GDARD Climate Change projectsPrepared for GautengClimate Change Forum

24 June 2015

Contents

1. GDARD support to national and local government

2. Gauteng Climate Change Response Strategy3. GHG emission inventory 4. GDARD Lift Club5. Alternative energy – clean stoves/

Wonderbags

GDARD involvement/contribution (SUE branch)

• Active participation and contribution to the Climate Change meetings and projects:• Ongoing- Intergovernmental Climate Change Committee

(WG10);• Climate Change Monitoring & Evaluation Technical Working

Group (comments + input into NCCR database) • Mogale Climate Change Strategy; • City of Tshwane Carbon footprint and Climate vulnerability

projects;• Gauteng Biodiversity Mainstreaming toolbox (included

Climate change issues)• Established Gauteng Climate Change Information

Portal(http://www.gdard.gpg.gov.za/gchip/Pages/default.aspx).

GDARD involvement/contribution (Agriculture)

• GDARD Research Agenda assisting farmers on the following Areas :– Water saving Technologies– Conservation Agriculture– Drought resistant crop varieties– Research on pest management and developed

educational DVD– Bio digesters for pig farms

• The Agriculture Risk and Disaster Management Strategy and program (including Early Warning System – EWS)

GDARD involvement/contribution (Agriculture 2)

GDARD Food security• Developed and implementing Food security

strategy• Stakeholder involvements • Awareness campaign• Distribution of food hampers• Supporting household and community food

gardens

GDARD - SRM projects*

– Alien plants removal (EPWP)– River clean up projects (EPWP)– Working on Fire (EPWP)– Wetland rehabilitation programme (EPWP)– Trees distribution, planting and greening campaigns– Indigenous and ornamental food production pilots– Food production, waste management and Stream

restoration projects– Soil conservation advisory service– Junior Land care school projects– Community based medicinal conservation programme

* Reported in the NCCR database

Contents

1. GDARD support to national and local government

2. Gauteng Climate Change Response Strategy

3. GHG emission inventory 4. GDARD Lift Club5. Wonderbags/ Alternative energy – clean

stoves

Gauteng Climate Change Strategy

GDARD was mandated by the Gauteng Provincial Government to develop the climate change strategy, which was completed in 2011.

As part of the Strategy implementation GHG inventory framework was developed in 2013 (Phase 1).Phase 2 started in 2014.

Gauteng Climate Change Strategy (GCCS)

• Climate Change is addressed in two ways: - Reduction of GHG emission. i.e. mitigation - Adapting to the effects of climate change• The GCCRS and Action Plan recognizes the need to

prioritize climate change responses that have strong contributions to either mitigation or adaptation, as distinct from implementation of plans that are part of “business-as-usual” sustainable development imperatives.

2. Transforming the economy

through promotion of sustainable

and low carbon

industries

Overview of the GCCRS – Outlining the Framework

5.Sustainable cities and communities

(including sustainable

spatial planning)

1. Effective governance,

including mainstreaming climate

change into all levels of government

and planning

4. Protection of natural resources

and biodiversity

3. Food security through

promotion of organic

agriculture and

household gardens

Strategic Pillars

Inter-dependent Provincial

Foundations

GCCRS – Building climate protected future

Promoting awareness and behavior changes

Promoting Quality Education and Skills Development

Minimising health impacts (especially for vulnerable communities)

Stimulating Rural Development

Implementation of effective climate change interventions through effective partnerships between government, private sector and public

Addressing global pressures for greening

Leadership and implementation of the GCCRS

1. GDARD is the lead department for implementation of GCCRS

2. To ensure alignment and efficiency the detailed action plan for GCCRS was included in the Green Strategic programme with specific responsibilities assigned (no progress)

3. The GHG inventory for province was be conducted to set baseline for monitoring and evaluation

4. The mitigation progress by industry will be monitored using Atmospheric Emission Licensing (AEL) System to be implemented by all 3 spheres of government

Contents

1. GDARD support to national and local government

2. Gauteng Climate Change Response Strategy

3. GHG emission inventory 4. GDARD Lift Club5. Alternative energy – clean stoves/

Wonderbags

GHG Inventory

• GHG Inventory project is aimed at developing a comprehensive GreenHouse Gas (GHG) emissions inventory for Gauteng province

