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Ideas for Summer Courses proposals for the Donostia Sustainability Forum

<p> Donostia Sustainability Forum- Basque Green Deal, is a platform for the interdisciplinary treatment of sustainability from an environmental, social and economic perspective.</p> <p> The Summer Courses are an important part of the Forum's program that runs throughout the year.</p> <p> At this time the deadline for submitting proposals for the Summer Courses is open (until November 26) and through these lines we list some topics of interest for the next edition framed in each of the sustainability challenges of the DSF-BGD.</p> <p> Come and collaborate with DSF-BGD to advance towards a more sustainable world!</p> <p> Please click to see the regulations and to submit your proposal: <a href="https://www.uik.eus/en/proposals/proposals">https://www.uik.eus/en/proposals/proposals</a></p>

ECOSYSTEMS AND NATURAL RESOURCES

To ensure the recovery of biodiversity for the benefit of people, the planet, the climate and our economy:

  • New governance mechanisms
  • Conservation of protected species and habitats
  • Agriculture and forestry sectors to maintain biodiversity
  • Nature-based solutions
  • Renaturalisation and urban green infrastructure

HEALTH, FOOD AND LOCAL DEVELOPMENT

To promote well-being, equity and sustainability through local development:

  • Air quality impact on health
  • New pollutants in the water
  • Healthy eating
  • Responsible consumption
  • Reducing food waste

ENERGY, MOBILITY AND CITIES

To achieve Zero Net Emissions by 2050:

  • Legislation and social pact for energy transition
  • Zero emission buildings
  • Cleaner energy
  • Sustainable mobility at regional and municipal level
  • Low emission transport

BUSINESS SUSTAINABILITY AND CIRCULAR ECONOMY

To increase productivity and competitiveness while respecting the planet:

  • Reducing waste generation
  • Use of circular material
  • Recyclable packaging
  • Circular eco-innovation
  • Digitalisation and business sustainability

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMUNICATION AND EDUCATION

To raise public awareness regarding the importance and benefits of protecting the environment:

  • "Sustainable Schools in Euskadi" certificates.
  • Agenda 2030
  • Citizen science
  • Design and application of sustainability indicators
  • Strategies for awareness raising, participation and collaboration