Welcome to the first international workshop in SUS 2013!

1. Welcome to the first international workshop in SUS 2013! Ahmedabad April 26-29

2. Whatdowewant to achieve in SUS? Learning by doing: How can ecosystem services approaches help alleviate poverty and contribute to sustainable urban development?

3. Gangtok “How can we together with other stakeholders collaboratively transform the solid waste management system in and around Gangtok, economically, ethically and efficiently to conserve the fragile ecosystem, mitigate human-animal conflict while addressing social justice concerns of waste workers and residents?”

4. Guwahati “How can we conserve Deeporbeel through community participation and diversified livelihoods?”

5. Kozhikode “How do we collaborate for effective conservation of Kottuli Wetland and Canoly Canal for the benefit of all?”

6. Malvan “How can we manage fisheries and tourism in Karli, Kolamb and Talashil Creeks for sustainable development?”

7. Rajshahi “How can we contribute to poverty alleviation through greening activities?”

8. Thimphu “How can we protect buffer zones along Olarongchu from encroachment using urban plantations?”

9. Guntur “How can we stop the ground water level from falling?”

10. Hoi An “How can we contribute to a master plan for sustainable tourism in Cam Thanh?”

11. Whatcan you expect from SUS? • Deepened professional skills and capabilities – certificate from SWEDESD • Improved cooperation with other stakeholders • Access to an international network • In the longer term,implementation of ecosystem services for poverty alleviation approaches • Possibilities to showcase your work in international policy making and research arenas

12. Roughoutline of the SUS programme Yourstrategicinquiry guides your learning and action!

13. Roughoutline of the SUS scedule Spring 2013 – engagement workshop 26-29 April 2013 – firstfour-day international workshop Ahmedabad Summer 2013 – second international workshop November – two-day international workshop. Certificates as proof of your engagement in SUS. Beyond 2013 – continuedcollaboration and implementation. Possibleexchange with other SUS cities. In between workshop – expert support and input from organisations behind the SUS programme.

14. Purpose of this workshop Get to know other cities, share experiences and create new knowledge – collaborative learning Deepen understanding of ESPA and governance in the context of your city Think about how to involve stakeholders that can help you with your inquiry Update your current action plan

15. Rough outline of the workshop • Day 1 – peer-to-peer interaction between city teams, ESPA mapping • Day 2 – exercises aimed at broadening the stakeholding around the inquiries • Day 3 – input on ecosystem services valuation and change theory, peer-to-peer interaction between city teams • Day 4 – input on funding possibilities, action planning, peer-to-peer interaction between city teams

16. Howdowelearn?