Nordic Russian Green Growth Arena Road Map (Suggestion on a framework) Lillehammer miljø Environment Lillehammer Nordic Russian Green Growth Arena Road Map (Suggestion on a framework) Inge Aarhus Petrozovodsk June 13th 2012

Environmental Threats and Possibilities Lillehammer miljø Environment Lillehammer Environmental Threats and Possibilities Global environmental threats Reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases Reducing the emissions of hazardous chemicals Avoiding over-consumption of resources and limiting the volume of waste Stopping depletion of the ozone layer Safeguarding biodiversity Sea level rise UNDP

Environmental Threats and Possibilities Lillehammer miljø Environment Lillehammer Global environmental innovation Investing in natural capital Agriculture Fisheries Water Forests Investing in energy and resource efficiency Renewable energy Manufacturing Manufacturing Waste Buildings

Rio + 20 Lillehammer miljø Environment Lillehammer The history In 1972, the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment held in Stockholm In 1980, the International Union for the Conservation of Natural Resources (IUCN) published the World Conservation Strategy In June 1992, the first UN Conference on Environment and Development was held in Rio de Janeiro and adopted Agenda 21: A Programme of Action for Sustainable Development contains the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development, which recognizes each nation’s right to pursue social and economic progress and assigned to States the responsibility of adopting a model of sustainable development In 2002, ten years after the Rio Declaration, a follow-up conference, the World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD) was convened in Johannesburg to renew the global commitment to sustainable development. .

Rio + 20 (cont) Main themes in the Rio+20 conference Lillehammer miljø Environment Lillehammer Main themes in the Rio+20 conference (a) a green economy in the context of sustainable development poverty eradication (b) institutional framework for sustainable development 7 areas of priority:. Decent jobs Energy sustainable cities Food security and sustainable agriculture Water Oceans, and Disaster readiness

Main Elements in a Road Map Lillehammer miljø Environment Lillehammer Main Elements in a Road Map Green Planning Tools and Strategies Tools Values of “Green Growt” Nordic Russian Green Ways Integrated solutions Sector solutions Sustainable Business Hubs Clean Tech Clusters

Green Planning Tools and Strategies Lillehammer miljø Environment Lillehammer Green Planning Tools and Strategies Tools (an overview) Green Procurement Green Certification Schemes Green Branding CO2 Calculators Environmental Management Systems (EMS) Outdoor Recreation and Nature Conservation Legislation Green Taxes

Green Procurement Tasks include: Lillehammer miljø Environment Lillehammer Agency for Public Management and eGovernment (Difi) Tasks include: Developing a good national information policy Supporting the development of leaders, employees and management of human resources within the public sector Setting up solid public procurement procedures Encouraging coordinated and cost-efficient use of ICT within the public sector Making public information and services more accessible for citizens and public agencies

Green Certification and Management Schemes Lillehammer miljø Environment Lillehammer Examples on Schemes EcoLighthouse Greenways Environmental Certificates ISO 14000 EMAS BREAM ISO 26000

Development - administration Eco-Lighthouse The businesses Consultants/ Auditors Municipalities Follows up, Information The administration Development - administration advice & courses Everybody must contribute! 10

Green Branding The Nordic Swan The EU Flower Blaue Engel Lillehammer miljø Environment Lillehammer The Nordic Swan The EU Flower Blaue Engel

The Nordic Swan Requirements Lillehammer miljø Environment Lillehammer Requirements Products carrying the Nordic Ecolabel meet extremely high environmental and often climate requirements. A life-cycle perspective of the product is analysed, i.e., the product's impact on the environment from raw material/source to waste. Criteria is also set with regard to: Quality health aspects, and performance/functionality. Each product group has overriding general criteria requirements as well as product-specific requirements. 

CO2 Calculators Misa – Carbon Footprint calculator Lillehammer miljø Environment Lillehammer Misa – Carbon Footprint calculator Carbon Footprint for Municipalities/Cities MiSA has calculated the carbon footprint for all Norwegian municipalities using its klimakost model. Misa can deliver much more detailed data on request and adapt the model for other countries. CO2 Focus Carbon footprint for businesses Misa offer klimakost for businesses as well. Klimakost is a tool for calculating the carbon footprint of businesses and organizations. When a business undertakes a klimakost analysis, the results will be benchmarked against the average for your industry or sector. Misa offer klimakost analyses on several different levels.  If the company is relatively small, Misa recommend a simpler analysis, while larger companies may benefit more from a full analysis that pinpoints emissions from various departments and activities.

