Beautiful Beijing seminar presentation by Kari Hiltunen, Tekes

Beautiful Beijing seminar presentation by Kari Hiltunen, Tekes

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  6/20/2013 THINK FINLAND1 Think Finland BEAUTIFUL BEIJING Sino-Finland International Cooperation Initiative Kari Hiltunen Counsellor (Science & Technology) Embassy of Finland 芬兰驻华大使馆 科技参赞 Director, Tekes Beijing 芬兰国家技术创新局北京办事处 主任
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  Background • FYP targets –Energy consumption per unit of GDP to be cut by 16% – Urbanization rate up by 4% – Improving energy efficiency trough technological upgrades – Quality of live to be improved – Strategic emerging industries: • Energy saving and environmental protection • New generation of information technology • New energy • New energy vehicles • Health – Prevent / cure • Image : how attractive is Beijing? – Tourists, Talents – Foreign companies and investments • Public pressure – Something must be done and fast 6/20/2013 THINK FINLAND 2
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  Energy & Environmentaltopics in China Daily in week 5 /2013 01.02.2013 © Finpro 3
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  Beautiful Beijing Initiative •Signing of MoU – Ministry of Environmental Protection and Tekes – To nominate group of experts in China and in Finland to conduct the joint study – Signed in presence of President of Finland and high level Chinese authorities: high visibility • Joint study – To create holistic understanding of the factors behind living conditions in Beijing • Especially air quality • Multi disciplinary approach – To identify most suitable areas to collaborate aiming to improve living conditions in Beijing • study will act as a platform for further cooperation in the future – Outcome of the study: proposal of action points in four categories: • Existing technologies, solutions and innovations for short term implementation, with due regard to cost-effectiveness and best practices; • Solutions and technologies that need further development, including existing technologies and solutions that need localization; • Areas and challenges that need scientific research; • Potential fields for policy cooperation. 6/20/2013 THINK FINLAND 4
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  Why Finland? • Amongfirst countries established diplomatic relationship with China • Science and technology agreement signed in 1986 • Finland is leading country in innovations – Number one in Global Technology Ranking in 2010 by Martin Prosperity Institute – Number four in OECD in scientific publications per capita – 4% of GDP invested in R&D: second highest among OECD • Environmental sustainability index: Finland number one in many years • Climate conditions about same in southern Finland and in Beijing – Built environment’s energy efficiency : existing building stock, infrastructure – District heating and cooling – Life cycle costs • Finland’s industry is energy intensive – 50% of total energy consumption => energy efficiency top priority – ESCO model • Frontrunner in utilizing renewable energy, especially bioenergy, biofuel and waste to energy • Finland is neutral, credible and trustworthy partner – One of the world’s least corrupt countries • Finland is recognized in international media – Newsweek: Finland the best country in the world to live in – Monocle: Helsinki the most liveable city in the world6/20/2013 THINK FINLAND 5
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  Steering Group Energy Production & Distribution Buildings& Construction Traffic & Transportatio n Industrial sources Monitoring & Analysis The production and transportation of heat, gas, electricity and other types of energy Building construction, including building material production, building material transportation & building operation. Indoor air quality. Traffic and transport industry, including fuel standards, emission standards etc. Role and relative effect of other industries Air quality monitoring & measuring standard, system, and equipments, data analyzing system and controlling system, etc. Expert Groups
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  Collecting data Energy Production & Distribution Buildings& Construction Traffic & Transportation Industry Air Quality Monitor & Analysis Existing technologies, solution and innovations Solutions and technologies that need further development Scientific research area Regulation and policies Category I Category II Category III Category IV Final report of the study, Common workshop, Delegation visit Action Plan I Action Plan II Action Plan III Action Plan IV Workshop & brainstorming
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  Category I Category II CategoryIII Category IV China Demands • Need • Capability to invest • Opportunity • Will to invest • Partners Decision Makers & Decision Making Process Finland Offerings •Technologies •Services •Solutions •Policy and Regulations • Research • Regulation & Standards BUSINESS & PROJECT OPPORTUNITIES • Matchmakings • Pilot Projects • Demonstration Projects
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  Kiitos ! Thank you! 谢谢！