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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
601Santo Domingo de Guzmán36040Dominican RepublicSanto Domingo de Guzmán2016Improved efficiency of operationsUn inventario de GEI, permite eficientizar los procesos de producción de diversas industrias. Esto resulta beneficioso tanto para la empresa desde el punto de vista económico como para el ambiente en materia de calidad.(18.486058°, -69.931212°)(18.735693°, -70.162651°)
602Santo Domingo de Guzmán36040Dominican RepublicSanto Domingo de Guzmán2016Increased attention to other environmental concernsCon la ocurrencia de eventos climáticos adversos en mayor frecuencia e intensidad, las instituciones pertinentes deberán hacer mayor énfasis en el estudio y evaluación de procesos y cuestiones ambientales para prevenir desastres y catástrofes.(18.486058°, -69.931212°)(18.735693°, -70.162651°)
603Alcaldía Distrital de Santa Marta60381ColombiaAlcaldía Distrital de Santa Marta2016Development of new business industries (e.g. clean tech)En el momento no se esta realizando ningún programa que permita maximizar esta oportunidad(11.245278°, -74.212687°)(4.570868°, -74.297333°)
604Alcaldía Distrital de Santa Marta60381ColombiaAlcaldía Distrital de Santa Marta2016Improved efficiency of operationsEn el momento no se esta realizando ningún programa que permita maximizar esta oportunidad(11.245278°, -74.212687°)(4.570868°, -74.297333°)
605Alcaldía Distrital de Santa Marta60381ColombiaAlcaldía Distrital de Santa Marta2016Increased attention to other environmental concernsEn el momento no se esta realizando ningún programa que permita maximizar esta oportunidad(11.245278°, -74.212687°)(4.570868°, -74.297333°)
606Alcaldía Distrital de Santa Marta60381ColombiaAlcaldía Distrital de Santa Marta2016Increased infrastructure investmentEn el momento no se esta realizando ningún programa que permita maximizar esta oportunidad(11.245278°, -74.212687°)(4.570868°, -74.297333°)
607Municipalidad de Colina60407ChileColina2016Development of new business industries (e.g. clean tech)La comuna de Colina cuenta con óptimos niveles de radiación y horas de sol, es de topografía plana y se encuentra cercana a líneas de transmisión, por lo que es una comuna con alto potencial para desarrollar proyectos de tecnología solar fotovoltaica. Bajo este sustento se ha instalado la primera Planta Solar Fotovoltaica en la comuna(-33.204292°, -70.684042°)(-35.675147°, -71.542969°)
608Municipalidad de Miraflores60399PeruMiraflores2016Development of new business industries (e.g. clean tech)Companies wastewater treatment, companies of desalination of seawater, organic agriculture, recycling articles, others.(-16.399409°, -71.536623°)(-9.189967°, -75.015152°)
609Municipalidad de Peñalolén60410ChilePeñalolén2016Increased attention to other environmental concernsMediante la incorporación de actores interesados en el desarrollo de la actividad económica relacionada con la gestión integral de residuos (Reciclaje de residuos).(-33.454°, -70.530212°)(-35.675147°, -71.542969°)
610Municipalidad de Rio Grande60419ArgentinaRio Grande2016Development of new business industries (e.g. clean tech)Financiamiento con fondos propios para promoción y fortalecimiento de emprendimientos tecnológicos ambientalmente sustentables.(38.879522°, -82.380432°)(-38.416097°, -63.616672°)
611Municipalidad de Rio Grande60419ArgentinaRio Grande2016Increased attention to other environmental concernsBusqueda de financiamiento para llevar adelante acciones ambientales.(38.879522°, -82.380432°)(-38.416097°, -63.616672°)
612Municipalidad de Santiago60393ChileSantiago2016Development of new business industries (e.g. clean tech)Empresas cuyo mercado son tecnologías limpias, innovación, eficiencia energética, huertos urbanos, movilidad sostenible, entre otros.(-33.44889°, -70.669265°)(-35.675147°, -71.542969°)
613Municipalidad de Santiago60393ChileSantiago2016Additional funding optionsBúsqueda de financiamiento internacional para implementación de medidas de adaptación y mitigación al cambio climático(-33.44889°, -70.669265°)(-35.675147°, -71.542969°)
614Municipalidad de Santiago60393ChileSantiago2016Increased attention to other environmental concerns(-33.44889°, -70.669265°)(-35.675147°, -71.542969°)
615Prefeitura de Assis60276BrazilAssis2016Increased attention to other environmental concernsAtualmente não existem empresas especializadas que estão realizando projetos ambientais especificamente relacionados às alterações climáticas.(-20.622251°, -43.938737°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
