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Explore the low carbon economy of Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA) and the challenges they face. Learn about their policies, development plan, and activities promoting green development in Malaysia.
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Iskandar Malaysia Low Carbon Economy: A case study at Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA) Liu Ya | Lee Da Som | Pun Hong Kai | Yuki Morikawa | Kazuya Tanimura | Muhammad Hakimi Sawal | Nurul Aniss Jasmine Che Ghafar
Outline 1. What is a low carbon economy and IRDA? 2. Low carbon economy of IRDA & Challenges 3. Policies & Development plan 4. Activities 5. How IRDA accelerate the green development in the southern region of Malaysia ?
What is low carbon economy? • Economy based on low carbon power sources. • Minimal output GHG of emissions. • To solve the climate issue. • Demonstrates high levels of energy efficiency • Consistency
IRDA is a Malaysian Federal Government statutory body tasked. Objective : • Regulating and driving various stakeholders towards realizing the vision of developing Iskandar Malaysia into a strong and sustainable metropolis of international standing. What is IRDA?
IRDA's core function PLANING FACILITATION PROMOTION
The value of a Low Carbon Society are as follows: TOWARDS A SIMPLER LIFESTYLE THAT REALIZES A RICHER QUALITY OF LIFE CARBON MINIMIZATION IN ALL SECTORS COEXISTENCE WITH NATURE
BACKGROUND OF LOW CARBON SOCIETY IN ISKANDAR MALAYSIA Objectives: 1. To draw up key policies and strategies in guiding the development of IM in mitigating carbon emission. 2. To respond to the nation's aspiration of ensuring climate-resilient development for sustainability.
BACKGROUND OF LOW CARBON SOCIETY IN ISKANDAR MALAYSIA Target Year: 2005-2025 Research Team: UTM, Kyoto University, Okayama University, National Institute for Environmental Studies. Sponsorship: Japan international Cooperation Agency (JICA), Japan Science and Technology (JST).
National-level climate change responses and low carbon initiatives Lower-level Low Carbon Society Blueprint for IM 2025: link
Policies & Development Plan “Iskandar Malaysia Vision--- A Strong and Sustainable metropolis of International standing”
Policies & Development Plan Strong economy: prosperous, resilient, robust, globally competitive Sustainable healthy, knowledgeable and globally competitive society environment: enables rapid economic growth; reduces energy demand and carbon emission intensity
Policies & Development Plan 12 Actions 3 Themes Green Economy Green Community Green Environment
Iskandar Malaysia Eco Life Challenge (IMELC) Aim: Reduce carbon emissions through practical experiences for primary school students Action Plan: • Education • Realisation • Presentation
Improvement of Singapore-Johor Bahru-Kuala Lumpur Connectivity Aim: Support to the public transport usage in the region Action Plans: 1) IMLRT (Connects JB to SG) 2) MyHSR 3) Johor Bahru as a central hub for MyHSR-IMLRT-SMRT Hub
Comprehensive Assessment System for Built Environment Efficiency (CASBEE) Aim: Ensure the sustainable development of IM. Action Steps: BEE Formula: Applied to building, communities and cities in IM.
How IRDA accelerate the green development • Green economy ->green transportation ->integrated public transport
How IRDA accelerate the green development MyHSR School bus for rural areas MyHSR <Freight on rail on track for sustainability>
How IRDA accelerate the green development • Green economy ->green industry >biomass & biofuel & renewable Energy >decarbonising industry
How IRDA accelerate the green development Biomass & biogas
How IRDA accelerate the green development (2) Green community -> BEMS (building estate management society) CASBEE ->low carbon life style - IMELC project EEI(energy efficiency improvement)
How IRDA accelerate the green development (3) Green environment -> walkable, safe, liveable city design
How IRDA accelerate the green development CPTED Reclaiming pedestrian space