Kitakyushu’s Challenge to Promote the Development of Green Industry

Kitakyushu’s Challenge to Promote the Development of Green Industry

Kenji KitahashiMayor, City of Kitakyushu, Japan

Today’s Points

1 　 Pillars of Kitakyushu’s environmental policies

2 　 Action taken on behalf of Kitakyushu’s environment　　（１） Overcoming severe environmental pollution　　（２） Development of eco-industries　　（３） International cooperation with cities overseas　　（ 4 ） New challenges for city’s “Green Growth” strategy

1 　 Pillars of Kitakyushu’s environmental policies

2 　 Action taken on behalf of Kitakyushu’s environment　　（１） Overcoming severe environmental pollution　　（２） Development of eco-industries　　（３） International cooperation with cities overseas　　（ 4 ） New challenges for city’s “Green Growth” strategy

Compatibility of environment and economyCompatibility of environment and economy

Population: 975,000Population: 975,000 (Oct 2011)(Oct 2011)

Area: 487.89kmArea: 487.89km22 (Oct 2010) (Oct 2010)

GDP: 3.52 trillion yen (2008)GDP: 3.52 trillion yen (2008)

Development of an Industrial CitySupporting the Modernization of Japan

Major businesses in the Kitakyushu area

NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION

YASKAWA Electric

TOTO

Four　major　Industrial　areasFour　major　Industrial　areas

JapanJapan

KitakyushuKitakyushu

Mainstay of Kitakyushu’s Environmental Policies

Kitakyushu’s Basic Concept & Plan Eco-Model City

Paving the way for economic development through environmental action

World Capital of Sustainable

Development

Technology Capital of Asia

Create city brand

Approved July 2008

Encouraging the city’s people and culture to create an environmentally- and technology-

rich city hand-in-hand with the world

Objective of city development

Based on the principle of a resource-based society

Creation of low carbon society

CO2 reduction target (2050)

Citywide: 50%

150% decrease in Asia150% decrease in Asia

Living together, creating together

Living together, creating together

Enhance the city’s sustainability

Enhance the city’s sustainability

“Dokai Bay, the Sea of Death”Water pollution in the bay disintegrated screws on ships and even E. coli could

not be detected.

Kitakyushu, the site of Japan’s most deplorable air pollution, saw nearby elementary schools

close down due to the pollution

Overcoming Severe Pollution:Kitakyushu’s Experience

1960s1960s

Overcoming Severe Pollution:Kitakyushu’s Experience

1960s1960s TodayToday

Partnership

Residents observing a private company

Environmental supervision &environmental infrastructure

Local Government Private Enterprises

Cleaner Production & pollution control equipment

Study session on air pollution measures with university professors

5

Key Factors: Partnerships among Multi-Stakeholders

Residents

Source: World Bank, MEIP Report, 1993

Compatibility of Environmental Improvement and Economic Growth

Economic Development (Value of shipments: 100 billion yen)

1960

1968

1980

Environmental pollution (Sulfur oxide)(mg-SO3/100cm2/day)

Achieving economic developmenttogether with

environmental improvement

Approved 1997, Started operations 1998No. business facilities: 29No. research facilities: 16

Collection/treatment of rare metals

Automobile recyclingR&D on recycling

technologies for solar power systems 　

Fluorescent lighting recycling

・ Investment 　　 ~66 billion yen・ Employees ~1,300・ Visitors 　 　　　　　　　　 ~940,000 (1998-March 2011)

・ Investment 　　 ~66 billion yen・ Employees ~1,300・ Visitors 　 　　　　　　　　 ~940,000 (1998-March 2011)

　 Japan’s Largest Eco-Town　 Japan’s Largest Eco-Town

Taking on the Challenge of a Resource Recycling SocietyKitakyushu Eco-Town Project

Mitsubishi　Materials15 types of waste treatment and recycling, such as metal waste and sludge

Yaskawa　ElectricEnergy saving, inverters

Mitsubishi　ChemicalProcessable organic photovoltaicsNext-generation flexible and lightweight photovoltaic modules

Low-Carbon Technologies in Kitakyushu

Nippon　Coke　&　EngineeringCDQ (Coke Dry Quenching Process)Supply power and steam to neighboring factoriesPower generation capacity: 27,900kW

　　　 Eco-TechnoWestern Japan’s largest eco-technology expo that displays the latest eco-technologies, products and information

　　　 Eco-TechnoWestern Japan’s largest eco-technology expo that displays the latest eco-technologies, products and information

　　 Outline started in 2004 Technologies and products (eco-products), as well as services (eco-services) within the city that reduce impacts on the environment are selected as “Eco-Premiums,” which then promote the environmental activities of local industries through their expansion and penetration into various markets. 　　 Focal points: Resource conservation, energy saving, long-lasting, simple

maintenance, leasing, reusing, etc.

