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100 Solutions for a Sustainable Future

What are the 100 solutions that can make real a sustainable society? Scandinavian think tank, SUSTAINIA, launches a global campaign to find the answers. Through a worldwide campaign, the goal is to identify the world’s 100 leading sustainability projects across 10 sectors. The solutions form a comprehensive guide to state-of-the-art sustainability practices in industries and regions.

“Sustainia100 raises awareness about the man-made effects on our environment by giving us 100 man-made solutions. With this solution-based approach, Sustainia100 delivers a clear and comprehensive call for action to a broad audience of politicians and corporations as well as civil society“says Dr. Rajendra K. Pachauri, Chair of the UN climate change panel, IPCC, and supporter of the campaign.

Submission criteria

From February 3rd to March 14th 2014, the Sustainia100 is open to submissions for sustainability innovations and projects worldwide. Submitted projects should relate to at least one of ten sectors: Buildings, food, fashion, transportation, IT, education, energy, health, smart cities, and resources.

The solutions must meet the following criteria:

  • Be ready and available
  • Have a positive environmental impact
  • Be financially viable
  • Have the ability to improve quality of life
  • Have scalability potential

Led by Arnold Schwarzenegger, a jury will select the most groundbreaking solution from the Sustainia100. The winning solution will be honored with Sustainia Award at a ceremony in Copenhagen, October 30th 2014. Joining Mr. Schwarzenegger in the jury are: former Prime Minister of Norway Gro Harlem Brundtland; Chairman of UN’s climate panel Dr. Rajendra K. Pachauri; and EU Commissioner of Climate Action Connie Hedegaard.

Quotes about Sustania100

Arnold Schwarzenegger, Chair of Regions20 & Honorary Chair of Sustainia Award: “Solutions are transforming our homes, reshaping our cities, and bringing new ideas to entire communities. By sharing what is already working and pushing for new innovations, we will ensure sustainable growth and job growth at the same time.”

Sustainia Award winner 2013, Israeli company TaKaDu, presented a new generation of water-grid technology, that locates and classifies leaks and pipe bursts, and alerts utilities immediately. Since the win in Copenhagen, TaKaDu has received broad global attention:“Being selected as a Sustainia100 solution and winning Sustainia Award opened doors to an audience of global sustainability leaders as well as new business prospects. As a young venture, it has been a great opportunity to spread knowledge world-wide of our water-grid technology that saves water here and now,” says founder and CEO Amir Peleg. 

Sustainia100 is created in close collaboration with UN Global Compact, the EU Commission, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s initiative Regions20, International Federation for Housing and Planning and world-leading companies and organizations: WWF, Novo Nordisk, DNV, Microsoft, Philips Lighting, Cisco, Realdania, Brunata, Ramboll and Gehl Architects.

Submit your solution here

 

 

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