, 127.0987°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
455Pingtung County Government57347TaiwanPingtung 2016Development of new business industries (e.g. clean tech)Pingtung County has the great nature condition to develop the renewable energy. Pingtung County green industry is drived to develop by green energy using promotion actively. The renewable energy innovation application project, proposed by Pingtung County, was awarded Smart Cities Challenge by IBM and this is also the only one chosen city in Taiwan. The outcome were stated as below: 1. Popularize the renewable energy using. Development the wind and solar power generation. (1) Photovoltaic Farming to Reserve Water: Coastal area where were damaged by Morakot promote Photovoltaic Farming to Reserve Water Project. Until 31st Oct. 2012, 23.6289MW were installed by five companies. (2) Assist governmental agency and private sector to install solar power generation equipment: Idle land was developed and used to combine the agriculture and Photovoltaics. 67MW was installed in private sector and 13.8MW was installed in public sector. The annual estimation power generation will be 106 million kwh. (3) Install the different scale wind power generation equipment: 2MW wind power generator was installed by Tai Power in Hengchun and the wind power generator companies were invited to look for more suitable site to install the wind power generator. In the future, 20 large and 100 small wind power generators will be expected to install. (4) Wasted land reborn. Plan energy crops: Pingtung County Government cooperates with Tsing-Hua Foundation for Web Culture and Education to plan energy corps in wasted landfill. The plan area is 12 hectares. Four hectares have crops with Ricinus and this is the first test area of biodiesel energy corps in Taiwan(22.551976°, 120.54876°)(23.69781°, 120.960515°)
456Pingtung County Government57347TaiwanPingtung 2016Development of new business industries (e.g. clean tech)Swine industry is the one of major farming industry in Pingtung County. In order to solve the problem of excreta pollution, the government has begun to assist the swine industry to decompose and remove the pollutant and establish the equipment of anaerobic digestion to generate the biogas to keep the river clean since 2013. The biogas power generating equipment is established to reduce the carbon emission. There are 1.2 million pigs in Pingtung. All the excreta can produce 350,000 cubic meter biogas to generate 530 thousand kwh electricity per day( 200 million kwh electricity per year).(22.551976°, 120.54876°)(23.69781°, 120.960515°)
457Pingtung County Government57347TaiwanPingtung 2016Development of new business industries (e.g. clean tech)Introduce the green business investment of domestic and foreign; develop the green industry park and the green industry settlement; promote the transformation of traditional industry to green industry. Moreover, Pingtung County Government Green Energy Industry Promotion Office was established in April 2016.(22.551976°, 120.54876°)(23.69781°, 120.960515°)
458Pingtung County Government57347TaiwanPingtung 2016Additional funding optionsPingtung County compete financial subsidy depending on the different community development situation of farm village and city to assist the low-carbon sustanable community development in administrative area : 1. Yongle community in Linbian township and Sheding community in Kenting were subsidized by EPA in 2011 to become the low-carbon demonstrative community. They executed the resource recycling and carbon reduction activity. 2. Low-Carbon Sustainable Homeland Project is promoted with EPA and Pingtung County Government strives for two low-carbon demonstrative community installation every year. Two low-carbon demonstrative communities will be selected by Pingtung County Government and the subsidies and incentives would be given appropriately. 3. In the feature, the goal is to achievement one town at least one low-carbon community.(22.551976°, 120.54876°)(23.69781°, 120.960515°)
459Pingtung County Government57347TaiwanPingtung 2016Improved efficiency of operations1.Promote green building: Build a green building promotion project service team and assist new building to get the green label. 2. Public sector building construction or refurbishment should take the green design and the green label candidate should be applied during the construction.(22.551976°, 120.54876°)(23.69781°, 120.960515°)
