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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
701Village of Kadiovacik35755TurkeyKadiovacik2016Increased attention to other environmental concerns(38.3434574°, 26.553613°)(38.963745°, 35.243322°)
702Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region31169Hong KongHong KongC402016Increased infrastructure investment(a) Promote waste to energy: the newly built sludge treatment facility, for instance, is equipped with facilities to turn thermal energy generated from incineration into electricity. Apart from meeting the electricity demand of the treatment facility, the surplus electricity is uploaded to the power grid. (b) The integrated Waste Management Facilities (IWMF) Phase 1 will adopt advanced moving grate incineration technology to convert waste to energy. In the waste treatment process, the energy recovered will generate electricity for the IWMF internal use, and the surplus of about 480 million kWh will be exported to the electricity grid, adequate for use by some 100 000 households annually. We plan to commission the IWMF Phase 1 in 2023.(22.2880809°, 114.1398015°)(22.396428°, 114.109497°)
703District of Columbia31090USADistrict of ColumbiaC402016Increased energy securityThe District has adopted several policies that are helping to diversify the energy supply and encourage local renewable energy generation including a renewable portfolio standard requiring 20% renewable energy supply by 2020, with an additional requirement for 2.5% locally-owned solar, and policy to support community solar. The District is conducting a study of its microgrid and district energy potential to be completed in 2016. In 2015, Mayor Bowser also signed the Nation’s largest wind power purchase agreement which will enable the District government to power nearly 35% of its energy demand from wind power. The agreement is expected to save District taxpayers $45 million over the next 20 years.(38.9071923°, -77.0368707°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
704City of Paris31175FranceParisC402016Increased attention to other environmental concernsThe purchasing department was created in 2009, it manages the transversal purchases of the local government. Environmental clauses are becoming more included in the specifications of public markets (70% of markets).(48.856614°, 2.3522219°)(46.227638°, 2.213749°)
705Comune di Venezia36254ItalyVeneziaC402016Development of new business industries (e.g. clean tech)During 60's-70's the city has known a big chemical indusrty development. The site of Porto Marghera was one of the most important industrial area in Italy. After the end of the chemical indusrty in Venice, the city decided that the industrial area must be re-used and converted to green industry. A pilot projcet is now being developed to allow new green enterprises to take place in Porto Marghera. On 2010 a special national fund of around 10M€ was given to the city of Venice to develop green industries in Porto Marghera.(45.4332515°, 12.3210704°)(41.87194°, 12.56738°)
706City of Vancouver20113CanadaVancouverC402016Additional funding optionsInvestors are becoming increasingly discerning when it comes to where to invest and the extent to which those investments are ‘climate ready’. Vancouver expects to not only attract increased green capital through better climate preparedness, but as an ecosystem of excellence on climate action.(49.261226°, -123.1139268°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
707City of Paris31175FranceParisC402016Increased infrastructure investmentBy retrofitting residential and service sector buildings. Every year the City of Paris invests more than 40 million € for retrofitting social housings of the city, i.e. around 25,000 flats retrofitted in the last 6 years. It maintains and creates jobs in the building sector ; it also allows families with low income to earn money on the energy bill. Those investments created 2,000 new jobs in Paris.(48.856614°, 2.3522219°)(46.227638°, 2.213749°)
708Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg35868GermanyHamburg2016Othersee above(53.5510846°, 9.9936818°)(51.165691°, 10.451526°)
709City of Edmonton43912CanadaEdmonton2016Increased attention to other environmental concernsthe City is supporting many environmental strategies: the local food and agricultural industry through its FRESH strategy "http://www.edmonton.ca/city_government/documents/FRESH_October_2012.pdf#search=fresh" Transportation improvement through "The Way We Move", Social improvement through "The Way We Live", Resilience and sustainability through "The Way We Green", and transforming the urban form through "The Way We Grow" (http://www.edmonton.ca/city_government/city-vision-and-strategic-plan.aspx)(53.544389°, -113.4909267°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
710City of St Louis35393USASt Louis2016Otherenergy efficiency and water efficiency green jobs(38.6270025°, -90.1994042°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
711City of Buenos Aires31155ArgentinaBuenos AiresC402016Additional funding optionsCurrently, there is an increase in access to international cooperation, on adaptation and mitigation projects.(-34.6037232°, -58.3815931°)(-38.416097°, -63.616672°)
