2. CHALLENGES ~3 Million residents 33% of Households below poverty line 265 000 Families in need of adequate shelter Rising unemployment rate Increasing HIV and TB incidence Biodiversity Management Coastal Management Energy Security Affordable Supply of Energy Services

3. Approved by Council 31 October 2001

4. AIMS OF THE ENERGY & CLIMATE CHANGE STRATEGY REDUCE MAN MADE CAUSES OF CLIMATE CHANGE IDENTIFY COMMUNITIES AND ECOSYSTEMS MOST VULNERABLE TO CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS INTEGRATE SUSTAINABLE APPROACHES IN CORE CITY FUNCTIONS TO MINIMISE THESE IMPACTS ESTABLISH A FRAMEWORK THAT PROVIDES A CLEAR VISION AND DIRECTION

5. ENERGY SUPPLY  Electricity, Petrol and Diesel predominate  Paraffin, LPG, Coal, HFO & Wood are minor(11% of total)  Economy not as Energy Intensive as rest of Country ENERGY DEMAND  Electricity( ⅔ Nuclear; ⅓ Coal )  Liquid Fuels( 15% of National Demand )  Gaseous Fuels( Natural Gas – LPG 25% of National Demand)  Renewable Energies( Wind, Solar – minimal)

6. THE PATH TO SUSTAINABILITY: Mitigation Reduce dependence on Fossil Fuels Introduce cleaner fuels (natural gas, biofuels) when and where feasible Promote increased use of Renewable Energy Promote Energy Efficiency Switch Economic Development from Increased Resource use to Efficient Resource use Efficient Public Transport

7. THE PATH TO SUSTAINABILITY: Adaptation Adaptation to climate change is not an event, it is an ongoing process: Framework for Adaptation to Climate Change. – Urban water supplies: Demand management – Urban water supplies: Supply management – Storm water management – Biodiversity – Fire management – Coastal zones a City Adaptation Plan of Action (CAPA), – Livelihoods – Health City Action Plan for Adaptation

8. Conclusion In order to respond to the challenge of service delivery in a changing global environment, the following are required: Regulatory and statutory powers Strong Strategic Guidance and Integrated Policy Frameworks Comprehensive Communications and Awareness campaigns Institutional Capacity Financial Resources Co-ordination and support from other tiers of government, and all relevant stakeholders. A voice in multi-lateral negotiations.

9. Thank you shirene.rosenberg@capetown.gov.za