GREEN TECHNOLOGY:

A DRIVER TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

PUNITHA SILIVARAJOO
PRINCIPAL ASSISTANT SECRETARY GREEN TECHNOLOGY SECTOR MINISTRY OF ENERGY, GREEN TECHNOLOGY AND WATER
punitha@kettha.gov.my

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What is Green Technology? Why Green Technology? Climate Change Issues Government Initiatives Cooperation from Agencies Challenges The Way Forward

What is Green Technology?

Green technology is the development and application of products, equipment and systems used to conserve the natural environment and resources, which minimizes and reduces the negative impact of human activities
CRITERIA OF GREEN TECHNOLOGY: It minimizes the degradation of the environment;

It has a zero or low green house gas (GHG) emission;

It is safe for use and promotes healthy and improved environment for all forms of life; It conserves the use of energy and natural resources; and It promotes the use of renewable resources.

Why Green Technology?

Green Technology
- solve the problems of destruction of the environment and natural resources - increase health levels and the quality of life - conserve the ecosystem as well as costs to the government in overcoming the negative effects from development - an alternative to improving the national economy without harming the environment

PMs COP15 Pledge

United Nations Climate Change Conference 2009, Copenhagen

To reduce carbon emission up to 40% in terms of emission intensity of GDP (Gross Domestic Product) by 2020 compared with its 2005 levels

Why Green Technology?

QUALITY OF LIFE

Due To Negative Impacts From Development

Loss of income form polluted resources Rivers, beaches and etc. Health costs for individual and government Asthma, water contamination, food contamination and etc. Loss of ecosystem services For instance healthy mangroves act as natural nurseries of fisheries industry and protection of coastal erosion Clean-up costs for government Cleaning up of rivers, cleaning up of illegal dumping of hazardous waste

What The Government Thinks

Failure to incorporate climate change mitigation and adaptation into development policy has a great potential to undermine future economic growth. The degree to which climate change will intensify depends on the development trajectory (low carbon development OR business as usual (BAU) high emissions scenario)

What The Government Thinks Encourage win-win policy initiatives that can yield co-benefits Mitigation efforts curtail GHG, increase carbon sinks Adaptation increase adaptive capacity, reduce vulnerability, build resilience
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Government Initiatives

Transportation

Energy

Building

Water & Waste Management

Government Initiatives
MINISTRY OF ENERGY, GREEN TECHNOLOGY AND WATER (KeTTHA)

Low Energy Office (LEO) Ministry of Energy, Green Technology and Water (KeTTHA), Putrajaya

In April 2009, the Ministry of Energy, Green Technology and Water was established in a cabinet reshuffle to replace the Ministry of Energy, Water and Communications.

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Government Initiatives
NATIONAL GREEN TECHNOLOGY POLICY

The National Green Technology Policy was launched by the Honorable Prime Minister of Malaysia on 24 July 2009.

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Government Initiatives
NATIONAL GREEN TECHNOLOGY POLICY

Policy Statement Green Technology shall be a driver to accelerate the national economy and promote sustainable development.

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Government Initiatives
NATIONAL GREEN TECHNOLOGY POLICY

ENERGY Seek to attain energy independence & promote efficient utilisation

SOCIAL Improve the quality of life for all

FOUR PILLARS

ENVIRONMENT Conserve and minimise the impact on the environment

ECONOMY Enhance the national economic development through the use of technology

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Government Initiatives
NATIONAL GREEN TECHNOLOGY POLICY

To reduce the energy usage rate and at the same time increase economic growth To facilitate the growth of the green technology industry and enhance its contribution to the national economy To increase national capability and capacity for innovation in green technology development and enhance Malaysias competitiveness in green technology in the global arena To ensure sustainable development and conserve the environment for future generations To enhance public education and awareness on green technology and encourage its widespread use

OBJECTIVES

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Government Initiatives
NATIONAL GREEN TECHNOLOGY POLICY

STRATEGIC THRUSTS
1. Strengthen The Institutional Frameworks 2. Provide A Conducive Environment For Green Technology Development 3. Intensify Human Capital Development In Green Technology 4. Intensify Green Technology Research And Innovations 5. Promotion And Public Awareness

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Government Initiatives
NATIONAL GREEN TECHNOLOGY POLICY

1. STRENGTHEN THE INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORKS

Formation of National Green Technology Council; Establishment of Malaysian Green Technology Agency; Introduction and enforcement of legal mechanisme; and Function clarification for every government agency involved to avoid overlapping of functions.

