Winter School onSUSTAINABILITY

BLISS 2015SDG 12 – Ensuring Sustainable Consumption and Production Patterns

November 2–6, 2015

BackgroundSustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) is an integral part of the new Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that are to be achieved by 2030. For more than a decade, countries have recognized that SCP is a prerequisite for achieving the objective of sustainable development as noted in the Johannesburg Plan of Implementation of the World Summit on Sustainable Development, 2002. There is a pertinent need to spread awareness on SCP for managing resource efficiency and more sustainable economic growth patterns. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the TERI University, New Delhi have signed an agreement under the EU-funded SWITCH-Asia Programme to support learning on SCP among different stakeholders, especially policy makers and students in India. To meet this objective, a Winter School on Sustainable Consumption and Production is being organized at the TERI University from November 2–6, 2015.

BLISS 2015: Winter School on Sustainability BLISS (Building Learning in Sustainability Science) School on Sustainability is a series of five-day events organized by the TERI University to train and prepare the stakeholders for forthcoming sustainable development challenges and to instill in them, sensitivity towards people and the planet. The aim is to generate awareness and create a campaign to champion the cause of sustainability and sustainable development in both, the local and the global context.

BLISS 2015 Winter School on Sustainability, shall focus on interdisciplinary learning under the theme—‘SDG 12—Ensuring Sustainable Consumption and Production Patterns’. The winter school will be conducted online as well as face-to-face and will be led by experts in the field. A certificate of participation will be awarded to all participants.

The sessions would cover:

• Introduction to the 2030 SCP Agenda—SDG 12 and the 10 Year Framework of Programmes on SCP

• How can SCP provide tangible gains for our society? Looking at solutions through sustainable food systems, sustainable lifestyles, sustainable buildings and construction, and sustainable tourism

• How Government, Businesses, and Society can all become Sustainable Consumers—sustainable public/private procurement and greening our economy’s products and services

• Behavioural Change and Education for Sustainable Consumption and Production

• Facilitating SCP implementation: Finance and Technology for resource efficiency

• SCP driving Innovation—Creating employment opportunities through SCP for poverty eradication and shared prosperity

All sessions will share case studies and leading good practices on SCP at the regional and national levels.

Who Can Attend?The programme is open to individuals from all walks of life. Policy makers and students who are curious to learn about sustainable consumption and production and the efficient use of resources for sustainable development are particularly encouraged to apply. As there are a limited number of seats, applications will be considered on a first come, first serve basis.

Important DatesRegistration Begins September 18, 2015

Last Date for Registration October 25, 2015

Winter School November 2–6, 2015

Registration Paid ParticipantsThe registration includes conference kit, tea/coffee, and lunch from November 2–6, 2015.

Paid Participants On Campus Online

Indian Students/Research Scholars/ Academicians INR 1,500 INR 200

Corporate Personnel/Others INR 5,000 INR 300

Foreign Nationals USD 100 USD 10

Nominated Participants Ten policy makers and/or public sector officials concerned with varied aspects of sustainable development, nominated through their respective organizations in India shall be fully supported (including travel, accommodation, and registration fee) by the EU-funded SWITCH-Asia Programme, to attend this BLISS Winter School on Sustainability. Likewise, 10 policy makers and/or public sector officials from South Asia (Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Pakistan) shall also be fully supported.

For online registration, please login at www.teriuniversity.ac.in

VenueOn Campus: TERI University, Plot No. 10, Institutional Area, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi – 110 070, India

Tel: +91-11-2612 2222, 2613 9110, 2613 9011; www.teriuniversity.ac.in

Off Campus: Webinar

For further queriesWrite to bliss@teriuniversity.ac.in or call at 91-11-7180 0222

Winter Bliss teamDr Ritika Mahajan (ritika.mahajan@teriuniversity.ac.in)

Dr Chubamenla Jamir (chubamenla.jamir@teriuniversity.ac.in)

About the TERI UniversityThe genesis of the TERI University is rooted in comprehensive research, consultancy, and training on sustainability carried out at TERI in the three decades commencing 1974. Academic programmes at the University, which commenced in 2003, have focussed on the challenges of providing for a rising global population with a limited and degraded natural resource base through sustainable development. Developing this understanding amongst its students has been achieved through an exposure to a variety of tools and methodologies taught in an interdisciplinary mode covering a variety of traditional disciplines, such as ecology, natural and social sciences, governance, policy, law, and engineering. This has been the guiding philosophy behind the programmes offered by the University. Details of research and the programmes at the University can be seen on its website: www.teriuniversity.ac.in.

About UNEPThe UNEP is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system, and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. UNEP work encompasses: assessing global, regional, and national environmental conditions and trends; developing international and national environmental instruments, and strengthening institutions for the wise management of the environment. The UNEP implements the SWITCH-Asia Regional Policy Support Component to advance policy change for Sustainable Consumption and Production in SWITCH-Asia’s focus countries. For more information, visit www.unep.org.

About the SWITCH-Asia ProgrammeSWITCH-Asia is the largest European Union Programme on Sustainable Consumption and Production. In 2008, the European Commission launched the SWITCH-Asia programme to help interested consumers, businesses, and supporting associations switch to a more sustainable paradigm.

The goal of the European Commission’s SWITCH-Asia programme is to promote economic prosperity and help reduce poverty in Asia by encouraging sustainable growth with low environmental impact from industries and consumers, in line with international environmental agreements and processes.

More specifically, it aims to promote sustainable products, processes, services, and consumption patterns in Asia by improving cooperation with European retailers, producer and consumer organizations, and the public sector through policy support. Through a combination of grant-funded projects and networking components, the programme intends to achieve:

• A higher use of environment-friendly technologies and practices by business

• A switch by consumers to less damaging behaviours and consumption patterns

• The implementation and reinforcement of environmental and safety legal instruments

• The development and application of effective economic instruments that enhance SCP

• A better policy dialogue on SCP in Asia

• Greater dialogue on Asian SCP priorities and needs at an international level.

Funded by the European Union

http://www.switch-asia.eu/