1. City of Cape Town Cape Town: Setting a path towards sustainability Presentation to Botswana delegation: 11 June 2012

2. City of Cape Town: World Bio and Heritage Hotspot Two Biospheres Two World Heritage Sites One National Park 261 biodiversity sites of special value 3000 floral spp

3. Critical environmental challenges facing Cape Town (1) The great poverty divide Inequitable, inefficient City Unsustainable transport network HIV-AIDS and TB pandemics

4. Critical environmental challenges facing Cape Town (2) Pressure on land [conservation vs urbanisation] Invasive vegetation Water scarcity and accessibility Institutional capacity

5. What is “environment” in the CCT? The way these three elements fit and work together creates the environment we live in. Natural environmentSocio-cultural environmentBuilt environment

6. First environmental policy for Cape Town Based on the principles of sustainable development Milestone for environmental management in the City of Cape Town Integrated Metropolitan Environmental Policy IMEP Brochure

7. IMEP Principles Adopting approaches to sustainable development Holistic approach to environment Protecting unique biodiversity Meeting requirements of international, national and provincial environmental legislation Responsible stewardship of resources with local government’s charge Inherent rights of all living creatures Commitment to partnerships with civil society

8. Integrated Metropolitan Environmental Mngt. Strategy

9. State of the Environment (SoE) Report Environmental pressures, state and responses Indicators of sustainability 15 sectoral approaches Year 3 (2000) SoE ReportYear 2 (1999) SoE Report IMEP Tool:

10. Environmental Significance Mapping Includes: terrestrial, marine, aquatic, heritage resources, social, visual and geophysical layers GIS map of the environmentally significant areas of the CMA Widely distributed for use and comment Refined and updated on a regular basis GIS sample screen IMEP Tool:

11. Integrated Environmental Management (IEM) City’s compliance with the EIA regulations IEM procedures Contextual IEM Guidelines IMEP Tool:

12. IMEP Implementation / Metrowide policy & legislative integration: Development Control contd... Communication mastOutdoor Advertising Outdoor Advertising By-law Cellmast Policy

13. From Agenda to Action 8 implementation strategies in 2 years Biodiversity Coastal Zone Management Energy Environmental Education

14. From Agenda to Action 8 implementation strategies in 2 years (continued) Air pollution Noise pollution Special open places Litter and waste

15. Emphasis on Poverty Improve local environments and open spaces through community partnerships, emphasizing vulnerable sectors of society

16. Biodiversity Conservation of Cape Flats Flora 261 sites of important biodiversity Outcomes-based education poster and Teacher’s Guide Exhibition and pamphlet production Set of 4 posters Core Sites map IMEP Implementation / Metrowide strategy:

17. Coastal Zone Management Coastal Zone definition State of the Coast report Draft Coastal Zone strategy presented for comment Integrated coastal restoration projects Sustainable Coastal Management Plans Blue Flag Beaches IMEP Implementation / Metrowide strategy:

18. Environmental Education and Training IMEP Implementation / Metrowide strategy:

19. IMEP REVIEW: Key Findings 1. Cape Town’s environmental quality remains under pressure and continues to decline a. Resource use and consumption is increasing while our ability and that of the environment to absorb the waste is decreasing b. Natural landscapes and biodiversity are under increasing threat and pressure c. Inequalities in social living environments are increasing as is the demand on aging infrastructure

20. Key Recommendations and Implementation 1. Long Term Development Plan The City should develop a strong, single, long-term development plan to which it remains committed and within which it prioritizes its natural assets. 2. Institutional Accountability and Responsibility This should be achieved through the establishment of formal Service Level Agreements for each sector, aligned with environmental strategies. Build environmental capacity within line functions through the SLAs, and Internal Staff Capacity Building and Training Programmes.

21. Key Recommendations and Implementation 8. Organisational Commitment Lead by example City commitment to reduce its own resource consumption and improve resource efficiencies by at least 30% 9. Environmental Governance and Reporting The establishment of clear mechanisms to ensure that the decision making process within the City of Cape Town is accountable and adheres to agreed sustainability principles and goals. E.g. Environmental evaluation of all major City projects as part of the approval process.

22. The City’s Approach to Climate Change Climate Adaptation Plan of Action Outlines sector-based adaptation interventions Some are already taking place Some are planned Some require further investigation and research Approach has been two-fold To examine climate-related vulnerability within the city & develop adaptation programmes around these To workshop climate projections with specific sectors to establish a range of potential impacts, identify areas of vulnerability, and possible adaptation interventions ALSO Local Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan Coastal Protection Zone and Sea Level Rise Study Promotion of Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems A dynamic process of adaptation, learning and action

23. The City’s Approach to Climate Change Conserving highly valuable ecosystem services Healthy ecosystems have been globally recognised as critical in resilience & adaptation planning: - buffering climate shocks & extreme weather events - key to retaining critical resources - water and food production - economic value in preventing losses

24. The City’s Approach to Climate Change Climate Smart Cape Town Promote Cape Town as leading city in addressing climate change; Promote climate change literacy amongst Capetonians; Facilitate hosting key events in Cape Town linked to COP 17 Posters ; performance and art Banners ; exhibitions Articles in media; radio interviews Social media ; Green Map Social surveys Carrotmob Intervention at COP 17

25. City of CT – Position on Climate Change 1. We are all in this together –our response must be collective effort from government, business and civil society. 2. Climate change is not an environmental issue – it is a socio- economic one at the core of government planning 3. Energy underpins our lives, our economy and our future. Urgent priority - introduction of renewable sources and increase energy efficiency 4. No more ‘business as usual’ - urgent need to implement adaptation plans to reduce the City’s risk to a changed climate, avert disaster and protect our economy and communities. 5. Climate change demands strong, bold leadership at government, business and community levels, that leads by determining development path founded on resilience, sustainability and a green economy. 6. We need to trust science. Even though at best open to variability, we have no other reliable information to guide us at this critical time. 7. Climate change - opportunity to build a green economic sector promoting growth and job creation and based on renewable energy, better public transport and protection of coastline, ecosystems, natural spaces and service infrastructure Slide 25

26. WSSD, Rio + 20 and beyond Toward an integrated sustainable future Integration across silos Local Agenda 21 to Local Action 21 Embracing partnerships World strategy to protect GCGs Pledges and Declarations