460Pingtung County Government57347TaiwanPingtung 2016Increased infrastructure investment1. Improve sewer construction and enhance the rate of piped swage. 2. Develop the artificial lake: The aquifer is recharged by Linbian river runoff in flood season. The artificial lake area is 300 Ha. To provide the function of controlling groundwater pumping, increasing the capacity of groundwater, improving subsidence of the coastal area and groundwater saltation, adjusting microclimate and provide the eco-tourism. 3. Strengthen the recycling resource: Assist every community and school to promote kitchen waste and defoliation compost and organic waste recycling. Enhance the wasted recycling in traditional market. Recycle the drift wood and huge wasted wood furniture to become regeneration furniture, installation arts and as sub-material composting and boiler fuel.(22.551976°, 120.54876°)(23.69781°, 120.960515°)
461Pingtung County Government57347TaiwanPingtung 2016Increased infrastructure investmentPingtung County develops low-carbon tourism plan and construction in important tourism area with rich tourism resource. The main transportation would be bicycle and electronic motorcycle in Kenting area. Large parking lot would be constructed near Kenting Forest Recreation Area and the visitor would be advised to park there. To reduce sedans and fuel motorcycle drive into every attraction.(22.551976°, 120.54876°)(23.69781°, 120.960515°)
462Pingtung County Government57347TaiwanPingtung 2016Increased attention to other environmental concernsCounty Government efforts to promote green energy, wind energy, solar energy, biomass energy and has become the best demonstration of Taiwan.(22.551976°, 120.54876°)(23.69781°, 120.960515°)
463Pingtung County Government57347TaiwanPingtung 2016Increased attention to other environmental concernsCarbon reduction has been seen as the first execute priority, with which the administrative unit is highly willing to cooperate.(22.551976°, 120.54876°)(23.69781°, 120.960515°)
464Pyeongtaek City44200South KoreaPyeongtaek 2016Development of new business industries (e.g. clean tech)Due to rising temperature, new types of crop will be cultivated(36.992108°, 127.112945°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
465Pyeongtaek City44200South KoreaPyeongtaek 2016OtherPeople’s awareness on environmental issues can be improved(36.992108°, 127.112945°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
466Seocheon County51260South KoreaSeocheon 2016Development of new business industries (e.g. clean tech)Increased revenue of mountain owners linked to foment economic forests(36.080331°, 126.691328°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
467Seogwipo City50710South KoreaSeogwipo2016Development of new business industries (e.g. clean tech)To link to tourism(33.2541°, 126.5601°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
468Seogwipo City50710South KoreaSeogwipo2016Additional funding optionsTo expand facility investment for renewable energy sources such as offshore wind power and solar power(33.2541°, 126.5601°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
469Shinan County48558South KoreaShinan2016Development of new business industries (e.g. clean tech)Development of new aquaculture opportunities - New crop development business (subtropical)(34.8679°, 126.991°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
470Sunchang County55208South KoreaSunchang 2016Increased infrastructure investmentPrivate homes, public facilities and roads for natural disaster prevention projects that support the installation of solar power, the rivers continue to be that such investment is expected to expand maintenance business.(35.374414°, 127.137597°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
471Sunchang County55208South KoreaSunchang 2016Increased infrastructure investmentWell-preserved forests of high biodiversity Sunchang is recognized as a resource that can create new value.(35.374414°, 127.137597°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
472Taipei City Government31446TaiwanTaipei City2016Development of new business industries (e.g. clean tech)Taipei City Government has greatly advanced in energy-saving improvement in public and private sectors. Encouraging private sector to replace energy-saving equipment by offering incentive grants and counseling services, and also indirectly supporting development of energy services industry (ESCO), such as promoting community and public sector energy conservation improvement guided by mode of ESCO.(25.037525°, 121.563782°)(23.69781°, 120.960515°)
473Taipei City Government31446TaiwanTaipei City2016Improved efficiency of operationsThe inventory of jurisdiction indicated that major GHG emissions came from residential & commercial sector and transport sector, so as to develop and enforce relevant energy-saving and carbon reduction programs, including reduction of electricity/oil consumption in public sector (City agencies and schools), improving leakage rate of urban water supply network, uplifting energy efficiency in public transport system, upgrading traffic lights control, and increasing driving smoothness (reduce traffic congestion situation) etc.(25.037525°, 121.563782°)(23.69781°, 120.960515°)
