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- 1. www.portsmouth.gov.uk Seminar 2:Sustainability and health 25 November 2014
- 2. Sustainability issues for Portsmouth Jasmine Fletcher – Environmental Change and Sports Development Manager Portsmouth City Council wwwwww..ppoorrttssmmoouutthh..ggoovv..uukk 25th November 2014
- 3. Portsmouth’s low carbon vision www.portsmouth.gov.uk Agenda • PCC’s sustainability strategy • Issues for Portsmouth 1. Natural resources 2. Natural environment 3. Built environment 4. Transport 5. Waste 3
- 4. • Ensure sustainable use of natural resources • Enable a sustainable transport system in Portsmouth • Promote sustainable purchasing policies • Promote a sustainable waste strategy • Ensure that the city's built environment is developed and managed sustainably • Protect Portsmouth's natural environment • Promote economic and social sustainability www.portsmouth.gov.uk Sustainability strategy The council’s sustainability strategy: 7 principles 4
- 5. Portsmouth – a summary • Only island city - unique mostly flat topography with an area of 40.15km² (15.5 miles²) • 49km (30.5 miles) of coastline • 206,000 inhabitants (Est. 2014) • Most densely populated area in the UK outside of London • Historic sections of city & a large number of listed buildings • Mix of housing designs – 25% flats, 48% terraced • Large student population • Significant areas of deprivation www.portsmouth.gov.uk 5
- 6. We are consuming the natural resources on which we rely, at a rate much faster than they can be replenished www.portsmouth.gov.uk 1. Natural resources 6 • Cost • Security of supply • Carbon High carbon lifestyle has health impacts Energy strategy for the city
- 7. • 30% of Portsmouth - nationally or internationally designated • Wealth of biodiversity and habitats • 70 non-designated green spaces of varying sizes; these include playing fields, golf courses, cemeteries and allotments • Health benefits of green space www.portsmouth.gov.uk 2. Natural environment 7
- 8. Issues for natural environment www.portsmouth.gov.uk • The city is at significant risk of flooding 8 • Victorian sewage system • Impacts of Climate change
- 9. Flood risk in Portsmouth • 72% of Portsmouth’s industrial zones are within the current floodplain region • Equates to 890 businesses under flood threat • Just under 25,000 properties within floodplain areas • An additional 5,556 homes to be developed by 2026 • 60,000 people to live in floodplains by 2026 • Other areas under threat include – transport routes onto the island (roads & ferry ports), naval docks, Portsmouth University 9 www.portsmouth.gov.uk
- 10. Portsmouth climate change strategy 10 www.portsmouth.gov.uk
- 11. 3. Built Environment • Majority of the built environment is the existing stock • 90,215 households – 66,881 houses and 23,334 flats • 81% of these are private sector – nearly half of these were built before 1919 – twice England average • Portsmouth Plan • Regeneration – new developments – Tipner, Dunsbury Hill www.portsmouth.gov.uk 11
- 12. www.portsmouth.gov.uk Issues for built environment • Older properties are harder to retrofit for energy efficiency • City has a high proportion of older housing and people on low incomes • High proportion of non-domestic properties were built between 1940 and 1970 a period when energy efficiency was not a high priority • Government changes to planning policy • Who pays for sustainability new developments? 12
- 13. Opportunities for built environment www.portsmouth.gov.uk 13
- 14. Opportunities for built environment www.portsmouth.gov.uk 14 © PLC Architects 2nd BREEAM Excellent Premier Inn in the country
- 15. www.portsmouth.gov.uk 15 4. Transport • Well connected transport routes – national and international • 5 train stations and 8 Ferry services • 2 major bus operators • 20mph speed limit
- 16. www.portsmouth.gov.uk Opportunities for transport 16 • Flat, compact city ideal for cycling and walking • Improvements to walking and cycle routes across the city • Park & Ride • Strategy for electric charging points • Regeneration and new developments
- 17. www.portsmouth.gov.uk 5. Waste • 80,000 tonnes of waste disposed annually – kerbside, bring banks and HWRC • 22% recycling rate – 7% contamination rate • 9% sent to landfill • Remaining waste goes to ERF – produces electricity for local homes • Strong focus on behaviour change 17 Issues •Properties in Portsmouth: •Transient population •Limited number of materials collected at the kerbside •Public awareness
- 18. www.portsmouth.gov.uk Opportunities for waste 18
- 19. Vision for Low Carbon Portsmouth • Energy is cheaper, more secure and locally produced in a number of ways • Homes across the city are warm and cosy in the winter and affordable to run • Efficient use of energy means that businesses and organisations will have low running costs and can focus on their core business • Super-connected city enables flexible working - reducing congestion and improving air quality 19 www.portsmouth.gov.uk