• The inventory has to cover major sectors identified in the IPCC guidelines:• Energy, waste, IPPU (industry), and AFOLU (land use)

– Phase I of the project dealt with:– data collection– identification of data gaps– development and testing of a GHG emissions framework

Estimation of GHG emissions

About 10% of SA emissions (450Mt= 450 000Gg)

* Biggest gap - IPPU**N2O not calculated*** 2004 estimate

Notes:

Used IPCC software for calculations

Sectors (incomplete)*CO2-eq

In 2008 (Gg)

Energy sector: 40 102

• Residential/commercial 3401

• Industrial 20526

• Transport 16175

Waste sector: 3 246

• Waste water 251

• Solid waste 2995

AFOLU sector : 712

• Enteric Fermentation 594

• Manure management** 12

• Biomass burning*** 106All sectors (total) 44 060

Electricity non territorial 46 505

Summary of data collection for Phase I

• No data available for IPPU – big concern• Difficulty in comparisons of estimates in sectors

– Not all sub-sectors have estimates of emissions– In cases where there are data, may not be for the same

period (still present 2007 period as most complete)• Overall recommendations:

– Data on IPPU needs to be collected from industries via National Atmospheric Emission Inventory System (NAEIS)

– Data collection on an on-going basis has to prioritised– Meta data is also critical (description of data sources and

accuracy)

GHG Inventory Phase 2

Objectives:• Improved quantification of GHG emissions

from industrial and waste sectors• Stakeholder cooperation to ensure that large

landfills provide info on GHG emissions and industry provides input to National Atmospheric Emission Inventory (NAEIS)

• Skills development & improved internal capacity to manage GHG inventory system (2 interns employed for this project)

Prioritised sectors for pilot

Declaration of GHG as priority pollutant, March 2014 states that mitigation plan required only for significant emitters >0.1Mt/a (=100 000t) of CO2 eq, but no limit provided for reporting in AEL

- Metal industry: Iron, steel, ferroalloys- Mineral production: Cement

Project PlanContribute to Gauteng Waste Information Regulations (GWIR) that are currently being updated.

Ongoing (draft regulations for comments

signed by MEC on 24-Apr-15)

Consultation with DEA to ensure alignment of GWIR with NWIR and Climate Change M&E system

July/November/March

Bi-lateral meetings with Landfill / Waste treatment facilities Managers and discussions at Air Quality and Waste Management Forums

June, Sept, Dec, Mar (i.e. Air Quality and Waste Management Forums)

Training on Atmospheric Emission Licensing (AEL) with particular emphasis on GHG emissions

Jun-14

Road show on GHG Information in AEL applications amongst relevant large industries.

Aug-14

Training of GDARD, local government and industrial representatives on AEL with particular emphasis on GHG emissions

Dec-14

Data collection from industries and waste facilities 7 Months (Nov 14 to Jun 15)

Submission of internal report on the project Mar-15 (6 Apr-15)

Data verification and update of provincial GHG inventory in NAEIS April to October 2015

Progress on waste sector emissions

1. Ongoing input into GWIR2. The existing waste models used for GHG emission calculations in SA were identified and two were reviewed (LandGem and IPCC) –input data and selection of model parameters3. Assessment was conducted on:

– GDARD Gauteng Waste Information System (GWIS)

– Waste data collected for Metabolic Flows project of the Gauteng City-Region (GCRO)

– CDM data on extraction of landfill gas projects

.

Progress on waste sector emissions (continue)

4. Representative landfills selected (23 open and 17 closed) 5. Questionnaires for data required for waste model were prepared and distributed (so far received 17% responses)6. Meeting with GDARD Waste management, DEA (Waste Management and Climate Change) and EMM took place on 12 March and agreed on methodologies

.

Way forward on waste sector emissions

• Continue with data collections through questionnaires• New GHG emissions data was shared by CoJ on 18/3 -

needs to be reviewed and compared to GWIS• The PhD study using work over 7 years by Ms Shaazia

Bhaillal from EMM on waste modeling (to be completed by end of 2015) could be extended to include updated provincial model using IPCC software.

