Workshop on Green Energy and Sustainable City Planning Program shared with the 3rd International Electric Vehicle Expo 21~24 March 2016 (Jeju-do, Korea)
Background “Energy is the golden thread that connects economic growth, environmental health, social fairness and opportunity.� (UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon at 2013 World Energy Congress) Sustainable cities are economically productive, socially (and politically) inclusive, and environmentally sustainable. In other words, they must promote efficient economic activities, ensure that all citizens can benefit from them, and must do so in a way to preserve the biodiversity, safe air and water, and physical health and safety of the citizens.1 In this context, sustainability of cities can be achieved by building capacities to adapt to policy priorities and goals related to social development, economic development and environmental management. Under social development, policies for green housing and buildings, green public transportation and green energy access need to be made. For economic development, goals such as production and distribution of renewable energy and technology and innovation (R&D) are need to be attained. In managing environment, waste, recycling and energy efficiency areas call for attention.2 In this increasingly urbanizing world, a more sustainable way of living is demanded, and promotion of efficient urban planning and sustainable environmental management to enhance policy coordination and to reduce ecological footprints is inevitable. Green and renewable energy can make a major contribution in this regard by responding to a growing global demand for energy services and by reducing negative impacts associated with current production and use. In addition, new energy sources have other social and environmental benefits, including mitigating health problems and impacts on ecosystems caused by extraction, transportation, processing and use of conventional fuels. Another aspect to note is that a shift to renewable energy sources will bring green global economic development along with many new employment opportunities when properly approached with integrated strategies especially for rural areas in developing countries where the majority of the poor live in energy poverty.3 This training will present ways and strategies for a transition to green energy solutions to tackle imminent environmental and energy issues faced by developing countries in particular. It also aims at satisfying the needs for the adoption and application of green energy technologies and concepts for sustainable city planning through active networking among experts and participants. The training program is being shared with the 3rd International Electric Vehicle Expo in Jeju-do to highlight the use of electric vehicles as a successful example for restoring environment as well as improving energy efficiency. It will be useful for participants to acquire in-depth knowledge of how to design and tailor policy frameworks which encompass the diversity of circumstances among countries. 1 2 3
Sachs, J. (n.d.). The age of sustainable development (p. 366). World economic and social survey: Sustainable development challenges. (p. 63). (2013). New York: UN Publication. Towards a green economy: Pathways to sustainable development and poverty eradication (p. 202, 236). (2011). UNEP.
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Event objectives Participants will learn about available green and renewable energy options as well as challenges and opportunities in implementing policies for sustainable cities. In addition, participants will gain knowledge for applying the sustainability concept in an economic, social and environmental context.
Learning objectives By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
discuss the significance of green (renewable) energy in eliminating energy poverty;
design and implement reliable and affordable public transportation systems and green infrastructure for sustainable cities;
identify green (renewable) energy sources and ways to enhance energy efficiency;
explain the roles of improved waste and recycling systems; and
demonstrate basic understanding of green technology transfer and soundly constructed cities.
Content and structure The training will include the following:
topic 1: green and renewable energy sources
topic 2: sustainable city planning and infrastructure development
topic 3: retrofitting of buildings and increase of green areas
topic 4: waste management
topic 5: green technology transfer
Methodology The training will be comprised of:
the 3rd International Electric Vehicle Expo sessions (http://www.ievexpo.org/english)
lectures and presentations by experts
self-assessment exercise and group work
case study presentation
UNITAR developed “CityShare4” Methodology
study visit
Target audience This training is open to central and local government officials and other related personnel from NGOs and institutions in the field of green (renewable) energy development and sustainable city and infrastructure planning. ※ Asia-Pacific region only 4
"CityShare methodology" aims at optimizing peer learning between local officials and other local stakeholders playing crucial roles in ensuring sustainable municipal development. The methodology consists of various processes of self-assessment, distillation, and transfer of challenges, lessons learned, and good practices between local stakeholders and resource persons. It is also composed of several tools to provide a common framework for the evaluation of experiences made by the participating cities and offer a common language for the exchange and assimilation of experiences, as well as a roadmap for action and progress.
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Event detail ∙ Event type
workshop
∙ Date
21~24 March 2016
∙ Venue
International Convention Center, Jeju-do, Korea
∙ Organizers
- UNITAR - UNITAR CIFAL Jeju/JITC - International Electric Vehicle Expo Organizing Committee
∙ Websites
- http://www.unitar.org - http://cifaljeju.org - http://www.ievexpo.org/english
∙ Certificate
UNITAR and UNITAR CIFAL Jeju/JITC will jointly issue a certificate upon completion of the training
Requirement Selected applicants are required to:
submit necessary documents on time, i.e., registration form etc. complete and submit pre-training readings and assignments, i.e. case studies etc. actively participate in the training program be fluent in written and spoken English
Application and deadline Send the following 7 documents to cifaljeju.env@gmail.com by 5 February 2016 (Friday): 1. Download forms or guidelines from http://cifaljeju.org/bbs/board.php?bo_table=future&wr_id=89 ① Application ② Letter of nomination ③ Letter of commitment ④ Case study description (see guidelines) ⑤ Acknowledgement, waiver and release of liability ⑥ Consent to collection, usage and disclosure of personal information 2. Curriculum vitae (CV) – form of your own (※Late application will not be accepted.)