616Prefeitura de Birigui60252BrazilBirigui2016Improved efficiency of operationsInfelizmente as dificuldades que surgem são sempre a oportunidade de testar a eficiência dos serviços e operações.(-21.291505°, -50.343631°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
617Prefeitura de Brotas60290BrazilBrotas2016Increased attention to other environmental concernsEm função da falta de chuva em 2014 e diminuição de disponibilidade de água, a população passou a economizar e se preocupar com a preservação de nascentes.(-22.279958°, -48.12557°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
618Prefeitura de Campos de Goytacazes60279BrazilCampos de Goytacazes2016Increased attention to other environmental concernsO município de meio milhão de habitantes não é um município qualquer. Efeitos da mudança climática e suas adversidades podem criar uma nova consciência ambiental.(-21.832284°, -41.268354°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
619Prefeitura de Campos de Goytacazes60279BrazilCampos de Goytacazes2016Additional funding optionsCom o envolvimento do setor privado para investimentos na construção de cidades resilientes, tendo como instrumentos as PPP`s.(-21.832284°, -41.268354°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
620Prefeitura de Feira de Santana60287BrazilFeira de Santana2016Development of new business industries (e.g. clean tech)A cidade já executando obras de aprimoramento de mobilidade urbana implantando o BRT assim como está elaborando vários planos para tornar a cidade sustentável o que atrairá negócios verdes; os planos em execução são: 1. Plano Diretor de Desenvolvimento Urbano 2. Plano de Mobilidade Urbana 3. Plano Integrado de Gestão de Resíduos Sólidos 4. Plano de Saneamento Básico(-12.259727°, -38.964661°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
621Bogotá Distrito Capital31154ColombiaBogotá C402016Development of new business industries (e.g. clean tech)Technological enhancement plan for SITP (PAT in spanish) appears opportunities for different actors based in the value chain, from the definition of low-carbon vehicle technology, including the development of vehicles with the characteristics of the system, maintenance and operation vehicles, including innovation and capacity building. Also, through the creation of policies and incentives for the introduction of clean technologies in industry and transport, as well as reduced water and energy costs.(4.598056°, -74.075833°)(4.570868°, -74.297333°)
622Bogotá Distrito Capital31154ColombiaBogotá C402016Increased attention to other environmental concernsThrough the inclusion of concepts of sustainable production and consumption in the manufacturing, trade, service delivery and transportation, and working with the supply chain and through green purchasing program and implementation of institutional arrangements for environmental management in the public sector. In recent years, they have increased environmental recovery actions in the city and the region, in the forests, wetlands and moors. The main ecological structure of the city (green infrastructure) nearby properties can increase their market value, public and private investment in recovery, maintenance and conservation of the structure, generating employment opportunities and new businesses in the city.(4.598056°, -74.075833°)(4.570868°, -74.297333°)
623Bogotá Distrito Capital31154ColombiaBogotá C402016Increased infrastructure investmentNew policies affecting low-carbon technologies driving the definition and structuring of infrastructure necessary for the operation of such technologies, working on sustainable drainage systems, green roofs and alternative energy, recycling of construction materials.(4.598056°, -74.075833°)(4.570868°, -74.297333°)
624Bogotá Distrito Capital31154ColombiaBogotá C402016Development of new business industries (e.g. clean tech)Through cultural and behavioral changes generate new markets, new products, processing value chain (eg food) and production sectors (eg agriculture)(4.598056°, -74.075833°)(4.570868°, -74.297333°)
625Bogotá Distrito Capital31154ColombiaBogotá C402016Additional funding optionsBogotá participates in city networks to face climate change, giving opportunity for knowledge transfer and funding opportunities.(4.598056°, -74.075833°)(4.570868°, -74.297333°)
626Bogotá Distrito Capital31154ColombiaBogotá C402016Increased energy securityIt is increasing solar energy projects in new infrastructure, which promotes energy security.(4.598056°, -74.075833°)(4.570868°, -74.297333°)
