The Rural Community Carbon Network (RCCN) is a 3-year program that aims to raise awareness of collective approaches to addressing climate change in rural communities in the UK. It will support and link existing community groups working on climate issues and help new groups form through providing online experts, mentoring, and small grants. The RCCN builds on previous initiatives like the Community Broadband Network to empower rural communities to develop local renewable energy and jobs while reducing their carbon emissions.
This document discusses potential collaboration between organizations that received funding from the Big Lottery Fund BASIS Programme. It identifies 13 national bids that were submitted and looks for relationships between the bids in terms of either addressing generic national issues, having a geographic focus, or focusing on specific outcomes. Examples of collaborative actions are provided, such as one organization informing the curriculum of another's training program. Principles for collaboration are proposed, including initially identifying shared aims and outcomes and allowing flexibility in collaborative arrangements. Wider lessons discussed include the need for a common vision, focusing on overall outcomes, and funder support for ongoing collaboration.
The document discusses capacity building for national rural networks. It outlines three key points:
1. A strategic approach is needed to bring together different rural interests and advance rural development. This includes understanding stakeholders, their needs, and effective methods.
2. Active participation from network members is encouraged through ongoing evaluation, analysis of program progress, and involvement in theme-specific groups.
3. Strategic planning by a steering committee establishes priorities and an annual activity plan to address needs, expected results, and more effective measures. The plan aims to strengthen diversity, sustainability, rural attractiveness, and cooperation across programs.
This document discusses how information and communication technologies (ICT) are enabling a "quantum leap" in Africa's development. It describes ICT's potential to reach communities, provide economic opportunities, and reduce social and geographic barriers. Examples are given from the 2007 World Information Technology Forum for Africa, showing multi-stakeholder projects using ICT in areas like agriculture, education, health, and e-government. The International Federation for Information Processing's role in convening stakeholders to discuss ICT policies and share experiences is also outlined. While challenges remain around follow-through, partnerships, and policy harmonization, increasing cooperation and practical implementations of commitments show promise for ICT to significantly advance Africa's development.
This presentation was made at UNEP headquarters in Nairobi as part of Global knowledge sharing meeting for Technology Needs Assessment for Climate Change Phase 2
Lima | Jan-16 | The smart villages InitiativeSmart Villages
The document discusses the Smart Villages Initiative, which aims to foster sustainable local energy solutions and entrepreneurship in rural communities. It notes that nearly half the world's population lives in rural villages without reliable energy access. The initiative brings together scientists, entrepreneurs, communities and policymakers to identify barriers to energy access and propose solutions. It has held regional workshops around the world to develop policy recommendations. Key findings include the need for increased investment in rural energy infrastructure integrated with other development goals, research into technologies to expand energy services and reduce costs, and strengthened collaboration between organizations working on energy access and development.
The Rural Community Carbon Network (RCCN) is a 3-year program that aims to raise awareness of collective approaches to addressing climate change in rural communities in the UK. It will support and link existing community groups working on climate issues and help new groups form through providing online experts, mentoring, and small grants. The RCCN builds on previous initiatives like the Community Broadband Network to empower rural communities to develop local renewable energy and jobs while reducing their carbon emissions.
This document discusses potential collaboration between organizations that received funding from the Big Lottery Fund BASIS Programme. It identifies 13 national bids that were submitted and looks for relationships between the bids in terms of either addressing generic national issues, having a geographic focus, or focusing on specific outcomes. Examples of collaborative actions are provided, such as one organization informing the curriculum of another's training program. Principles for collaboration are proposed, including initially identifying shared aims and outcomes and allowing flexibility in collaborative arrangements. Wider lessons discussed include the need for a common vision, focusing on overall outcomes, and funder support for ongoing collaboration.
The document discusses capacity building for national rural networks. It outlines three key points:
1. A strategic approach is needed to bring together different rural interests and advance rural development. This includes understanding stakeholders, their needs, and effective methods.
2. Active participation from network members is encouraged through ongoing evaluation, analysis of program progress, and involvement in theme-specific groups.
3. Strategic planning by a steering committee establishes priorities and an annual activity plan to address needs, expected results, and more effective measures. The plan aims to strengthen diversity, sustainability, rural attractiveness, and cooperation across programs.