474Taipei City Government31446TaiwanTaipei City2016Increased infrastructure investmentIn order to reduce carbon emissions and increase energy efficiency, Taipei City enforced public lighting LED replacement project, and budgeted to improve citywide water supply network, as well as strengthened to promote greening of City’s main roads. To promote low-carbon transport, the city strengthens the promotion of public bike rental system in the recent years, and continued planning on constructing cycling infrastructure.(25.037525°, 121.563782°)(23.69781°, 120.960515°)
475Taoyuan City Hall54395TaiwanTaoyuan 2016Development of new business industries (e.g. clean tech)In accordance with central energy policy, Taoyuan city dedicate to developing solar photovoltaic industries. We promote local government to install solar power on their rooftop through PV- Energy Saving Company (ESCO) methods. Furthermore, we encourage private sectors to install solar power on their rooftop with subsidy provided. Besides PV industries, we encourage Taiwan Power Company and other private companies to invest in wind energy in coastal areas within city’s boundary.(24.993628°, 121.30098°)(23.69781°, 120.960515°)
476Taoyuan City Hall54395TaiwanTaoyuan 2016Additional funding optionsSome banks have committed to support solar PV installation by reducing the financing threshold.(24.993628°, 121.30098°)(23.69781°, 120.960515°)
477Taoyuan City Hall54395TaiwanTaoyuan 2016Improved efficiency of operationsWe promote using of high efficient devices, such as replacing streetlights and signal lights with LED, and using LED for public areas.(24.993628°, 121.30098°)(23.69781°, 120.960515°)
478Taoyuan City Hall54395TaiwanTaoyuan 2016Increased attention to other environmental concernsTake advantages of climate risk that occurred within the nation to raise public concern about climate change issues.(24.993628°, 121.30098°)(23.69781°, 120.960515°)
479Taoyuan City Hall54395TaiwanTaoyuan 2016Increased infrastructure investmentTo improve the resilient abilities in Taoyuan City, all the Infrastructure designs and construction designs should take the impact of extreme weather into consideration.(24.993628°, 121.30098°)(23.69781°, 120.960515°)
480Tongyeong City48488South KoreaTongyeong 2016Additional funding optionsThe fishing industry is the foundation of Tongyeon city and this place has very limited conditions for farming so that there was difficulties to bring and to operating diverse policies for regional development. However through the climate change, the policy investment becomes able for many sectors including sightseeing. New industry is developing like new renewable generation facility investment, establishing eco-friendly experiencing center and many other industries.(34.8544°, 128.4332°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
481Uljin County50716South KoreaUljin 2016Development of new business industries (e.g. clean tech)Making new technologies and job opportunities by Green Energy development(36.993066°, 129.400419°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
482Uljin County50716South KoreaUljin 2016Increased infrastructure investmentLocal government will invest to develop forest land and SOC business for renewable energy development.(36.993066°, 129.400419°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
483Uljin County50716South KoreaUljin 2016Increased attention to other environmental concernsAs citizens recognize necessity of saving energy, mature civic awareness of whole society will be raised. People will be aware of environmental pollution as a cause of global warming. Education in schools, policies, and limitation by law will be strengthened. Conflict between advanced and developing countries will be a critical international issue as they try to solve environmental problems through international organizations.(36.993066°, 129.400419°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
484Uljin County50716South KoreaUljin 2016OtherConflict between advanced and developing countries will be a critical international issue as they try to solve environmental problems through international organizations.(36.993066°, 129.400419°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
485Wellington City Council43937New ZealandWellington2016Development of new business industries (e.g. clean tech)Wellington City has a strong innovation and tech sector and there are a number of individuals and organisations working collaboratively across the City to take advantage of the opportunities in providing low carbon goods and services. Wellington is also home to a large number of tertiary institutions and Crown Research Institutes, as well the being the home of Parliament and the public sector, so is naturally placed to be a leader in maximising these opportunities. Wellington City Council is looking to support innovative start-ups through our investment in the Wellington tech hub (a neutral space where everyone from technologists to coders, designers and social entrepreneurs, can come together to collaborate - activities hosted at the tech hub will increase connectivity amongst technology companies, start-ups, entrepreneurs, tertiary institutions, scientists and supporting institutions) and initiatives like the Low Carbon challenge.(26.661763°, -80.268357°)(-40.900557°, 174.885971°)
