[E&S-seminars] Dec. 12 "Cooperation between a University and an NGO for Fostering Sustainable Practices"

[Karen Gibson]

Environment and Sustainability Seminar Series
Sponsored by the MIT Laboratory for Energy and the Environment
<http://lfee.mit.edu>


Cooperation between a University and an NGO for Fostering Sustainable 
Practices in Industry and Local Government

Marília Bernardes, President
Gerardo Coco, International Vice-President
Viviana C. B. G. Coelho, Environmental Projects Coordinator
F.O.C.A. Fundaçao Oásis Cidade Aberta

Friday, December 12
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Room E40-496

ABSTRACT
For most businesses and local authorities 'sustainability' means 
practices concerning  waste management, recycling, pollution 
prevention and all operations to ensure the environment is not 
adversely affected. Broader issues of sustainability remain little 
understood and both enterprises and municipalities need tools and 
techniques to assess and manage their own sustainability.

The cooperation between a University and an NGO aims to develop 
educational tools, frameworks, consultations, 
performance-support-services and professional development programs to 
raise awareness of these issues bridging the gap between academy and 
grassroots situations.

Fundaçao Oásis Cidade Aberta (The Open City) is a Brazilian NGO 
established in 1989.  FOCA's mission is to develop sustainable 
territorial projects focusing on environment and education.  It 
operates in Italy, Portugal and Angola. FOCA is a member of the 
Economic and Social Council of the United Nations (ECOSOC) and 
recently participated in a Forum chaired by Hanifa Mezoui, Chief of 
NGOs of the United Nations.

Light refreshments will be provided.
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