Green Economy Postdoctoral Fellowship: The Journey now and into the future

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1 Green Economy Postdoctoral Fellowship: The Journey now and into the future Green Economy Postdoctoral Fellowships Induction Workshop Prof Godwell Nhamo (PhD) Chief Researcher & Chair, Exxaro Chair on Business and Climate Change, ICC 13 March 2015, Lagoon Beach Hotel, CPT, South Africa 1

2 About the Exxaro Unisa and some of its products 2

3 Outputs from the Exxaro Chair

4 Outputs from the Exxaro Chair

5 Outputs from the Exxaro chair

6 Outputs from the Exxaro chair -2011

7 Watch this space in 2016!

8 Recommended readings 1. Nhamo, G. (2014). From sustainable development through green growth to sustainable development plus, International Journal of African Renaissance Studies. Vol. 9:2, Nhamo, G. (2013). Green economy readiness in South Africa: A focus on the national sphere of government. International Journal of African Renaissance. Vol. 8(1) pp

9 A Words of encouragement 9

10 Prof Nhamo on 13 Pillars of success 1. Have a vision: where there is no vision you perish and therefore you need supervision. 2. Stand up and be counted: The world is full of people in the crowds. For you to be known you need to be a hybrid. A person who can perform in more than one area of specialization. 3. Time & Activity management: A day has 24 hours - 8 hours for sleeping and the other 8 for normal work. So, where does the other 8 hours go? Herein lies your competitive advantage in life. 4. Plan to leave a legacy: Ask yourself - What shall I be remembered for? Leave a print of good deeds. Take yourself to your grave site and see.

11 Understanding the Green Economy surrounds 11

12 Why talk of Green Economy? National Global Green Economy Regional - SADC We now live in a Networked, Climate Smart and Green Economy Compatible World Africa Union

13 Challenges in Africa: A dark continent indeed! Africa is still a dark continent, 15 out of 54 countries capacity of >500MW

14 Can GE transiton be acheived in Africa with all the Brain drain? Cartoon In: Economist, August 11,

15 Agriculture is critical: Hunger and Climate Vulnerability (2006) Africa Legend Countries are distorted according to undernourishment statistics as of Colour coding reflects the relative vulnerability of the country based on the climate change and food security vulnerability index*. This includes indicators for meteorological hazard frequency and impacts, demographics, environmental and agricultural sensitivity, infrastructure and governance. *Data sources: FAOSTAT, WDI, EM-DAT Developed by WFP s Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction Coordination Office 15

16 Basic Concepts in CC Capacity development & awareness Negotiations and National Communication R&D, Innovation, Technology & IPR Financing Adaptation Mitigation 16 16

17 What is does Green Economy transition mean? Source: Danida, 2014: 4 17

18 What is does Green Economy transition mean? This is all abut the world s desire to move away from the unsustainable resource intensive growth path to a sustainable resource efficient growth path. The GE agenda also brings along a whole industrial innovation drive. 18

19 Risks & Opportunities in GE transition Learning from Chinese symbol for Crisis Danger (Risk) Opportunity 19

20 Regulatory risk: Domestic Policies & legislation

21 Physical risk: What if this is your plantation? Hail storm: Kashaka, Kashari, Mbarara District in Uganda 2007, EAC CC Strategy 2011:23 Small insert: Hail in JHB 21 September 2014; 28 November 2013; 20 Oct 2012; 3 Dec

22 Physical risk: Drought remains a killer Kenya Drought 2009, EAC CC Strategy 2011: 21 22

23 Physical risk: Extreme frost along N3 & road closed for 3 days What if your product was on its way to China, EU etc Photo: Steve Lawrence 23

24 Towards an innovative Green Economy research agenda now and into the future 24

25 A President Mbeki Challenge to us What will your green economy research do to people and residents in places like Soweto, Gugulethu, Mamelodi etc?

26 Innovation in Green economy transition For me innovation is not rocket science It is simply, an idea that can be natured into greatness through inspiring services and goods Think of Takuma!!

27 Innovation in Green economy transition 13 year old orphan, Tumelo Nkoana

28 Innovation in Green economy transition Do not only think innovation, but also ink innovation! 28

29 What s trending globally and at continent level? 29

30 From the unfinished MDGs businesses to the Xpanded SDGs business

31 The good: Continuity & new approaches from the unfinished business of MDGs to SDGs

32 Which of these SDGs is the greatest? In search of multiplier/enabler SDGs in Green Economy All other SDGs hang on these SDGs The Greatest SDGs (paper in preparation) Food (SDG 2) Education (SDG 4) Energy (SDG7) Climate Change (SDG 13) Governance (SDG 16) Means of Implementation (SDG 17) NB: This is my conviction so far

33 Addis Ababa Action Agenda: Means of Implementation Key message Domestic mobilisation of resources Same message also comes out of Africa Agenda

34 The good: Africa now has a vision (A2063 s 7 Aspirations) A prosperous Africa based on inclusive growth and sustainable development (Aspiration 1). An integrated continent, politically united and based on the ideals of Pan-Africanism and the vision of Africa s Renaissance (Aspiration 2)

35 The good: Africa now has a vision (A2063 s 7 Aspirations) An Africa of good governance, democracy, respect for human rights, justice and the rule of law (Aspiration 3). A peaceful and secure Africa (Aspiration 4) An Africa with a strong cultural identity, common heritage, shared values and ethics (Aspiration 5)

36 The good: Africa now has a vision (A2063 s 7 Aspirations) An Africa where development is people-driven, unleashing the potential of its women and youth (Aspiration 6). Africa as a strong, united and influential global player and partner (Aspiration 7)

37 The good: Sendai Framework

38 The good: Paris (COP21) Agreement

39 The good: New energy Deal and High 5s

40 A research call 40

41 Tshwane Green Economy Research Network CoT Green Economy Research Network (Informed by the SDGs) Mitigation Thematic Focus Adaptation Thematic Focus Energy Management Pollution and Waste Management Green Buildings, Built Environment & Green Procurement Low Carbon Transport & Improving Mobility Climate Proofing, Climat Smart Agriculture & Food Security Ecosystems, Biodiversity and Sustainable Comminities

42 13 Household digesters under construction in Alice, Eastern Cape

43 Concluding remarks

44 Thank you! 44