Welcome to the first international workshop in SUS 2013!

Ahmedabad April 26-29

What do we want to achieve in SUS?

Learning by doing:

How can ecosystem services approaches help alleviate poverty and contribute to sustainable urban development?

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?”

Guwahati

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

Kozhikode

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

Malvan

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

Rajshahi

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

Thimphu

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

Guntur

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

Hoi An

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

What can 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

Rough outline of the SUS programme

Your strategic inquiry guides your learning and action!

Rough outline of the SUS scedule

Spring 2013 – engagement workshop

26-29 April 2013 – first four-day international workshop Ahmedabad

Summer 2013 – second international workshop

November – two-day international workshop. Certificates as proof of your engagement in SUS.

Beyond 2013 – continued collaboration and implementation. Possible exchange with other SUS cities.

In between workshop – expert support and input from organisations behind the SUS programme.

Purpose of this workshopGet 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

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

How do we learn?

Strategic inquiry

Knowledge input

Critical friends

Inspirational visits