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Project proposal to Fingal County Council for the establishment of a 'Fingal Food Forest' as a community resource & anchor tourist attraction for north county Dublin.
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The document provides information about the Hult Prize regional final competition taking place in Shanghai on March 13-14, 2015. It discusses the mission of the Hult Prize to develop solutions to pressing global issues through social entrepreneurship. This year's competition challenges participants to develop approaches to promote early childhood development. Over 130 countries are represented in the competition. The regional final will include training sessions, team pitches to judges, and social events. Prominent figures will serve as judges, including leaders from businesses, non-profits, and academia. The winner of the regional final will receive $1 million in seed funding and support to launch their idea.
The Change4Life campaign is a public health programme in the UK organized by the Department of Health that began in 2009. It aims to encourage healthier living through slogans like "eat well, move more, live longer." It is backed by major food/beverage companies and health groups and uses various sub-brands to promote specific healthy activities and foods. The campaign has a large budget due to government backing and aims to address obesity through initiatives targeted at families, adults, and at-risk groups.
The document discusses the UN's Millennium Development Goals and sustainable human development. It provides details on the eight Millennium Development Goals, which aim to reduce poverty, hunger, disease, maternal and child mortality, and lack of access to clean water and education by 2015. Achieving these goals requires addressing the interrelationships between health, human development, and environmental sustainability to ensure people can meet their needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their needs. Developed countries can support developing countries' progress through measures like debt relief, education, and facilitating more affordable trade.
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This document discusses sustainability and corporate responsibility. It notes that sustainability has become a major global issue due to problems like climate change, resource depletion, and overpopulation. While some argue these issues are exaggerated, most large companies now recognize they must contribute solutions. The document outlines strategies for companies to move from just reducing their negative impacts to proactively developing sustainable products and business models. It also discusses international standards like ISO 26000 that provide principles to guide corporations' social and environmental responsibilities.
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Presentation by keynote speaker Andy Griggs (Environmental Education Forum) on Good Practice in Education for Sustainable Development.
About this presentation:
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The keynote speaker Andy Griggs (Environmental Education Forum) gave a presentation on Good Practice in Education for Sustainable Development. ECO-UNESCO's National Director, Elaine Nevin, opened the day with a presentation on Education for Sustainable Development.
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Food insecurity a city level response? Birmingham Food Council workshop on ...Kate Cooper
油
If the drivers for emergency food aid (food banks and the like) are here to stay, what city-level infrastructure changes can Birmingham put in place to ensure all our citizens eat well?
際際滷s for our workshop on 11th May 2015.
This document introduces the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that were agreed upon by United Nations members in 2015. The SDGs aim to address major global challenges by 2030 through 17 interconnected goals covering issues like poverty, hunger, health, education, climate change, and more. They apply universally to all countries and sectors. Achieving the SDGs will require fundamental changes in how people live on Earth. The document provides a brief overview of each goal and emphasizes that they must all be achieved through integrated and transformative action.
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Educating people about Sustainable Development is key and all our efforts will be focused on this major Goal. If we consider the fact that our social, economic and environmental problems are the result of a lack of understanding regarding Sustainable Development then the solution resides in educating human beings in a large scale.
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This document discusses sustainability and corporate responsibility. It notes that sustainability has become a major global issue due to problems like climate change, resource depletion, and overpopulation. While some argue these issues are exaggerated, most large companies now recognize they must contribute solutions. The document outlines strategies for companies to move from just reducing their negative impacts to proactively developing sustainable products and business models. It also discusses international standards like ISO 26000 that provide principles to guide corporations' social and environmental responsibilities.
Good Practice in Education for Sustainable DevelopmentECO-UNESCO
油
ECO-UNESCO's Seminar Series: Exploring Good Practice in Education for Sustainable Development
Presentation by keynote speaker Andy Griggs (Environmental Education Forum) on Good Practice in Education for Sustainable Development.
About this presentation:
In October 2009, ECO-UNESCO held the seminar Exploring Good Practice in Education for Sustainable Development (ESD). The seminar allowed participants to engage with organisations and initiatives which are leading in the field of Education for Sustainable Development in Ireland and internationally.
