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Facing the Future: Towards a Green Economy in New Zealand

Facing the future: towards a green economy in New Zealand the ROYAL SOCIETY of NEW ZEALAND TE APĀRANGI The world has entered a new era, the Anthropocene Human consumption patterns have become a significant influence on the global environment Growth W*** Increasing consumption of resources in global population ENVIRONMENTAL Pressures SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CHALLENGES Challenges Challenges CHALLENGES "Collaborative multi-stake- holder action is required as businesses, governments, or civil society alone do not have both the tools and the authority to tackle systemic risks" Climate change "Global Risks 2014", World Economic Forum Ocean acidification Air pollution Reduced quality Biodiversity loss of freshwater Lowering emissions will require changes in patterns of production and consumption, but need not result in reduced wellbeing. A green economy can generate positive co-benefits such as... Emissions Low High 40 Denmark Costa Rica Australia • USA Sweden New Zealand Employment opportunities Better health Total annual GHG emissions per capita (tonnes CO, equivalent) for 123 nations and national life-satisfaction indicators. Improved Satisfaction environmental outcomes High satisfaction - low emissions • Other nations ---- Median Global costs involved in a low-carbon transition would be minimised by early action, whereas the cost of the investments could triple if action were delayed to later decades. New Zealand has great potential and is well positioned to accelerate from current initiatives to a green economy ABUNDANCE OF RENEWABLE ENERGY New Zealand has a strong competitive advantage in renewable energy systems, and has many opportunities for growing low-carbon technologies and services. Wind energy Solar energy Biomass energy 39% Wave energy is the contribution of renewables to New Zealand's total primary energy supply 3333 Tidal energy Geothermal energy New Zealand was the first country to build large-scale geothermal power plants. Hydro energy RESOURCE SOCIAL EFFICIENCY INCLUSIVENESS Initiatives for the efficient use of energy, infrastructure, and other resources are Collaboration and social inclusiveness being developed by government, businesses and community organisations. promise resilient and sustainable solutions. Advancing and finding solutions – research and innovation in different sectors 47% 43% Homes are 77% 100% Industrial frequently colder technically achievable Energy and transport Agriculture processes than the minimum temperatures reco mmended by the World Health was the electricity generation Contributions to New Zealand's from renewable sources in 2011 green house gas emissions by sector Other Organization. Electricity Land Use Transport Housing Smart Grid Forum is a The Land and Water Forum The Warm Up New Wellington Regional Council has implemented has pioneered a collaborative approach for water quality and allocation - a model collaboration to advance Zealand: Heat Smart the electricity network through dialogue between businesses, scientific circles, policy makers, regulators and consumers. programme has generated significant health benefits, saving an estimated $5 for every $1 spent. a transport programme that reduced car trips by for a future that works to 20% and has increased generate prosperity within environmental limits. cycling and walking consistently since 2010. New Zealand's historic track record for developing innovative technological solutions is a strength that can help implement the transition. A vision for a resilient and prosperous future Implementing change in New Zealand Development of low-carbon goods and services Long term Strong research collaborations investments for innovation A green economy can enhance societal well-being, improve environmental quality, and increase resilience of the economy. Structures for Incentives for long-term policy thinking collaboration Resilient, robust and sustainable solutions through collaborative processes and inclusive decision-making. II Individuals Communities Businesses Government Sources Emerging Issues | March 2014 "Facing the future: towards a green economy for New Zealand" Find the paper online: www.royalsociety.org.nz/greeneconomy Except for the RSNZ logo, this work is lice nsed under a Creative Commons 3.0 New Zealand Licence. or visit www.royalsociety.org.nz for more information %24

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Infographic which explores the potential for New Zealand to move towards a green economy: low carbon, resource efficient and socially inclusive. Produced as part of the Royal Society of New Zealand's...

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