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Vili Doll created a Post in Blue Economy, Climate Change, Forestry

Today I bought a coupon with which I will neutralize 4 tons a year for the next four years... I am wondering if anyone has already thought in this direction, and if you have ever heard anything about it???
It cost me 500€,
I mean I wanted to at least neutralize my footprint a little and help the planet.

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Philip Nobis

I am trying to convert kgCO2e from cubic meters to kilograms for 40MPA concrete. Can anyone assist with this please.

Thankyou

Philip

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Sarah Hill created a Post in Green Learning Network

"Towards a greater engagement of universities in addressing climate change challenges", published as an open-access paper in the journal "Scientific Reports", details the work of a team of researchers from the European School of Sustainability Science and Research (ESSSR), Inter-University Sustainable Development Research Programme (IUSDRP), and International Climate Change Information and Research Programme (ICCIRP). They completed an investigation on the factors that may lead to a greater commitment of universities towards tackling climate change.

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https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-023-45866-x

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What is a syllabus of radical hope?

The term "syllabus of hope" denotes a curriculum or plan that emphasizes optimism, empowerment, and positive change.. A "syllabus" typically refers to an outline or summary of topics to be covered in a course or educational program. When paired with "hope," it likely indicates a curriculum designed to inspire and uplift, possibly focusing on topics such as resilience, social justice, personal growth, environmental sustainability, or any other themes aimed at a practical outcome to foster hope for a positive transformation.

Creating a syllabus of hope might involve selecting readings, activities, discussions, and assignments that explore real-world challenges while also highlighting potential solutions, encouraging critical thinking, and promoting a sense of agency and possibility among learners building their own body of knowledge.

While there may not be a specific template for a "syllabus of hope," educators, activists, and community leaders can develop their own versions tailored to the needs and interests of their audience, with the overarching goal of instilling hope and inspiring action for a better future.

A "syllabus of radical hope" is a curriculum or educational framework that emphasizes transformative and revolutionary thinking aimed at creating significant change in society. It builds on the concept of hope but adds a layer of radicalism, which implies a departure from conventional or mainstream approaches in favor of bold, innovative, and often disruptive methods.

Here are some characteristics that might be included in a syllabus of radical hope:
Critical analysis: Encouraging students to critically examine existing social, political, and economic structures to identify sources of oppression, inequality, and injustice.

Historical perspectives: Exploring historical movements and moments of resistance, rebellion, and revolution to understand how change has been achieved in the past.

Intersectionality: Examining the interconnected nature of systems of power and privilege, including race, gender, class, sexuality, and other axes of identity, to understand how they intersect and compound oppression.

Social movements: Studying contemporary and historical social movements and activist strategies, including direct action, civil disobedience, community organizing, and grassroots mobilization.

Imagining alternatives: Encouraging students to envision and explore alternative futures and systems that prioritize justice, equality, sustainability, and liberation.
Empowerment and agency: Fostering a sense of empowerment and agency among students by highlighting their ability to enact change individually and collectively.

Praxis: Emphasizing the importance of combining theory with practice, encouraging students to apply their learning to real-world contexts through activism, organizing, advocacy, and community engagement.

Solidarity: Promoting solidarity and allyship across diverse communities and social movements, recognizing the importance of collective action in challenging systems of oppression.

Overall, a syllabus of radical hope seeks to inspire students to challenge the status quo, imagine new possibilities, and take bold action to create a more just, equitable, and liberated world. It may be used in various educational settings, including classrooms, community workshops, activist training, and social justice organizations.

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http://blog.culturalecology.info/2024/03/17/cultivating-radical-hope/
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Sarah Hill created a Post in Green Learning Network

As the adoption of clean energy technologies increases across the world, it will be essential to reduce financial barriers for lower-to-median-income households, making clean energy accessible to all and ensuring all people and communities benefits from clean energy transitions. Targeted programmes can play an important role in providing low-income households with clean energy access and paving the way for an inclusive transition. This webinar, organised as part of the IEA’s people-centred clean energy transitions work programme, will draw on lessons learned from innovative and effective clean energy programmes from around the world, including Mexico, Canada, Ireland, and New Jersey.

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https://www.iea.org/events/bridging-the-gap-for-inclusive-transitions-clean-energy-programmes-for-low-income-households

The World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) is coming back in about a month's time! Are you excited?

GGKP will be co-organising / supporting TWO accelerator sessions at WCEF 2024.

First is co-organising the session on, 'the EU in the Global Circular Economy Transition: Inspiration, incentives and market leverage' alongside the European Commission, Green Economy Coalition, and PAGE among our partners.

Did you ever wonder what actual ground-level impacts the EU Circular Economy policies and initiatives are making? Or how similar/different the EU CE action plan is from other regions, let's say Africa's? This is your chance to hear from & speak to the EU Circular Economy practitioners, as well as its global collaborators on the detailed ins and outs of the CE efforts so far. REGISTER here: https://thegreenforum.org/event/eu-global-circular-economy-transition-i…

The second accelerator session we're supporting is titled, 'Driving the Circular Economy Transition with Private Sector Initiatives'.

The global circular economy transition will not only bring behavioural changes to our consumption and waste management, but also the global value chains imposing substantial changes to how SMEs, entrepreneurs, and the entire private sector works. Join the session to learn more about experiences from the field, and how we can address the value chain-wide challenges come the global circular economy transition. REGISTER here: https://thegreenforum.org/event/driving-circular-economy-transition-pri…

Both events can be joined ONLINE.

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Sarah Hill created a Post in Green Learning Network

This policy paper provides an overview and a discussion of the roles and responsibilities for climate adaptation across levels of government. It argues that co-operation across levels of government is needed to strengthen adaptation at the local level. This policy paper was prepared as part of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Territorial Approach to Climate Action and Resilience programme, which supports subnational authorities in their efforts to accelerate the net zero transition and build systemic resilience.

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https://www.oecd.org/environment/climate-adaptation-why-local-governments-cannot-do-it-alone-be90ac30-en.htm?iw_mailid=b881bae1-0598-ee11-8923-6045bd9869bb&iw_scope=Event

Koeun Lee created an Event in Circular Economy

Driving the Circular Economy Transition with Private Sector Initiatives - WCEF 2024

On 18 April 2024 (11:30-13:00 CEST), GGKP will be supporting a session on Driving the Circular Economy Transition with Private Sector Initiatives co-organized by the European Commission Directorates General for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations (DG NEAR) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Read More

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The EU in the Global Circular Economy Transition: Inspiration, incentives and market leverage - WCEF 2024

On 18 April 2024 (09:00-11:30 CEST), the European Commission Directorate General for International Partnerships (DG INTPA) will host a session on the EU in the Global Circular Economy Transition: Inspiration, incentives and market leverage, co-organized with the Green Growth Knowledge Partnership (GGKP) and others. Read More

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2024 OECD Infrastructure Forum: Infrastructure for Resilience

2024 OECD Infrastructure Forum Infrastructure for Resilience 📅  9-10 April 2024 📍  OECD, Paris, France   This year’s OECD Infrastructure Forum focuses on building resilient infrastructure that not only withstands the challenges of today but also anticipates and adapts to the complex demands of… Read More

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