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Government Initiatives
NATIONAL GREEN TECHNOLOGY POLICY

2. PROVIDE A CONDUCIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR GREEN TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT

Introduction and implementation of innovative economic instruments; Strengthen the understanding of local players;

Promotion of foreign direct investments (FDIs) and domestic direct investments (DDIs); Provision of financial and fiscal incentives for students to pursur green technology;

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Government Initiatives
NATIONAL GREEN TECHNOLOGY POLICY

3. INTENSIFY HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT IN GREEN TECHNOLOGY

Design and enhancement if training and education programmes; Implementation of retraining programme and apprenticeship scheme of semiskilled labour; Formulation of grading and certification mechanisms for competent personnel; and

Exploitation of brain gain programmes to strengthen local expertise.

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Government Initiatives
NATIONAL GREEN TECHNOLOGY POLICY

4. INTENSIFY GREEN TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH AND INNOVATIONS

Provision of financing grants or assistance to public and private sector in RDIC; Enhancement of smart partnerships between Government, industries and research institutions; and Establishment of strong linkages between local research institutions and regional and international centers of excellence.

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Government Initiatives
NATIONAL GREEN TECHNOLOGY POLICY

5. PROMOTION AND PUBLIC AWARENESS

Effective, continuous promotion, education and information dissemination through comprehensive roll-out programmes; Effective involvement of media, NGO and individual stakeholders; Inculcation of a culture that appreciates green technology among students at all levels through the development of effective syllabus in the education system; Demonstration programmes; and Adoption of green technology in all government facilities and government linked entities.
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Government Initiatives
NATIONAL GREEN TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL
To have high level coordination among Ministries, Agencies, the private sector and all other stakeholders. The council is chaired by the Honorable Prime Minister of Malaysia. The council (MTH) is supported by a Steering Committee and five (5) working groups on (i) Industry; (ii) Research & Innovation; (iii) Human Capital; (iv) Promotion and Public Awareness; and (v) Transportation. The first meeting was held on 26 January 2010. The National Green Technology Council is now known as the National Green

Technology and Climate Change Council.

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Government Initiatives
MALAYSIAN GREEN TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

Restructuring from National Energy Centre to Malaysian Green Technology Corporation (GreenTech Malaysia) To enhance the position of the Malaysian Green Technology Corporation to become a Focal Point for Green Technology Development in the country Green Energy Office (GEO) Malaysian Green Technology Corporation, Bangi
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Government Initiatives
GREEN TECHNOLOGY FINANCING SCHEME (GTFS)
RM1.5 billion soft loan Up to RM50.0 million for producers and RM10.0 million for users of green technology 2% interest subsidy by the government 60% government guarantee 140 companies are expected to benefit from the scheme GreenTech Malaysia to administrator all applications Effective in January 2010 Current Status 40 applicants have been approved by GTFS Technical Committee. 5 companies have been approved by the respective banks. Updated on 31st July 2010

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Government Initiatives
GREEN TOWNSHIP IN PUTRAJAYA AND CYBERJAYA

Its objective is to develop Putrajaya and Cyberjaya as pioneer townships in green technology, as a showcase for the development of other townships in the country.

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Government Initiatives
GREEN TOWNSHIP IN PUTRAJAYA AND CYBERJAYA

Key Goals 2010: Green Township

Developing Green Township Guidelines

Developing Green Rating System

Carbon Footprint Baseline for Putrajaya & Cyberjaya

10% savings in energy & water in all government buildings

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Government Initiatives
GREEN PROCUREMENT AND ECO LABELING KeTTHA is working with the Ministry of Finance (MoF) to develop a mechanism for Green Procurement to be implemented in government agencies. KeTTHA is working with the Standards and Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia (SIRIM) to develop standards, certifications and labeling mechanisms including green procurement manuals and procedure to enable government and private sector to embark on green purchasing.

Examples of Eco-Labeling:

EU

Canada

Korea

Australia

Hong Kong
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Government Initiatives
ELECTRIC VEHICLES

KeTTHA is working with the Ministry of Transport and the Ministry of International Trade and Industry to develop the infrastructure roadmap for the use of electric vehicles in Malaysia.