- 20. Vision for Low Carbon Portsmouth •Low carbon travel around the city is cheap, efficient and easy • Residents and visitors have pride in the environment around them – making use of recreation and open spaces on their doorstep • All communities are proud of and understand the benefits of living and working in a low carbon city, seeing it as the “norm” 20 www.portsmouth.gov.uk
- 21. Make a Wild Change 25 November 2014 Dawn Morgan www.hiwwt.org.uk Protecting wildlife, inspiring people
- 22. The Campaign ● Wildlife School Club materials ● Membership logos ● Wildlife in School Grounds publication ● School Advice Booklet ● My Wild Life ● Wild Play Packs ● Wild Birthdays ● Education & Engagement video; our response to Project Wild Thing, showcasing the work and contribution of staff and volunteers www.hiwwt.org.uk Protecting wildlife, inspiring people
- 25. Sniffy perfumes This requires a recycled tub, a stick and water. Collect herbs and petals, fruit, pine needles and anything else with a strong scent. Then experiment with mushing different combinations and mixing with the water. Just remember potions are for smelling, not tasting! Time needed: 5 minutes It’s great for… toddlers and young children Blackberry painting You will need a recycled tub plus some plain cotton fabric and a basket to collect the berries. Squish your berries in the tub with a stick and use the stick to paint the mixture onto your fabric. You can mix it with some chalk to make pink paint. Leave it to dry in the sun. Time needed: Half a day It’s great for… younger children Stone Towers If you are out at a pebble beach try building the highest stone tower by balancing smaller and smaller pebbles on top of each other. Extend the game by using your tower as a target. Sit five metres away and toss pebbles at the tower in turn. The person who knocks the tower over first wins. Time needed: 5 minutes It’s great for… children of any age My Wild Life Natural artworks Scavenge for natural materials, starting with sticks, and create a frame for your masterpiece. Inside the frame, paint a picture using your scavenged materials. Try to use different colours, shapes and textures. It could be a picture of something in particular or just look interesting and aesthetic. Time needed: Ten minutes It’s great for… children aged 5+
- 26. www.hiwwt.org.uk Protecting wildlife, inspiring people
- 28. Nature Ranger Awards • Rowena decided to study the different types of habitat and wildlife in her local area around the shore of Emsworth. During her study she came across many fascinating species which ranged from birds, plants and marine life. • Florence researched the adaptations, lifestyle and morphology of birds of prey, investigating the differences between the native species. • Hester is a keen bee enthusiast and used her interest to put together a project explaining the role of the queen, drones and workers in a hive, looking at the lifecycle of bees, the role they play in pollination and the products we can harvest from hives.
- 29. www.hiwwt.org.uk Protecting wildlife, inspiring people
- 30. For further information about any parts of the campaign or, if you have any suggestions for future screenings of the video Please contact Dawn.Morgan@hiwwt.org.uk or visit our website www.hiwwt.org.uk/make-a-wild-change
- 31. ‘Sustainability & Health in Birmingham’ Portsmouth Healthier Cities Seminar Series – 2014 Nick Grayson Climate Change & Sustainability Manager, “Metanoia” Birmingham City Council Leader- leading global green city; Planning- 150,000 population; 80,000 new homes; Presentation 1.Context 2.Evidence 3.Change - Context
- 32. Sustainability Forum – June 11th 2012 ‘Sustainability & Health in Birmingham’ MEA & NATURAL CAPITAL 2005 Portsmouth Healthier Cities Seminar Series – 2014 The Global Commission on the Economy and Climate 20th September 2014 –Stern…..“15 Years” 2006 Report Global Context "We the mayors and governors of the world's leading cities. ask you to recognise that the future of our globe will be won or lost in the cities of the world." Copenhagen Climate Change communiqué, December 2009 1% of global GDP
- 33. ‘Sustainability & Health in Birmingham’ Key Partners Climate Risk Water Green Infrastructure Health & Well Being Biodiversity The LEP & Business Community + Resilience Planning Transport & Infrastructure The 9 piece jigsaw POLICY EVIDENCE DELIVERY Green Infrastructure & Adaptation Delivery Group (CIL – funding) Portsmouth Healthier Cities Seminar Series – 2014 City Context
- 34. BUCCANEER – Birmingham Urban Climate Change Adaptation Neighborhood Estimates of Environmental Risk 2012 Portsmouth Healthier Cities Seminar Series – 2014 Evidence
- 35. ‘Sustainability & Health in Birmingham’ Friday Friday http://www.intelligenthealth.co.uk/team/dr-william-bird/ Portsmouth Healthier Cities Seminar Series – 2014 Evidence
- 36. ‘Sustainability & Health in Birmingham’ Non-communicable diseases represent a new frontier in the fight to improve global health. Worldwide, the increase in such diseases means that they are now responsible for more deaths than all other causes combined. Secretary General United Nations 2011 Portsmouth Healthier Cities Seminar Series – 2014 Evidence
