ASCEE Expert Workshop on Sustainable Consumption
Workshop
Überblick
Organised by:
Institute for Ecological Economy Research (IÖW)
Institute for European Studies (IES)
National Institute for Consumer Research (SIFO)
Date:
Thursday, May 29th, 2008 (10.00 am to 4.30 pm)
Location:
The Workshop will be held at the Institute for European Studies (IES), Pleinlaan 15, 5th floor, 1050 Brussels
The programme of the workshop includes a poster session. We invite all people who are interested in providing information on innovative policy approaches and tools relevant in the areas of sustainable consumption and greening of the markets to view the attached call for posters.
Poster Session
The ASCEE project is a Commission funded research initiative that deals with innovative policy instruments and approaches for the promotion of sustainable consumption. A European wide inquiry into the latest developments in national policies has been conducted and in-depth case studies in selected instrumental areas have been elaborated. The main results, as well as strategies to transfer the findings into practical policy measures, will be presented and discussed during this one-day Workshop in Brussels. Some external commentators will comment on our proposals. In addition, DG Environment will present their ideas on Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP).
Topics
The Workshop will therefore offer an important platform to exchange and collect further insights, opinions and experiences from a targeted audience of 40 international experts (from public administrations, academia, NGOs, business). The Workshop will contribute to the development of a “policy toolbox” for policy makers supporting the international SCP-process.
Programme
09:00 – 10.00 | Registration of participants |
10:00 – 10:30 | Introduction and welcome Welcome –Sebastian Oberthür, Academic Director IES, Brussels Welcome – Nicole Dewandre, EC, Head of the Sustainable Development Unit, DG Research, Directorate Environment, Brussels <link fileadmin user_upload dokumente veranstaltungen ascee_rubik_introduction_workshop.pdf _blank download datei>Introduction to the workshop – Dr. Frieder Rubik, IÖW, Heidelberg/D |
10:30 – 11:00 | Session I – Setting the scene: SCP activities of EEA and ETC/RWM Chaired by Dr. Frieder Rubik, IÖW, Heidelberg <link fileadmin user_upload dokumente veranstaltungen _blank download datei><link _blank>Ongoing and future work on SCP in the EEA – Birgit Munck-Kampmann, EEA and ETC/RWM, Copenhagen |
11:00 – 11:15 | Discussion |
11:15 – 11:30 | Coffee break |
11:30 – 12:45 | Session II – Selected results of the ASCEE project Chaired by Dr. Frieder Rubik, IÖW, Heidelberg • <link fileadmin user_upload dokumente veranstaltungen ascee_kalimo_assessment_scp.pdf _blank download datei><link _blank>General considerations on policies to promote sustainable consumption – Prof. Harri Kalimo, IES, Brussels • <link fileadmin user_upload dokumente veranstaltungen ascee_sto_stakeholders_scp.pdf _blank download datei><link _blank>Some selected cases to promote sustainable consumption – Eivind Stø, SIFO, Oslo • <link fileadmin user_upload dokumente veranstaltungen ascee_scholl_general_findings_scp.pdf _blank download datei>Empirical Insights – Gerd Scholl, IÖW, Berlin • <link fileadmin user_upload dokumente veranstaltungen ascee_rubik_concluding_considerations.pdf _blank download datei>Policy recommendations – Dr. Frieder Rubik, IÖW, Heidelberg |
12:45 – 13:45 | Invitation to lunch and poster exhibition |
13:45 – 15:00 | Session III – Views of external commentators and open discussion Chaired by Eivind Stø, SIFO, Oslo • <link fileadmin user_upload dokumente veranstaltungen ascee_loewe_policy_maker_perspective.pdf _blank download datei><link _blank>Comments from a policy maker perspective – Christian Löwe, German Federal Environment Agency (UBA), Dessau/DE, • <link fileadmin user_upload dokumente veranstaltungen ascee_heiskanen_comments_perspective.pdf _blank download datei><link _blank>Comments from a researcher perspective – Dr. Eva Heiskanen, National Consumer Research Centre, Helsinki • Discussion |
15:00 – 15:15 | Coffee break |
15:15 – 16:20 | Session IV – Views of external commentators and open discussion Chaired by Harri Kalimo, IES, Brussels • <link fileadmin user_upload dokumente veranstaltungen ascee_shinn_comments_ngo.pdf _blank download datei>Comments from a NGO perspective – Melissa Shinn, Green Advocacy, Portugal • <link fileadmin user_upload dokumente veranstaltungen ascee_durieu_comments_retailer.pdf _blank download datei>Comments from a retailer perspective – Xavier Durieu, Secretary General Euro Commerce, Brussels • Discussion |
16:20 | Concluding considerations – Dr. Frieder Rubik, IÖW, Heidelberg |
16:30 | Closure of the workshop & reception |
Hotel suggestions and Directions
Directions
The IES and VUB can easily be reached by public transport:
By train
It is 2 minutes walking distance from the railway station “Etterbeek”, which, in turn, has a good connection with the 3 main Brussels railway stations (Bruxelles-Nord, Bruxelles-Central and Bruxelles-Midi) and with the railway stations Bruxelles-Schuman and Bruxelles-Luxembourg.