The keynote speaker Andy Griggs (Environmental Education Forum) gave a presentation on Good Practice in Education for Sustainable Development. ECO-UNESCO's National Director, Elaine Nevin, opened the day with a presentation on Education for Sustainable Development.
Pollinator Ambassador Earth Steward Day Presentation 2024-05-22LHelferty
油
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Done on May 22nd 2024 on the International Day for Biological Diversity in support of The UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, 2021-2030, including a presentation by AHAM Education.
The document discusses corporate social responsibility programs at Wipro and Coca-Cola. It provides an overview of Wipro's sustainability program called "earthian" which works with schools on sustainability education. It also describes CSR initiatives at Coca-Cola focused on areas like healthy living, sustainable packaging, water stewardship, and supporting local communities. The document contains details of various social programs, partnerships, and community investments of the two large companies.
The document discusses sustainable development. Sustainable development is defined as meeting human development goals while maintaining natural systems, as well as meeting the needs of the current generation without compromising future generations. There are three types of sustainable development: environmental, economic, and social. Environmental sustainability involves protecting the environment to support human life. Economic sustainability uses resources optimally for long-term business viability. Social sustainability develops processes to meet community needs now and in the future. The conclusion emphasizes that environmental protection is needed to leave livable conditions for future generations and education ensures social sustainability.
The document discusses sustainable development goals (SDGs) and how they relate to youth work. It provides an overview of the 17 SDGs which were adopted by world leaders in 2015 to be achieved by 2030. The goals cover issues like poverty, hunger, health, education, gender equality, water, energy, economic growth, climate change, and more. It emphasizes that the goals are universal and apply to all countries. The document discusses how youth work aims to empower young people, promote equality and inclusion, and give young people a voice. It explains how development education can help young people understand global issues and take informed action for a just world. The SDGs provide an opportunity to make global connections and encourage participation at local and global
This strategic plan outlines a program to engineer rural community upliftment programs in Africa. The plan's vision is to bring balanced and inclusive development to Africa's growth by providing access to water, sanitation, and sustainable agriculture for rural communities. It proposes a multi-phase approach to first ensure access to potable water, then improve sanitation and public health, enable agricultural development, and ultimately foster community sustainability and economic growth. Key factors for success include partnerships with ethical companies, technical expertise, financial investment, political support, skills training, and empowering community leaders.
This document discusses inter-ministerial advocacy for achieving the Millennium Development Goals, including goals related to eradicating poverty, achieving universal primary education, promoting gender equality, reducing child and maternal mortality, combating diseases, and ensuring environmental sustainability. It outlines targets of raising awareness of the MDGs, encouraging national debate, and building partnerships to support development. The key stakeholders identified include government ministries, civil society groups, indigenous peoples, the private sector, and media. Common grounds for achieving environmental sustainability that are mentioned include sustainable development, equitable distribution of resources, capacity building, and ensuring people's health, livelihoods, and access to clean water, air, and soil.
1. The creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn
Ralph Waldo Emerson
2. - Sustainability As a Brand
- ArtisanArmy Sustainability Concept Project
- Proposal The Fingal Food Forest
- Campaign Plans Community Engagement
- The Ask Fingal County Council
- Case Studies Projects / Regenerative / Ecotourism
- Benefits For Future Living
4. 4/20/20154
Apollo 8
The second human spaceflight
mission in the United States Apollo
space program.
Launched on Dec 21, 1968,
The first manned spacecraft to
leave Earth orbit, reach the Earth's
Moon, orbit it and return safely to
Earth.
6. 4/20/20156
Sustainable Brand:
A better brand that endures by respecting &
delighting all stakeholders in both this & future
generations.
Sustainable:
Enduring. To support our human need to
thrive physically, but also to experience our
full potential for happiness and well being in
both the present and for the very long term.
7. 4/20/20157
Sustainable Brand:
A better brand that endures by respecting &
delighting all stakeholders in both this & future
generations.