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Government Initiatives
INTEGRATION OF GREEN TOPICS

Facilitate the development and integration of green topics/courses into the national education syllabus and institutes of higher learning both public and private (IPTA and IPTS) In collaboration with other Ministries and Agencies: Ministry of Education Ministry of Higher Education

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Government Initiatives
CREATION OF GREEN JOBS

Green jobs are positions that contribute substantially to preserving or restoring environmental quality. -ILO 2008 The government is working with several government agencies to integrate green topics into curriculum of skills training institutes namely: Ministry of Human Resources (MOHR); Ministry of Youth & Sports; Ministry of Tourism (Eco-tourism); and Ministry of Rural and National Development. KeTTHA and MOHR to conduct occupational analysis (OA) to develop: Occupational Analysis (OA) for Green Jobs National Competency Standards (NCS); and National Occupational Skills Standards (NOSS).

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KeTTHAs Green Practices

KeTTHA has launched the KeTTHAs Green Practices in April 2010. OBJECTIVES To reduce harm to the environment from our daily actions and activities at work; To instill a green value system amongst all staffs at KeTTHA; To be able to spearhead green practices in public sector; and To be able to dissemminate and communicate effectively the benefits of going green to other members of the society.
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Government Initiatives
COMMUNICATION AND AWARENESS

ACTIVITIES ON PROGRESS
Green Technology competition Green Journalist Adoption Programme Green Award & Appreciation Night CSR programmes at schools Jom Heboh - Perak Suarasa Kuala Terangganu Advertisements via TV, Radio, Newsprint, Online, and Bus Advertisements Rapid KL

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Government Initiatives
INTERNATIONAL GREENTECH AND ECO PRODUCTS EXHIBITION AND CONFERENCE MALAYSIA (IGEM) 2010

Date

14 - 17 October 2010
Venue Kuala Lumpur Convention Center

Exhibition Conference/Seminar Cooperation between local and foreign universities Workshops Documentaries / Videos Business Matching Sessions Business Networking
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Government Agencies Cooperation

NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 GOVERNMENT AGENCIES Ministry of Natural Resources & Environment (NRE) Ministry of Housing & Local Government (KPKT) Ministry of Human Resource (KSM) Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) Ministry of Education (MOE) Ministry of Youth & Sports (KBS) AREAS OF COOPERATION Climate change issues Carbon management Green townships Waste management Green jobs OA, NCS, NOSS Modules for green courses Integration of green topics Integration of green topics Youth training institutions Modules for green courses
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Government Agencies Cooperation

NO. 7 8 GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AREAS OF COOPERATION Ministry of Rural and Regional Modules for green courses Development - MARA Ministry Of Domestic Trade, Co-operatives and Consumerism (KPDNKK) Ministry of Transport (MOT) Ministry of Tourism Ministry of Finance (MOF) Consumer affairs

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Electric vehicles Eco-tourism Green procurement & EPP Operating budget

Economic Planning Unit (UPE) Budget for green technology development Standards and Industrial Eco-labeling development Research Institute of Malaysia (SIRIM)

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Challenges

Changing mindset, attitude and habits of the public; Lack of knowledge and expertise among professionals and regulators in green technology; Duplication of tasks and jurisdictional implications; and Political will.

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The Way Forward

Green technology becomes the main choice for the products and services and has larger local market; Increase of research, development and innovation by local university/research institution to be commercialized through local industry cooperation/multinational company; Increase of local SME dan SMI businesses to global market; Widespread of green technology to reduce overall resource utilization, by maintaining countrys economic growth;
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The Way Forward

Significant reduction in energy consumption in the country and applications of technology green in Malaysian culture; Increase of cooperation at international level between local university/research institution and industry; More active on awareness promotion, publicity and green technology education; Application of green technology values in life; Increase of encouragement through incentive and tax; and Rule and legislation related to green technology.
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THE END
Green Technology Sector Ministry of Energy, Green Technology and Water Level 3, Block E4/5, Parcel E Federal Government Administrative Centre 62668 PUTRAJAYA Tel: +603-8883 6000 Fax: +603-8889 3629 E-mail: webmaster@kettha.gov.my Website: http://www.kettha.gov.my/

THANK YOU!
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