Training Academy has participated in the event "SUSTAINIABILITY FOR NETWORK DEVELOPMENT" in the context of CREEPER project!
The Sustainability Network gathered for a one-hour meeting to discuss critical topics related to sustainable development. Facilitated by Melissa Zanocco, the meeting covered a range of topics, including realising the vision of a sustainable future, enabling factors for sustainable development, the implications of the fourth industrial revolution, digitisation, climate resilience, global supplier ecosystems, the Systems of Systems concept and solving global systemic challenges.
Melissa Zanocco (the facilitator) kicked off the meeting by welcoming all participants and outlining the significance of the Sustainability Network's mission. Each participant introduced themselves briefly, giving the context of their role within the network. The session began with a presentation on realising the vision of sustainable development. It emphasised the interconnection between policy, strategy, action and overall vision in achieving this goal. Slides were used to illustrate the integrated nature of these components. The discussion then shifted to the factors that foster sustainable development. Melissa emphasised the importance of greater integration, new skills and collaborative approaches. Dynamic partnerships between government, industry, academia and users of the built environment were emphasised.
The innovative collaborative delivery model, Project 13, was presented as an effective outcome-focused solution. Melissa then elaborated on the implications of the fourth industrial revolution on the built environment. She emphasised the need for improved capabilities and tools to effectively understand and intervene in complex cyber-physical systems. The key capabilities needed to intervene in the relevant systems and tools were outlined. The role of digitisation in sustainability was the focus and ICG discussed its fundamental importance.
The meeting continued with a focus on specific initiatives. Kaya presented the Climate Resilience Demonstrator (CReDo) and its importance for climate resilience. She explored the interplay between climate change and gender dynamics, highlighting in particular gender climate insecurity, violence, security, displacement and the role of women. Global supplier ecosystems were briefly discussed, touching on the "What" and "Who" aspects. Economic considerations and different levels of performance within these ecosystems were highlighted. Economic considerations and different levels of performance within these ecosystems were highlighted.
The organisation delved into the concept of Systems of Systems, emphasising its central role in achieving a built environment that fosters harmony between people and nature for generations. Global systemic challenges, including the crossing of planetary boundaries, climate change and biodiversity loss, were introduced along with potential solutions. Concepts such as circular economy, adaptation (resilience), mitigation (net zero) and biodiversity were discussed as ways to address these challenges.
The meeting concluded with a session of final questions and participants seeking clarifications. Melissa Zanocco, Kaya Remek and Euan Chan provided closing remarks, summarizing the key insights and takeaways from the meeting.