• Finalise Gauteng Waste Information Regulations• Identify and agree on roles and responsibilities for waste

modeling at landfill, municipal and provincial scale• AQOs to identify waste incinerators/processes that

require AELs and ensure data alignment with GWIS

.

Progress on Industrial process emissions

• The list of relevant industries was provided by AQ officers

• Roadshow and training conducted• AELs for selected industries reviewed • Although data population on NAEIS should

start in Jan 2015, its is delayed till NAEIS regulations are promulgated (Apr 2015)

Extract from AEL, section 7.6

Progress on Industrial process emissions (continue)

• No reports GHG for process emissions were submitted to AQO (although included in AELs as part of annual reporting)

• Few industries were visited, but GHG process emissions data only from one cement and one metallurgical plant was obtained and reviewed

Way forward on industrial GHG data

• GDARD to compile provincial data base of AELs (started)

• Mainstream data collection of industrial GHG emissions (both fossil fuels and process emissions) into AEL licensing process

• GDARD to analyse the GHG reports from industry to identify potential and monitor progress on GHG emissions reduction

Way forward on industrial GHG data

• Cooperative work with DEA and industry to improve on accuracy of GHG emissions data and to reduce emissions

Contents

1. GDARD support to national and local government

2. Gauteng Climate Change Response Strategy3. GHG emission inventory

4. GDARD Lift Club5. Alternative energy – clean stoves/

Wonderbags

GDARD LIFTCLUB

GDARD FINDALIFT - free online platform to register, add journeys and be match securely with others travelling their way

GDARD Lift Club: BACKGROUND

The Gauteng Air Quality Management plan (2009) indicates that vehicle exhaust emissions contribute towards:• greenhouse gases (CO2, CO, CH4 and NOX);• particulate matter (including black carbon and lead);

ozone precursors (NOx and VOCs);• Sulphur dioxide

Black carbon is one of the short live pollutants with high global warming potential that have been recently identified as priority in term of Climate Change mitigation

One of the objectives of the Air quality management plan is to “reduce vehicle tailpipe emissions”

BENEFITS OF THE INITIATIVE

• Significant cost savings• Improve employee wellness• Better internal social networks • Improved work-life balance• Travel more securely, and• Reduce the need for a private car• If at least 5% of 1000 staff join they can

save at least R112 000 pa in fuel • GDARD employee can also save approx.

R100 000 pa in parking fees

WEBSITE BENEFITS

• It is hosted and maintained by FindaLift • Fully automated system and in-built

reporting on emissions reduction (including GHG) and savings

• Marketing Toolkit with ready made material• Best practice guidance• All technical issues are forwarded to FindaLift• Ongoing marketing guidance from FindaLift• Interactive maps and tools to match your

journey with others in the group

COMMUNICATION TOOLS

• Survey of staff attitudes towards initiative• Feature in Weekly Newsletter before launch• Link on Intranet• Poster at high traffic areas• GPG TV clip• Part of HR induction process• Include in GPG programmes (BKB)• Quarterly reports Cost approximately R4000

PROPOSED INCENTIVES

• Free Parking for Liftclub members• Petrol Vouchers• Car Wash Vouchers• Free gym membership vouchers (1-2

months)• Dashboard protectors• Wonderbag prizes• Consol solar light prizesCost approximately R12 000

WORK COMPLETED

• Website design and launch• Memo approving implementation plan, incentives and

communication tools was signed by the HOC• Memo to inform senior managers has been sent to HOCs,

HOBs and HOD• 5 Weekly Brief articles• Meeting with GDR&T for possible collaboration• GDARD staff survey distributed and data analyzed• Invitation for an interview with local magazine has been

received and telephonic interview conducted on 30 April• Comments submitted to local blog after requesting more

information

GDARD Liftclub Survey results

Motorbike1%

Walk5%

Mul-tiple6%

Bus7%

Train11%

Taxi20%

Private Car50%

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Approximately 222 GDARD Diamond building staff completed the survey

Survey Results

Yes12%

No88%

Are you already a liftclub member?

