The competition for resources as a driver of green technologies Alpbach Technology Symposium 2017 Dr. Helge Wendenburg, Director-General Water Management, Resource Conservation Federal Ministry for Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety

Challenge: Global resource consumption Material consumption: Doubled in last 25 years Severe impacts on environment Drivers: Population growth Growth in prosperity 2050: 9.3 to 9.7 billion people Business as usual scenario: Rise from 85 bio. tons today to 183 bio. tons in 2050 Source: Material extraction data from UNEP (2016a), GDP data from UNSD (2015). 25. August 2017 Dr. Helge Wendenburg, BMUB Alpbacher Technologiegespräche 2017

Why focus on resource efficiency? Challenges of rising resource demand: Environment: GHG emissions, pollution, land use, biodiversity loss Economy: insecurity of supply, costs, highly volatile prices Equity: inequality of resource consumption, conflicts over resource extraction, social and human rights concerns More efficient use of resources! Benefits: Lowers pressure on climate and environment Saves natural capital for future generations Expanding markets for efficient products Growth, competitiveness and jobs potential 25. August 2017 Dr. Helge Wendenburg, BMUB Alpbacher Technologiegespräche 2017

German Resource Efficiency Programme (ProgRess II) Goals: Decouple economic growth from resource use Reduce environmental impacts of resource use Responsibility for our resource requirements Improve competitiveness of German industry Instruments: Market-based instruments, Information, Advice Education, Research, Innovation Strengthening voluntary measures and initiatives in the economy and society Measures along the whole value chain: Raw Material Supply Production Consumption Circular Economy 25. August 2017 Dr. Helge Wendenburg, BMUB Alpbacher Technologiegespräche 2017

Thematic focus of ProgRess II 25. August 2017 Dr. Helge Wendenburg, BMUB Alpbacher Technologiegespräche 2017

Germany: Strong Economic Drivers for Resource Efficiency Export-oriented economy with strong industrial base Germany depends on imports of raw materials Rich in minerals, but 66.8 % of metals imported Materials account for 45 % of costs in German manufacturing sector Labour costs: 19%; energy less than 3% Germany is a leading country regarding green technologies E.g. material-efficient production, recycling technology 25. August 2017 Dr. Helge Wendenburg, BMUB Alpbacher Technologiegespräche 2017

Example: LED light bulbs Focus on material efficiency in production processes within Environmental Innovation Programme Example of material-efficient LED light bulbst: Seidel GmbH & Co. KG Conventional LED light bulbs: material mix, design not optimal, difficult to recycle Material efficient LED light bulbs: less components, modular construction, soldering without glue and tin 60% lighter LED light bulb Savings: 260 t aluminium, 20 t tin, 40 t copper and 10 t plastics and adhesives Einzelteile herkömmlicher LED-Lampen. Quelle: Seidel GmbH & Co. KG Materialeffiziente LED-Lampen. Quelle: Seidel GmbH & Co. KG 25. August 2017 Dr. Helge Wendenburg, BMUB Alpbacher Technologiegespräche 2017

International Dimension in ProgRess II Raw Material Supply Raw Material Strategy Regenerative Resources Sustainability & Transparency Production Efficiency Consulting Efficient Production Efficient Product Development Whole value chain Consumption Awareness Raising Retailers & Consumers Certification Schemes Circular Economy Product Responsbility Recycling Avoid Illegal Exports Building & Urban Development Infrastructure Construction, Renovation Labelling of Building Products Focus areas ICT Efficient ICT Products Efficient Software Public Procurement Cross-Cutting Research & Innovation Education International Initiatives 25. August 2017 Dr. Helge Wendenburg, BMUB Alpbacher Technologiegespräche 2017

Motivation for Germany’s international initiatives in G7 and G20 Guiding principle ProgRess I and II Global responsibility as a key guide of national resource policy Dimension of resource use transcends national scope Global supply and material chains G20 Motto: „Shaping an interconnected world“ Learning from each other  Global challenges require global solutions 25. August 2017 Dr. Helge Wendenburg, BMUB Alpbacher Technologiegespräche 2017

German G7 and G20 Presidency A. Resource Efficiency B. Marine Litter Results Resource Efficiency as a continuous topic in G7 and G20 G7 and G20 Action Plan on Marine Litter 25. August 2017 Dr. Helge Wendenburg, BMUB Alpbacher Technologiegespräche 2017

