CSCP News | Posted September 9, 2021 Accelerate the Shift to Sustainable Food Value Chains – Join the VALUMICS Final Conference on 21 September 2021! @ValumicsH2020 CSCP NewsLifestyles & BehaviourConsumption Behaviour & TrendsSustainable Value Chains The transition to more sustainable and climate-neutral food systems is more urgent than ever. Changes in both our production as well as consumption patterns need to happen to support such a shift. The VALUMICS project final conference will bring together key stakeholders to discuss and exchange on how such transition pathways could look like. Throughout […] Read more
CSCP News | Posted September 2, 2021 Why Food Systems Should Endorse the European Green Deal – Join us at the Bremerhaven Food Forum 22 September CSCP NewsBusiness & EntrepreneurshipConsumption Behaviour & TrendsMulti-stakeholder Engagements & PanelsSustainable Value Chains Current food systems are too linear to meet the needs of the future. In food production alone, too many scarce resources are used, ecosystems are harmed, and the air is polluted. Food waste along the entire value chain is a huge problem as are conventional food packaging and unsustainable consumption practices. This should change quickly […] Read more
CSCP News | Posted September 2, 2021 Supporting Start-Ups to Lead with Purpose CSCP NewsBusiness & EntrepreneurshipSustainable Business ModelsTrainings & Capacity Building It happens all too often that a lot of time is spent on deciding what products to develop or how to design them without having taken the time to ponder on the “why” first. That is, thinking through the vision before taking any action. The CSCP is supporting Wuppertal-based start-ups to identify their purpose as […] Read more
CSCP News | Posted September 2, 2021 Circular Futures: Join the First German Circular Economy Festival 7 & 8 October 2021! CSCP NewsBusiness & EntrepreneurshipMulti-stakeholder Engagements & PanelsSocial InnovationSustainable Business Models The transition to the Circular Economy needs collaboration. That’s why the first German festival on circular economy is an open social innovation event, calling on all relevant actors to join hands in accelerating the transition. For a societal endeavour of this scale, stakeholders from civil society, academia, policy, industry, and more need to be actively […] Read more
CSCP News | Posted August 25, 2021 7 Retailer Lessons on How to Support the Shift Toward More Sustainable Food Consumption @ValumicsH2020 CSCP NewsLifestyles & BehaviourConsumption Behaviour & TrendsSustainable Value Chains With increasing awareness and understanding regarding the consumer intention-action gap, how can retailers contribute to bridging it and support the shift toward more sustainable food consumption? The VALUMICS report ‘Behaviour change interventions for more sustainable food consumption’ assembles learnings from three practical behavioural interventions at the retail level. Sustainable food consumption can be tricky. Many […] Read more
CSCP News | Posted August 9, 2021 Listen to Episode 5 of our Academy of Change Podcasts: Implementation of Behaviour Change Interventions @aochange_org#academyofchange CSCP NewsLifestyles & BehaviourConsumption Behaviour & TrendsDesign & CommunicationTrainings & Capacity BuildingNGOPublic Have you ever tried putting a sticker on a bin, that is deliberately made ridged so that it won’t stick? – The devil sits in the detail, when it comes to implementing your behaviour change intervention. The founding partner of the Academy of Change – David Hall and Rob Moore of Behaviour Change – speak […] Read more
CSCP News | Posted July 22, 2021 The CSCP Joins the Green City Accord for More Sustainability on a City Level CSCP NewsCities & InfrastructureMulti-stakeholder Engagements & PanelsPolicy AdviceTrainings & Capacity BuildingPublic As centres of population but also as hubs for economic, educational, and political activity and more, cities are of major importance when it comes to enhancing efforts toward mainstreaming sustainability. The areas in which cities can have a positive impacts are manifold. From water quality to noise pollution, the European Commission initiative Green City Accord […] Read more
CSCP News | Posted July 22, 2021 Empowering Mauritian Tour Operators and Hotels for a Sustainable Post-Lockdown Restart @sus_island1 CSCP NewsBusiness & EntrepreneurshipDesign & CommunicationSustainable Value ChainsTrainings & Capacity BuildingTourism The coronavirus pandemic, climate change, unsustainable production and consumption practices – the challenges faced by the Mauritian tourism sector are many. The Sustainable Island Mauritius project (SIM) organised a series of online workshops to inspire and empower tour operators, hotels, and other relevant stakeholders to become more sustainable and resilient in light of these challenges. […] Read more
CSCP News | Posted July 22, 2021 The PathoCERT Project Launches Communities of Practice in Europe and South Korea CSCP NewsCities & InfrastructureInnovation & Transition LabsMulti-stakeholder Engagements & PanelsParticipatory Strategy DevelopmentSocial InnovationSustainable Business ModelsTrainings & Capacity Building Outbreaks of waterborne diseases often occur after severe events, such as massive rain- or snowfalls. They can affect communities within a short time-span but may leave behind long-lasting harmful effects. Therefore, a central question is: how can we enhance the responsive capacities of first responders and strengthen the resilience of local communities during waterborne pathogen […] Read more
CSCP News | Posted July 21, 2021 How Behavioural Insights Can Support the Shift Toward More Sustainable and Healthier Food Consumption Patterns @ValumicsH2020 CSCP NewsLifestyles & BehaviourConsumption Behaviour & TrendsSustainable Value Chains What ends up on our dining table has a direct impact on the environment. Growing concerns related to the consumption of high-footprint food urge for more action in promoting healthier and more sustainable consumption patterns. A better understanding of consumer behaviours and choices is pivotal for the success and effectiveness of policies, business innovations, and other […] Read more