Teaching, training and learning as key participatory drivers towards sustainable learning cities Hans Lehmann MA & MBA Board Member ProjectZERO a/s Vice Principal EUC Syd
Change Change management is an approach to transition of individuals, teams, and organizations to a desired future state (Dictionary definition)
ProjectZERO Roadmap As an area we have the potential because we have a great concentration of technology and knowledgeintensive enterprises to carry out the best solutions. But for the individuals, shop owners or farmers it is about the solutions that pay back within a short period of time. We should therefore raise awareness of sustainability in all age groups; create knowledge and skills to support a ZEROcarbon development in Sonderborg area across geography, knowledge and age. (Peter Mads Clausen, Danfoss)
Participation Participation, is a process through which all members of a community or organization are involved in and have influence on decisions related to development activities that will affect them. That implies that development projects will address those community or group needs on which members have chosen to focus, and that all phases of the development process will be characterized by active involvement of community or organization members. (http://www.usadf.gov/training/documents)
The vision of ZEROhouse Create 300 to 500 new jobs in the construction industry Contribute to the 0-CO2 vision of Project Zero The focus is the 18,800 private houses in the area with an average age of 64 years ~94 % of the houses have an energy label of D or higher Create a LEAN process in the building industry
Better education of craftsmen Prepare the local craftsmen of the future challenges Living energy efficiently is increasingly important for homeowners The Energy Advisors is a course that educates the craftsmen toward a future with a focus on energy efficient living 60% of the local craftsmen business have participated on the course A special education course will started up in the beginning of 2012
The ZERObuild programme The purpose of the project is to create new knowledge between craftsmen and company within the construction industry, through upgrading their know-how in system solutions and Smart Grids. ZERObuild s primary tasks is to: - Create - Develop - Perform courses
ZEROcompany ProjectZero s own company learning program, ZEROcompany, created together with the CDP Carbon Disclosure Project a special participation program for SMEcompanies, with the result that 40% of all Danish companies which had been registered in the CDP-database in 2009 had its base in Sonderborg.
Company case All our employees are involved in reducing carbon emissions by 15% within a year Enthusiasm among them generates lots of good ideas. We have sent our staff on standby-hunting with forehead lamps, which was great fun for everyone Susanne Schou, Deputy Manager, Helsam, a ZEROcompany.
Project ZERO s masterplan Children have a different interpretation and a unique ability to come up with new ideas. They may come with climate solutions. I believe that the continuous involvement of children and young people will give a great local benefit in the long term. It is about making teaching exiting and relevant and avoiding scare stories Maj-Britt Hallum Bendtsen, teacher, Dybbol School.
UNESCO Sustainable Learning City A growing number of cities recognizes that learning, in its broadest sense, can be a driver for social, cultural, economic and environmental wellbeing. These cities are developing innovative strategies that allow citizens of all ages to learn new skills and competencies, thereby transforming their cities into learning cities.
A Learning City is a city which effectively mobilizes its resources in every sector to promote inclusive learning from basic to higher education re-vitalise learning in families and communities facilitate learning for and in the workplace; extend the use of modern learning technologies; enhance quality and excellence in learning; and foster a culture of learning throughout life. it will create and reinforce individual empowerment and social cohesion, economic and cultural prosperity, and sustainable development
VidensBy Sønderborg (Learning City) Key Feature:5 Enhancing Quality in learning Coherent learning environment Five learning houses Learning advisors and Student achievement leadership in all schools
House of Science Key feature: promoting sustainable development Green Curriculum Climate, innovation and sustainabillity Informal learning BSP -Baltic Sea Project
Many other examples ZEROfamily ZEROshop ZEROsport ZERObike Tests of electric cars Tests of electric bikes Conferences & events
Key words Learning Training Teaching Participation Involvement
Results 30% CO2 reduction by the end of 2014 800+ jobs created New networks created New learning/teaching/training programmes 1000+ course participants New products New businesses Innovative ways and ideas to build on
Why? To become a sustainable society With new skills With new businesses With knowledge With new behavior and attitude
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