My experiences of writing policies and strategies says that when responsible politicians enter the scene there are less room for conflicting argumentations in seminars and open spaces. Staff and different expert officers can act upon manuscripts in a way that is more critical since they do not risk to loose voters and since the details are in focus.Politicians do have to deliver something back. And now, when Denmark is filled with lifeguards, headsets and even blacker limousines, the pace of negotiating is increasing, I’m sure!
Economically richer countries that want more from the lesser economically developed countries must understand that development, driven by photosynthesis and smart sustainable solutions with green technology will boost the economy on a global scale. We have lots to offer, lots to sell! Yesterday I met a Swedish businessman and we discussed his new quite economical poor customers, buying heavy high-tech CO2-neutral products on the other side of the world since they develop for the future –why use unsustainable solutions they say. The poorest of countries do actually invest for the future. We, who have had the possibility to develop things in peace and security, will now make business out of the climate to. So why put the pressure on the poorest when we will win once more.
I saw what was made yesterday, -several business opportunities for us, filled agendas, shared business cards and ideas, and, “behold, it was very good. There was evening and there was morning, a sixth day!” I am a humanist, but I must say that this morning it felt good to quote genesis. By doing so our words are spread on hit lists and since we do want to discuss how we can spread good solutions I am more than glad to quote any famous and respected book.
Today I will attend a meeting with Dr. Rajendra Kumar Pachauri who serves as the chairman of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) since 2002. Later on I will visit the Bright Green exhibition http://www.swedishtrade.se/vara-kontor/europa/danmark/aktuella-projekt/bright-green-expo/ where SWECO among others present our knowledge http://www.swedishtrade.se/PageFiles/166535/World%20premiere%20of%20SymbioCity%20Scenarios.pdf I hope to see some of you there, and if you refer to this blog when you see me I will send you a gift for free!
Finally I must do some advertising for a sustainable solution made on wood and open for guests and events occasionally. You can always admire her (till the 17th I believe) from the quay, just besides hotel Admiral (Toldbodgade 24-28 - DK-1253 København K – Denmark), close to Nyhavn in central Copenhagen. Please visit the website and look how photosynthesis and captured CO2 turned solar energy into fixed energy in organic material (oak and other material) in a navy brig called Tre Kronor. http://www.briggentrekronor.se/content/view/64/
Hi Jonas.
ReplyDeleteCan you please attach this comment in your blogging, I don't know how to start an account and how to commenting your writings, thanks in advance!..
Good following your reporting from COP15, I am always eager reading what you attentive feelings are from the corridors, who are coming in the black limousines, when the 'final solutions' will come up on the table, if and who will bring the quick fixes to the summit (instead of thinking system perspective).
Jonas - how often and how intensive are the huge potentials of combating climate change with energy efficiency discussed during the meeting? The Economist, McKinsey, Sweco etc. often try to argue for the enormous marginal effects with energy efficiency. Instead of 'only discussing new energy production' - the discussing should always start with; How are we using our energy today, can we immediately cut the use / immediately cut the production of greenhouse gases?
Normally 30-50% of the energy use can be reduced in the building environment and in the industry (nearly 100% of all energy use), without anybody 'noticing' anything. Usually the tricks are very easy, well known and pay-off time reasonable.
Meanwhile I hope Prof. Mark Z. Jacobsons article from Scientific American (2009) is widely discussed during COP15. Here he describes how the world can solely be energy provided with water, wind and solar within a few decades. And thus get secure and sustainable energy systems - also for countries planning for adoption of new systems. Mark Z. Jacobsson should be a sustainable favorite for all 'in the COP15 corridors'.
Sustainable regards!
Anders
Anders
ReplyDeleteI do not know who sits in what car! But I hope that the back-seat women and men are attending meetings and that the car is just waiting. I also see lots of electrical cars, the other day I sat in Tesla sports car for rich people!
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3624337653720181416#
If everybody shall go from 0-100 km/h in less than 5 seconds, then we need lots of power... On the 15th of december the Danes will exhibit a solution where bicyckles accumulate energyin the rear wheel that can be reused.
That is one solution among others!