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Survey Results

28%

72%

Would you like to become a lift club member?

Yes No

Approximately 62 staff who completed the survey are interested in joining so far

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Would you like to become a lift club member?

Currently using GPG transport

Using Motorbike

Live in close proximity to the office

Already using liftclub

Family drop-off commitments

Work requires travel

Happy with public transport

Inconvenience, Unreliable liftclub members

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50

NO - Why?YES - WHY?

• Reliability• Savings on fuel and

car maintenance• Reduced stress as

driving load is shared

• Reduced environmental impact

• Socializing and networking opportunities

• Increased safety

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CONCERNS RAISED

How safe is the information that users enter onto the website?- Registration is through GDARD intranet link to limit access- Personal data is not available to other members, only intended travel information .- Member to only enter street name or suburb, they are also encouraged to meet potential partners first before providing more information.

Tax Implications for lift club users?- We will inform members that they are not allowed to make a profit, only to split the costs

of fuel and wear & tear. - The National Road and Transport Act (2009) requires that written confirmation from the

employer or a letter drawn up by Lift Club members verifying that they are indeed members of the Lift Club must be kept in the vehicle .

Insurance implications for lift club users?- Insurance implications vary from service provider to service provider, members would need to check with their service provider.

Licensing requirements?- Lift club driver doesn’t need a Professional Driving Permit (PDP) as they drive normal cars with 4 or less passengers.

Suggestion to encourage people to use lift club – from survey

Promote it using social media such as Facebook and Twitter

Promote it using posters

Promote it using articles

Design a fail-safe system where people would not be disappointed

Roadshows/presentations

Promote the benefits of the program

Department mini-bus system can be organized to transport employees living in various areas

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WAY FORWARD

1. Register all current Liftclub users and encourage those who are interested in using one to register. We could immediately start measuring our savings and reduction in GHG gas emissions.

2. Discuss with GDRT about marketing their transport initiatives at GDARD to possibly assist staff in SOWETO who may be interested in joining the Liftclub.

3. Marketing need to be intensified to promote the GDARD liftclub and possibly to also promote the use of public transport for those staff who do not use their vehicles for site visits and meetings etc.

4. To increase the probability of staff finding close matches to their trips we should extend access to our Liftclub website to other GPG or COJ departments and corporate offices within close proximity to the GDARD building.

5. Monitor benefits such as money and GHG emissions saved, report to Branch and GPG at large to promote participation.

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Contents

1. GDARD support to national and local government

2. Gauteng Climate Change Response Strategy3. GHG emission inventory 4. GDARD Lift Club

5. Alternative energy – clean stoves/ Wonderbags

Alternative Energy project for townships

• Project to be done by D: Air Quality• Objective – to provide clean stoves in to low

income population• Will use DBSA Clean Technologies Fund and

later Offset Fund from Industry (yet be established)

• Wonder bags will be provided with the clean stoves to reduce fuel costs for users at pilot project planned for 2015/6

Wonder bags

Wonder bags: save up to 50% of fuel used, low capital cost (R100) and no fuel cost, last for years and can be manufactured by local communities.

Wonder bags experience

• WC province has MoA with COGTA to provide Wonder bags through RDP houses delivery (given with the key)

• The analysis of campaigns showed:– Money-saving: It has been estimated that a beneficiary can save 20% of

their monthly income if they use the Wonderbag 3 to 4 time per week. – Improved health: Where beneficiaries use an open flame for cooking,

the Wonder bag reduced the amount of smoke and other harmful fumes that are inhaled due to reduced cooking time

– The budget of about R500 000 will change lives of 20 000 people

Additional benefit – reduction in black carbon emissions that is short-lived GHG prioritised in mitigation plans by developing countries (e.g Intended Nationally Determined Contribution by Mexico on UNFCCC web-site)

Collate private sector projects• ECO2 tyres to electricity (15MW) plant in

Tshwane (EA was issued on 18/6/2015)• 103 green building projects in Gauteng are

registered with Green building council (total are 208 projects)

• NBI and NCPC projects on EE• Many others??