This document discusses how information and communication technologies (ICT) are enabling a "quantum leap" in Africa's development. It describes ICT's potential to reach communities, provide economic opportunities, and reduce social and geographic barriers. Examples are given from the 2007 World Information Technology Forum for Africa, showing multi-stakeholder projects using ICT in areas like agriculture, education, health, and e-government. The International Federation for Information Processing's role in convening stakeholders to discuss ICT policies and share experiences is also outlined. While challenges remain around follow-through, partnerships, and policy harmonization, increasing cooperation and practical implementations of commitments show promise for ICT to significantly advance Africa's development.
This presentation was made at UNEP headquarters in Nairobi as part of Global knowledge sharing meeting for Technology Needs Assessment for Climate Change Phase 2
Lima | Jan-16 | The smart villages InitiativeSmart Villages
The document discusses the Smart Villages Initiative, which aims to foster sustainable local energy solutions and entrepreneurship in rural communities. It notes that nearly half the world's population lives in rural villages without reliable energy access. The initiative brings together scientists, entrepreneurs, communities and policymakers to identify barriers to energy access and propose solutions. It has held regional workshops around the world to develop policy recommendations. Key findings include the need for increased investment in rural energy infrastructure integrated with other development goals, research into technologies to expand energy services and reduce costs, and strengthened collaboration between organizations working on energy access and development.
Exploring energy futures for remote Australian communitiesNinti_One
Tira Foran presented to the 11th International Society for Industrial Ecology (ISIE) Conference: 'Industrial Ecology in the Asia-Pacific Century: Interdisciplinary science for building sustainable industrial systems and human settlements'.
Ghana | May-16 | The Smart Villages InitiativeSmart Villages
This document discusses the Smart Villages Initiative, which aims to provide sustainable energy solutions and access to key services for rural communities. It focuses on bringing together scientists, entrepreneurs, policymakers and others to address barriers to energy access in rural areas and catalyze development. The initiative is a partnership between universities in Cambridge and Oxford, and involves six regional engagement programs around the world over 12-18 months each. It seeks to identify conditions that foster entrepreneurial energy services and leverage public funding, while integrating energy access with other development initiatives to maximize social benefits.
the next phase of European Structural Funds 2014-2020walescva
The document outlines EU structural funds available in Wales from 2014-2020, including €1.8 billion for the West Wales and Valleys region and €361 million for East Wales. It discusses priorities for funding under the European Regional Development Fund and European Social Fund, including SME competitiveness, research and innovation, renewable energy, skills development, poverty reduction, and youth employment. It also outlines six priorities for rural development funding and new themes around tackling poverty and social exclusion. The document provides information on the application process and states that the Welsh Council for Voluntary Action can provide support to help third sector organizations identify opportunities and requirements for leading EU-funded projects.
The document discusses a sharing event on Third Sector health and social care projects in South Wales. It provides learning objectives which include learning about Rural Health Innovation Fund projects and their findings, exploring relevance to local work, and opportunities for networking. Summaries are given of several RHIF projects focused on access, integrated working and community engagement, outlining their outcomes like increased referrals and partnership working. Action Learning Sets are also introduced as an opportunity to participate in.
Rural innovation and rural policy wrap upOECDregions
Wrap up of the pre-conference sessions organised by the European Commission a the 11th OECD Rural Development Conference held on 9-12 April 2018 in Edinburgh, Scotland (UK).
More information: www.oecd.org/rural/rural-development-conference/
The UAAA was formed in 2005 to improve safety, work practices, and knowledge sharing within the utility vegetation management industry in Australia. It has achieved greater involvement of utilities in industry committees, education of the broader arboriculture industry through conferences and publications, and annual conference attendance that has risen to over 150 utility sector representatives. Looking to the future, the UAAA aims to expand its educational outreach and focus on all types of utilities while addressing challenges like skill shortages, insurance costs, the need for continued research and development, and risks from climate change, weeds, and disease.
Presentation by Tulchyn municipality for regional consultations in IstanbulOlena Ursu
The document discusses initiatives by the Tulchyn City Council in Ukraine to promote participatory planning and decision making at the local level. It established a Department for Supporting Community Initiatives to engage citizens in local governance through public hearings and meetings. Six community projects were funded worth $110,000 USD through cost-sharing between community groups, the city council, and UNDP. These projects addressed issues like energy efficiency in schools and water infrastructure. The city council also piloted a separate waste collection system and raised public awareness on development issues through various outreach campaigns.
