Civil Society Organizations can play an important role in promoting sustainable consumption. The document discusses defining sustainable consumption and key problems in Ukraine related to areas like food, housing, and mobility. It provides ideas for CSOs to encourage sustainable consumption at the individual, local, and national levels through demonstration projects, partnerships, advocacy, and empowering citizens. The experience of organization MAMA-86 is shared, which promotes sustainable agriculture, efficient housing, and environmental education through projects that reduce utility costs, involve communities, and develop green technology databases. CSOs are encouraged to start participation processes, find creative demonstration tools, and maintain motivation to drive sustainable consumption changes
COP22 event details
Date, schedule and venue: November 18, 14:00-15:30, Green Zone (room to be confirmed)
Organisers:
Ecopreneurs for the Climate
Aribat Moubadara/Rabat Initiative; et Entrelles des Femmes Entrepreneures Rabat Salé Kénitra
Synopsis:
The contribution of ecopreneurs and green SMEs to mitigating and adapting to climate change via sustainable, collaborative, and equitable businesses; and thus to the implementation of the Paris Agreement and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Program and speakers:
Rachida Yacoubi (president of the Aribat Moubadara/Rabat initiative; and Entrelles des Femmes Entrepreneures): results from the SwitchMed and Cleantech programs in Morocco, ecopreneurs that participated, and green SMEs developed.
Female ecopreneur, member of the “Entrelles des Femmes Entrepreneures” association.
Jesus Iglesias (international coordinator of ECO4CLIM): results and winning projects from the 2016 Global Week of Green Business and the Climate Movement (#ECO4CLIM16, October 24-30).
Cyril Colin (co-founder of Elum Energy, ECO4CLIM16 global winner): “Elum Energy” startup, provider of tailored microgrid intelligent solutions.
Other prestigious experts from Morocco, France and different countries have been invited, and will confirm their participation soon.
A Proposal for the first triple bottom line commercial real estate development project in Ivy City, one of the poorest sections of our Nation's Capitol!
Profit has always been the single most important driver for commercial real estate. Recently, with the advent of LEEDS certifications, cities have been demanding the developers address environmental concerns. However, the social dimension has long been ignored, with the term Gentrification a code term for eliminating poorer residents and essentially busting the neighborhood and replacing residents with more upscale clientele.
COP22 event details
Date, schedule and venue: November 18, 14:00-15:30, Green Zone (room to be confirmed)
Organisers:
Ecopreneurs for the Climate
Aribat Moubadara/Rabat Initiative; et Entrelles des Femmes Entrepreneures Rabat Salé Kénitra
Synopsis:
The contribution of ecopreneurs and green SMEs to mitigating and adapting to climate change via sustainable, collaborative, and equitable businesses; and thus to the implementation of the Paris Agreement and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Program and speakers:
Rachida Yacoubi (president of the Aribat Moubadara/Rabat initiative; and Entrelles des Femmes Entrepreneures): results from the SwitchMed and Cleantech programs in Morocco, ecopreneurs that participated, and green SMEs developed.
Female ecopreneur, member of the “Entrelles des Femmes Entrepreneures” association.
Jesus Iglesias (international coordinator of ECO4CLIM): results and winning projects from the 2016 Global Week of Green Business and the Climate Movement (#ECO4CLIM16, October 24-30).
Cyril Colin (co-founder of Elum Energy, ECO4CLIM16 global winner): “Elum Energy” startup, provider of tailored microgrid intelligent solutions.
Other prestigious experts from Morocco, France and different countries have been invited, and will confirm their participation soon.
A Proposal for the first triple bottom line commercial real estate development project in Ivy City, one of the poorest sections of our Nation's Capitol!
Profit has always been the single most important driver for commercial real estate. Recently, with the advent of LEEDS certifications, cities have been demanding the developers address environmental concerns. However, the social dimension has long been ignored, with the term Gentrification a code term for eliminating poorer residents and essentially busting the neighborhood and replacing residents with more upscale clientele.
Arusha | Jun-14 | John Holmes Smart Villages IntroductionSmart Villages
The workshop in Arusha explored the East African/Tanzanian environment for village energy, local case studies, challenges and opportunities, with a view to formulating policy recommendations for policymakers, funders, NGOs and other stakeholders the region. An important part of the workshop, and indeed the whole Smart Villages initiative work programme, was to gather evidence from existing projects that have provided or facilitated sustainable off-grid energy solutions in the developing world.The workshop gathered more than 50 experts, including policymakers, NGOs, off-grid energy entrepreneurs and others to look for solutions to providing energy to villages off the grid.