627City of Salvador42120BrazilSalvadorC402016Development of new business industries (e.g. clean tech)Salvador recently launched a program to certify buildings with sustainable technology, rewarding with discounts on local taxes. Program called Green property tax(-12.97304°, -38.502304°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
628Distrito Metropolitano de Quito42178EcuadorQuitoC402016Additional funding optionsThe city is seeking for funding to replace the public lighting system to a more energy efficient system(-0.2333°, -78.5167°)(-1.831239°, -78.183406°)
629Distrito Metropolitano de Quito42178EcuadorQuitoC402016Increased infrastructure investmentThe city is working on the connection of solar panels to update the energy system of its installations .(-0.2333°, -78.5167°)(-1.831239°, -78.183406°)
630Metropolitan Municipality of Lima31170PeruLimaC402016Development of new business industries (e.g. clean tech)Desarrollo de nuevos negocios e industrias orientadas a la energía limpia, la producción ecológica, entre otros. Aumento de la agricultura urbana, iniciativas bioclimáticas especialmente agroecológica.(-12.046374°, -77.042793°)(-9.189967°, -75.015152°)
631Metropolitan Municipality of Lima31170PeruLimaC402016Increased attention to other environmental concernsSe realizaron nuevos programas municipales para mejorar el medio ambiente: Programa de reciclaje, la eliminación de vehículos de transporte antiguos, programas de reforma del sistema de transporte urbano, de revegetación y reforestación, la conservación de los ecosistemas naturales, programas de agricultura urbana.(-12.046374°, -77.042793°)(-9.189967°, -75.015152°)
632Metropolitan Municipality of Lima31170PeruLimaC402016Additional funding optionsLa cooperación internacional es una oportunidad para acceder a fondos adicionales para diferentes tipos de proyectos, principalmente para la transferencia de tecnología, desarrollo de capacidades y transferencia de conocimiento especializado.(-12.046374°, -77.042793°)(-9.189967°, -75.015152°)
633Municipalidad de San Fernando60904ChileSan Fernando2016Increased attention to other environmental concernsEl reciclaje ambiental es lo mejor que tenemos hasta el momento en temas ambientales, la comuna disminuye sus niveles de contaminación al mismo tiempo que permite al municipio generar recursos para invertirlos en la comuna.(-34.58586°, -70.99078°)(-35.675147°, -71.542969°)
634Municipality of Curitiba31156BrazilCuritibaC402016Increased infrastructure investmentBy obtaining federal funds for adpatation of the urban infrastructure(-25.431063°, -49.264693°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
635Municipality of Curitiba31156BrazilCuritibaC402016Increased attention to other environmental concernsTaking the interest of the population on climate change to address other environmental issues(-25.431063°, -49.264693°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
636Prefeitura de São Paulo31184BrazilSão PauloC402016Development of new business industries (e.g. clean tech)With new projects of innovation and techonology.(-23.5595°, -46.738229°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
637Prefeitura de São Paulo31184BrazilSão PauloC402016Increased infrastructure investment(-23.5595°, -46.738229°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
638Región Metropolitana de Santiago31180ChileRegión Metropolitana de SantiagoC402016Development of new business industries (e.g. clean tech)Through the management of the Clean Production Agreement, which is a voluntary agreement coordinated by the National Council for Clean Production, which aims to contribute to the reduction of GHG through goals and actions within a specified period. This instrument is backed by a specific national law (DS No. 20416/2010). Currently the issue for industries has not been studied in specific areas, but in general is expected to be an increase associated with emission reduction technology businesses and the issue of power generation from renewable sources, due to the new legislative programs.(-33.44889°, -70.669265°)(-35.675147°, -71.542969°)
639Región Metropolitana de Santiago31180ChileRegión Metropolitana de SantiagoC402016Additional funding optionsThe Government provides funding for about 70% of costs in the diagnosis of the sustainability of the sector, internal audits, technical assistance, training, certification, impact assessment and overall coordination of clean production agreement. On the other hand, with respect to non-conventional renewable energy, franchise tax are established for solar thermal systems from Law No. 20.365.(-33.44889°, -70.669265°)(-35.675147°, -71.542969°)