Environmental Reporting Systems Lillehammer miljø Environment Lillehammer Environmental Reporting Systems Global Reporting Initiative The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) is most prevalent standards for sustainability reporting — also known as ecological footprint. GRI seeks to make sustainability reporting by all organizations as routine, and comparable to financial reporting. A sustainability report is an organizational report that gives information about Economic Environmental Social, and Governance performance. More than 3,000 organizations from 60 countries use the Guidelines to produce their sustainability reports. GRI Guidelines apply to corporate businesses, public agencies and smaller enterprises, NGOs, industry groups and others.

Green Taxes in Norway CO2 tax Taxes on Waste SO2 Tax Lillehammer miljø Environment Lillehammer CO2 tax Taxes on Waste SO2 Tax Tax on diesel buses Windmills, Bio energy and Heat pumps Taxes on work

Environmental Standards, Protocols and Legislation Lillehammer miljø Environment Lillehammer Environmental Standards, Protocols and Legislation Most companies are preparing to face three major new eco-laws: REACH (Registration, Evaluation, and Assessment of Chemical Hazards) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances); and WEEE (the directive on Waste Electronic and Electric Equipment).

Outdoor Recreation and Nature Conservation in Norway Lillehammer miljø Environment Lillehammer Outdoor Recreation The Right of Access to Nature Costal areas (Skjærgårdsparken) Nature conservation National Parks Restricted areas

Nordic Russian Green Ways Lillehammer miljø Environment Lillehammer Integrated Solutions Cities of the Future Greenways The City of Helsingborg Sector solutions Energy Efficiency Regional Energy Supply From Brownfields to New Developments (Malmø) Waste Waste Water

Integrated Solutions Cities of the Future (A Norwegian Approach) Lillehammer miljø Environment Lillehammer Cities of the Future (A Norwegian Approach) Transport and Land Use Energy in Buildings Consumption and Waste Climate Adaption Greenways (A Polish Approach) Local Heritage Local Product Schools for Sustainable Development Eco- Museums The City of Helsingborg (A Swedish Approach) Sustainable Transport Sustainable Energy Systems Clean Water A healthier City Inspiration and Collaboration Sustainable Planning and Care

Cities of the Future (Norway) Lillehammer miljø Environment Lillehammer Cities of the Future is a collaboration between the Government and the 13 largest cities in Norway to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and make the cities better places to live. Co-operation with: the business sector making green products commonplace the Government avoiding building workplaces where there is no tram or bus the inhabitants, building cities where people want to live. Cities of the Future will make sure this cooperation takes place. The Cities of the Future programme will help cities and municipalities to share their climate friendly city development ideas with each other and with the business sector, the regions and the Government

Sector Solutions Energy Efficiency Regional Energy Supply Lillehammer miljø Environment Lillehammer Energy Efficiency Regional Energy Supply From Brownfields to New Developments (Malmø) Waste Waste Water

More efficient use of energy. Lillehammer miljø Environment Lillehammer Strategic objectives More efficient use of energy. Increased use of other energy carriers than electricity, natural gas and fuel oil for heating. Increased production of energy from renewable energy sources. Introduction and development of new technologies and solutions in the energy market. Well-functioning markets for efficient and environmentally friendly energy solutions. Enhanced general knowledge about the possibilities for using efficient, environmentally friendly energy solutions.

Sustainable Business Hubs and Environmental Networks Lillehammer miljø Environment Lillehammer Sustainable Business Hubs and Environmental Networks Business Hubs Green Business Norway Sustainable Business Hub (Sweden) State of Green (Denmark) Environmental Networks Green Business Network Norway The Swedish Network of Environmental Managers

Lillehammer miljø Environment Lillehammer Green Business Norway (GBN) is a professional organization acting on behalf of enterprises in the Environmental Energy & Technology sector. GBN’s role is to contribute to innovation, co-operation and project development on behalf of the members of GBN. Sectors of work Environment and energy technology (Tomra) Waste and recycling (GLØR) Environment and energy related products and services (Norner) Service enterprises (Aquateam)