- 37. “The UK NEA provides a comprehensive overview of the state of the natural environment in the UK and a new way of estimating our national wealth” Foreword 2011 Lord Selbourne •Regulating; •Provisioning •Cultural; •Supporting; ‘Sustainability & Health in Birmingham’ Portsmouth Healthier Cities Seminar Series – 2014 Birmingham – a UK first Evidence
- 38. ‘Sustainability & Health in Birmingham’ •Biodiversity * Local Climate * Recreation •Education * Aesthetics & mobility * Flood risk Portsmouth Healthier Cities Seminar Series – 2014 Evidence
- 39. ‘Sustainability & Health in Birmingham’ Excess Years Life Lost at LSOA Birmingham – a global first Manchester? New York? Portsmouth Healthier Cities Seminar Series – 2014 Evidence
- 40. ‘Sustainability & Health in Birmingham’ Merge GIS data sets Public Health data, Years Life Lost Climate-Just data layers NATURAL HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE PLANS Compound Ecosystem Services maps Portsmouth Healthier Cities Seminar Series – 2014 NATURAL HEALTH IMPROVEMENT ZONE Change Community gain £1.5 million pounds for local access and improvements
- 41. ‘Sustainability & Health in Birmingham’ Natural Capital Planning Tool - NCPT (R.I.C.S.) 10 Ecosystem Multiple Benefits Stakeholders Services & Co-investors Returns on Investment 25 indicators Ecosystems Impact Score Ecosystem Service Weighting Ecosystem Service Impact Development impact score & options Portsmouth Healthier Cities Seminar Series – 2014 Sustainable Urban Extension; & Industrial Partners UK URBAN DEMONSTRATOR HUDU- RAPID HEALTH IMPACT ASSESSMENT TOOL Change AUTOMATED TOOL
- 42. Principle Outcome An Adapted City Retain City’s top ranking for adaptation ·Ensure all future growth is adapted ·Trees for cooling and thermal insulation ·Green roofs, walls and street canyon research The City’s Blue Network Adopt water sensitive urban design ·Integrated SuDS, flood and water management solutions ·Blueprint for enhance walking and cycling offer ·Blue Corridor/ network policy with Canal Rivers Trust A Healthy City Adopt Natural Health Improvement Zones (NHIZ) ·Integrate the delivery of health and green living spaces ·Continue to extend the ‘Be Active’ offer ·Public Health as key partners in Planning The City’s Productive Landscapes Embrace urban forestry and urban food growing ·Continue to promote allotments ·Facilitate community food growing and orchards ·Promote the multiple benefits of urban forestry The City’s Greenways Change gear- to a walking and cycling City ·Create walkable/ cyclable neighbourhoods ·Citywide signed routes linked to public transport ·Link healthcare activities and prevention programmes The City’s Ecosystem Birmingham as a Biophilic City • City to adopt an ecosystem services approach ·Partners to lead on District Nature Improvement Area plans ·Birmingham to join global Biophilic Cities Network The City’s Green Living Spaces Birmingham an international City of Green Living Spaces ·Adopt the 7 principles across Planning Framework ·Natural Capital and Adaptation Group ·Change
- 43. ‘Sustainability & Health in Birmingham’ AGREE A DEFINITION OF GREEN GROWTH Portsmouth Healthier Cities Seminar Series – 2014 EU HORIZON 20:20 FUNDING WORLD BUSINESS COUNCIL FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT PIONEER CITIES “Address ECOSYSTEMS APPROACH interdependence of Economy with Natural Capital” GREEN BONDS Change
- 44. Birmingham: The UK’s First Biophilic City - Cities that achieve a deep affinity with nature Milwaukee Portsmouth Healthier Cities Seminar Series – 2014 San Francisco Birmingham Wellington Vittoria- Gastiez Milwaukee Rio de Janeiro Montreal Oslo Perth Birmingham San Fransisco Change
- 45. ‘Sustainability & Health in Birmingham’ Nick Grayson Climate Change & Sustainability Manager, nick_grayson@birmingham.gov.uk; http://greencity.birmingham.gov.uk/ http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/greenlivingspaces http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/plan2031 http://www.wbcsd.org/home.aspx http://uknea.unep-wcmc.org/ http://birminghamclimate.com/ie_index2.html http://www.local.gov.uk/health/-/journal_content/56/10180/3510483/ARTICLE http://www.cell.com/trends/endocrinologymetabolism//retrieve/pii/S1043276007000690?cc=y http://www.intelligenthealth.co.uk/team/dr-william-bird/ http://www.landscapeinstitute.co.uk/PDF/Contribute/PublicHealthandLandscape_CreatingHealthyPlaces_FINAL.pdf http://biophiliccities.org/ http://www.theguardian.com/cities/2014/apr/03/birmingham-san-francisco-oslo-global-green-biophilic-cities-club https://www.naturalcapitalcommittee.org/ Portsmouth Healthier Cities Seminar Series – 2014
Editor's Notes
- from the sea Due to the city's built up nature, lack of green space and the fact that parts of Southsea are below sea level, the city is also prone to surface water flooding during intense storms.