Bbc2008 Government Intervention In Information SocietyCostas Troulos
- The document discusses government intervention in next generation access (NGA) infrastructure projects in several countries like Singapore, Australia, Finland, and Greece to expand broadband access.
- It notes that NGA infrastructure alone is not enough and governments must also intervene to promote competition and an inclusive information society through policies addressing demand, competition issues, and social inclusion.
- Municipalities can play an important role by adapting national broadband policies to local needs, experimenting to provide input for strategies, and integrating broadband with other local economic sectors. Close coordination is needed between broadband efforts and other areas.
Kathmandu | Apr-15 | The smart villages initiativeSmart Villages
Prem Sagar Subedi
National Advisor
Productive Energy Use Component
Alternative Energy Promotion Centre (AEPC)
Smart Villages in South Asia: Kathmandu Works hop Report The Smart Villages Initiative, working with its local partner Practical Action Consulting South Asia, held a workshop in Kathmandu, Nepal on 10th April 2015. The aim of the workshop was to learn lessons from Nepal’s experience of micro/mini-hydroelectric schemes for off-grid rural communities and associated initiatives to stimulate productive enterprises which could be shared with other stakeholders in the South Asia region.
This document outlines the charter for the RURENER Network, which aims to support small rural communities in Europe working towards energy neutrality. The summary is:
1) The charter describes the purposes, principles, membership, governance structure and benefits of the RURENER Network for small rural communities.
2) Members agree to share experiences and resources to progress towards energy neutrality through renewable energy and energy efficiency.
3) The network is managed by the RURENER Consortium to support members' actions and ensure the network's sustainability after the project.
1. The document outlines a series of short, middle, and long term renewable energy and energy efficiency actions for the municipality of Wesendorf.
2. Short term actions taking place from 2010-2013 include installing solar panels on public buildings, transitioning streetlights to LED, modernizing public and private buildings for energy efficiency, and education programs to raise awareness.
3. Middle term actions from 2011-2015 expand solar panel installations, continue efforts for the town to reach energy neutrality, and maintain an informational website on energy initiatives.
4. Long term monitoring of the town's annual energy balance will continue past 2015 to evaluate progress of energy and emissions reduction goals over time.
The document discusses the RURENER project, which aims to improve the energy neutrality of rural European communities and establish a network among them. The project brings together partners from several European countries and small rural communities committed to reaching energy neutrality. The network provides support and resources to help communities develop energy policies and invest in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and local resources to progress toward energy neutrality.
This document describes a methodology developed in a university thesis to identify suitable areas for renewable energy plants within a municipality in Italy. The methodology analyzes energy consumption and landscape characteristics to assess areas' propensity for different types of renewable energy. It then evaluates each area's energy capability using SWOT analysis. The goal is to provide tools for policymakers to incorporate energy planning while avoiding underestimating an area's renewable energy potential and using energy sources to support ecological restoration. The methodology was developed and tested on the municipality of San Miniato but could be repeated elsewhere subject to data availability.
- The document contains a decision matrix evaluating a project based on 14 indicators across criteria like relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, potential impacts, sustainability, and value-for-money.
- Two work packages (WP1 and WP2) are evaluated and given normalized scores across all the indicators, with both work packages so far performing at a "very low" level.
- WP2 involves building on previous experiences, identifying profiles of pilot communities, developing a methodology for achieving energy neutrality in rural areas, and creating evaluation tools.
The LEADER method is a bottom-up approach to rural development in the EU. It involves local partnerships called Local Action Groups that develop local strategies and select projects. Key aspects of the LEADER method include its bottom-up nature, focus on specific rural areas, emphasis on networking and innovation, and requirement for cooperation between groups. Studies have found that the full application of the LEADER method improves social capital, local governance, and project results compared to non-LEADER approaches. There are currently over 2,800 Local Action Groups across the EU engaging thousands of public and private stakeholders in rural development.
URBACT Presentation - EU Parliament regi CommitteeURBACT
URBACT is a European programme that promotes integrated and sustainable urban development through transnational city networks. It facilitates exchange and learning between cities, draws lessons from their experiences, and supports policymakers in improving urban policies. The key activities are transnational city networks of 8-12 partners that work together for 33 months, with the goal of developing local action plans. Over 50 networks involving 400 European cities have participated to date. URBACT aims to strengthen exchange and learning, build urban policy capacity, and consolidate knowledge sharing going forward.