Thick boards manufactured

in electric arc furnaces using

steel scrap

75% reduction in CO2 emissions

Eco-friendly sanitary ceramic products (with tank)

Reduces amount of water flushed to

4.8 liters

Next-generation lighting CCFL

Long-lasting (similar to LED). Energy

savings of 20-40% compared with

fluorescent lights.

Creating a low-carbon economy through eco-products and services(Select eco-premium goods)

Kitakyushu Eco-Premium

Core science and research focal point in Asia

Create new industries, advance technology

Promoting local industries and academic institutions, such as universities that apply “knowledge”

Continuous “Collection of Knowledge”～ Kitakyushu Science and Research Park ～

Graduate School, Waseda University

Graduate School of Information, Production and SystemsInformation, Production and Systems Research Center

Kyushu Institute of Technology

Graduate School of Life Science and System EngineeringCenter for Human Quality of Life Through IT

University of Kitakyushu

Faculty of Environmental EngineeringGraduate School of Environmental Engineering

Graduate School, Fukuoka University

Graduate School of Engineering

Open in April 2001Open in April 2001

Environment & InformationEnvironment & Information

Contributing to the improvement of the global environment

with the experience and know-how acquired in the process of

environmental improvement

International Cooperation with Cities Overseas

Trainees: 6,207 persons, 138 countries

Experts sent overseas: 160+ persons

Kitakyushu International Techno-cooperative Association (KITA)Kitakyushu International Techno-cooperative Association (KITA)

Japan International Cooperation AgencyKyushu International Center (JICA Kyushu)

Japan International Cooperation AgencyKyushu International Center (JICA Kyushu)

Environmental Cooperation (China)

1994 2000

※Dalian received the Global 500 award in 2001

Japan-China Recycling Society Cooperation Project (Eco-Town)Cooperation for actions to create resource-

recycling cities in China, using Kitakyushu’s

Eco-Town Project as reference

　　 2007-08 　 Qingdao

　　 2008-09 　 Tianjin

　　 2009-10 　 Dalian

Cooperation for actions to create resource-

recycling cities in China, using Kitakyushu’s

Eco-Town Project as reference

　　 2007-08 　 Qingdao

　　 2008-09 　 Tianjin

　　 2009-10 　 Dalian

Environmental Improvement Project in DalianEnvironmental Improvement Project in DalianAt the Prime Minister’s official residence (May 2008)At the Prime Minister’s official residence (May 2008)

The People’s Daily (Dec 17, 2009) reported that Kitakyushu’s rich experiences in environmental protection and development of advanced technologies deserve to be used as a model for application to China today.

Kitakyushu’s actions attract attention from international society

Xi Jinping (Vice-President of PRC) made a formal visit to Kitakyushu on Dec 16, 2009

Xi Jinping (Vice-President of PRC) made a formal visit to Kitakyushu on Dec 16, 2009

Leading Figures from China Visiting Kitakyushu

International Environmental Cooperation (Indonesia)Environmental improvement in Surabaya, Indonesia’s 2nd largest city

Spread of organic waste composting techniques from Kitakyushu to over 20,000 households in Surabaya

30% reduction of waste

Spread of organic waste composting techniques from Kitakyushu to over 20,000 households in Surabaya

30% reduction of waste

Koji Takakura of JPEC teaching about the composting techniqueKoji Takakura of JPEC teaching about the composting technique

City in 2001Streets overrun by garbage

Surabaya’s streets todayIncreased greenery in parks and along roads using compost

A joint statement was made in March 2011 on a strategic environmental partnership between Surabaya and Kitakyushu.