Resource Efficiency in the G7 German G7 Presidency 2015 put resource efficiency on G7 Agenda Decisions of G7 summit 2015: Commitment to ambitious action to protect natural resources and use them efficiently G7 Alliance on Resource Efficiency: Forum to exchange best practices in G7 and with stakeholders Request of reports to UNEP International Resource Panel (synthesis report) and the OECD (policy guidance) Japan, 2016: Toyama Framework on Material Cycles Italy, 2017: Bologna Roadmap as 5-year working plan 25. August 2017 Dr. Helge Wendenburg, BMUB Alpbacher Technologiegespräche 2017

G20 Resource Efficiency Dialogue Leader‘s Declaration G20 Summit, Hamburg, 7/8 July 2017: „The G20 Resource Efficiency Dialogue will exchange good practices and national experiences to improve the efficiency and sustainability of natural resource use across the entire life cycle, and to promote sustainable consumption and production patterns.” Annex about G20 Resource Efficiency Dialogue Contribution to implementation of 2030 Agenda Continuous dialogue process with regular meetings 25. August 2017 Dr. Helge Wendenburg, BMUB Alpbacher Technologiegespräche 2017

G20 Resource Efficiency Dialogue Launch of Dialogue: 27-28 November 2017 in Berlin First subjects for the Dialogue: Cooperation on implementing resource-related SDGs Broadening the knowledge base on global resource use and future resource needs Exchange of good practices on resource-efficient solutions along the entire life-cycle Exchange with stakeholders from civil society and business Support of next G20 Presidency, Argentina 25. August 2017 Dr. Helge Wendenburg, BMUB Alpbacher Technologiegespräche 2017

Impressions: G20 Resource Efficiency Workshop, March 2017 Photos: BMUB/Inga Kjer 25. August 2017 Dr. Helge Wendenburg, BMUB Alpbacher Technologiegespräche 2017

G7 Action Plan to Combat Marine Litter Leadersʼ Declaration G7 Summit 7-8 June 2015 Annex to the Leadersʼ Declaration G7 Summit 7-8 June 2015 Goal Initiate a global movement to combat marine litter! “The G7 commits to priority actions and solutions to combat marine litter (as set out in the annex), stressing the need to address land- and sea-based sources, removal actions, as well as education, research and outreach.” Outcome G7 Action Plan to Combat Marine Litter

Outcome G20 - summit “The G20 Marine Litter Action Plan seeks to prevent and reduce marine litter, including by considering its socio-economic aspects.“ G20 Action Plan on Marine Litter

G20 - Areas of prior concern and potential policy measures Promote the socio-economic benefits of establishing policies to prevent marine litter Promote waste prevention and resource efficiency Promote sustainable waste management Promote effective waste water treatment and storm water management Raise awareness, promote education & research Support removal and remediation action Strengthen the engagement of stakeholders Global Network of the Committed An instrument to support implementation of the activities 25. August 2017 Dr. Helge Wendenburg, BMUB Alpbacher Technologiegespräche 2017

Dr. Helge Wendenburg, BMUB Alpbacher Technologiegespräche 2017 Impressions: G20 High-Level Conference on Marine Litter (May/June 2017) 25. August 2017 Dr. Helge Wendenburg, BMUB Alpbacher Technologiegespräche 2017

EU: Circular Economy Package December 2015: Circular Economy Package, European Commission Revised legislative proposals on waste EU Action Plan for the Circular Economy EU Action Plan for the Circular Economy: concrete and ambitious programme of action, with measures covering the whole cycle Until 2019 Around 50 measures to support resource efficiency and circular economy From production and consumption to waste management and the market for secondary raw materials Annual report on implementation 25. August 2017 Dr. Helge Wendenburg, BMUB Alpbacher Technologiegespräche 2017

EU-Fonds for circular economy 25. August 2017 Dr. Helge Wendenburg, BMUB Alpbacher Technologiegespräche 2017

Financing sources of circular economy Gebühren etc. Sekundär-Rohstoffe / -Energieträger Abfall-Bewirtschaftung Abfall-Erzeuger Märkte (Preise) Infrastruktur: Investitionen Betrieb Hersteller Staat / Kommunen Subventionen (aus allgemeinen Steuern) Produkt-verantwortung 25. August 2017 Dr. Helge Wendenburg, BMUB Alpbacher Technologiegespräche 2017

Dr. Helge Wendenburg, BMUB Alpbacher Technologiegespräche 2017 Circular Economy Waste generation by income level 25. August 2017 Dr. Helge Wendenburg, BMUB Alpbacher Technologiegespräche 2017

Dr. Helge Wendenburg, BMUB Alpbacher Technologiegespräche 2017 Thank you very much for your attention! helge.wendenburg@bmub.bund.de Tetrapack as flowerpot, seen at S-Bahn-Station Bellevue, © Moritz Mues 25. August 2017 Dr. Helge Wendenburg, BMUB Alpbacher Technologiegespräche 2017