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A Good Life Is Simple

Description
SDGs & Targets
Deliverables & timeline
Resources mobilized

Description/achievement of initiative

A lot of things have spiraled out of control in over-developed Europe. On the occasion of the European Year of Development (EYD 2015), the Climate Alliance is calling upon people to join the dialogue, get involved and reflect on global sustainability targets.

Implementation methodologies

All the screen and monitors, the running motors, the assembly lines churning out brand new, cheap stuff – we need to dial back. Many of the things that are supposed to improve our lives only seem to make them more complex. There are countries that do without this extra stuff – we often call them underdeveloped, but wouldn’t that make us overdeveloped? The truth is, all any of us really wants is a good life. may mean rethinking our habits. Jumping on our bikes, for example, rather than sitting in a traffic jam.The facts show that something has to change and we can change something. It can be so simple to do so – a good life is simple! Join the campaign, speak to others about it and help shape a climate-friendly life together.The digital materials are free of charge on the website, interested local authorities and organisations can print their own materials with their logo and use it on the local level.

Arrangements for Capacity-Building and Technology Transfer

Coordination mechanisms/governance structure

The campaign is part of an Europe-wide project. Each partner carries out different kind of activities, like for example workshops for multipliers.Climate Alliance coordinated the development of the campaign, now it's free to use by anyone.

Partner(s)

Climate Alliance, Action Solidarité Tiers Monde (ASTM) (Luxembourg), Climate Alliance Austria, Refelex (Hungary), Nadace Partnerstci (Czech Republic), Focus Eco Center (Romania), kate (Germany), OroVerde (Germany), IMRO (Hungary), ANATOLIKI (Greece), City of Munich (Germany), City of Bonn (Germany), City of Cascais (Portugal), City of Daruvar (Croatia), City of Tirgu Mures (Romania), City of Zoersel (Belgium), City of Wels (Austria)

Progress reports

Goal 11

11.2 - By 2030, provide access to safe, affordable, accessible and sustainable transport systems for all, improving road safety, notably by expanding public transport, with special attention to the needs of those in vulnerable situations, women, children, persons with disabilities and older persons

11.3 - By 2030, enhance inclusive and sustainable urbanization and capacity for participatory, integrated and sustainable human settlement planning and management in all countries

11.a - Support positive economic, social and environmental links between urban, peri-urban and rural areas by strengthening national and regional development planning

Goal 12

12.1 - Implement the 10-year framework of programmes on sustainable consumption and production, all countries taking action, with developed countries taking the lead, taking into account the development and capabilities of developing countries

12.2 - By 2030, achieve the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources

12.3 - By 2030, halve per capita global food waste at the retail and consumer levels and reduce food losses along production and supply chains, including post-harvest losses

12.7 - Promote public procurement practices that are sustainable, in accordance with national policies and priorities

12.8 - By 2030, ensure that people everywhere have the relevant information and awareness for sustainable development and lifestyles in harmony with nature

12.a - Support developing countries to strengthen their scientific and technological capacity to move towards more sustainable patterns of consumption and production

12.b - Develop and implement tools to monitor sustainable development impacts for sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes local culture and products

Goal 13

13.2 - Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies and planning

13.3 - Improve education, awareness-raising and human and institutional capacity on climate change mitigation, adaptation, impact reduction and early warning

Goal 15

15.1 - By 2020, ensure the conservation, restoration and sustainable use of terrestrial and inland freshwater ecosystems and their services, in particular forests, wetlands, mountains and drylands, in line with obligations under international agreements

Goal 17

17.10 - Promote a universal, rules-based, open, non-discriminatory and equitable multilateral trading system under the World Trade Organization, including through the conclusion of negotiations under its Doha Development Agenda

17.14 - Enhance policy coherence for sustainable development

17.15 - Respect each country’s policy space and leadership to establish and implement policies for poverty eradication and sustainable development

Multi-stakeholder partnerships

17.16 - Enhance the global partnership for sustainable development, complemented by multi-stakeholder partnerships that mobilize and share knowledge, expertise, technology and financial resources, to support the achievement of the sustainable development goals in all countries, in particular developing countries

April 2016