CSCP News | Posted May 4, 2022 The Power of Multi-Stakeholder Engagement in Emergency Responses – Check Out Our PathoCERT Project Publications CSCP NewsCities & InfrastructureInnovation & Transition LabsMulti-stakeholder Engagements & PanelsParticipatory Strategy DevelopmentSocial InnovationSustainable Business ModelsTrainings & Capacity Building Being prepared to effectively and timely react and operate in the occurrence of waterborne pathogen contamination events requires not only a set of tailored tools and technologies, but also effective coordination and collaboration among different stakeholder groups at the local, regional, and national level. The PathoCERT project is driving the development of novel and easy-to-use […] Read more
CSCP News | Posted April 7, 2022 Would You Like to Become a Changemaker Toward a Good Life for All? Join our Living Lab in Wuppertal! CSCP NewsLifestyles & BehaviourConsumption Behaviour & TrendsInnovation & Transition LabsMulti-stakeholder Engagements & PanelsParticipatory Strategy Development A good life within the planetary boundaries primarily means identifying and leveraging the synergies between our personal wellbeing and the wellbeing of the planet. Our PSLifestyle project is offering citizens in eight countries across Europe a platform to co-create and shape visions of the good life as well as design solutions to make such visions […] Read more
CSCP News | Posted March 28, 2022 Join Our EU Circular Talk “Together for Circular Packaging” on 5 April 2022! @CEStakeholderEU#EUCircularTalks CSCP NewsLifestyles & BehaviourConsumption Behaviour & TrendsMulti-stakeholder Engagements & PanelsPolicy Advice Demands on packaging are increasing: it should be protective, stackable, informative but also practical, attractive and circular. To fulfil these requirements, consumers should be taken on board. That’s why understanding their behaviour is crucial, also in order to understand how behavioural challenges can be overcome. Through its German Packaging Club, the Consumer Insight Action Panel […] Read more
CSCP News | Posted March 28, 2022 “I Am Here to Challenge the Status Quo!” CSCP NewsProducts & ServicesSustainable Business ModelsSustainable Value ChainsTrainings & Capacity Building Adriana has put years of research into analysing environmental discourses and how to turn them into policy and action, particularity in the context of her native Bolivia. As part of the CSCP, integrating social and environmental innovation in value chains and strengthening the resilience of local communities are her key focus. How did sustainability enter […] Read more
CSCP News | Posted March 24, 2022 “It is High Time to Make Biodiversity a Top Priority” CSCP NewsProducts & ServicesMulti-stakeholder Engagements & PanelsPolicy AdviceSustainable Product PortfolioSustainable Value Chains In his private life, he keeps bees to promote biodiversity. What can’t be done in the back yard, he takes to the work desk, where he engages with key stakeholders and leads collaborative processes to protect and preserve biodiversity. This is Frank Augustin, the new project manager at our Sustainable Infrastructure, Products and Services (SIPS) […] Read more
CSCP News | Posted March 24, 2022 How the PathoCERT Communities of Practice Are Connecting Stakeholders and Enabling Innovation CSCP NewsCities & InfrastructureInnovation & Transition LabsMulti-stakeholder Engagements & PanelsParticipatory Strategy DevelopmentSocial InnovationSustainable Business ModelsTrainings & Capacity Building How do we enhance the operational capacities of first responders during outbreaks of waterborne diseases and how can we boost cross-country collaborations? Given the differences and complexities of existing emergency management systems, connecting key actors across and within countries is essential. Not only to guarantee a deeper understanding of challenges, needs and opportunities but also […] Read more
CSCP News | Posted March 24, 2022 Our Packaging Club Releases Paper on Separating and Sorting Cues: Are They Effective? CSCP NewsLifestyles & BehaviourConsumption Behaviour & TrendsInnovation & Transition LabsMulti-stakeholder Engagements & PanelsSustainable Product PortfolioSustainable Value Chains Do you know which packaging belongs in which bin? What if packaging consists of different materials? Retailers and producers are increasingly using separation and sorting cues to help consumers dispose of waste correctly and ensure high-quality material recycling. In a new study conducted together with the Berlin-based Verbraucher Initiative, the CSCP tested consumer awareness regarding […] Read more
CSCP News | Posted March 22, 2022 The PSLifestyle Living Labs Ready to Kick-Off: Empowering Changemakers to Shape a Good Life for All CSCP NewsLifestyles & BehaviourConsumption Behaviour & TrendsInnovation & Transition LabsMulti-stakeholder Engagements & PanelsParticipatory Strategy Development The vision of a good life connects people around the globe: a life that respects planetary boundaries by protecting the climate, preserving and protecting biodiversity, stoping air and water pollution or reducing waste. There is growing momentum as to how sustainable lifestyles can be a catalyst for aligning personal wellbeing with that of the planet. […] Read more
CSCP News | Posted March 21, 2022 “My Goal is to Reduce Food Waste Significantly” CSCP NewsLifestyles & BehaviourConsumption Behaviour & Trends After two decades of working in marketing and communication for major brands and companies in the German and French food industry, Nicolas Barthelmé decided to change perspective. In founding his own bottom-up community movement, his focus shifted toward bringing transparency to the food market, supporting fair shares for farmers, and empowering consumers. The CSCP is […] Read more
CSCP News | Posted March 21, 2022 Our New Project SteamBioAfrica Kicks-Off: Turning Bush Encroachment Into Clean Energy CSCP NewsBusiness & EntrepreneurshipSocial InnovationSustainable Business ModelsSustainable Value Chains For the past decades, countries in Southern Africa, such as Namibia, Botswana and South Africa have suffered from unwanted bush encroachment. The invasive bush species compete with livestock for water, contribute to soil erosion, and threaten natural habitat and local savannah ecosystems. However, combating and controlling bush encroachment is costly, involving intensive manual labor. For […] Read more