Friday briefing by Samantha Heath

1. A more sustainable London? – LSx

2. Communities we target Some conclusions Some policy drivers Some context setting

3. Disengaged; London

7. Who we are

8. Sustainable Development is simply about creating a better quality of life for everyone now and in the future As a partnership of influential organisations, LSx is uniquely placed to help London meet its sustainability challenges Our partners:

11. Sustainability definitions

13. Sustainability Social Environment Economic

14. Sustainable Development

16. Some drivers for sustainability

18. Some drivers for carbon reduction

22. London context

23. Challenges for making London sustainable London’s population is expected to grow by 800,000 by 2016 Over 300 languages are spoken in London 3 out of 5 of the most deprived councils in England are in London

24. Delights the eye Internationally competitive Meets the challenges of economic growth World leader in improving the environment Diverse strong and accessible neighbourhoods A city where it is safe, easy and convenient for people to access jobs and facilities Economic Development Energy Climate Change Transport Air Quality Biodiversity Waste Noise Culture Sustainability Health Equalities Vision for London Spatial Development Strategy Implementation

25. What people think;

30. London and carbon reduction

31. CO 2 savings Climate Change Action Plan

34. Place making survey

37. Strategic green spaces in London

38. Behaviour- the challenge

39. Who is willing to do what High ability and willing Low ability and unwilling Avoid unnecessary flights (short haul) Buy energy efficient products Install insulation Use car less for short trips Install microgeneration Adopt lower impact diet Ability to Act High Low Increase recycling Eat more food that is locally in season Waste less food Use more efficient vehicles More responsible water usage Better energy management Willing to Act Low 100% 0% High proportion of population

40. Empowerment and collective action are key…

42. Defra Headline Behaviour Goals

43. Bioregional’s work on embedded carbon

44. Olympics Zero Carbon Construction 2010 2012 2020 Now Revised London Plan, Refined targets More demonstration projects Well London Low Carbon Projects Mainstream London Plan, SPG Sustainable Construction Healthier Community Strategies Low Carbon Zones Total Place Decentralised Energy Infrastructure

45. LSx conclusions

47. No silver bullet Behavioural fix much harder than technology Need to work with the policies we have today, rather than waiting for better ones tomorrow Opportunities ?