Cecilia Ledesma is Senior Programme Officer at the International Center on Small Hydro Power (ICSHP). ICSHP, under auspices of United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and China's Ministry of Water Resources, promotes small hydro power development worldwide. Projects focus on training and capacity building to facilitate rural electrification and sustainable economic development in developing countries. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Environment, Economics and Politics (EEP) from Claremont McKenna College.
In this presentation, Cecilia Ledesma will talk about small hydro power as a case study, demonstrate how renewable energy is applicable and relevant for communities across different contexts
Presentation on TURAS and OPERA: Urban transitioning with nature-based solutions: innovations and opportunities - Marcus Collier, University College Dublin given at Session 3d at EPA H2020 SC5 Info Day 7.10.16
The climate-smart village : a model developed by CCAFS program to improve the adaptive capacity of communities
Presented by Dr Robert Zougmoré, Regional Program Leader, CCAFS West Africa. Africa Agriculture Science Week 6, 15 July 2013, Accra, Ghana. http://ccafs.cgiar.org/events/15/jul/2013/africa-agriculture-science-week-2013
Eco-city is relatively recent concept. Many cities are interested to know how to go about . This presentation provides the process that was followed in the cities of Sangli-Miraj-Kupwad in State of Maharashtra, India for building an Action Plan. Unfortunately, the plan got only partially implemented due to paucity of funds. The model could set however an example for other cities to follow.
This presentation seeks to propose a mindset for taking actions in sustainability issues. It has been given during the CRI Labs Summer School, in order to present new possibilities for students seeking to create sustainable projects.
Presentation given by Alison Imrie, European Commission DG Research, at the 2015 Horizon 2020 SC5 Information Day, 21/10/2015, Herbert Park Hotel, Dublin
A Material Transition: Supply & Demand Solutions for Renewable Energy MineralsAIDA_Americas
Presentation of Andy Whitmore, researcher specialising in extractive industries and indigenous peoples rights, at the webinar "A Material Transition: Mining and the Renewable Energy Transition".
Presentation at the 5th Global Science Conference on Climate-Smart Agriculture.
Title: Speedtalk - Do donuts grow on trees
Speaker: Christopher Martius
Resilient Dairy Landscapes: presentation to Scottish GovernmentMark Reed
Presentation by Prof Mark Reed to Scottish Government about the Resilient Dairy Landscapes project, funded by the Global Food Security programme, in October 2018. More information at https://www.resilientdairylandscapes.com/
Eco-city is relatively recent concept. Many cities are interested to know how to go about . This presentation provides the process that was followed in the cities of Sangli-Miraj-Kupwad in State of Maharashtra, India for building an Action Plan. Unfortunately, the plan got only partially implemented due to paucity of funds. The model could set however an example for other cities to follow.
011 - That’s the way to do it? Results launch from two pan-European studies: ...djhutch
Presentation given by Catherine Teeling and Lee Woods (Portsmouth School of Architecture, School of Civil Engineering and Surveying, University of Portsmouth) at UPEN workshop - Climate change and the Solent: Opportunities and Vulnerabilities
Arusha | Jun-14 | John Holmes Smart Villages IntroductionSmart Villages
The workshop in Arusha explored the East African/Tanzanian environment for village energy, local case studies, challenges and opportunities, with a view to formulating policy recommendations for policymakers, funders, NGOs and other stakeholders the region. An important part of the workshop, and indeed the whole Smart Villages initiative work programme, was to gather evidence from existing projects that have provided or facilitated sustainable off-grid energy solutions in the developing world.The workshop gathered more than 50 experts, including policymakers, NGOs, off-grid energy entrepreneurs and others to look for solutions to providing energy to villages off the grid.
Cecilia Ledesma is Senior Programme Officer at the International Center on Small Hydro Power (ICSHP). ICSHP, under auspices of United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and China's Ministry of Water Resources, promotes small hydro power development worldwide. Projects focus on training and capacity building to facilitate rural electrification and sustainable economic development in developing countries. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Environment, Economics and Politics (EEP) from Claremont McKenna College.
In this presentation, Cecilia Ledesma will talk about small hydro power as a case study, demonstrate how renewable energy is applicable and relevant for communities across different contexts
Presentation on TURAS and OPERA: Urban transitioning with nature-based solutions: innovations and opportunities - Marcus Collier, University College Dublin given at Session 3d at EPA H2020 SC5 Info Day 7.10.16
The climate-smart village : a model developed by CCAFS program to improve the adaptive capacity of communities
Presented by Dr Robert Zougmoré, Regional Program Leader, CCAFS West Africa. Africa Agriculture Science Week 6, 15 July 2013, Accra, Ghana. http://ccafs.cgiar.org/events/15/jul/2013/africa-agriculture-science-week-2013
Eco-city is relatively recent concept. Many cities are interested to know how to go about . This presentation provides the process that was followed in the cities of Sangli-Miraj-Kupwad in State of Maharashtra, India for building an Action Plan. Unfortunately, the plan got only partially implemented due to paucity of funds. The model could set however an example for other cities to follow.
