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ERP-TTSD

ERP-TTSD. European Reference Point for Technology Transfer for Sustainable Development Promoting Sustainable Development in Europe Prof. Dr. Dr. h. c. Walter Leal TuTech Innovation GmbH, Harburger Schlossstrasse 6 – 12, 21079 Hamburg. Outline. What is the ERP-TTSD (University-practice)

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ERP-TTSD

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  1. ERP-TTSD European Reference Pointfor Technology Transfer for Sustainable Development Promoting Sustainable Development in Europe Prof. Dr. Dr. h. c. Walter Leal TuTech Innovation GmbH, Harburger Schlossstrasse 6 – 12, 21079 Hamburg

  2. Outline What is the ERP-TTSD (University-practice) Objectives Thematic areas Geographical focus Activities & Clients Some events Projects „SmartLIFE“ and „URBAL“ Conclusions Contact

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  4. Objectives • The ERP-TTSD aims to: • provide an infra-structure to support technology transfer in the field of sustainable development in Europe; • provide advice, facilitate information exchange and access to new technologies; • raise capacity to address the challenges in sustainable development; • promote sustainability at country, regional and at the local level; • allow information and know-how be acquired in a quick and cost-effective way ; • Ultimately, ERP-TTSD will support end-users whether they are a municipality, a company, a government agency or a NGO.

  5. Thematic areas • building/construction • coastal zone management /river management • education, awareness and training • energy use and conservation • environmental health / environmental impact assessment • environmental risks and risk assessment/management • protected areas and protected sites • planning /reconstruction in post-conflict areas • tourism and tourism strategies, including leisure and entertainment • urban-rural relations /use of indicators • water resources management • The approach to be used in the work is a cross-sectorial one.

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  7. Activities • coordination /participation in projects either as project partners or external experts (European Sustainability Survey) • provision of general advice on projects or on sustainability issues (approaches, methods, indicators, etc) • organisation or co-organisation of training activities (e.g. seminars, courses, workshops) e.g. „Integrative Approaches“ Jurmala, May • production of scientific reports, analyses and appraisals • production of books ( e.g. Handbook of Sustainability Research) • technical support to sectorial based approaches to sustainability • participation in panels, working groups and other scientific groups • The ERP-TTSD team will actively seek partnerships and agreements.

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  13. Conclusions • The „European Reference Point for Technology Transfer for Sustainable Development" fills in a gap • It shows how sustainability concepts may be put into practice • It illustrates how know-how from universities may be put to use • It outlines that sustainability ideas make financial sense • It presents international projects and showcases technologies • It will hopefully encourage more partnerships!

  14. Contact "European Reference Point for Technology Transfer for Sustainable Development" c/o TuTech Innovation GmbH Harburger Schlossstrasse 6-12 D-21079 Hamburg Germany Coordinator: Professor Walter Leal (leal@tutech.de) Assistant Coordinator: Jürgen Becker (becker@tutech.de) Assistant Cordinator: Ralf Erat (erat@tutech.de) Tel.: +49 40 76629-6341 Fax: +49 40 76629-6349 E-mail: sd@tutech.de Internet: www.tutech.de/sd

  15. THANK YOU!

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