712City of Edmonton43912CanadaEdmonton2016Increased energy securityThe City has developed an Energy Transition Strategy "http://www.edmonton.ca/city_government/documents/EnergyTransitionStrategy.pdf" addressing energy security, and resilience in alignment with the interest to reduce the emissions of carbon dioxide and to mitigate climate change. There are over 100 initiatives in the strategy , fundamentally targeting four levels of process: to first avoid use, then address energy efficiency improvement, then replace high carbon use with low carbon use, and finally to buy renewable energy as a last resort. Opportunities exist for entrepreneurs to fill in all the operational gaps that exist with this strategy, to change auditing strategies, look for new energy efficient equipment, change their thinking in consulting, seek low carbon, and green energy purchase opportunities. The City has already identified some low carbon, avoidance, energy efficiency upgrade, low carbon substitution (electricity grid by default), and green energy purchase opportunities in its City Operations' Greenhouse Gas Management Plan "http://www.edmonton.ca/city_government/documents/PDF/CityOperationsGHGManagementPlan.pdf". At the community level the Green Building Plan identifies opportunities for avoidance and energy efficiency upgrades."http://www.edmonton.ca/city_government/documents/PDF/GreenBuildingPlanFINAL(low_res).pdf"(53.544389°, -113.4909267°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
713City of San Francisco31182USASan FranciscoC402016Increased infrastructure investmentBy addessing how climate change will impact San Francisco, future infrastructure investments will build in resiliency to storm surges, increased storm intensity and sea-level rise. This will allow the city businesses and employees to function more frequently and experience less disruption from future events. The infrastructure improvements themselves will also generate jobs and economic activity.(37.7749295°, -122.4194155°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
714City of Pittsburgh35877USAPittsburgh2016Increased infrastructure investmentAfter the collapse of the steel industry in the 1980s, Pittsburgh suffered bankruptcy and as a consequence the maintenance of crucial infrastructure such as the sewer system, roads, bridges, locks and dams and greenways were deferred. Now the region is under an EPA consent decree to reduce combined sewer overflows (CSOs). Rather than construct energy intensive underground pipes, the City is focusing on a green first strategy.(40.4406248°, -79.9958864°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
715City of Benicia49787USABenicia2016Improved efficiency of operationsBRIP - helping businesses assess ways to reduce energy, water, waste, and fuel use. Consultant assess use and operations and provide funds to make upgrades to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, save money, and prepare for future climate change impacts, like higher temperatures by better insulating their buildings and being prepared to maintain suitable working conditions during high heat events.(38.049365°, -122.1585777°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
716Comune di Torino35886ItalyTorino2016Increased energy securityFavouring the local clean energy production, optimize building characteristics for energy consumption reduction and building energy regulation systems.(45.1006374°, 7.6680046°)(41.87194°, 12.56738°)
717City of Chicago3203USAChicagoC402016Development of new business industries (e.g. clean tech)Brookings Institution noted Chicago as the #1 exporter of clean energy and energy efficiency services in the United States in a recent study. Chicago's strength in advanced manufacturing and transportation, distribution, and logistics are assets that, as the growth of the energy efficiency and clean energy space accelerates, will serve to bolster Chicago. Additionally, Chicago was recently awarded $70 million grant from the U.S. Department of Defense for the establishment of a Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation ("DMDI") Institute, which sets the stage for Chicago to lead the next generation of manufacturing in being cleaner, more efficient, and more sustainable. In 2013, Chicago's Argonne National Laboratory won a $120 million grant through the US Department of Energy to establish the Joint Center for Energy Storage Research, which is developing and commercializing new energy storage and battery technology for electric vehicles and the electricity grid.(41.8781136°, -87.6297982°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
718City of Toronto31117CanadaTorontoC402016Improved efficiency of operationsExtensive work towards development of community energy planning and working on policies to embed this in long term land use planning requirements. Already embedding some energy security requirements in new development applications. All the above represent cost savings for energy and also job opportunity for suppliers of equipment.(43.653226°, -79.3831843°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
719City of Vancouver20113CanadaVancouverC402016Improved efficiency of operationsImplementing the Fleet Management Plan will yield cost savings from right-sizing and fuel-switching of City fleets.(49.261226°, -123.1139268°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
720Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg35868GermanyHamburg2016OtherWeather improvement causes better chances for city tourism.(53.5510846°, 9.9936818°)(51.165691°, 10.451526°)
721City of Toronto31117CanadaTorontoC402016Development of new business industries (e.g. clean tech)Grassroots staff initiative to make the point that we have a strong set of sectors alread that support resilience. We call this the "Resilience Sector" , which includes Engineering, Insurance, Construction, Environmental & Management Consulting, Legal, Landscape Architecture, energy conservation and sustainable energy generation companies. Synergistically these sectors could work together more effectively if they were more recognized as being able to work together in a multi-disciplinary way to implement solutions.(43.653226°, -79.3831843°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