This presentation seeks to propose a mindset for taking actions in sustainability issues. It has been given during the CRI Labs Summer School, in order to present new possibilities for students seeking to create sustainable projects.
Presentation given by Alison Imrie, European Commission DG Research, at the 2015 Horizon 2020 SC5 Information Day, 21/10/2015, Herbert Park Hotel, Dublin
A Material Transition: Supply & Demand Solutions for Renewable Energy MineralsAIDA_Americas
Presentation of Andy Whitmore, researcher specialising in extractive industries and indigenous peoples rights, at the webinar "A Material Transition: Mining and the Renewable Energy Transition".
Presentation at the 5th Global Science Conference on Climate-Smart Agriculture.
Title: Speedtalk - Do donuts grow on trees
Speaker: Christopher Martius
Resilient Dairy Landscapes: presentation to Scottish GovernmentMark Reed
Presentation by Prof Mark Reed to Scottish Government about the Resilient Dairy Landscapes project, funded by the Global Food Security programme, in October 2018. More information at https://www.resilientdairylandscapes.com/
Eco-city is relatively recent concept. Many cities are interested to know how to go about . This presentation provides the process that was followed in the cities of Sangli-Miraj-Kupwad in State of Maharashtra, India for building an Action Plan. Unfortunately, the plan got only partially implemented due to paucity of funds. The model could set however an example for other cities to follow.
011 - That’s the way to do it? Results launch from two pan-European studies: ...djhutch
Presentation given by Catherine Teeling and Lee Woods (Portsmouth School of Architecture, School of Civil Engineering and Surveying, University of Portsmouth) at UPEN workshop - Climate change and the Solent: Opportunities and Vulnerabilities
Waves of Change-BlueGrowthGreenTechSolutions-April2020updateNicolas Occhiminuti
Given the current international context, the Waves of Change Forum has pivoted partly online. Here is our latest update as of April 2020.
Interested in taking part with your organization/project?
Please feel free to reach out!
Promoting Community-Based Adaptation in Uganda; experiences, lessons, emergin...Dr. Joshua Zake
This power point presentation was presented during the 1st National Symposium on Community Based Adaptation (CBA), held on 16th June 2017 at Hotel Africana, Kampala - with the purpose of developing a country Position on CBA for presentation during the 11th CBA conference, scheduled on 22nd - 29th June 2017, Royal Suits Hotel, Kampala.
It provides an highlight of Environmental Alert's experiences experiences, lessons, emerging issues and recommendations (for policy and practice) based on Environmental Alert led initiatives, for consideration in Uganda's Position on CBA.
SAFE Webinar I: Overview of Terminology, Cross-cutting Issues, Challenges and...FAO
More than a third of the world's population relies on traditional fuels — wood, coal, animal dung, and agricultural waste — for their energy needs, including cooking their meals, heating their homes, and lighting their communities. The challenges they face in accessing clean energy are numerous, often dangerous and unsustainable, particularly during complex emergencies and protracted crises.
Safe and sustainable access to energy is being increasingly recognized as a human right — essential for the safety, well-being, and productivity of the people the humanitarian community serves. It is also essential for social and economic development, offering opportunities for improved lives and economic progress.
The series of webinars will present how Safe Access to Fuel and Energy (SAFE) and similar initiatives address this multi-sectoral issue by working to ensure access to fuel and energy for cooking, heating, lighting, and powering for crisis-affected populations. The events will also highlight the synergies and multi-stakeholder approach of these initiatives by inviting key partners to present their role and experience in addressing energy access in emergencies and protracted crises.
The first SAFE webinar will present key concepts and terms related to energy in emergencies and protracted crises, the multi-sectoral risks and challenges associated with the collection and use of traditional biomass fuels and how organizations are coordinating and working together to build resilience by responding to the energy needs of affected populations.
The webinar covers:
• The linkages between energy and food security, nutrition, environment, gender, women’s protection, health and livelihoods as well as other aspects;
• The research and pilot projects implemented through the Moving Energy Initiative led by Chatham House and DFID to help ensure safe and sustainable energy access for displaced populations;
• The inter-agency Safe Access to Fuel and Energy (SAFE) Humanitarian Working Group and the Set4Food project which bring various stakeholders together in order to raise awareness, establish knowledge-sharing platforms, address energy-related challenges and identify solutions in emergencies and protracted crises.
Sustainability, Circularity, Circular Economy have a lot in common with the Agile mindset and values. Also Agilist need to step in and face this complexity to help organizations to run this transformations.
Presented at the 4th Global Infrastructure Basel Summit 21 & 22 May 2014. Read more at www.gib-foundation.org.
