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Report Premier Campbell said that one of the best ways to face the global warming challenge is to diversify building materials. He suggested that wood is the best building material available because it stores carbon for a long time. It also has an insulating power 400 times better than steel and is also less expensive to produce. Discussion: The moderator Ms Crooks reminded us of the economic crisis, and asked: How do we keep people committed to act on climate change during this crisis? Premier Campbell: We must deal with climate change in dealing with the economy. As we develop more energy choices, the rest of the world will adapt them. We cannot ask the other nations to do the heavy lifting while we — in the developed world — have created a great deal of damage. HSH Prince Albert: It will be driven by technology and science. Some people will have to make the fi rst investments and will need to have the courage and the will to take the initial steps. Once the initial investments are made, where the technologies exist, the more you invest, the more progress will be made. Ms Crooks asked: How do you see the role of athletes in slowing climate change? HSH Prince Albert: Athletes have an important role to play, as role models and as participants. Olympians have an important role to play on a variety of issues, especially on environmental issues, since they will be listened to by the younger generation. Ms Crooks asked Premier Campbell: BC has an active climate change programme. What are the most satisfying and challenging aspects of the programme? Premier Campbell: Athletes tend to be younger, and young people are in favour. He found the engagement with young people one of the most satisfying aspect of the programme. They had to show young people how they will benefi t from the programme. They had to start with themselves and be examples. Ms Crooks asked: How can we bring the seriousness of the need for action on climate change to sport: the organisations, the participants, the athletes, the spectators? HSH Prince Albert: This conference is a good place, where all stakeholders can meet and discuss issues and solutions with one another. Premier Campbell: The sponsors are already here, with GE looking at more effi cient technologies. RONA is looking at how to reuse materials. One of the key tools is to tell stories of success, rather than only hearing stories of challenges. Ms Crooks asked HSH Prince Albert: What are some of the actions that give you optimism? HSH Prince Albert: The Billion Tree Planting Campaign, educational programmes, Monaco’s Environment Day. His trip to Antarctica inspired him, but also worried him too because there are some issues that are potentially catastrophic if we don’t do something urgently. Ms Crooks asked Premier Campbell: What is his vision for the future? Premier Campbell: He is optimistic because he sees a quickening of understanding. There is an understanding around the world that we have to act. The challenge is to fi nd those things that put that desire into action. He believes that in his country and the world, BC and Vancouver will be leaders on the issue; behind this leadership is to commit to a decision to act and pursue that goal relentlessly. We will be surprised how much we can do by taking action. 8th World Conference on Sport and the Environment International Cooperation and Development Department Page 33 / 80
4.6. Innovative Sports Facilities: Turning Green to Gold 8th World Conference on Sport and the Environment International Cooperation and Development Department Report Mr Roger Bayley, Design Manager, Millennium Water (Olympic and Paralympic Village Vancouver); Principal, Merrick Architecture Ltd., Canada Mr Bayley was one of the primary architects on the Vancouver Olympic and Paralympic Village and as such focused his presentation on the sustainable development of the village located in Southeast False Creek. He began his discussion on the threat of climate change and how sports facility construction is a contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. Having recognised this intrinsic responsibility Mr Bayley examined the host of new clean and sustainable technologies that were utilised for the Vancouver Olympic Village. The integration of a tangible sense of community was evident within the Village as it infused European architectural elements as well as clean technologies which ranged from water reclamation projects to cooling ponds to improve ventilation. All of these changes are designed to help shift what a consumer desires and internalise the green conscious mentality. Mr Enrico Carbone, Member, IOC Sport and Environment Commission, architect, Italy Mr Carbone, having participated directly with the Olympic Commission for the Turin Games, offered expertise in the area of constructing sports facilities to minimise environmental impact and leave a lasting legacy. Mr Carbone pointed out that environmentally sustainable construction will not have universal standards applicable across every location. Rather, sports facilities must be designed fl exibly and account for the individual nuances which exist in different geographic areas. Mr Carbone stated that there were seven main considerations for designing sports facilities in a way which is compatible with the environment: 1) Territorial – If a sports facility is not necessary than it will not be seen as compatible. 2) Financial – If the cost-benefi t analysis is negative then the facility will not be compatible with sustainability goals. 3) Management – If a facility cannot be managed easily to maximise usage then it will not be compatible. 4) Nature of Sports – Some sports will not require a facility if interaction with the natural environment is successfully utilised. 5) Existing Facilities – Before new facilities are constructed, developers should look to see if old facilities can be modifi ed for the events. New technologies can be grafted onto old sports facilities and offset the environmental impact of new construction. 6) New Facilities – To the degree that new facilities are used, they should be designed to maximise clean technologies and minimise environmental impact. 7) Technologies – Cleaner and more effi cient technologies should be used where applicable. These technologies should also refl ect long-term sustainability. 8) Full-Life Cycle – Buildings will eventually become unusable so developers should maximise the ability to recycle materials used for their construction. Page 34 / 80
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