By tram
Trams 23 and 90 stop off at the railway station “Etterbeek” on Generaal Jacqueslaan (Boulevard Général Jacques).
By bus
Busses 95 and 96 have a stop called “Station Etterbeek”, which is at the intersection of Kroonlaan (Avenue de la Couronne) and Generaal Jacqueslaan.
By metro
The metro station closest to the IES is “Pétillon” on line 1A, at about 15 minutes walking distance (see left side of the map).
For timetables of trains, see the website of the NMBS/SNCB.
For timetables of trams, busses and metros, see the website of the STIB/MIVB.
For more information on how to reach the VUB campus, see the website of the VUB.
Hotel Suggestions
General information on Hotels may be found on
www.booking.com/Brussels
Below please find suggestions for hotels
Ibis Hotel by Grand Place
This is the one IES usually recommends:
Rue du Marché aux Herbes 100 (Grasmarkt 100)
1000 BRUSSELS
Tel : (+32)2/5144040 Fax : (+32)2/5145067
Website
price around 140 per night
Close to central station - a train goes in 19 minutes from central station to Etterbeek which is right next to our offices
“The completely non smoking Ibis Brussels Off Grand Place hotel is located in the historic district of Brussels, close to Grand Place, 5 minutes from the metro and the railway station. The shopping centre and the cultural district are a few minutes away on foot. The hotel has 184 air-conditioned rooms, public pay parking, a snack bar with terrace open 24 hours and WiFi wireless internet connection for guests on a business trip. Restaurants are available close by.”
Jolly Hotel du Grand Sablon
Rue Bodenbroekstraat 2/4
1000 Brussels
E-mail: reservation(at)jollyhotels.be
Tel.: +32(0)25181100
Website
price around 170-185 per night
Located in a nice area down town, right by bus 95 that goes directly to our institute- takes about 15-20 minutes
“The superior 4 star Jolly Hotel du Grand Sablon is ideally located in one of the most beautiful squares in the heart of Brussels. The Sablon district provides a fantastic atmosphere all year round, thanks to the numerous antique shops and art galleries that are located there. In addition, the world-renowned weekend antique market held at the Place du Grand Sablon, is only a short walk away from the hotel. The hotel features 193 standard, superior, and deluxe rooms together with a selection of suites and 6 fully equipped meeting rooms of up to 150 people. Moreover, the restaurant “Il Cortile” features all the delicious Italian specialties.”
Hotel Queen Anne
Boulevard Emile Jacqmain 110, 1000 Brussels
Around 80-100 per night
Close to metro De Brouckere that goes to metro Petilion and from there a short tram or 10 min. walk to IES in a straight line
“Located in the centre of Brussels, this hotel offers you easy access to all the main points of interest, as well as a good breakfast and value for money accommodation. The 3-star Hotel Queen Anne is ideally situated just 10 minutes walk from the famous Grand Place, 7 minutes walk from the North train station and adjacent to 2 main Metro stations (Rogier and Debrouckere). A good buffet breakfast is on offer every morning, while free wireless internet access is available in the public areas of the hotel. All the rooms are modern, compact and well maintained, making this hotel an ideal place to stay, whatever your reason for visiting Brussels.
Contact
Dr. Frieder Rubik
IOeW regional office Heidelberg
Bergstraße 7
D-69120 Heidelberg
Tel.: +49-(0)6221 - 64 91 66
Fax: +49-(0)6221 - 27 06 0
e-mail: frieder.rubik(at)ioew.de
IOeW main office
Potsdamer Str. 105
D-10785 Berlin
Tel.: +49-(0)30 - 884 59 4-0
Fax: +49-(0)30 - 882 54 39
e-mail: kommunikation(at)ioew.de
IOeW regional office Heidelberg
Bergstraße 7
D-69120 Heidelberg
Tel.: +49-(0)6221 - 64 91 60
Fax: +49-(0)6221 - 27 06 0
e-mail: mailbox(at)heidelberg.ioew.de