| 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, […]

| Posted September 18, 2024

Discover Hello Transformation: Nature-Based Learning for Future Transformation Leaders

Setting sustainable transformations in motion requires thinking out of the box and employing creative approaches that give way to impactful solutions. The co-do lab has launched its Hello Transformation! workshop series, a unique nature-based learning experience designed for future leaders of sustainable transformation. Set amidst the beautiful surroundings of Gut Einern in Wuppertal, Germany the workshop allows participants to embark on a journey that combines theoretical insights with practical, hands-on experiences in nature. Together, we explore key topics such as biodiversity, climate change, Circular Economy, behaviour change and organisational transformation, while also developing essential skills aligned with the Inner Development […]

| Posted September 17, 2024

CSCP Executive Director Michael Kuhndt Appointed to the German Senate of Economy

The Senate of Economy  is an independent organisation that brings together individuals from business, science, politics, and civil society who are committed to promoting responsible economic practices and sustainable development. The CSCP Executive Director, Michael Kuhndt has joined the German Senate of Economy as a Senator to support a stronger positioning of social and environmental sustainability into business activity. Under the motto “Economy for People”, the vision of the Senate is to achieve a society that enables the fair participation of all its members. To this end, the Senate advocates for a human-centric approach in the market economy, promotes ethics, […]

| Posted September 13, 2024

Meet Us at the EU Circular Week on 23 October 2024!

The transition to Circular Economy requires open dialogue and close collaboration between different groups in society. The Circular Week 2024 will host a series of events aimed at brining key actors together to delve into the various important aspects of this complex topic. The sixth edition of the Circular Week will take place between  21 – 25 of October 2024 in Warsaw, Poland with a focus on topics such as sustainable packaging, construction, food and bioeconomy, textiles, circular design, circular business model and more. The European Sustainability Congress 2024 will be the focal point of this edition of the Circular Week […]

| Posted September 12, 2024

The iCOSHELLs Project Has Kicked-Off: Restoring Soil Health in Europe

Healthy soil is the foundation of our food system, economy, and the environment. With about 70% of Europe’s soils currently degraded according to the EU*, groundbreaking initiatives are needed to tackle this pressing issue. Our new EU Horizon project, iCOSHELLs aims to identify and engage key stakeholders from across Europe toward improving and restoring soil health. The project, which officially kicked-off in September 2024 in Göteborg, Sweden, brings together 39 partners to develop, implement, and evaluate innovative soil health solutions. As part of iCOSHELLs, six soil health living labs will be established across Europe, namely in Sweden, Spain, Basque region, […]

| Posted September 10, 2024

How Can We Drive Impactful Change with Data: Join Our Upcoming PSLifestyle Workshop Series!

How can tailored insights transform industries, shape policy, advance research, and enhance community engagement? The Lifestyle Test, developed as part of the PSLifestyle project, is a groundbreaking tool that reveals key sustainability hotspots and consumer behaviour patterns across Europe. Don’t miss our upcoming workshops to learn how this tool can help catalyse actionable solutions for a sustainable lifestyle! The effectiveness of sustainability solutions, particularly those with a consumer interface, largely depends on consumer acceptance and their integration into daily life. However, many products and services often overlook consumer needs or the practicality of real-world application. Moreover, lifestyle changes extend beyond […]

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The CSCP Joins the European Network of Living Labs as Innovation Partner

The CSCP has joined the European Network of Living Labs (ENoLL) as an Innovation Partner, marking a step forward in the mission to foster collaboration, co-creation, and the development of holistic solutions that address the diverse needs of society. With a strong foundation in multi-stakeholder engagement and testing solutions on the ground, the CSCP has been at the forefront of creating impactful, collaborative formats such as Communities of Practice (CoPs), Stakeholder Clubs,  and Living Labs. These formats are designed to increase collaboration, co-creation, and promote solutions that are both impactful and inclusive. Joining ENoLL will enable the CSCP to connect […]

| Posted September 6, 2024

“Sustainability is Not an Add On, It Is a Strategic Businesses Advantage”

Bringing along 15 years of experience in the business sector, Michael Mühlenbein has joined the CSCP to support sustainable transformation. With a focus on integrating biodiversity and circular economy strategies in businesses, he aims to drive innovation through a systemic approach. You have joined the CSCP after years of business experience. What motivated this move? My transition to the CSCP was driven by a strong motivation to use my business experience to make a meaningful impact in the field of sustainability. Over the past 15 years, I’ve held leadership roles where I focused on organisational development, operational excellence, and technical […]

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