The document discusses the roles of coordinators and supporters in promoting and implementing the Covenant of Mayors initiative. It notes that the initiative has seen unprecedented success with over 5,000 signatories committing to reduce CO2 emissions by around 30%. Coordinators and supporters play key roles in promoting the initiative, providing technical support to signatories, and facilitating multi-stakeholder coordination. They assist signatories with activities like developing emissions inventories, energy action plans, training, and monitoring progress. Many coordinators and supporters also provide direct or indirect financial support for plan development and implementation.
The document summarizes the results of the WinWind project. The project received funding from the European Union to develop a methodology to increase social acceptance for wind energy in regions with low wind energy capacity. It involved stakeholders from Germany, Italy, Latvia, Norway, Poland and Spain. Key results included identifying barriers and solutions to wind energy development, characterizing 40 best practices, and selecting 10 case studies. One best practice highlighted was the repowering of wind farms in Abruzzo, Italy, which reduced visual impacts through community engagement in the planning process.
Exploring energy futures for remote Australian communitiesNinti_One
Tira Foran presented to the 11th International Society for Industrial Ecology (ISIE) Conference: 'Industrial Ecology in the Asia-Pacific Century: Interdisciplinary science for building sustainable industrial systems and human settlements'.
Ghana | May-16 | The Smart Villages InitiativeSmart Villages
This document discusses the Smart Villages Initiative, which aims to provide sustainable energy solutions and access to key services for rural communities. It focuses on bringing together scientists, entrepreneurs, policymakers and others to address barriers to energy access in rural areas and catalyze development. The initiative is a partnership between universities in Cambridge and Oxford, and involves six regional engagement programs around the world over 12-18 months each. It seeks to identify conditions that foster entrepreneurial energy services and leverage public funding, while integrating energy access with other development initiatives to maximize social benefits.
the next phase of European Structural Funds 2014-2020walescva
The document outlines EU structural funds available in Wales from 2014-2020, including €1.8 billion for the West Wales and Valleys region and €361 million for East Wales. It discusses priorities for funding under the European Regional Development Fund and European Social Fund, including SME competitiveness, research and innovation, renewable energy, skills development, poverty reduction, and youth employment. It also outlines six priorities for rural development funding and new themes around tackling poverty and social exclusion. The document provides information on the application process and states that the Welsh Council for Voluntary Action can provide support to help third sector organizations identify opportunities and requirements for leading EU-funded projects.
The document discusses a sharing event on Third Sector health and social care projects in South Wales. It provides learning objectives which include learning about Rural Health Innovation Fund projects and their findings, exploring relevance to local work, and opportunities for networking. Summaries are given of several RHIF projects focused on access, integrated working and community engagement, outlining their outcomes like increased referrals and partnership working. Action Learning Sets are also introduced as an opportunity to participate in.
Rural innovation and rural policy wrap upOECDregions
Wrap up of the pre-conference sessions organised by the European Commission a the 11th OECD Rural Development Conference held on 9-12 April 2018 in Edinburgh, Scotland (UK).
More information: www.oecd.org/rural/rural-development-conference/
The UAAA was formed in 2005 to improve safety, work practices, and knowledge sharing within the utility vegetation management industry in Australia. It has achieved greater involvement of utilities in industry committees, education of the broader arboriculture industry through conferences and publications, and annual conference attendance that has risen to over 150 utility sector representatives. Looking to the future, the UAAA aims to expand its educational outreach and focus on all types of utilities while addressing challenges like skill shortages, insurance costs, the need for continued research and development, and risks from climate change, weeds, and disease.
Presentation by Tulchyn municipality for regional consultations in IstanbulOlena Ursu
The document discusses initiatives by the Tulchyn City Council in Ukraine to promote participatory planning and decision making at the local level. It established a Department for Supporting Community Initiatives to engage citizens in local governance through public hearings and meetings. Six community projects were funded worth $110,000 USD through cost-sharing between community groups, the city council, and UNDP. These projects addressed issues like energy efficiency in schools and water infrastructure. The city council also piloted a separate waste collection system and raised public awareness on development issues through various outreach campaigns.