Note
Participation is subject to approval of the application by UNITAR CIFAL Jeju/JITC. Selected applicants will be notified individually. 3
Assistance with travel expenses
UNITAR CIFAL Jeju/JITC provides a LIMITED financial assistance with the airfare to Jeju-do, Republic of Korea. Point of departure Eastern Asia
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US$ 300 (from Mongolia US$ 400)
South-Eastern Asia Southern Asia
Airfare assistance limit
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Pacific Islands
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US$ 450 (from Cambodia, Lao PDR and Myanmar US$ 650) US$ 800 (from Sri Lanka US$ 700 and from Nepal US$ 950) US$ 1,200
* Other points of departure – please contact UNITAR CIFAL Jeju/JITC
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Local expenses (transportation, accommodation and meals) during the workshop will be covered by UNITAR CIFAL Jeju/JITC. All other expenses are the responsibility of the participants.
China, Hong Kong, Macao, Japan, Taiwan Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka Kiribati, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Tuvalu, Vanuatu
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Workshop on Green Energy and Sustainable City Planning Program shared with the 3rd International Electric Vehicle Expo 21~24 March 2016 (Jeju-do, Korea) Date
Time
Program (tentative)
UNITAR CIFAL Jeju/JITC opening 08:40 Registration ~08:50 08:50 Opening ceremony ~09:50 Welcoming address by Director SHIN Hyun-suk Ice-breaking UNITAR CIFAL Jeju/JITC introduction
Note
TBA
※Move to Halla Hall (3F) The 3rd “International Electric Vehicle Expo” conference opening 10:00 Keynote 1 ~12:00 Renault Samsung Motors Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) Keynote 2 International Union for Conservation of Nature and Resources (IUCN)
21 March (Monday)
Halla Hall (3F)
Special lecture Hawaii (?) 12:00 ~13:00
Lunch hosted by the Minister of Environment
Ocean View (5F)
13:10 Visit to “Columnar-Jointed Lava” ~14:00 Session 1│Green city planning 14:00 ~14:50
Presentation [Green transportation policies and planning] Dr. Mr. Ali Gul QURESHI, Kyoto University, Japan
14:50 ~15:50
Presentation [Green infrastructure development] Dr. Mr. Ali Gul QURESHI, Kyoto University, Japan
15:50 ~16:20
Coffee break with Dr. Mushtaq Ahmed MEMON, UNEP International Environmental Centre for program introduction
Session 2│Case study presentation 16:20 Participants case study presentation (10 minutes each) ~17:50 18:00 ~20:00
Welcome dinner hosted by the Governor of Jeju Special S-G Province
20:00~
Back to hotel 5
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Workshop on Green Energy and Sustainable City Planning Program shared with the 3rd International Electric Vehicle Expo 21~24 March 2016 (Jeju-do, Korea) Date
Time 09:00 ~09:10
Program (tentative)
Note
Report of day 1
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Session 3│Green energy 09:10 ~10:00
Presentation [Green and renewable energy] Dr. Mr. KIM Jeong-in, Chung-Ang University, Korea
10:10 ~11:00
Presentation [Energy efficiency] TBA, Green Technology Center, Korea TBA
11:00 ~11:20
Coffee break
11:30 ~12:20
Discussion with Q&A Presided by Dr. Mr. Mushtaq Ahmed MEMON, International Environmental Technology Centre
12:30 ~13:40
Lunch
UNEP
Session 4 │Joint forum 22 March (Tuesday)
14:00 ~15:30
Forum [Meeting, Incentive Trip, Convention, Exhibition & Event]
15:30 ~15:45
Coffee break Forum [Green energy and sustainable city planning] Keynote 1 Dr. Mr. Mushtaq Ahmed MEMON, Environmental Technology Centre
15:45 ~17:15
UNEP
International
Keynote 2 Green Technology Center, Korea Special presentation Mr. Hirofumi YASUKAWA, Osaka City Government, Japan Panel discussion (presided by Dr. Mr. KIM Jeong-in, Chung-Ang University, Korea) UNEP International Environment Centre, Green Technology Center, Chung-Ang University, Kyoto University, Osaka City Government
17:40 ~19:00
Welcome dinner hosted by UNITAR CIFAL Jeju/JITC 6
Samda Hall (3F)
Workshop on Green Energy and Sustainable City Planning Program shared with the 3rd International Electric Vehicle Expo 21~24 March 2016 (Jeju-do, Korea) Date
Time 09:10 ~09:10
Program (tentative) Report of Day 2
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Session 5 │Waste management 09:10 ~12:00
Presentation & group exercise [Waste management] Dr. Mr. Mushtaq Ahmed Memon, UNEP IETC
TBA
※ Coffee break (10:30~10:50) 23 March (Wednesday)
12:00 ~13:10
Lunch
13:20 ~17:15
UNITAR “CityShare” Methodology Knowledge assets Knowledge fair Action plan writing/presentation TBA
17:15 ~17:45
Closing ceremony Awarding of certificates Closing remarks
18:00~
Welcome dinner hosted by 2016 IEVE Organizing Committee
Date
Time
24 March (Thursday)
10:00 ~16:00
Program (tentative)
Note
Field visit ※ Evaluation and reimbursement after the field visit ※ No dinner provided
※ The program is subject to change.
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