THE FOUR C’S:
Community Competitiveness and Climate Change
EDA Conference 2017
Embracing Change; Creating Opportunity
The Banff Centre March 22-24, 2017
Introduction
Global
Movement in
Climate
Change Policy
Canadian and
Alberta
Climate
Change Policy
What does
this mean for
Alberta
communities?
Today’s
Workshop
Conversation
about climate
change and
community
competitiveness
Global Leadership in Climate Policy
1979
Geneva
• First World Climate Conference takes place.
1992
Rio
• United Nations Framework Convention on
Climate Change commits State Parties to reduce
greenhouse gas emissions.
1997
Kyoto
• Kyoto Protocol was an international treaty
which extended the 1992 United Nations
Framework Convention on Climate Change.
Global Leadership in Climate Policy
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Global Leadership in Climate Policy
Key Points of Paris Agreement
First
universal
climate
agreement
Limit
temperature
rise 'well
below' 2° C
Helping
poorer
nations
Publishing
greenhouse
gas
reduction
targets
Carbon
neutral by
2050
Global Leadership in Climate Policy
China
• Moving into a leadership role as result of changes in
US climate change policy by Trump Administration.
Germany
• Carbon-neutral Germany by 2050 with each sector
of the economy reducing emissions to meet goal of
55% carbon reduction in the next 15 years.
Denmark
• Electrical grid is 40% renewable energy and plans to
be 100% renewable by 2050.
Canadian Leadership in Climate Policy
Canada
• Pledge to cut carbon emissions by 30 % below 2005 levels by
2030 by negotiating individual agreements with most
provinces to help them move towards clean energy.
Quebec
• By 2020, Québec will have invested more than $3.3 billion to
implement the measures set out in the 2013-2020 Climate
Change Action Plan.
British
Columbia
• Committed to reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to
80% below 2007 levels by 2050.
• Revenue-neutral carbon tax based on$30/tonne of CO2
equivalent emissions introduced in 2008.
Alberta Government Policy
Alberta Climate Leadership Plan
Key Aspects of the Plan:
Implementing
a new carbon
price on
greenhouse
gas emissions
Ending
pollution
from coalgenerated
electricity by
2030
Developing
more
renewable
energy
Capping oil
sands
emissions to
100
megatonnes
per year
Reducing
methane
emissions by
45% by 2025
Municipal Awareness Level
2014
National
Municipal
Adaptation
Survey
• Local governments in Canada increasingly
aware of climate change.
• Most have not started developing a plan or
strategy to manage impacts.
Barriers to
planning
and
strategy
design
• Awareness (although it is increasing).
• Gap between science and local planning.
• Uncertainty and willingness to take action.
• Competing priorities and availability of
tools.
• Lack of requirement of inclusion of climate
change in funding programs.
Issues Facing Communities
Canadian Climate Change
Adaptation Model
Vulnerabilities
Climate change
effects
Identify
Risk
Identify problem and
the need to change
Resources,
relationships,
infrastructure
Adaptive
Capacity
Identify what needs
to change and
capacity
Authority, public
support,
leadership
Will to
Act
Implementing the
adaptive changes
New Paradigm for Alberta Communities
Remaining competitive in a
climate change global
economy through:
• Clean technology, innovation
and jobs.
• Building early-stage innovation.
• Accelerating commercialization
and growth.
• Fostering adoption.
Three Keys to Community Competitiveness
Cost
People
Infrastructure and
Real Estate
How To Think About What To Do
• Collaboration between
government, industry and
professional organizations
on community climate
change priorities.
• Provide structure to pool
knowledge, capacity and
financial resources.
• Aim is to get the work done,
and ensure results including
information, tools and
recommendations, reach the
right audiences.
Tool: Collaboration
By collaborating, we are better able
to:
• Determine shared priorities and
address them effectively.
• Address issues that cross
jurisdictions and affect multiple
sectors.
• Use resources efficiently.
• Share data, expertise and
experience.
• Avoid unintended negative
consequences.
Tool: Force Field Analysis Tool
FORCE FIELD ANALYSIS
Each force is scored according to their “magnitude” – ranging from
one (weak) to five (strong)
Forces FOR Change
5
Forces AGAINST Change
Driving Force
Restraining Force
2
Restraining Force
4
Restraining Force
1
Issue
3
Driving Force
under
study
2
Driving Force
TOTAL: 10
TOTAL: 7
Equilibrium
No Change
Change
Top Ten Actions For More Resilience
1. Protect natural areas.
2. Identify flood prone areas and enforce no
development policies.
3. Increase amount of permeable surfaces.
4. Incorporate climate vulnerability
assessments as part of standard risk
assessment.
5. Increase local weather monitoring.
6. Disconnect downspouts.
7. Update building design standards looking at
future conditions.
