Background

Using only the resources we need, and leaving the rest for nature and future generations

Sustainability is using only the resources we need, and leaving the rest for nature and future generations. We must create sustainability now because human activities are harming the Biosphere (sphere of life surrounding our planet) – the home for all plants, animals, and people.

There are dozens of great international sustainability programs. What do they have in common? A reliance on experts. Brilliant people and ideas moving us towards sustainability. But not quickly enough.

 

A faster way – create a culture of sustainability

 

Create a culture of sustainability based on human capital – the energy and ideas of people. When that happens, all key sectors – government, business, citizens – will incorporate sustainability in everyday activities.

BEC uses simple Themes and Tools to engage people

The Biosphere Eco-City approach (BEC) approach uses simple Themes and Tools to engage people and build this culture of sustainability.

BEC Themes include all areas of direct action for sustainability. They ensure all issues are discussed and people can connect on areas of common interest, such as: transportation, habitat, sustainable food etc.

BEC Tools make it easy for people to engage in sustainability. They help people learn, do projects, innovate and share ideas. Tools such as the Stakeholder Council or Sustainability Plans are community-based.

BEC is intended for any city

BEC focuses on sustainable cities, to produce the quickest results:

  • Reducing urban impacts on the countryside;
  • Eliminating unhealthy urban environments;
  • Spreading sustainability around the world.

BEC activities can address climate change

All BEC activities are flexible. This makes them good mediums to address climate change. For example:

  • Helping people choose their most effective area of involvement,
  • Creating community agendas for climate action,
  • Adapting projects to evolving conditions.

Further information on Background

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Hero photo

Park on hillside and houses

Photo by Polina Chistyakova on Pexels

 

Picture 1

Children’s Garden

Children’s Garden Ottawa. Photo by J. Birtch

 

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Historic brickworks and red leaves

Don valley Brickworks from Wikipedia Commons

 

Picture 3 (slider)

Tree-lined park

Photo by Luis Dalvan on Pexels

 

Picture 3 (slider)

Greek town (slider)

Photo by Alex Azabache from Pexels

 

Picture 3 (slider)

Solar panels in park

Image by Jude Joshua on Pixabay

 

Picture 4

Path & rail in park

Photo by Luis Dalvan on Pexels

 

Sustainable cities through planning

Fountain in front of modern buildings

Image by Viateur Beaulieu from Pixabay

 

Benefits of BEC

Aerial of park with trees

Photo by Nerea Marti Sesarino on Unsplash 

 

BEC & Climate change

Green & desert side by side

Photo by enriquelopezgarre on Pixabay

 
       

Focus on cities

 

 

Carapicuiba, Brazil

 

 

Photo by Gonzagas on Pixabay

 

Definition & Need for sustainability

Woman hiking

Photo by silviarita on Pixabay

 

Relation of BEC to other international programs

Aerial of large city

Sao Paulo. Photo by J. Birtch

 

Sustainable cities through human capital

Students in front of Woodroffe High School

Woodroffe High School. Photographer unknown

 

Three BEC Principles

Hands on log

Photo by Shane Rounce on Unsplash

 

Challenges for Sustainability

Small plant in coins

Photo by Michelle Henderson on Unsplash

 

Enterprise for Sustainability

Woman embroidering

Photo by apnear40 on Pixabay