LOW CARBON DEVELOPMENT : TOWARDS
ACHIEVING GREEN GROWTH
MINISTRY OF ENERGY,GREEN TECHNOLOGY AND WATER
LOW ENERGY OFFICE
(LEO), MEGTW,
PUTRAJAYA
WHERE ARE WE NOW
• The average atmospheric
temperature increase from 1850 to 2005 is 0.76 C.
• 4 C is foreseen to be
increased by 2100.
Source: Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
Warming of the climate
system is unequivocal, as
is now evident from
observations of increases
in global average air and
ocean temperatures,
widespread melting of
snow and ice, and rising
global average sea level.
Most scientists agree that the warming in
recent decades has been caused primarily
by human activities that have increased the
amount of greenhouse gases in the
atmosphere.
Asia and the Pacific is facing unprecedented
threats due to its development (ESCAP, 2009)
If everyone in the world were to
consume the same as the average US
citizen, the human population would
require three to five additional planets to
support it(WWF, 2008)
Scarcity of resources
• Vulnerable group (poor) will face difficulties in
adapting to climate change
• Economic recession
• Climate related catastrophes (cyclones,
drought, floods)
• Health problems (vector- borne diseases,
cardiovascular and respiratory diseases)
IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE
The degree to which climate change will intensify depends on the development trajectory (low carbon development OR business as
usual (BAU) high emissions scenario)
Failure to incorporate climate change mitigation and adaptation into development policy has a great potential to undermine future
economic growth.
Encourage win-win
policy initiatives that can
yield co-benefits
Mitigation efforts – curtail
GHG, increase carbon
sinks
Adaptation – increase
adaptive capacity,
reduce vulnerability,
build resilience
WHAT THE GOVERNMENT THINKS?
To reduce carbon emission up to 40% in
terms of emission intensity of GDP
(Gross Domestic Product) by 2020
compared with its 2005 levels
THE SOLUTION
Low carbon economy can be best
understood as the range of
activities which are materially
supported by the need to reduce
the release of GHG into the
atmosphere
Source : UN, Global Compact
TOWARDS A LOW CARBON ECONOMY
Low carbon development should include the
use of low carbon technologies (Green
Technologies) in the multitude of sectors
and services….
Also the introduction of green tax breaks, incentives, budget reforms as well removal of
harmful subsidies…
2.
Greening business and the markets through
sustainable consumption and production….
Ultimately it …means making a
difference in the way we live our lives..
STRATEGIES : TOWARDS
ACHIEVING GREEN GROWTH
Policy Statement
Green Technology shall be
a driver to accelerate the
national economy and
promote sustainable
development.
NATIONAL GREEN TECHNOLOGY
POLICY
FOUR
PILLARS
ENERGY
Seek to attain
energy independence &
promote efficient
utilisation
ENVIRONMENT
Conserve and minimise
the impact on
the environment
ECONOMY
Enhance the national
economic development
through the use
of technology
SOCIAL
Improve the quality
of life for all
THE PILLARS
THE STRATEGIC THRUST
1. Strengthen The Institutional Frameworks
2. Provide A Conducive Environment For Green
Technology Development
3. Intensify Human Capital Development In
Green Technology
4. Intensify Green Technology Research And
Innovations
5. Promotion And Public Awareness
• To have high level coordination among Ministries, Agencies, the private sector and all other stakeholders.
• The council is chaired by the Honorable Prime Minister of Malaysia.
• The council (MTHPI) is supported by a Steering Committee and five (7) working groups on (i) Industry; (ii) Research & Innovation; (iii) Human Capital; (iv) Promotion and Public Awareness; and (v) Transportation (vi) Green Neigbourhood & (vii) Climate Change.
• The first meeting was held on 26 January 2010 & second meeting on the 14 December 2010.
INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK
NATIONAL GREEN TECHNOLOGY & CLIMATE CHANGE COUNCIL
• The Malaysian Government is working on the Green
Technology Roadmap to guide Malaysia in
becoming a low carbon green growth economy
• For a start, the Government is conducting a
baseline study for green technology in Malaysia.
• The baseline study comprise the following sectors :
Energy, Waste Water, Building, Transportation,
Manufacturing and ICT
• This comprehensive document incorporates inputs
from various stakeholders and was completed in
Dec 2010
GREEN TECHNOLOGY ROADMAP – A JOURNEY TO OUR GREEN FUTURE
RM1.5 billion soft loan
Up to RM50.0 million for producers and RM10.0 million for users of green
technology
2% interest subsidy by the government
60% government guarantee
140 companies are expected to benefit from the scheme
GreenTech Malaysia to administrator all applications
Effective in January 2010
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT
GREEN TECHNOLOGY FINANCING SHEME (GTFS)
• We need to move towards energy revolution and low
carbon energy technologies
• Areas like Energy Efficiency (EE), Renewal Energy
(RE), Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), Nuclear
power and new transport technologies should be given
empahsis.