Next Summit: 27 & 28 May 2015 in Switzerland
Similar to Civil Society Organisations: Promoting Sustainable Consumption and Production (20)
2. Outline
Defining Sustainable consumption (SC)
SC in Ukraine: key problems and perspectives.
Sectoral overview.
Challenges to shift the system to sustainable
consumption.
Promoting SC – action plan for CSOs
CSOs as a driver of SC. Best practices.
3. Defining Sustainable Consumption
Sustainable consumption and production aims at reducing
emissions and resource consumption, while maintaining
life satisfaction.
2002 – Johannesburg World Summit for Sustainable
Development gave a start to Marrakesh Process, a work to
develop the 10-year framework for sustainable consumption and
production.
4. SC in Ukraine
Ecological Footprint of
production – 3,31 (world –
2,7);
Ecological Footprint of
Consumption – 2,9 (world –
2,7).
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5. Meat consumption in Ukraine: 90% growth
Small changes – big effect. Rejecting eating meat only
once a week, we can reduce emissions by 170 kg-CO2 per
person a year.
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7. Ideas for sustainable food consumption
Make usable alternatives though a
small group’s effort.
Vegetarian cooking course, sustainable
cook book;
Traditional food brand – support local
producers;
Spreading veggie recipes – “Low-carbon”
diet;
Greening supermarkets and production
chains;
...
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8. Ideas for sustainable housing
Connecting communities to sustainable best
practices, show examples;
Eco-housing demonstration;
Building sustainable homes with local and
traditional knowledge and experience;
...
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9. Ideas for sustainable mobility
Lobby governments to invest in public transport,
form cycling infrastructure;
Encouraging sustainable local instead of long-distance
travel – make people discover their country;
Research on environmental impact of transport
infrastructure;
..
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10. The degree of potential involvement of
CSOs
Source: action-town.eu
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11. Individual Level: Address behaviour
Create systems, that lead to
sustainable consumption
Use examples of positive
change;
Give convincing evidence,
where change is most
needed;
Organize a process of
deliberation, learning and
analysis on leading
examples.
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16. Experience: “Green Choice of Ukraine”
project by MAMA-86
Main issues:
- Sustainable Agriculture
- Economic Efficient and Safe Building
- Environmental Education for Sustainable Development
Goals:
Forming environmentally thoughtful individual
consumer;
Increasing citizen's environmental awareness and
activity. Empower them to claim their human rights
for safe and healthy environment.
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17. Focus: multi-apartment building
household’s technology & behaviours –
energy, water use, waste
Objectives:
- Demonstrate resource saving;
- Encourage consumer choice of green housing technologies;
- Lobbying for legal changes to involve public in housing &
communal services reform.
Stakeholders:
- Households in multi-apartment buildings;
- Local and national policymakers;
- Business, experts.
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18. EcoBox
-Database of easy and
practical solutions,
helping to practice
sustainable house
holding:
Architecture and
Construction;
Energy supply and
Energy saving;
Land use and land
development;
Waste management
and collection.
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19. Economically Effective and Safe Building
(MAMA-86-Artemivsk)
Reduction in monthly payments for utility services (water,
electricity and gas);
Guaranteeing public participation in drafting legislation,
resulting in change of rates at the local level;
Linking 1600 households with solid waste management
system;
Developing a database on green technologies for doing the
household: http://www.ecovillage.in.ua/;
300 000 citizens are covered with an informational campaign
on creating green house.
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20. Economic efficient and safe building
Organisation of workshops and trainings on relevant topic –
demonstrational tours;
Bring the idea of green technologies use in households to communities (7
buildings);
Use of informational materials: magazine, “Ecobox”, “Ecophone”, leaflets,
etc.
Meeting with potential partners, installing equipment.
Key results:
- Reducing hot water bills – 80%;
- Reducing payments for heating – 70%;
- A corporate enterprise established with the participation of local society,
public authorities and business.
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21. So, there is a need and a special
role for CSOs
Startthe process with a wide participation
of stakeholders;
Use your imagination: how to impress the
society?
Look for new demonstration tools (free
exhibitions, cultural events, Media, etc);
Keep your motivation, and the changes
come.
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22. Our further plans
MAMA-86 is actively lobbying adopting the 10-Years
Framework Programme for Sustainable Consumption and
Production, SCP Strategy and Action Plan.
The relevant goal in National Environmental Action Plan
(Development and Adoption of SCP Strategy and Action Plan)
was also lobbied by MAMA-86;
We are conducting research, studying best practices,
especially monitoring the situation of SCP patterns in different
regions of Ukraine and neighbouring countries.
EcoBox is open for your best practices of green technologies
use, so you are always welcome to share them with us.
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