8. Incorporate climate change factors into
approval process for new development.
9. Undertake comprehensive vulnerability
assessments to identify most likely impacts.
10. Manage expectations.
Questions For Small Group Discussion
How can municipal
government develop
policies and initiatives that
positively impact climate
change at the local level?
What things are you
thinking about at the
municipal level?
Use Force Field Analysis to
provide a framework for
looking at the factors
(forces) that will influence
this thinking.
Who are the partners you
need?
How will this affect your
thinking at municipal level?
What do you need to do to
make it actionable?
Adaptation Tools and Resources
Adapting to Climate Change: A Risk-based Guide for Local Governments (Black et al., 2010)
Changing Climate, Changing Communities: Municipal Climate Adaptation Guide and Workbook (ICLEI Canada)
The five-milestone approach to adaptation planning is 1) initiate, 2) research, 3) plan, 4) implement and 5) monitor. The
accompanying workbook includes practical tools and exercises to support practitioners during the planning
process.
A Guide for Quebec Municipalities for Developing a Climate Change Adaptation Plan (Ouranos)
(PDF, 6.2 Mb)
Municipal Resources for Adapting to Climate Change (Federation of Canadian Municipalities)
This publication features seven municipalities that are considering adaptation in their communities. Scientific resources
and planning tools that have been used by other municipalities are also included.
Climate Change Adaptation Framework Manual (Ministry of Sustainable Resource Development, Alberta)
This manual helps organizations anticipate and prepare for the economic and ecological impacts of climate change in a
comprehensive and consistent manner.
Funding Community Energy and Climate Change Initiatives (Community Energy Planning November 2016)
A guide to funding for Alberta local governments – 26 funding sources in a funding guide.
Community Competitiveness Resources
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT TECHNOLOGY CANADA
SD Tech Fund
The SD Tech Fund™ supports projects that address climate change,
air quality, clean water and clean soil. The Government of Canada
has allocated a total of $915 million for the fund.
Target GHG Collaborative Technology Development Program
SDTC and OCE Call for Expressions of Interest under the TargetGHG
Collaborative Technology Development Program, from SMEs
requesting funding for an innovative development and
demonstration project for GHG-reduction technologies.
Community Competitiveness Resources
Mission Innovation
Through its participation in Mission Innovation, the Federal
government has committed to:
• Double its investments in clean energy research and technology
development over five years.
• Encourage greater levels of private sector investment in
transformative clean energy technologies.
On November 14, 2016, Canada and 21 other Mission Innovation
partners launched seven Innovation Challenges to:
• catalyze global research efforts in areas to reduce GHG emissions,
• increase energy security; and
• create new opportunities for clean economic growth.
Community Competitiveness Resources
The seven Innovation Challenges are:
1.
Smart Grids Innovation Challenge – to enable future grids that are powered by
affordable, reliable, decentralised renewable electricity systems
2.
Off-Grid Access to Electricity Innovation Challenge – to develop systems that
enable off-grid households and communities to access affordable and reliable
renewable electricity
3.
Carbon Capture Innovation Challenge – to enable near-zero CO2 emissions from
power plants and carbon intensive industries
4.
Sustainable Biofuels Innovation Challenge – to develop ways to produce, at
scale, widely affordable, advanced biofuels for transportation and industrial
applications
5.
Converting Sunlight Innovation Challenge – to discover affordable ways to
convert sunlight into storable solar fuels
6.
Clean Energy Materials Innovation Challenge – to accelerate the exploration,
discovery, and use of new high-performance, low-cost clean energy materials
7.
Affordable Heating and Cooling of Buildings Innovation Challenge – to make
low-carbon heating and cooling affordable for everyone
Community Competitiveness Resources
20/20 Catalysts Program
The 20/20 Catalysts Program is an interactive three-month program
that connects First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Catalysts to a network of
Indigenous and non-Indigenous Clean Energy Project Mentors and
Coaching Specialists involved in clean energy project development.
Venture Capital
BDC launching a new $135 million venture capital fund to support
Canadian energy and clean technology start-up businesses with global
potential. The Industrial, Clean and Energy Technology (ICE) Venture
Fund II will invest in 15 to 20 new high-impact Canadian start-up firms
that demonstrate efficiency and strong scalability and will support the
transition to a low-carbon economy.
Community Competitiveness Resources
MaRs Cleantech
The $30-million MaRs Cleantech Fund LP, is a new model of
collaboration between MaRS and the private sector. The
privately backed fund will focus on early-stage cleantech
companies in the MaRS Cleantech Practice, providing
somewhere near $1 million as an initial investment, as well as
possible follow-on funding. Areas focused on:
• Agri-tech
• Advanced materials and advanced manufacturing
• Energy
• Smart cities
• Water
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