(Left: The Honorable Tri Rismaharini, Mayor, City of Surabaya)(Left: The Honorable Tri Rismaharini, Mayor, City of Surabaya)

International Environmental Cooperation (Indonesia)

International Environmental Cooperation (Cambodia)

Kitakyushu staff providing on-site technological guidance

Since cooperation began in 1999, there has been rapid improvement in Phnom Penh’s water supply

October 2011

A friendship award was granted to staff involved in cooperation activities by the Government of Cambodia to commemorate the many years of cooperation.

October 2011

A friendship award was granted to staff involved in cooperation activities by the Government of Cambodia to commemorate the many years of cooperation.

(1996⇒ 2006)(1996⇒ 2006)

Water supply diffusion rate: 25%=>90%

Water supply time: 10h => 24h

%of non-revenue water: 72% => 8%

Water Business with Hai Phong, Viet Nam

October 2011A comprehensive MoU on water projects was concluded between the two cities based on past exchange and cooperative agreements

Hai Phong authorized the introduction of the water block system adopted by Kitakyushu and is targeting improvement within five years

Development of new water-based business in Hai PhongDevelopment of new water-based business in Hai Phong

April 2009

MoU with Hai Phong for exchange and cooperation

Carrying out cooperation, such as enhancing support for businesses, implementing governmental exchange activities, and developing human resources

April 2009

MoU with Hai Phong for exchange and cooperation

Carrying out cooperation, such as enhancing support for businesses, implementing governmental exchange activities, and developing human resources

(L: Mr. Trinh Quang Huy, Chairman of the People’s Committee Hai Phong)(L: Mr. Trinh Quang Huy, Chairman of the People’s Committee Hai Phong)

(L: Deputy Chair, Hai Phong Diet Affairs Committee)(L: Deputy Chair, Hai Phong Diet Affairs Committee)

Achievement

s　of　

agreement

Achievement

s　of　

agreement

Sea 100 ｍ

①Sewage membrane treatment area

①Sewage membrane treatment area

②UF/RO membrane system area

(2F: Observation Bldg. ）

②UF/RO membrane system area

(2F: Observation Bldg. ）

③Test bed③Test bed

Seawater intake

Sewage discharge

Product water from sewage:　 1,000m3/dayProduct water from seawater:　 400m3/day

Water Plaza:

　 The Water Plaza is a demo plant for recycling water, integrating the processes of sewage membrane treatment (sewage reuse system) and seawater desalination.

(Capacity: 1,400m3/day)

・ Development/testing of world class technology

・ Showroom disseminating info

　　 ・ Used for on-site training for overseas trainees

Started operations in April 2011

New Challenges①Water Plaza (Water recycling demo plant)

Water PlazaWater Plaza

New Challenges② 　Kitakyushu Smart Community Development Project

Creating a new lifestyle with locally produced and locally consumed energySelected as one of four bases in Japan in April 2010

新ｴﾈﾙｷﾞｰ等新ｴﾈﾙｷﾞｰ等

Smart buildings Smart housing

Power grid

Hydrogen network

Wind power

Natural gas co-generation

Next-generation SS

Solar panels

IT grid

Smart schools

Installing a large quantity of smart

meters

Local power conservation center

Hydrogen by-products

Fuel cells

Establishment of “Kitakyushu Asian Center for Low Carbon Society” (Asia Green Camp), the country’s first, in June 2010 with an objective to promote

low-carbon societies and create environmental business in Asia.

Promote in Asia!

Hiroshi Komiyama, President(Former President, Tokyo University)

New Challenges③ 　Development of Eco-Business in Asia

Energy business

Recycling business

Water business

Environmental impact control

business

Aims of Asian Center for Low Carbon SocietyNeeds of newly emerging economies: Not only the simple export of

technology, but going beyond to create green cities

Order-made systemCity (area) export

＋

Asian region’sFocal point for

demonstrations and development of human

resources

GHG reductionBilateral credit

Focal point for environmental business in the Asian region

Experience in overcoming pollution

Collective strength as a top eco-city (Kitakyushu)Collective strength as a top eco-city (Kitakyushu)

Leading social system(Eco-Town, other)

Standout eco-technologies

Respond to the diverse needs of Asian cities and businesses“Eco-cities” and “Smart Communities,” other

Respond to the diverse needs of Asian cities and businesses“Eco-cities” and “Smart Communities,” other

＋

Projects Aiming Towards Bilateral MechanismsYaskawa Electric (World’s largest share in industrial robots, inverters)METI project promoting wider use of technologies to counter global warming

(October 2010)

Yaskawa Electric (World’s largest share in industrial robots, inverters)METI project promoting wider use of technologies to counter global warming

(October 2010)

This project tested the potential for

energy savings and reducing GHG

emissions, based on the data collected

from past trials and research, in three

factories in Beijing where existing

equipment had been updated with highly

efficient motor systems and inverters.