Bbc2008 Government Intervention In Information SocietyCostas Troulos
- The document discusses government intervention in next generation access (NGA) infrastructure projects in several countries like Singapore, Australia, Finland, and Greece to expand broadband access.
- It notes that NGA infrastructure alone is not enough and governments must also intervene to promote competition and an inclusive information society through policies addressing demand, competition issues, and social inclusion.
- Municipalities can play an important role by adapting national broadband policies to local needs, experimenting to provide input for strategies, and integrating broadband with other local economic sectors. Close coordination is needed between broadband efforts and other areas.
Kathmandu | Apr-15 | The smart villages initiativeSmart Villages
Prem Sagar Subedi
National Advisor
Productive Energy Use Component
Alternative Energy Promotion Centre (AEPC)
Smart Villages in South Asia: Kathmandu Works hop Report The Smart Villages Initiative, working with its local partner Practical Action Consulting South Asia, held a workshop in Kathmandu, Nepal on 10th April 2015. The aim of the workshop was to learn lessons from Nepal’s experience of micro/mini-hydroelectric schemes for off-grid rural communities and associated initiatives to stimulate productive enterprises which could be shared with other stakeholders in the South Asia region.
This document outlines the charter for the RURENER Network, which aims to support small rural communities in Europe working towards energy neutrality. The summary is:
1) The charter describes the purposes, principles, membership, governance structure and benefits of the RURENER Network for small rural communities.
2) Members agree to share experiences and resources to progress towards energy neutrality through renewable energy and energy efficiency.
3) The network is managed by the RURENER Consortium to support members' actions and ensure the network's sustainability after the project.
1. The document outlines a series of short, middle, and long term renewable energy and energy efficiency actions for the municipality of Wesendorf.
2. Short term actions taking place from 2010-2013 include installing solar panels on public buildings, transitioning streetlights to LED, modernizing public and private buildings for energy efficiency, and education programs to raise awareness.
3. Middle term actions from 2011-2015 expand solar panel installations, continue efforts for the town to reach energy neutrality, and maintain an informational website on energy initiatives.
4. Long term monitoring of the town's annual energy balance will continue past 2015 to evaluate progress of energy and emissions reduction goals over time.
The document discusses the RURENER project, which aims to improve the energy neutrality of rural European communities and establish a network among them. The project brings together partners from several European countries and small rural communities committed to reaching energy neutrality. The network provides support and resources to help communities develop energy policies and invest in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and local resources to progress toward energy neutrality.
This document describes a methodology developed in a university thesis to identify suitable areas for renewable energy plants within a municipality in Italy. The methodology analyzes energy consumption and landscape characteristics to assess areas' propensity for different types of renewable energy. It then evaluates each area's energy capability using SWOT analysis. The goal is to provide tools for policymakers to incorporate energy planning while avoiding underestimating an area's renewable energy potential and using energy sources to support ecological restoration. The methodology was developed and tested on the municipality of San Miniato but could be repeated elsewhere subject to data availability.
- The document contains a decision matrix evaluating a project based on 14 indicators across criteria like relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, potential impacts, sustainability, and value-for-money.
- Two work packages (WP1 and WP2) are evaluated and given normalized scores across all the indicators, with both work packages so far performing at a "very low" level.
- WP2 involves building on previous experiences, identifying profiles of pilot communities, developing a methodology for achieving energy neutrality in rural areas, and creating evaluation tools.
The LEADER method is a bottom-up approach to rural development in the EU. It involves local partnerships called Local Action Groups that develop local strategies and select projects. Key aspects of the LEADER method include its bottom-up nature, focus on specific rural areas, emphasis on networking and innovation, and requirement for cooperation between groups. Studies have found that the full application of the LEADER method improves social capital, local governance, and project results compared to non-LEADER approaches. There are currently over 2,800 Local Action Groups across the EU engaging thousands of public and private stakeholders in rural development.
URBACT Presentation - EU Parliament regi CommitteeURBACT
URBACT is a European programme that promotes integrated and sustainable urban development through transnational city networks. It facilitates exchange and learning between cities, draws lessons from their experiences, and supports policymakers in improving urban policies. The key activities are transnational city networks of 8-12 partners that work together for 33 months, with the goal of developing local action plans. Over 50 networks involving 400 European cities have participated to date. URBACT aims to strengthen exchange and learning, build urban policy capacity, and consolidate knowledge sharing going forward.
