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Panel Discussion “Nexus between Water and
EnergyK. Yumkella, Director General,
UNIDO18 June, 2013
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The Nexus between Water and Energy
“Energy production consumes significant amounts of water;
providing water, in turn, consumes energy. In a world where water scarcity is a major and growing
challenge, meeting future energy needs depends on
water availability –and meeting water needs depends on wise
energy policy decisions.” (World Policy Institute and EBG Capital, March 2011)
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Energy needs water Energy production depends on water some 580 billion
cubic metres of freshwater are withdrawn for energy production every year (IEA, 2012)
Water is used for primary energy production as well as power generation esp. for cooling at thermal power plants
Extraction, transport and processing of fuels and irrigation to grow biomass feed-stock are also water-intensive
Key uses of water for primary production (IEA, 2012)
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Water needs energy Energy is vital to providing freshwater needed to power
systems that collect, transport, distribute and treat water.
(US Department of Energy, 2006)
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Energy-Water-Nexus in Numbers
(IEA, World Energy Outlook, 2012)
Overview of water requirements for different energy sources.
Primary production Power generation
Population growth and urbanisatio
n
Source: WEO, 2012 (Table 1.3)
People without access to electricity
(2010)
Data source: IEA WEO 2012 Table 18.1, p532
Decision-making at the Nexus: The Key Challenge for post-2015 Development
Framework and SDGs
Energy decisions have a broad range of impacts on water, with consequences for business, security, environment, social equity and development.
Identifying these interrelationships presents opportunities for policy
makers, business leaders, investors, non-governmental organizations for informed policy and governance to address related problems and global challenges (e.g. climate change, food and energy security or eliminating poverty).
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Vienna Energy Forum : The Energy Future We Want - Considering Water & Food in the Energy Debate (side event)UNIDO, in collaboration with international partners, including IIASA, GIZ, BMZ, SE4ALL, OPEC and the Vienna Energy Club, organized a side event on the water-energy-food nexus during the Vienna Energy Forum. Policy-makers and representatives from the private sector and academia debated the intricate link between water, energy and food, and explore the opportunities presented by this link to address major global development challenges:
• Intersectoral dialogue is required to address security concerns in the water-
energy-food nexus;
• Integrated approach to water-energy-food nexus will lower the cost of achieving global energy goals (i.e. SE4All goals);
• While the need to consider water-energy-food in the nexus is broadly
acknowledged, the tools and expertise are not fully available to support political dialogue;
• Integrated resource planning tools and analysis are required to address
complexity.
• Thinking in a water, energy and food security nexus perspective is central to the Green Industry and the consideration of SDGs.
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UNIDO Activities in Water Energy Nexus
UNIDO-IIASA Study on Water-Energy Nexus:
• Defining critical linkages between water and energy
• Exploring opportunities for informed policy and governance
• Examining the potential to pursue the Nexus in the SE4ALL Agenda
• Exploring options for capacity development and knowledge-sharing
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Future outlook & policy implications
Water withdrawal by the energy sector is expected to rise by one-fifth through 2035, while the amount consumed (not returned directly to the environment) by a more dramatic 85% (IEA, 2012)
While nations evaluate their energy options and develop their policies, appropriate incentives will need to be employed to encourage technologies that promote sustainable energy production – from a cost, carbon, security and water perspective.
Given the location-specific nature of water resources, the nexus must be considered at the water basin level, or even at particular sites. Stakeholders will need to know how to manage the trade-offs between water and energy at the local, national, and cross-border levels.
THE GREEN INDUSTRY INITIATIVE
Greening of IndustriesHelping enterprises improve resource
productivity and environmental performance
Creating New Green Industries
Establishing new operations delivering environmental goods and services
Efficient use of materials, energy and water
Reduction of wastes and emissions Safe and responsible management
of chemicals, renewable raw materials
Phasing out toxic substances Substituting fossil fuels with
renewable energy sources Product and process redesign,
Green Chemistry
Reduce, reuse and recycle (3R) industries
Pollution control technology and equipment
Renewable and energy-efficient technologies
Waste management and resource recovery
Environmental advisory and analytical services
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BENEFITS OF GREEN INDUSTRY
EconomicMore Innovation and Growth;
Increased Resilience…
SocialMore Employment, Rising
Incomes and Empowerment…
EnvironmentalMore Efficient Resource Use;
Less Waste and Pollution…
Increase resource productivity
Bring down production costs Foster technology
development and innovation Improve competitiveness Open up new markets Develop new businesses
Create new jobs and make existing jobs more secure
Reduce poverty Develop new skills and
capacity Improve occupational health
and safety conditions Safeguard health and safety
of communities Lower risks to consumers
Reduce environmental pollution
Counteract resource depletion
Prevent degradation of ecosystems
Mitigate climate change Combat water scarcity
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• High-level, multi-stakeholder, transformative partnership framework
• Reduces the negative environmental impact of manufacturing
• Increases social and economic benefits
• Only comprehensive, targeted and practical sector-based strategy
• Members include businesses, governments, international and civil society organizations
GREEN INDUSTRY PLATFORM LAUNCHED
AT RIO+20
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Resource Efficiency Water Optimization
Industrial Energy Efficiency
Chemicals Management
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PRIORITY AREAS
MEMBERS COMMIT TO… Improving Resource Efficiency
Strengthening Waste Management Reducing and Eliminating Toxic Materials
Pursuing Energy Efficiency and Using Renewable Energy Adopting a Lifetime Approach to Product Manufacture
Making Finance Available to Green Industry Promoting Technology Transfer and Sharing Best Practices
Greening Global Value Chains Supporting Green Industry Research and Innovation
Fostering Green Industries and Jobs Setting Green Industry Targets
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MEMBERSHIP STATUS
• Expressions of interest from over 70 more entities• Second wave of targeted invitations upcoming
(Top performers in sustainability, academic and research institutions and charitable foundations)
As of 23/05/2013
25 Governments 70 Businesses
51 Int’l, Business, Civil Society Organizations
{Platform Members
146
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