This project tested the potential for

energy savings and reducing GHG

emissions, based on the data collected

from past trials and research, in three

factories in Beijing where existing

equipment had been updated with highly

efficient motor systems and inverters.

TOTO (Global leader in home equipment and fixtures)TOTO (Global leader in home equipment and fixtures)

MOEJ feasibility study on new mechanisms (July 2011)MOEJ feasibility study on new mechanisms (July 2011)

○Creation of measuring technique to reduce CO2 emissions from water use○Intercity/bilateral credit system○Examine introduction of measures to expand use of water saving equipment　・ Low-interest financing　・ Introduction of certification system for water saving equipment, other

○Creation of measuring technique to reduce CO2 emissions from water use○Intercity/bilateral credit system○Examine introduction of measures to expand use of water saving equipment　・ Low-interest financing　・ Introduction of certification system for water saving equipment, other

MoU with UNIDO

Conclusion of MoU with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) on mutual collaboration for the realization of a low-carbon society in June 2010

(L　:　Dr.　Kandeh　Yumkella,　Director　General　of　UNIDO　)(L　:　Dr.　Kandeh　Yumkella,　Director　General　of　UNIDO　)

Asian Center for Low-Carbon

Society

Beijing Environment

Exchange

Creation of information platform as a channel for both Japan and China

MoU with China Beijing Environment Exchange (August 2011)

Promoting eco-business between companies in China and Japan

Fostering Environmental Power in Residents

Certified as a regional centre of expertise for ESD by UNU

Certified as a regional centre of expertise for ESD by UNU Environment Museum (Focal point for

environmental education and learning)Environment Museum (Focal point for environmental education and learning)

Hibiki Biotope: Formally open in fall 2012Hibiki Biotope: Formally open in fall 2012Tree planting (NGO “Green Corridor with Birds Singing”)

Tree planting (NGO “Green Corridor with Birds Singing”)

　　　　 Kitakyushu: Eco-City of the Future

Creating a city in which the brilliant light of its people lead to a prosperous, peaceful and energy-filled city 　　

　　 ~Harnessing the city’s experience overcoming pollution and its unceasing innovation~

●Formation/expansion of low-carbon areas implementing local energy management system・ Smart Community project

●City Forest Project～ Creating a city symbiotic with nature~・ Planting 1 million trees (city greening)・ Multi-generational farming exchange activities on idle land Other

●Maintaining/improving health through local connections・ Prevention of lifestyle-related diseases and serious illnesses・ Local “GO!GO! Health” project (local community health project)

●Educational plan for children’s futures・ Providing school helpers・ Promoting school education linking with the business community, other

●Asian Center for Low Carbon Society・ Smart Community project, overseas

development of Eco-Towns●Exporting water infrasructure overseas

●Supporting reconstruction of disaster-affected areas・ Expanding output from smart community project to Kamaishi city (reconstruction support)

Environment Response to unprecedented aging society

・ Int’l eco-business・ Reconstruction support, risk

reduction

Concept

Water　PlazaWater　Plaza

Selected as OECD Green Growth Model City

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) selected Kitakyushu as a green growth model city in July 2011, having been evaluated for its activities and achievements in international environmental cooperation and the city’s Eco-Town project.

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) selected Kitakyushu as a green growth model city in July 2011, having been evaluated for its activities and achievements in international environmental cooperation and the city’s Eco-Town project.

Other cities selected include Paris, Chicago, StockholmOther cities selected include Paris, Chicago, Stockholm

L: Ms. Yoshie Nakatani (Director, OECD Tokyo)L: Ms. Yoshie Nakatani (Director, OECD Tokyo)

Creation of a WIN-WIN Relationship

Kitakyushu’s　environmental　technology　making　the　world　a　better　

place

Kitakyushu’s　environmental　technology　making　the　world　a　better　

place