486Wellington City Council43937New ZealandWellington2016Increased infrastructure investmentIncreased investment in public transport, cycling and walking infrastructure, water supply and electricity supply (e.g. large-scale wind generation) which also contribute to positive environmental, social as well as tourism outcomes.(26.661763°, -80.268357°)(-40.900557°, 174.885971°)
487Wellington City Council43937New ZealandWellington2016Additional funding optionsThe vibrant and compact nature of the City makes Wellington an attractive place to live. Being able to get around easily on foot, by cycle, or on public transport makes the City more liveable.(26.661763°, -80.268357°)(-40.900557°, 174.885971°)
488Wonju City44207South KoreaWonju 2016Increased attention to other environmental concernsOperating an education research center on climate change adaptation and an information hall for climate change(37.3422°, 127.9202°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
489Yeonggwang County48580South KoreaYeonggwang 2016Development of new business industries (e.g. clean tech)Focus on develop a renewable energy especially wind power.(35.277172°, 126.511987°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
490Kolkata Metropolitan Area35904IndiaKolkataC402016Development of new business industries (e.g. clean tech)Use of Solar Equipment, Rainwater Harvesting, Green Building, Green Transport system(22.556147°, 88.40706°)(20.593684°, 78.96288°)
491Kolkata Metropolitan Area35904IndiaKolkataC402016Additional funding optionsRelief Funds, Funds for the NGOs(22.556147°, 88.40706°)(20.593684°, 78.96288°)
492Kolkata Metropolitan Area35904IndiaKolkataC402016Increased infrastructure investmentInvestment in repair of physical infrastructure.(22.556147°, 88.40706°)(20.593684°, 78.96288°)
493Batangas City59996PhilippinesBatangas2016Increased attention to other environmental concerns(13.756465°, 121.058308°)(12.879721°, 121.774017°)
494Kapiti Coast District Council59955New ZealandKapiti Coast 2016Improved efficiency of operationsCouncil has an energy management programme to improve energy efficiency and develop renewable energy projects within its operations. These will result in net savings to Council and ratepayers in terms of reduced energy costs and maintainence .(-40.915408°, 175.004003°)(-40.900557°, 174.885971°)
495Alcaldía de Panamá57505PanamaAlcaldía de Panamá2016Additional funding optionsPanama, recently was included among the 100 Resilient Cities of the Rockefeller Foundation, which will mean opportunities to obtain financing to build the resilience of Panama City.(9.118624°, -79.555236°)(8.537981°, -80.782127°)
496Alcaldía de Panamá57505PanamaAlcaldía de Panamá2016Increased attention to other environmental concerns(9.118624°, -79.555236°)(8.537981°, -80.782127°)
497Alcaldia de Pasto54603ColombiaAlcaldia de Pasto2016Increased attention to other environmental concernsEl Municipio de Pasto, a traves de diferentes programas incluidos en la Secretaria de Gestion Ambiental de la Alcaldia de Pasto, realiza actividades encamindas en la proteccion del Medio Ambiente, por tal razon se tambien se presenta mayor atención a otras preocupaciones ambientales que hacen parte de los efectos adversos del cambio climatico en el Municipio de Pasto(1.213973°, -77.275019°)(4.570868°, -74.297333°)
498Ayuntamiento de Monclova56256MexicoMonclova2016Increased attention to other environmental concernsreglamentación de las empresas que en sus procesos, emitan gases de efecto invernadero, como la donación de climas ahorradores de energía, Mediante el Consejo Metropolitano, establecer reglas y sanciones que incidan en la disminución de los efectos del C.C.(26.933627°, -101.462472°)(23.634501°, -102.552784°)
499Ayuntamiento de Morelia50356MexicoMorelia2016Increased attention to other environmental concernsMediante la aplicación de la norma legal se busca resarcir el daño ecológico.(32.502581°, -117.069292°)(23.634501°, -102.552784°)
500Ayuntamiento de Morelia50356MexicoMorelia2016Increased infrastructure investmentLas obras nuevas a ejecutar van encaminadas a disminuir el riesgo de la población.(32.502581°, -117.069292°)(23.634501°, -102.552784°)

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In 2016, 397 cities reported that climate change does present an economic opportunity and identified over 1,000 opportunities. 270 of these cities identified the development of new business industries, such as clean tech, as an opportunity.

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