350
Global Warming, Global Action, Global Future.
350 is the red line for human beings, the most important number on the planet. The most recent science tells us that unless we can reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere to 350 parts per million, we will cause huge and irreversible damage to the earth. But solutions exist. All around the world, a movement is building to take on the climate c ...learn more
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Created: Jul 15, 2008
Updated: Jun 02, 2009
Membership: Invitation Only
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Problem [Edit]
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Please contribute a short sentence to explain what problem/issue your solution addresses.
E.g. "This solution focuses on the issue of unsustainable harvesting of wood for cooking"
Please contribute a short sentence to explain what problem/issue your solution addresses.
E.g. "This solution focuses on the issue of unsustainable harvesting of wood for cooking"
Action [Edit]
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Please contribute a paragraph to describe key actions required to implement your solution.
E.g. "To reduce fuel wood collection you can either seek alternative energy sources (e.g. biogas, natural gas, solar etc) or improve the efficiency with which the fuel wood is used. This solution focuses on the later by encouraging the adoption of cheap fuel efficient stoves made of concrete that reduce fuel wood consumption by as much as 80% over open fires, and 50% versus standard stoves in use in much of the Global South"
Please contribute a paragraph to describe key actions required to implement your solution.
E.g. "To reduce fuel wood collection you can either seek alternative energy sources (e.g. biogas, natural gas, solar etc) or improve the efficiency with which the fuel wood is used. This solution focuses on the later by encouraging the adoption of cheap fuel efficient stoves made of concrete that reduce fuel wood consumption by as much as 80% over open fires, and 50% versus standard stoves in use in much of the Global South"
Results [Edit]
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Please note any specific results, preferably tangible and measurable, that people implementing this solution have achieved. References to specific case studies would be helpful.
E.g. "The Soldar Collective sold 10,000 fuel efficient stoves in the village of Soldar in Kondar, India resulting in a 60% decline in fuel wood collection as measured by an independent auditor. More details can be found by clicking here."
Please note any specific results, preferably tangible and measurable, that people implementing this solution have achieved. References to specific case studies would be helpful.
E.g. "The Soldar Collective sold 10,000 fuel efficient stoves in the village of Soldar in Kondar, India resulting in a 60% decline in fuel wood collection as measured by an independent auditor. More details can be found by clicking here."
Limitations [Edit]
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Please note what limitations exist that would make implementing the solution ineffective or counter productive? Are there any specific barriers to adopting the solution?
E.g. "The use of wood to cook can be highly culturally dependent. For example, some communities have specific rituals for cooking which require open fires, changing the cooking stove can change the taste of food and make it harder to prepare food. Be sure to conduct thorough test studies before implementing a large-scale project so that this solution will work at scale in your project area. We recommend adapting this solution to meet the needs of your situation – such as providing micro-financing to buy stoves in areas with incomes below US$3/day."
Please note what limitations exist that would make implementing the solution ineffective or counter productive? Are there any specific barriers to adopting the solution?
E.g. "The use of wood to cook can be highly culturally dependent. For example, some communities have specific rituals for cooking which require open fires, changing the cooking stove can change the taste of food and make it harder to prepare food. Be sure to conduct thorough test studies before implementing a large-scale project so that this solution will work at scale in your project area. We recommend adapting this solution to meet the needs of your situation – such as providing micro-financing to buy stoves in areas with incomes below US$3/day."