722City of Porto46514PortugalPorto2016Development of new business industries (e.g. clean tech)Increased business in the insurance area with environmental responsibility; development of technology in the area of roofs and green walls; Extension of the tourist season with the potential increase in hotel demand, restoration and bathing areas; The increase in the number of days with sun, enhances the penetration of renewable energy (solar thermal and photovoltaic);(41.1579438°, -8.6291053°)(39.399872°, -8.224454°)
723City of Vancouver20113CanadaVancouverC402016Improved efficiency of operationsThe GCAP Green Economy goal also aims to increase the number of businesses actively engaged in 'greening' their businesses. A program specifically for businesses is being developed.(49.261226°, -123.1139268°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
724City of Yokohama31113JapanYokohamaC402016Development of new business industries (e.g. clean tech)the city is furnishing support for the development of technologies and products in the environmental field(35.4437078°, 139.6380256°)(36.204824°, 138.252924°)
725City of Baltimore35853USABaltimore2016Improved efficiency of operationsEncouraging smart grid development Encourage power lines to be buried underground Backup power systems for critical facilities, transportation, and infrastructure(39.2903848°, -76.6121893°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
726City of Vancouver20113CanadaVancouverC402016Development of new business industries (e.g. clean tech)The GCAP Green Economy goal aims to boost number of 'green' jobs, through strategies such as creation of trade, attracting innovative businesses to Vancouver, creating demonstration hubs, and hosting green technology demonstrations.(49.261226°, -123.1139268°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
727Cascais50680PortugalCascais2016Increased energy securityWith the implementation of actions towards energy efficiency we will promote renewable energy sources (both wind and solar).(38.6970565°, -9.4222945°)(39.399872°, -8.224454°)
728City of Sydney31114AustraliaSydneyC402016Increased infrastructure investmentThe $8 billion Green Square project is transforming the southern precinct of our local area into a vibrant and sustainable urban environment. From its industrial past, Green Square is emerging as a place of innovative housing design, bespoke business and retail, and creative and engaged communities proud of their area’s past and future. Green Square is set to become a true exemplar of green living with developments linked to recycled water, people linked to shops, parks, gardens and entertainment with bike and walking routes, and public transport. At the heart of the Green Square development is the new town centre, a major new residential, retail and cultural hub. The City has committed $440 million over the next 10 years to deliver quality infrastructure and community facilities such as the new library, plaza, and aquatic centre as well as parks, public art and community creative hub. The City’s role in Green Square is to ensure planning controls for the new town centre and nearby precincts allow for growth and development that is sustainable, innovative and respects the character of existing neighbourhoods. Green Square is the fastest growing area in the City's local area – new families are moving in every day, while residents in long-established suburbs like Rosebery have lived there for many generations. This diverse community needs opportunities to create and build connections while exploring their interests.(-33.8674869°, 151.2069902°)(-25.274398°, 133.775136°)
729Ville de Montreal35894CanadaMontreal2016Increased attention to other environmental concernsMeasures that have been adopted, or that are being considered, to reduce GHG emissions or to adapt to climate change will also directly serve other environmental sectors: water quality; air quality; biological conservation; waste management. These sectors will also profit from the population's increased awareness of climate change issues.(45.5086699°, -73.5539925°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
730Prefeitura do Rio de Janeiro31176BrazilRio de JaneiroC402016Additional funding optionsRio has a 1 billion dollar loan from World Bank that includes the hiring of a new GHG Emissions Monitoring System, based in GPC Protocol methodology. Also, the Low Carbon Development Project was developed in partnership with the World Bank through grants. It aims to monitor all GHG emissions reductions in projects carried out by the municipality, in order to assess their potential for emissions and help devise mitigation or compensation measures.(-22.9054389°, -43.5614471°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
731Gemeente Rotterdam31179NetherlandsRotterdamC402016Increased infrastructure investmentInfrastructure for transportation of residual heat from the industry to the urban area. Planning on infrastructure for carbon capture and storage. development of a local electric transport network(51.9163716°, 4.4509382°)(52.132633°, 5.291266°)
732City of Detroit35862USADetroit2016Additional funding optionsThe city is not maximizing this opportunity at this time. More study is needed(42.331427°, -83.0457538°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
