| Posted July 12, 2021

How Green Public Procurement Could Boost Sustainable Horticulture in Kenya

With the rapid growth of the horticulture industry around the Lake Naivasha Basin, Kenya, the basin has become increasingly important as an economic hub for the country. Using the recommendations of this GOALAN project policy brief, public authorities and institutions have the opportunity to engage in green public procurement by procuring fresh fruit and vegetables, particularly from smallholder farmers. In turn, this would foster local sustainable development and promote the adoption of sustainable consumption and production practices. Kenya is one of the main exporters of horticultural products among developing countries, with horticulture accounting for two-thirds of Kenyan’s growth in agricultural […]

| Posted June 30, 2021

Food Consumption Behaviours in Europe – Drivers and Trends

Why do European consumers buy food the way they do? Which key factors drive Europeans’ food consumption patterns and how could they be used to create pathways toward sustainability? The VALUMICS project’s evidence-based report provides insights to what influences consumers the most in their food choices. The report ‘Food consumption behaviours in Europe’ brings together data across various countries, such as the United Kingdom, Germany, France and Italy. Through in-depth literature research, focus groups and expert consultations, the report provides a better understanding of the status quo, trends, motivations as well as barriers and opportunities towards more sustainable food consumption […]

| Posted June 29, 2021

Behaviour Change in the Digital Age

As part of our 15th year, we are deep diving into four key topics, including digitalisation, to explore how we can enable positive impact right now towards more sustainability and a good life for all. We were curious how our sustainable lifestyle (SL) team works on digitalisation at the intersection of behaviour change towards more sustainability. To find out, we interviewed Rosa Strube, Head of SL Team to discuss its potential. Digitalisation and living a good life within the boundaries of our planet – how do these two topics connect? Digitalisation is an enabler for a number of different processes, […]

| Posted June 23, 2021

Small Nudges for Large Sustainability Impacts

The mission is clear: nudging for more sustainable lifestyles! In a recent collaboration, the CSCP has supported the Intercultural Business Psychology course at Hamm-Lippstadt University of Applied Sciences to develop nudges that lead to more sustainability. The results will be presented during the virtual Nudge Night 2021 on 1 July 2021 – join us! Visual feedback during your grocery shopping to indicate the more sustainable packaging, small reminders on your radiator to set the best room temperature or gentle reminders about food forgotten in the fridge. These are only some of the nudges that students from the University of Applied […]

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Join the Federal Action Week “Germany Saves Food” on 29 September – 6 October 2021!

The food supply chain is flawed. Around 11 million tonnes of yearly food waste in Germany indicate that from production to consumption, changes must happen in order to alter this trend. The action week Germany Saves Food, 29 September – 6 October 2021, calls on all relevant actors to contribute to reducing food waste. Based on the initiative of the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) and the ministries of the federal states, stakeholders are invited to jointly draw attention to the issue of food waste with actions throughout the country and to initiate a movement for more food […]

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Celebrating the Good Life: Turning Challenges Into Opportunities

It is in times like these that the longing for the good life becomes more prominent than ever and the need to shape a sustainable and inclusive future ever-more pressing. Our project Day of the Good Life exemplifies how engaged communities defy all odds, even the hurdles of a pandemic. The month-long work of the project was celebrated with the final event on 20 June 2021 in Wuppertal. The event offered a platform for people and initiatives to voice views, share wishes and lay out visions for the sustainable future. Since its launch in 2020, the Day of the Good […]

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Listen to our Academy of Change (AoC) Podcast: Leadership as a Catalyst for Change

Good leadership can catalyse behaviour change and maximise impacts. But if you are a non-governmental organisation (NGO) working in the field of sustainability, where do you start and what can you do to develop your own leadership skills? In this Catalyst podcast, six NGO leaders from around the world sit together for an honest discussion on intricacies of good leadership. From creating sustainable urban housing to supporting individuals and organisations to do their best as they tackle sustainability challenges, the NGO leaders featured in this podcast have vast experience across different sectors and continents. In common, they are all working […]

| Posted June 22, 2021

We Congratulate the Wuppertal Institute to 30 Years of Supporting the Transformation Toward a Resilient and Inclusive Future

The world is changing at a fast pace. Reactive or gradual approaches might not suffice to address challenges such as the climate change or growing inequities. Rather, we need transformative approaches in order to shape a resilient and inclusive future. The Wuppertal Institute has co-founded the CSCP 15 years ago #15CSCP and now we congratulate the Wuppertal Institute on their 30th  #30JahreWI  anniversary! We are proud to look back at 15 years of collaborative work and are more committed than ever to jointly accelerate impactful transformations. In these key areas of our times: climate, environment and energy, the Wuppertal Institute […]

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Increasing Value for the Mauritian Handicraft and Design Sector Through Sustainability

How might we design and produce crafts in Mauritius that are sustainable, authentic and successful while also being integrated into the entire tourism value chain? We explored this question with 15 local Mauritian Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) that produce handmade and designed objects for tourists and local consumers. The SMEs were a diverse group of producers ranging from fashion, accessories, food and beverages, care products, books, and 3D printed coral reefs. Handicraft objects, accessories or packaged food items are popular souvenirs to take home from the places we visit. In many places in the world traditional crafts are now […]

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Supporting Organisations to Accelerate the Positive Impact of Digital Technologies

Arne von Hofe joined our Sustainable Business and Entrepreneurship (SBE) team as project coordinator with a focus on the Charter for Sustainable Digitalisation project. His main goal is to support companies in developing business cases for sustainability that take advantage of the enabling power of digital technologies. What do you feel most passionate about in your work? I am deeply convinced that a paradigm shift is taking place right now. One where businesses cannot remain competitive and successful without societal and environmental purpose and corresponding positive, measurable impact. Drivers of change like the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Paris Agreement […]

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