|
Categories of green technologyBog'liq 34. FS-Green-TechnologyCategories of green technology
Green technology covers a broad area of production and consumption technologies. The adoption and use of
green technologies involves the use of environmental technologies for monitoring and assessment, pollution
prevention and control, and remediation and restoration. Monitoring and assessment technologies are used to
measure and track the condition of the environment, including the release of natural or anthropogenic materi-
als of a harmful nature. Prevention technologies avoid the production of environmentally hazardous substances
or alter human activities in ways that minimize damage to the environment; it encompasses product substitution
or the redesign of an entire production process rather than using new pieces of equipment. Control technolo-
gies render hazardous substances harmless before they enter the environment. Remediation and restoration
technologies embody methods designed to improve the condition of ecosystems, degraded through naturally
induced or anthropogenic effects.
2
Sectors of green technology
•
Agriculture
o Organic agriculture
•
Energy
o Renewable energy technology
o Efficiency technology
•
Water and waste management
o Recycling technology
o Sewage treatment and solid waste management
o Water purification
•
Building
o Sustainable building material
o Building performance technology
•
Transportation
o Rail transport
o Electric vehicle
Country experience: Green technology policy in Malaysia
In Malaysia, green technology has been recognized as a driver for future economic growth, energy security,
climate change mitigation and adaptation. In April 2009, the Malaysian prime minister proclaimed his vision of a
Green Malaysia and demonstrated his commitment to climate change mitigation and energy security by esca-
lating the advancement of green technology through the creation of the Ministry of Energy, Green Technology
and Water. The prime minister further enunciated his vision by developing Putrajaya and Cyberjava as pioneer
townships in green technology that were to become a showcase for the development of other townships across
the country.
The national green technology policy was developed in cooperation with all relevant parties to strengthen the
institutional frameworks and policy coherence. The policy was designed to generate benefits in four areas:
energy, environment, economy and social conditions. Progress will be monitored by a variety of indicators.
Green technologies are to be developed in four core sectors: energy, buildings, water and waste management,
and transport. Additionally, work is underway to develop a green technology roadmap for Malaysia.
|
| |