• RE (i.e. Solar PV,Biomass,Wind Power,Wave
power,Hydro power)
• EE can deliver some of the largest cheapest CO2
reduction (IEA, 2009)- low hanging fruit (it delays the
need for new supply, giving time for the maturing of
low carbon technologies)
• EE is predominant in the building sector (i.e. retrofitting
of buildings)
THE ENERGY REVOLUTION
ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN MALAYSIA
The Malaysian Industrial Energy Efficiency
Improvement Programme (MIEEIP)
Fiscal incentives have been introduced since 2001
(i.e. pioneer status, investment tax allowance, import
duty , exemption and sales tax)
Currently finalizing the EE Master Plan
RENEWABLE ENERGY IN MALAYSIA
In April 2010 the government approved the RE Policy and action plan
(aim – to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and electricity
generation and stimulate new growth for the country)
RE Act and Sustainable Energy Development Authority Act will be tabled in parliament this year
The Feed in Tariff mechanism will be introduced (Allows electricity
produced from RE source to be sold to power utilities at a fixed
premium price for a specific duration)
GREEN TOWNSHIPS IN
PUTRAJAYA AND CYBERJAYA
To develop Putrajaya and Cyberjaya as pioneer
townships in green technology, as a showcase for
the development of other townships in the country.
SUSTAINABLE CITIES
The development of a Green Township Framework (GTF).
The document emphasizes on the GHG Component
It will be combined with the Green Township Guideline being developed by the Town and Country Planning Department that emphasizes on the
Livability component
The government is also developing a green township rating tool
GREEN TOWNSHIPS
The government with SIRIM is developing criteria documents
for eco labels in Malaysia
The government is also working with SIRIM in developing a
guideline for green public procurement
ECO-LABELS GREEN PUBLIC PROCUREMENT
Electric Vehicles (EV)
Hybrids (increase efficiency, lower fuel consumption and lower CO2
emission
Low carbon fuels (Use of LPG and natural gas)
Biofuels (Biodiesel , bioethanol)
Hydrogen transport
Clean Low Carbon Transport
KeTTHA is working with the Ministry of Transport and the Ministry of
International Trade and Industry to develop a infrastructure roadmap for
the use of electric vehicles in Malaysia.
The government is also
looking at increasing the
modules and courses related
to green technology in
institutes of higher education
in both Public and Private
THE INTEGRATION OF
GREEN TOPICS
The government is in the
midst of integrating green
topics in the national education system
KeTTHA and MOHR are working closely in developing :
•Green Jobs Roadmap
• Occupational Analysis (OA);
• National Competency Standards (NCS); and• National Occupational Skills Standards (NOSS).
GREEN JOBS
GREEN ICT
The Government through the Malaysian Administrative, Modernization and
Management Planning Unit, Prime Minister’s Department has introduced the
Green IT guideline for the public sector
A Green ICT Working Group is set up under the Malaysian Technical Standards
Forum Berhad:-
•To actively promote the Green ICT concept in relation to the ICT industry,
•To set up a minimum Green ICT guideline that can be used across industries; and
•To continuously seek to establish a sustainable ICT industry through eco-friendly
technology.
•IGEM 2010 was held between 13-17 October 2010 at KL Convention Center
(KLCC)
•The event hosted an exhibition, conference and business matchmaking
session
•The aim of IGEM is to provide a platform for the development and
application of GT products in the country.
•502 booths were taken during the exhibition and it saw some 86,372 guests.
•A total of 1.2 billion in business transaction was achieved through IGEM 2010
•IGEM 2011 will be held between 7-10 Sept 2011 at the same venue
INTERNATIONAL GREEN TECH & ECO PRODUCTS EXHIBITION AND CONFERENCE
(IGEM)
Challenges
Changing mindset, attitude and habits of the public
•Lack of understanding of environmental implications and
its solutions
•Difficult to achieve a “paradigm shift”
•“Old habits die hard”
Lack of knowledge and expertise
•Highly level technical dependence on expertise from the developed
nation
•Need more capacity building in specific areas
•Need to have an in depth understanding of green technology as a
solution and economic driver
•Need to increase R&D efforts
•Encourage local inventors and innovators
Legislative Framework
•Inability to regulate and enforce due to the lack of a
legislative framework specifically for green technology or
green growth
•Unable to apply the “carrot and stick “ principle
•Unable to reach industries/people at all levels
Duplication of tasks and jurisdictional implications
•Lack of coordination between agencies, ministries, NGO’s
and private entities
•Problem of “stepping on each others’ toes”
Financial Constraint
•Inadequate financial support for the development and
application of Green Technology
•Sufficient incentives, green taxes, removal of harmful
subsidies should all be considered to foster green growth
Political Will
•The question of whether the agenda will still
continue?
•Whether the stakeholders are serious about the low
carbon green growth agenda?
•The vision for Green Growth
It is important for the government to exploit their foresight regarding this
transition to maximise its potential benefit through policies supporting the
development of the private demand for and supply of activities which
meet this agenda
Change requires investments, and the vast majority of those investments
must happen through the private sector with the government providing
adequate enabling effect
IN CONCLUSION
THANK YOU
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