640Región Metropolitana de Santiago31180ChileRegión Metropolitana de SantiagoC402016Improved efficiency of operationsThe Carbon Management Program is an initiative that aims to encourage the improvement of operational efficiency through voluntary participation in the registration system pollutant release and transfer (PRTR) to obtain an estimate of emissions that allow raising a business strategy to increase process efficiency and improve the image of the organization.(-33.44889°, -70.669265°)(-35.675147°, -71.542969°)
641Región Metropolitana de Santiago31180ChileRegión Metropolitana de SantiagoC402016Increased energy securityThis aspect is being promoted from the regional government's strategy for energy production from clean sources and national legislation that encourages the incorporation of NCRE.(-33.44889°, -70.669265°)(-35.675147°, -71.542969°)
642Alcaldíade Sincelejo60387ColombiaAlcaldíade Sincelejo2016Development of new business industries (e.g. clean tech)se estan priorizando proyectos de tecnologias limpias tanto energeticos como productivos(9.304577°, -75.390557°)(4.570868°, -74.297333°)
643Región Metropolitana de Santiago31180ChileRegión Metropolitana de SantiagoC402016Increased attention to other environmental concernsThe city in the first Metropolitan adaptation project (CAS Plan), presented as one of its main measures to educate and empower various social groups in the Metropolitan Region about the significance of climate change, its consequences and possibilities of adaptation, using communication strategies. These actions will be considered in the preparation of the "Climate Change Adaptation Plan for Cities"(-33.44889°, -70.669265°)(-35.675147°, -71.542969°)
644Región Metropolitana de Santiago31180ChileRegión Metropolitana de SantiagoC402016Increased infrastructure investmentThe city is promoting this aspect in measures to reduce exposure to threats from the CAS Plan through the program for implementation of green roofs, the introduction of efficient sanitation in homes and hotels, the green factor in new developments and public trade, the introduction of efficient irrigation technology among others. These actions will be considered in the preparation of the "Climate Change Adaptation Plan for Cities"(-33.44889°, -70.669265°)(-35.675147°, -71.542969°)
645Sejong Metropolitan Autonomous City50703South KoreaSejong 2016Development of new business industries (e.g. clean tech)Expected to respond to new industrial developments , such as climate change, renewable energy , high-efficiency equipment, eco-friendly construction(36.501933°, 127.278604°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
646Sejong Metropolitan Autonomous City50703South KoreaSejong 2016Increased energy security(36.501933°, 127.278604°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
647San José de Gracia62807MexicoSan José de Gracia2016Otheren nuestro municipio se encuentra la presa presidente Plutarco Elias Calles que es la segunda mas grande en la Republica Mexicana, cuando aumenta el nivel de dicho vaso de agua aumenta la visita de turistas que bienen a ver que subio el nivel del agua, asi mismo cuando hay alguna nevada visitan a nuestro municipio de las sonas bajas del Estado(22.147593°, -102.41298°)(23.634501°, -102.552784°)
648City of Alba-Iulia60588RomaniaAlba-Iulia2016Increased infrastructure investmentRelated to investment opportunities the City Hall of Alba Iulia is making great efforts in terms of absorption of grants for investments in infrastructure, increasing in this way the economic opportunities.(46.082337°, 23.569027°)(45.943161°, 24.96676°)
649Town of Ajax, ON60602CanadaAjax, ON2016Increased attention to other environmental concernsIncreased stewardship initiatives (tree planting, native plants) LID Stormwater Projects Energy conservation initiatives (LEED Designed facilities, lighting retrofits) Increased awareness surrounding the importance of the natural environment Increased awareness surrounding water quality Increased awareness of sustainable transportation(43.850855°, -79.020373°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
650Town of Ajax, ON60602CanadaAjax, ON2016Improved efficiency of operationsEnergy conservation initiatives(LEED Designed facilities, LED lighting retrofits, renewable energy) Green fleet plan (hybrid vehicles, anti-idling, vehicle right sizing)(43.850855°, -79.020373°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)

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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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