- Opportunities: Energy – geography of Portsmouth, Naval base, city centre CHP, heat from incinerator, regeneration – Tipner etc. Income generation Homes – Green deal and ECO, Portsmouth Plan Businesses – growth in green technologies, low carbon infrastructure, city deal Super-connected – bid given go ahead Make the connection that savings here will mean residents will be able to afford to eat well as food prices increase. Also there are increasing schemes to “grow your own”
- Opportunities: Low carbon travel – LSTF projects, Tipner park and ride, BRT Open spaces – local sporting facilities (Mountbatten etc.), seafront and new country park, LED streetlights Community pride – PCC has strong relationship with residents and businesses already and seen as trusted source of information
- I would like to talk through our Make a Wild Change campaign, which is our response to the messages from Project Wild Thing. Who, this campaign is initially targeting parents, carers and educators of children from birth to teenage years. Why, this is linked closely to the issues raised in the Project Wild Thing film with regards to nature deficit disorder, health and wellbeing decline of children and adults and disconnection from nature and importance of protecting and conserving our environment. For future protection of biodiversity we must instil a love and desire to conserve in the next generation. Where, we are advocating exploring and enjoying gardens, beaches, local green spaces and our reserves, but also highlighting the importance of respecting sensitive areas and wildlife, adhering to the Countryside code for example. We are also looking to involve schools by providing advice and support to develop their grounds.
- What……
- Wildlife School club is our new School membership. We hope the Wildlife School club graphics including the new logos will appeal to Schools that can proudly display their status as Bronze, Silver or Gold on noticeboards, websites, stationery etc. The awards reward repeat engagement, Gold cannot be purchased, but is awarded to Silver Schools that book further trips or training.
- I have developed a pack designed to encourage the development of School grounds into areas appropriate for outdoor learning whilst also providing habitats for wildlife. The pack is designed to be read by teachers but can double up as pupil resource and advocates consultation and involvement of pupils and local communities in projects. Many areas of the National Curriculum can link to the development of habitats in Schools and our Education services can also support delivery through INSET training, Schools Grounds advice, leading activities and giving talks in School grounds. The idea is that we build up relationships with Schools, first step may be through the booklet and Wildlife School Club, and hopefully lead to further engagement in School grounds or at our reserves.
- My Wild Life is a new marketing strategy devised by the central Wildlife Trust which is designed to market the great outdoors and the wonders of wildlife to all ages . This is an extract from our summer magazine with activities, ideas and inspiration to get outside with the family and play. All our articles include pointers for following the countryside code and respecting wildlife and landscapes.
- Our new Wild Play Packs, sponsored by The Southern Cooperative, includes simple equipment for enhancing and enabling further exploration and play, using the Make a Wild change logos to inspire and motivate people to enjoy local green spaces. These packs are available for families to loan from our centres, or to buy from our online shop.
- We have also developed a new programme of Birthday parties which is also great for introducing new families to the reserves and our Education Service. To see a very amusing endorsement from Chris Packham- visit our website www.hiwwt.org.uk/make-a-wild-change
- Three members of the Swanwick Watch group recently completed their Nature Ranger Awards, one of them have been chosen to represent HIWWT on the Wildlife Watch Award Winners webpage and all three will feature in the next Wildlife Watch magazine in the Autumn. I think this family symbolise what our E&E strategy is aiming for, the family are Trust members, the children have been regularly attending a Wildlife Watch group for many years, they took part in the Wildlife Gardening Awards Scheme, worked through Gold awards and the new Nature Ranger Awards which involved over 6 months of self led study on a wildlife topic of their choice. Education is being delivered through an alternative pathway at prime ages and stages, developing a connection with the Trust and nature. Here is a quote from their mother with regards to their Watch leaders ‘A huge thank you to Carly and Michelle for inspiring the children - you gave them the impetus to push themselves into the unknown!’