The document discusses the roles of coordinators and supporters in promoting and implementing the Covenant of Mayors initiative. It notes that the initiative has seen unprecedented success with over 5,000 signatories committing to reduce CO2 emissions by around 30%. Coordinators and supporters play key roles in promoting the initiative, providing technical support to signatories, and facilitating multi-stakeholder coordination. They assist signatories with activities like developing emissions inventories, energy action plans, training, and monitoring progress. Many coordinators and supporters also provide direct or indirect financial support for plan development and implementation.
The document summarizes the results of the WinWind project. The project received funding from the European Union to develop a methodology to increase social acceptance for wind energy in regions with low wind energy capacity. It involved stakeholders from Germany, Italy, Latvia, Norway, Poland and Spain. Key results included identifying barriers and solutions to wind energy development, characterizing 40 best practices, and selecting 10 case studies. One best practice highlighted was the repowering of wind farms in Abruzzo, Italy, which reduced visual impacts through community engagement in the planning process.
The document discusses sustainability, climate protection, and energy initiatives in local governments in Israel. It outlines how local policies have surpassed national policies on these issues. It also describes several programs and initiatives that have promoted sustainability at the local level, including capacity building projects, commitments by cities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and the development of master plans for sustainable development by many regional authorities. Overall, the document demonstrates that Israeli local governments have progressed from reactive approaches to proactively addressing sustainability through planning, projects, and partnerships.
URBACT InfoDay Romania, 30 October 2014stasafranko
This document provides information about the URBACT program towards URBACT III. It discusses the objectives and activities of URBACT, which are to facilitate exchange between cities and support integrated urban development through transnational networks, capacity building, and knowledge dissemination. It outlines the types of networks that will be supported in URBACT III - action planning, implementation, and transfer networks. Details are provided about the eligibility and requirements for participating cities and organizations, the funding structure, and application process. The calendar for the first call for action planning networks in 2015 is also summarized.
The document discusses the European Energy Award (EEA), a certification and quality management system that recognizes communities making significant contributions to energy efficiency and renewable energy use. The EEA involves an energy review, developing energy goals and projects, and certification based on implementing energy measures. It provides benefits like cost savings, climate protection, and networking opportunities for communities to improve their energy policies over time through continuous quality management.
This document provides information about the URBACT program towards URBACT III. It discusses the objectives and activities of URBACT, which aims to promote integrated and sustainable urban development in EU cities. The main activities include transnational networks, capacity building, and capitalization/dissemination of knowledge. It outlines the three types of networks that will be supported under URBACT III: action planning, implementation, and transfer networks. The document also provides details on funding, eligibility, timelines and the process for applying to and participating in the URBACT III networks.
Data exchange models for sustainable energy planningDataChallenges
The document discusses a project called DATA4ACTION that aims to improve public authorities' access to local energy data for sustainable energy planning. The project seeks to foster collaboration models between public authorities and energy data providers through bilateral agreements and regional data centers. It explores how to establish regional energy observatories that can gather energy and emissions data from multiple sources and provide it to public authorities. These observatories offer services like baseline emissions inventories and progress indicators. Successful models require institutional support, governance structures, technical skills, and communication strategies.
The document describes the MARIE project consortium, which includes 23 partners from 9 Mediterranean countries working to develop the Mediterranean Building Energy Efficiency Improvement Strategy (MEDBEES). The consortium is led by the Government of Catalonia and includes various regional governments, universities, and agencies. The goal of MEDBEES is to identify barriers to improving energy efficiency in buildings in the Mediterranean region and develop measures and pilot projects to help overcome these barriers in order to meet EU energy targets by 2020.
This document summarizes a training session that discussed multi-level governance and its application to energy policies. It provided examples of good multi-level governance approaches for sustainable energy planning between regional and local authorities. Specifically, it described a Memorandum of Understanding signed in the Liguria region of Italy to better coordinate actions between the region, provinces, and municipalities on their energy and climate goals. The Memorandum established a steering committee with representatives from the different levels of government to facilitate collaboration.
"Central European Initiative" - Marina JuricevSEENET-MTP
The third EPS–ICTP–UNESCO–SEENET-MTP Workshop, as a part of Project “Towards the integration of the physics community in CEI countries into the ERA” on Physics Education was held in Trieste on December 11-12, 2014.
