| Posted September 24, 2024

The Hort2theFuture Project Has Launched: Toward Peat Free Horticulture in Europe

Traditionally, peat has been used in gardening for mulching and soil improvement. However, since peat is a carbon sink, once dug up, it releases substantial amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. This is why numerous initiatives are looking into ways to break free from peat dependence and opt for more sustainable practices. In our new project, Hort2theFuture we have joined hands with 28 European partners to drive this transformation. The project, which is funded by the European Commission and led by the Copenhagen Business School, launched in June 2024. During the kick-off meeting in Copenhagen, Denmark, the project partners […]

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The CacauiCultura Project Has Launched: Boosting Sustainable Cacao Production in Brazil

Rondônia, a lush state located in west-central Brazil, has emerged as a key player in country’s cacao industry with a thriving production spread across small family farms in nearly 50 municipalities. Towns like Jaru, Ouro Preto, and Vale do Anari are at the heart of this effort, sending their rich cacao beans to fuel Brazil’s famous chocolate-making hubs in Bahia, São Paulo, and Espírito Santo. The industry is especially important for small-scale farmers, many of whom rely on cacao for their livelihoods. Thanks to its growing reputation, Rondônia now ranks among the top cacao-producing regions in the country, gaining recognition […]

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Toward a Sustainable Food System: The CSCP Joins EIT Food as a Delivery Partner

The CSCP has launched a new partnership with EIT Food, a leading European initiative driving innovation in the food sector. This collaboration underscores our commitment to fostering sustainability in the food sector. As a community that brings people and places together to forge inclusive systems innovation, EIT Food offers a new opportunity to increasing our impact through targeted and smart collaborations. A shared vision for sustainable food systems At the CSCP we actively seek to engage in partnerships where all stakeholders can thrive and achieve shared goals. By becoming a Delivery Partner of EIT Food, the CSCP is set to […]

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“It Is Essential to Invest in Promoting Inclusive & Sustainable Thinking”

Britta Holzberg is an experienced leader in social transformations across Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. At CSCP, she is dedicated to driving inclusive sustainability initiatives by leveraging her expertise in stakeholder engagement and passion for creating sustainable solutions that benefit both people and the planet. You have years of experience in supporting sustainable transformations in Europe, Middle East, and North Africa. What are some key takeaways that you bring along in your new role at the CSCP? In my previous work I experienced that most decision makers aren’t actually really opposed to sustainable transformation. Often, it is more […]

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Revolutionising ESG Training: How AI is Shaping the Future of Sustainable Workforces

As sustainability becomes a critical priority, how can organisations efficiently train their workforce in essential environmental, social, and governance (ESG) skills? Through T-Systems’ X-Creation process, we are leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to revolutionise ESG training – making it more personalised, scalable, and effective. Learn how we’re driving this transformation with innovative, AI-powered solutions! T-Systems recently hosted a series of events in Germany in the cities of Berlin, Frankfurt, Cologne, and Bonn within its X-Creation process, bringing together innovators from technology companies, academia, and sustainability-focused organisations to co-create solutions that leverage AI for advancing sustainability. The CSCP was intensively involved in […]

| Posted September 23, 2024

The LIKE-A-PRO Publication Series Sheds Light on How to Run Successful Living Labs

As alternatives to animal-based proteins, innovative protein sources can help alleviate health and environmental challenges in the food system. Our LIKE-A-PRO project has established living labs in 11 European countries to engage with consumers and explore barriers and opportunities related to the uptake of alternative proteins. In a new publication series, the CSCP together with project partners, share three relevant documents for supporting local living labs as powerful platforms for consumer engagement, iteration, and innovation. Governance Framework: This document outlines the essential procedural considerations for planning, establishing, running, and monitoring the LIKE-A-PRO living labs. It provides a detailed blueprint covering […]

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Kick-off Meeting in Wuppertal Sets the Stage for CO₂ Performance Ladder Launch in Germany

When it comes to halting and mitigating the impacts of climate change, sustainable procurement practices can be a powerful lever in driving positive change. The CO2 Performance Ladder is an effective tool that drives decarbonisation and innovation in organisations by serving both as a procurement instrument as well as a management system. Developed by the Foundation for Climate Friendly Procurement and Business (SKAO), the instrument has empowered organisations across Europe to manage and reduce their carbon footprint while gaining competitive advantages in public procurement processes. As of August 2024, the CSCP has taken on the role of national coordinator for […]

| Posted September 20, 2024

Enhancing Energy Security in Southern Africa: Check Out Our SteamBioAfrica Project Publications

Bush encroachment is a major environmental challenge in Southern Africa, especially in savanna and arid regions in countries like Namibia, Botswana, and South Africa. The expansion of dense woody vegetation disrupts ecosystems, reducing biodiversity, depleting groundwater reserves, and degrading soil. Moreover, its impact undermines food and water security for surrounding communities. For many landowners and farmers in Southern Africa the efforts to handle such biomass on their own are too costly and by far outweigh immediate gains. As part of the SteamBioAfrica project, an EU-Africa industry-research partnership was launched to tackle bush encroachment by transforming bush biomass into solid biofuel […]

| Posted September 19, 2024

Enhancing Global Collaboration: Our FAB Region Project at the FabLab Conference & Fab City Summit in Mexico

Since its launch in early 2024, the project FAB Region Bergisch city-triangle has been supporting a co-creative and sustainable transformation in the cities of Wuppertal, Remscheid, and Solingen using circular economy approaches. In August 2024, we joined the annual FabLab Conference in Mexico City and the Fab City Summit in Yucatán to showcase how the project is engaging key actors and communities to make the Bergisch city-triangle the first FAB Region in Germany. At the FabLab Conference, CSCP’s Adriana Cabrera Galindez, a Fab Lab & Fab Cities expert, highlighted how the project is contributing to the transformation of the Bergisch […]

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New bioSOILUTIONS Publications: How to Engage Stakeholders for Healthier Soils Across Europe

European soils are facing increased pressure caused by soil sealing, pollution, agriculture, and climate change*. Our bioSOILUTIONS project is addressing these challenges by bringing together key stakeholders in Spain and Belgium through living labs focused on biowaste-based soil improvers. The report “Key challenges, stakeholders, and engagement plans” and the “Step-by-step manual for SOILUTIONS living labs” offer deep dives into how the project is working on new solutions to restore soil health in Europe. In the project, the CSCP takes a collaborative approach to sustainable soil management by bringing together a diverse group of stakeholders – including researchers, farmers, feedstock suppliers, […]

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