360° for the Climate

They are all involved in the battle against climate change. But above all they are developing “360°”, all-round solutions, integrating the various dimensions of sustainable development.

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Act 360° wide | Soleil Vert | Shipping company Ishtar | LaSemo | EVA | Local Kyoto Plan Watermael-Boitsfort | Ecopower | Le Saupont



Soleil Vert was the 2008 winner of the “Future Generations’ Grand Prix”. As a cooperative company working in the area of eco-construction and helping people get back into jobs, it promotes employment for all and the sustainable management of natural resources. It specialises in the eco-insulation of buildings.
> More on Soleil Vert (French) (or Dutch)
> More on the Grand Prix (French) (or Dutch)



The Shipping company Ishtar was nominated for the 2008 “Future Generations’ Grand Prix”. This small company based in Ostend has decided to face up to the social problems currently hitting the fishing industry, inventing a new fishing catamaran that consumes less energy and allows fishing to be conducted in an ecologically and economically viable way..
> More on the Shipping company Ishtar (French) (or Dutch)
> More on the Grand Prix (French) (or Dutch)



LaSemo was nominated for the 2009 Godefroid Prize for Sustainable Development and supported by Future Smile. The sustainable rock festival at Hotton, organised by and for young people, offers a mix of good music, ecology (green energy, dry toilets, reusable cups, etc.) and maximal accessibility.
> More on Lasemo (French) (or Dutch)
> More on the Godefroid Prize for Sustainable Development (French) (or Dutch)
> More on Future Smile (French & Dutch)


EVA was winner of the 2009 “Future Generations’ Grand Prix”. This association gets us wanting to cut down our meat consumption. By mobilising the whole city of Ghent and a number of top chefs, they are offering attractive alternatives in the face of the numerous negative aspects associated with eating too much meat (energy, water, health, etc.)
> More on EVA (French) (or Dutch)
> More on the Grand Prix (French) (or Dutch)

 

The Local Kyoto Plan Watermael-Boitsfort was nominated for the 2008 “Future Generations’ Grand Prix”. By means of the plan, the municipality has already been able to cut the energy consumption of council buildings (council offices, schools, swimming pool, etc.) by 22%, without any loss of comfort to users. By taking this step, Watermael-Boitsfort has freed up budgetary resources for other community projects.
> More on the Local Kyoto Plan Watermael-Boitsfort (French) (or Dutch)
> More on the Grand Prix (French) (or Dutch)



Ecopower was winner of the 2008 “Future Generations’ Grand Prix”. Ecopower is active in the market for renewable energy, with its main focus on wind energy. The company is working hard to anchor its energy production projects by getting citizens and local authorities involved.
> More on Ecopower (French) (or Dutch)
> More on the Grand Prix (French) (or Dutch)



Le Saupont was winner of the 2009 "Godefroid Prize for Sustainable Development". This company, providing work adapted to the needs of the handicapped, is putting a major focus on energy management (trigeneration of heat, cooling and electricity based on wood waste).
> More on Le Saupont (French) (or Dutch)
> More on the Godefroid Prize for Sustainable Development (French) (or Dutch)

Think and act 360° wide

Across Belgium, pionneers are building a liveable world for today's and future generations.

There can be no doubt about it - our climate is changing!
Future generations have need of us! They are calling on us as responsible human beings to act now, turning the tide towards sustainable development.
CO2 and the environment in general are obviously major issues. But let us not forget to integrate the other dimensions of sustainable development: people’s well-being, better governance and our economic resources. Today's challenges are complex and require a global approch.

In Belgium, in this hour of need for the climate, there are numerous initiatives going in this direction. We have been out to meet those responsible for them. Le Saupont, Ecopower, Watermael-Boitsfort’s local Kyoto plan, EVA, LaSemo, the Ishtar fishing company and Soleil Vert are just a few examples of initiatives leveraging sustainable development, thereby working to help the climate. Follow the video camera that has captured their stories.

What about you? Are you ready to widen your perspective, to integrate sustainable development into your daily life?
The time has come for all of us to develop an all-round 360° vision and work towards passing on a liveable planet to future generations.

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A production of the Foundation for Future Generations.

With the support of the Federal government, the Walloon region and the National Lottery.

Media partners: Le Soir - Canal C - TV Lux - Télésambre - Télé Bruxelles

Sources: Future Generations Grand Prix, Future Smile, Godefroid du Développement Durable, TV Lux, Foundation for Future Generations.