Solar energy ongoing project by Christian BardajíASCAME
The energy model on which the majority of cities in developed countries are based upon is characterized by centralization and unsustainability. Barcelona, being a Mediterranean city, faces the challenge to increase its solar energy supply, moving towards a more sustainable energy model, while strengthening the network's business sector.
ASCAME is committed to this initiative, in the framework of the European project FOSTEr in MED gathering together in the auditorium of the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Navigation of Barcelona, several experts in the field of renewable energy, as well as companies, public authorities, universities and organizations that will analyse the state of sector, its’ trends and the business development scenario emerged.
The document summarizes a Life Third Countries project on municipal waste management in Vlore, Albania. The project aimed to establish a regional agency to coordinate waste management, define technical tools, and involve local stakeholders. Key outputs included a regional waste management plan, education plans, pilot projects on waste collection and awareness raising, and criteria for dumpsite localization using GIS. Strengths included local ownership, capacity building, and synergies with other projects. Advice focused on maintaining integration, political support, and financial synergies in future waste management partnerships.
The document discusses experiences with networking and innovation through various EU programs. It summarizes two projects: ELREN, a renewable energy network for rural SMEs across Europe, and Cammini d'Europa, promoting tourism along pilgrimage routes in Spain and Italy. Both projects demonstrated innovation through their partnership structures and activities. The document also outlines plans for future projects, emphasizing the importance of sustainable partnerships, medium-term perspectives, knowledge sharing and dissemination, and linking rural actors and networks.
The document discusses the Valencian region of Spain and its efforts to manage European Union funds to promote employment, social inclusion, and economic development. It describes how the region has managed EU funds totaling over €3.7 billion between 1994 and 2013 across policy areas like environment, transportation, innovation, agriculture, and more. It also outlines the EU PROGRESS program that aims to support EU objectives in employment and social policy through 2013.
This document outlines tools and best practices for implementing Sustainable Energy Action Plans (SEAPs) in Greece. It discusses how 55 SEAPs have been submitted and approved in Greece so far. It also describes the various support structures in place, including 13 regional coordinators and supporters. Funding opportunities are available through national projects focused on energy efficiency in public and private buildings, alternative financing schemes, and European projects. Best practices are also highlighted, such as nearly zero energy renovations of social housing and school buildings integrating renewable energy sources. Capacity building efforts bring municipalities together to share experiences implementing SEAPs.
The document summarizes the EU Sustainable Energy Week, an annual event that highlights sustainable energy practices across Europe. In 2011, the event was scheduled for April 9-17 and included 328 events in 82 cities across 19 countries, with over 35,000 total attendees. The event showcases sustainable energy projects, shares best practices, and promotes awareness through conferences, exhibitions, workshops and other grassroots actions.
The document summarizes key information about the EEA Grants 2009-2014 program which provides 988.5 million Euro in funding from Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway to support programs in 15 beneficiary states. The overall objectives are to reduce economic and social disparities in the European Economic Area and strengthen bilateral relations between donor and beneficiary states. Key points include that 30% of funding is earmarked for environmental projects, at least 10% for civil society, and priority sectors also include research, health, culture and human/social development.
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In the recent edition, The 10 Most Influential Leaders Guiding Corporate Evolution, 2024, The Silicon Leaders magazine gladly features Dejan Štancer, President of the Global Chamber of Business Leaders (GCBL), along with other leaders.
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Presented at The Global HR Summit, 6th June 2024
In this keynote, Luan Wise will provide invaluable insights to elevate your employer brand on social media platforms including LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter) and TikTok. You'll learn how compelling content can authentically showcase your company culture, values, and employee experiences to support your talent acquisition and retention objectives. Additionally, you'll understand the power of employee advocacy to amplify reach and engagement – helping to position your organization as an employer of choice in today's competitive talent landscape.
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Brian Fitzsimmons on the Business Strategy and Content Flywheel of Barstool S...Neil Horowitz
On episode 272 of the Digital and Social Media Sports Podcast, Neil chatted with Brian Fitzsimmons, Director of Licensing and Business Development for Barstool Sports.
What follows is a collection of snippets from the podcast. To hear the full interview and more, check out the podcast on all podcast platforms and at www.dsmsports.net
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