What other advantages does making cities more sustainable bring?
Herbert Girardet
Director of Programmes at World Future Council, Sustainability Consultant, Author
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About the video: ‘What other advantages does making cities more sustainable bring?’
Speaking from his experience as sustainability consultant to the Australian city of Adelaide, Girardet highlights the social and economic advantages that sustainable urban planning can bring. Localized energy solutions reduce energy transmission distances and boost local employment. Job creation related to other aspects of sustainability can also benefit the local economy.
Total views: 2,189
Filmed: London, England on 12 May 2006
Credits: Interviewer - Marcus Morrell, Camera and Editor - Marcus Morrell
Copyright © 2006 Big Picture TV
About Herbert Girardet
Herbert Girardet is Director of Programmes of the World Future Council. A world-leading expert in urban sustainability, he has consulted on the development of sustainability policies for several major cities including London, Vienna and Adelaide. He is chief consultant to the Shanghai City Government on the design of Dongtan Eco-City on Chongming Island near Shanghai. He is also a prolific author and documentary maker.
His books include “Surviving the Century: Facing Climate Chaos and Other Global Challenges”(2007) and “Cities People Planet: Urban Development and Climate Change” (2008).
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