- Since April this year, we have been filming all aspects of the work of Education staff and volunteers, delivering through various pathways to different audiences. The video was produced by video maker Joanna Venters and I would like to show you a clip featuring a reserve within Portsmouth. The video is sponsored by the Coop.
- Basic Introduction The 2 sticks story; with the sticks! Conclusion- we always have to remember the wider context we are working in here- not just the letter of the law; a much wider global green city agenda.
- The wider global green city context is relevant because……….there has been a rapid re-think….not necessarily by Governments At the present time the environment is just there to support the economy. Why are cities so important?..................Global stats. > GHG 75%; Nat Res 75%; > population already crossed 50% urban; Farrell Review 1040 cities by 2025, 1 Birmingham per week!!
- Stern report was not just global….really useful local guidance…for UK some picked up in the Local Area Agreement- NI’s; eg 188; Stern recommended places should know the consequences for them; Buccaneer 1 won 2012 Lord Stafford award; Buccaneer 2 now in progress with Public Health England…very significant often missed out of climate thinking….HEALTH
- We as people have looked much like this for over 100,000 years……but what has that existence best prepared us for? How are we biologically designed and constructed? Are we suited to live in cities? What does that mean – medically, does anybody know?
- Just as Stern in 2006 got the world to wake up to climate change – so this single medical study published in 2009 – has had the same impact across the medical world; A total reversal in medical understanding, the implications are just being absorbed; Out of all the concerns the UN have globally – its these non-communicable diseases that are their number one priority.
- The 2005 MEA had introduced the science of ecosystem services; the UK leads the global race through NEA and now 2014 NEAFO; Birmingham lacked that local understanding of the implications of this new national and international science, so 1st UK city, same methodologies; NOT BIODIVERSITY!!! Ecosystem Services- the benefits to people, to well being and the economy….totally new!!!
- A further analysis of these 6 ecosystem services, were individually re-assessed on a supply and demand basis; Where in the city was the environment able to supply the demands from the population for each of these 6 themes? This has provided new insight as to how to think about and value urban green and blue infrastructure, with the maps now acting as a baseline evidence base to the city. You will notice there is no HEALTH ecosystem service…..but it is an outcome measure in many instances (if not all)……so why is health so significant?
- So in Birmingham Health has been our biggest partner and ally; The red map is a global first showing how the 6 previous GIS maps can be merged to portray a different perspective of Birmingham- who is benefitting from the natural environment- who is not- and why? This represents a multiple challenge map and is essentially the 6 new Gi principles articulated in map form, with the overall map representing Birmingham’s Green Living Spaces; This is contrasted by the baseline Public Health Map- showing not causal links – by high degrees of correlation and coincidence…..remember the human timeline? Remember stress? The environment matters…..for a whole range of reasons…………… This has all been at the city scale so far- what about at a site or development scale- the so what question????
- Working with the same science, and 4 Industrial partners, devised a Natural Capital Planning Tool; now version 2; View a development from and ecosystems approach at the very start, what would be the multiple benefits, who could be potential stakeholders, investors to new ROI’s; Being tested on the SUE, and by the partners – out of city- and being simplified for RICS; Could all this work on the ground? Testing through a UK Urban Demonstrator….but as a city are we going out on a limb?...does any of this make sense?....remember the stick…what is happening- out there in the wider world?
- So combination of re-understanding local climate impacts, from many perspectives; together with the natural environment role and contribution, led us to a GI Strategy; Birmingham Green Living Spaces Plan 2013 Introduced 7 new principles cross-cutting in nature and embedded across the LDF
- Takes me onto to Biophilic cities – what the….heck…are those? Putting health and well-being, natural environment at the heart of city decision making – and planning policy! Bio – nature; philic- love of ; E.O. Wilson…an innate response to nature…remember the timeline? Remember the Manoli study?...remember the UN priority? What represents half of all public spending? Health care and well being…”Do the Math”…. Global movement Sustainable Healthcare…………… Latest Economic book – by Pink – move from High Tech….to High Concept…..creativity is going to drive the economy- delivering well-being outcomes…