733City of Pittsburgh35877USAPittsburgh2016Development of new business industries (e.g. clean tech)The City of Pittsburgh has convened several Mayoral round tables to incentivize and support clean technology and is now home to Aquion Energy, the only cradle to cradle certified battery system, as well as Windstax, an innovative vertical turbine that integrates energy storage with Aquion batteries, and EPIC Metals in nearby Braddock, which uses a Windstax system to power lighting in its manufacturing facility where it recycles steel into acoustic wall panels and roof/floor deck systems. Pittsburgh is also looking into circular economy options such as organic biodigestion systems and remanufacturing industries.(40.4406248°, -79.9958864°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
734City of Los Angeles10894USALos AngelesC402016Increased infrastructure investmentsignificant investment in rail line expansion and upgrades, and transit oriented affordable housing development(34.0522342°, -118.2436849°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
735City of Turku50154FinlandTurku2016Increased energy securityFor example by promoting local energy production and regional co-operation.(60.4518126°, 22.2666303°)(61.92411°, 25.748151°)
736Jakarta City Government31166IndonesiaJakarta C402016Additional funding options.- the city is preparing several funding schemes which main concept is to minimize government spending and optimize public investment, such The PPP scheme is implemented in Pluit Reservoir revitalization project in which private companies that hold property development permits are obliged to participate in the project under the cross-subsidy scheme - priority for climate positive infrastructure(-6.2087634°, 106.845599°)(-0.789275°, 113.921327°)
737City of Chicago3203USAChicagoC402016Additional funding optionsThe Chicago Infrastructure Trust was created by executive order of Mayor Emanuel and City Council resolution as an innovative way to leverage private investment for transformative infrastructure projects to guide the city's renewal of these vital and foundational elements in the 21st century. The first series of investment made by the Trust will be directed to energy efficiency work; by aggregating energy efficiency projects across the City and its sister agencies whilst tapping into private investment, the Trust will accelerate projects, specifically those of Retrofit Chicago, that would otherwise not have been possible.(41.8781136°, -87.6297982°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
738Prefeitura do Rio de Janeiro31176BrazilRio de JaneiroC402016Additional funding optionsAfther the 2010 floods, Rio de Janeiro received almost 200 million dollars from the federal government for slope contention, aimed at protecting the population of favelas from further landslides.(-22.9054389°, -43.5614471°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
739City of Cleveland35859USACleveland2016Increased attention to other environmental concernsA major environmental concern in Cleveland is combined sewer overflow (CSO) events. The City and the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District are increasingly utilizing “green infrastructure” alternatives that increase stormwater retention during heavy storm events, which also serves as an adaptation strategy. The City has the opportunity to be a leader in green infrastructure technologies and processes, which can also serve as an economic driver. Most jobs related to implementing green infrastructure cannot be outsourced, and the opportunity also arises for many stormwater researchers to be based in Cleveland.(41.49932°, -81.6943605°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
740City of Buenos Aires31155ArgentinaBuenos AiresC402016Development of new business industries (e.g. clean tech)Electricity costs in Argentina for the last decade have been low because of subsidies. In the short term, energy efficiency and renewable energy projects are expected to become more viable as subsidies have been eliminated and energy demand keeps increasing, which will make different alternatives more attractive.(-34.6037232°, -58.3815931°)(-38.416097°, -63.616672°)
741Gemeente Rotterdam31179NetherlandsRotterdamC402016Development of new business industries (e.g. clean tech)A city that is well adapted to the effects of climate change (thus safe and attractive) attracts residents and businesses. Development of the city's unique character as a strong, sustainable, and liveable delta.(51.9163716°, 4.4509382°)(52.132633°, 5.291266°)
742City of Buenos Aires31155ArgentinaBuenos AiresC402016Development of new business industries (e.g. clean tech)IIn the medium-term, green jobs, especially in energy efficiency and sustainable construction are expected to grow. Meanwhile, jobs related to the bicycle market and maintenance are increasing due to encourage being given to bicycle use.(-34.6037232°, -58.3815931°)(-38.416097°, -63.616672°)
743City of Baltimore35853USABaltimore2016Additional funding optionsThe Climate Action Plan, and Disaster Preparedness Project & Plan (DP3) are nationally recognized plans that address mitigation and adaptation in the City of Baltimore. Having the plans complete open additional doors for funding opportunities from Local, State and National Foundations, as well as Government agencies. We have secured over $200,000 in funding specifically to advance our climate work and will continue to pursue additional funding opportunities.(39.2903848°, -76.6121893°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
