ne Planet Living

in Mata de Sesimbra, Portugal

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A Pioneer project

Gaël Léopold
Manager, Corporate Partnerships, WWF International
Coordinator, OPL Francophone Europe
 The OPL flagship communities network

UK
•BedZED
•Brighton
•Gallions
•London Project

Portugal
• Mata de
USA Sesimbra China
• Washington DC •Guangzhou
• New Orleans •Shanghai
•California

South Africa Abu Dhabi

• Johannesburg • Masdar
• Cape Town
• Durban
 The actors

Roles and responsibilities of the partners

- Pelicano SA : developer and estate manager

- BioRegional Development Group provides technical

expertise for SAP development and follow-up

- WWF : technical expertise for the conservation area,

communications lobbying
communications,
 Portuguese ecological footprint

Greece = 5 gHa
Portugal = 4.2 gHa
The OPL approach
PRINCIPLE
Zero Carbon
Zero Waste
Sustainable Transport
Local and Sustainable Materials
Local and Sustainable Food
Sustainable Water
Natural Habitats and Wildlife
Culture and Heritage
Equity and Fair Trade
Health and Happiness
CHALLENGE
Reduce carbon dioxide emissions from
buildings to zero
Minimise waste generation and reduce
flows of waste to landfill to zero
Minimise carbon dioxide emissions
from transport
Minimise negative environmental
impact of materials used in
construction and products
Minimise environmental degradation
and greenhouse gas emissions due to
food production, processing,
packaging and transport
Minimise negative environmental
impact of water use and management
Prevent biodiversity loss and
regenerate degraded environments
Retain and build on local cultural
heritage and diversity
Ensure that impacts on other
communities are positive
Increase health and well-being
ONE PLANET LIVING STRATEGY
Implement energy efficiency in buildings and infrastructure;
supply energy from renewable sources
Reduce waste through design; encourage re-use; recycling and
composting; generate energy from waste cleanly; eliminate the
concept of waste as part of a resource-efficient society
Provide transport systems and masterplanning which reduce
dependence on fossil fuel use, e.g., by cars and airplanes.
Optimise use of local, reclaimed and recycled materials; utilise
low and zero toxicity materials and local sourcing
Demonstrate and promote local and low input food production
that has positive environmental benefits
Implement water efficiency, re-use and recycling; minimise water
extraction and pollution; foster sustainable water management in
the landscape; restore natural water cycles
Protect or regenerate existing natural environments and the
habitats they provide to fauna and flora; create new habitats
Protect or revive cultural heritage and the sense of local and
regional identity, foster a new culture of sustainability
Prioritise equity and fair trade within the OPL Community to
ensure it has a beneficial impact on other communities both
locally and globally
globally, notably disadvantaged communities
Promote healthy lifestyles and genuine physical, mental and
spiritual well being via tailored community design and community
engagement measures, as well as by delivering sound social and
environmental outcomes.
Sustainability Action Plan

Strategies for:
- Energy supply
- Energy efficiency
Sustainability Action Plan

Objectives :
- waste reduction,
reycling, reusing,
Sustainability Action Plan

Objectives :
- reduction of water
consumption, high
recycling, on site water
treatment
 The context

Political and social

• sustainability - not a priority
• high pressure for new developments
• illegal quarrying
• drought
d ht and
d fi
fires
• dumping and pollution

Natural context
• ecological value close to 0, degraded habitats (invasive
species),
p ) few p
permanent watersheds, extractive industries

But…
A very strong will and commitment from our partners to do
something positive for the planet…
 Mata de Sesimbra - Location

Mata de Sesimbra
 Mata de Sesimbra - Location

Mata de Sesimbra
Mata de Sesimbra - Location
 The urban project

General information
- € 1.1 billion
- whole project = 5000 ha
- urbanized area = 700 ha only in one single spot
- 20 to 25.000 inhabitants (tourists + residents)
- massive conservation plan
- high environmental performances
- 11.000
11 000 jjobs
b created
t d
- influencing the whole region/nation
The urban project

Expected performances

• 40% less electricity

• -95% energy for heating

• -60%
60% water
t h heating
ti

• CO2 neutrality
 The urban project

Expected performances

• -40% building
g waste

• -50% CO2 in construction

• 50% recycled materials

• LCA for each material

 The urban project

Expected performances

• -25% water consumption

• 95% of water reused in

landscape

• 50% goods within 50 km

 Local benefits

The urban project

€100 million investment in

sustainable public transport
infrastructure
 The conservation project
The conservation plan

• 120 millions
illi over 40 years

• Year 6 = 20%, Year 10 = 50% and

Y
Year 20 = 85% re-naturalised
t li d

• plantation of suitable
trees/removal of invading trees

• restoration of natural habitats for

rabbits eagle
rabbits, eagle, etc
etc.

• creation of green corridors

• Creation of permanent Meros Apiaster

watersheds, riparian forests
 Some lessons learnt

• NGOs and private companies can benefit from each others’ support

• If well planned, urbanization can help restore biodiversity

• Needs strong political commitment + resources + to find the right

partners
 Masdar – UAE

• World’s greenest city

• Car free
• all waste production to be
recycled
• consumption of desalinated
water reduced by 80%
• zero carbon emissions
• cutting water usage by over
50%
• Global hub of renewable
R+D
F more information
For i f ti on the
th One
O Planet
Pl t Living
Li i initiative,
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www
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Or contact me at gleopold@wwfint.org