Sustainable:
Enduring. To support our human need to
thrive physically, but also to experience our
full potential for happiness and well being in
both the present and for the very long term.
8. 4/20/20158
Sustainable Brand:
A better brand that endures by respecting &
delighting all stakeholders in both this &
future generations.
Sustainable:
Enduring. To support our human need to
thrive physically, but also to experience our
full potential for happiness and well being in
both the present and for the very long term.
9. 4/20/20159
Sustainable:
Enduring. To support our human need to
thrive physically, but also to experience our
full potential for happiness and well being in
both the present and for the very long term.
Sustainable Brand:
A better brand that endures by respecting &
delighting all stakeholders in both this &
future generations.
10. 4/20/201510
Sustainable Development: Development
which meets the needs of today without
compromising the ability of future
generations to meet their own needs.
Principle of sustainable development
will be embedded in the objectives of the
Plan by promoting & encouraging the
integration of economic, environmental,
social and cultural issues to ensure the
needs of all communities are met.
Editor's Notes
#2: Thanks for the opportunity to be here today
Brief personal & professional introduction
Why setup Artisan Army?
to get people passionate about our natural surroundings, sustainability & quality of life issues. The primary objective of which is to establish a national concept project on sustainable living
Specific focus on intrinsic value
I was excited to read through Development Plan 2017 attended event in Balbriggan experience
A sustainability concept project proposal can bring the Dev Plan to life
#3: In terms of content I understand I have about 15 minutes
To get through everything I suggest a Q&A session at the end
But if you need clarification on any point please shout out
Talk through core content
I have included case studies for context & hope to share with you at the end if we have time.
Benefits (more detail) & SWOT analysis in terms of - Why Fingal?
#4: 3 pillars to sustainability:
ENVIRON every life system is in decline & ecological deficit
SOCIAL Passing debt of today to future generations
ECONOMIC - Thomas Picketty inequality equation R > G
I would to look at its history, where it started & where we have come since then
Examine the context in which it is being used today to communicate the challenges of our time
#5: One of the most famous images of all time
Nature photographer油Galen Rowell油declared it "the most influential environmental photograph ever taken.
Credited with the beginning on the environmental movement
While viewing the Earth from space some astronauts report a cognitive shift in awareness - overview effect.油
The experience油refers to seeing first hand the reality of the Earth in space, which is immediately understood to be a tiny, fragile ball of life, shielded & nourished by a paper-thin atmosphere in one self regulating system.
#6: Nearly 50 years later
We can all view - in HD quality the majesty of earth from space in real time from ISS
Activated 1 year ago TODAY! (Apr-14)
47m unique views to date
This evening go home turn off lights put some good music on - & watch!!!
A challenge & a question? - to see if it does not push some buttons in you
With the world at our finger tips ignorance is no longer an excuse
Will this be the catalyst for a global awakening of awareness / consciousness?
#7: Companies now leveraging the green or sustainable image in branding
Including some of Irelands biggest industries - food
Origin Green / Harvest 2020 / high quality emotive production campaign / Saoirse Ronan
Sustainable Brands油a learning, collaboration & commerce community Fortune 500. Empowering brands to prosper by leading the way to a better world.
#8: Tourism is also leveraging the green image . . . Literally!
A lot of how brand Ireland is positioned internationally is based on a clean, green, welcoming , happy country
#9: An animated video showcasing Ireland's strengths and highlighting the qualities that make this country a great place to be. James Vincent McMorrow Higher Love
Explicitly references sustainability linking food & tourism
#10: Fingal is also embarking on a Sustainable tourism project
Supported by DIT are working on a new tourism project - planning for the future of tourism
#11: Excited to receive the new development plan booklet
Recently attended the public consultation in BB
Sustainable development - the integration of economic, environmental, social and cultural issues
(2) Climate adaptation - reduced carbon emissions - energy, land use planning, transport, waste
Mgt. biodiversity
(3) Social inclusion the wellbeing of individuals, families, social groups and
communities. (AT ODDS WITH THE MARKET)
(4) High quality design - improves our quality of life
I would posit - a concept project in sustainability can bring the Dev. plan to LIFE.