744District of Columbia31090USADistrict of ColumbiaC402016Development of new business industries (e.g. clean tech)The District’s Sustainable DC Plan established goals to grow and diversify DC’s business sectors and to expand the number and range of jobs available to District residents, especially within new sustainability fields. The District is using its purchasing power, job training programs, public-private partnerships to support local, sustainable businesses. For example, the DC Sustainable Energy Utility, the District’s energy efficiency and renewable energy program provider, has performance targets for local job creation and recently launched a Workforce Development initiative to provide mentorship opportunities for entry-level professionals. See https://www.dcseu.com/docs/DCSEU-AnnualReport14-FinalWeb.pdf Additionally, the Office of Planning recently released Ward 5 Works, an Industrial Land Transformation Study which aims to understand, preserve land currently zoned for production, distribution and repair to grow the maker economy and encourage higher paying industrial jobs. The Plan also contains actions to support workforce development and encourage economic development by expanding existing programs that provide training in green construction jobs and support development of a thriving creative economy that will expand the number of artisans and entrepreneurs in the area. http://planning.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/op/publication/attachments/W5_07142014_FINALfinalSmallest.pdf(38.9071923°, -77.0368707°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
745Gemeente Rotterdam31179NetherlandsRotterdamC402016Development of new business industries (e.g. clean tech)Development in the harbour with new technologies and innovation and new type of industry (clean tech) Development of a local business sector with a strong link to climate adaptation/ mitigation. Chances for export and business development for these companies(51.9163716°, 4.4509382°)(52.132633°, 5.291266°)
746City of Durban35863South AfricaDurbanC402016Development of new business industries (e.g. clean tech)The Municipality has established the KZN sustainable energy forum (KSEF) to assist in developing the sustainable energy sector in the province. More info here: (http://www.kznenergy.org.za/)(-29.8586804°, 31.0218404°)(-30.559482°, 22.937506°)
747New York City3417USANew York CityC402016Improved efficiency of operationsOne of the most critical affected areas during the Hurricane was the buildings sector. NYC is leveraging the Retrofit Accelerator (a resource provided by the City to help building owners and operators increase sustainability of their properties through energy and water upgrades) to assist building owners in areas at risk from climate impacts consider implementing upgrades that will help their buildings conserve energy and be more resilient.(40.7127837°, -74.0059413°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
748Mexico City31172MexicoMexico CityC402016Improved efficiency of operationsThrough the modernization of efficient public lighting systems that incorporate new technologies (lighting, control, regulation), pumping and extractions water systems. Clean technologies such as solar heating and electric power generation with photovoltaic cells can be expanded at large scale in the city. Energy efficiency in public and private buildings can reduce energy consumption and energy security. At the same time in domestic sector, encouraging energy efficiency through scrapping of old refrigerators by new and energetically efficient, The Building Energy Efficiency Accelerator from SE4All, would review the retrofit alternatives, codes, regulations and funding mechanisms to enhance the implementation. Amendments to the rules by establishing standards for assessment, regulation and implementation of sustainable measures for new buildings and reconstructions of the Federal District, therefore the associated emissions, inducing water heating by solar energy, and efficient lightning. Modernizing public spaces by installing equipment and furniture in public space and improved public transport regulation in performance. Modernization of transport units and infrastructure. Through the Resilience Strategy focal areas the preliminary analysis is aimed to a resilient infrastructure Encourage the consumption of local products in the Mexico City. Consolidation of projects of rural development respecting natural at the conservation zone. There has been conducted a environmental poll to the population to know the awareness of related topics such as climate change perception(19.4326077°, -99.133208°)(23.634501°, -102.552784°)
749City of Buenos Aires31155ArgentinaBuenos AiresC402016Increased attention to other environmental concernsThe City of Buenos Aires is putting a lot of efforts in modifying existing behaviors which are an obstacle to sustainable development. In this regard, raising awareness strategies are the essence. The Government promotes programs and projects that, from a cross disciplinary approach; contribute to the promotion of environmental rationality. For this, several activities have been organized, which aim at raising awareness around the issue of climate change, specifically, and environmental protection, in general(-34.6037232°, -58.3815931°)(-38.416097°, -63.616672°)
750City of Vancouver20113CanadaVancouverC402016Increased attention to other environmental concernsThe Urban Forest Management Plan identifies opportunities to make progress on stormwater management, climate change adaptation, and biodiversity.(49.261226°, -123.1139268°)(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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