This is the third of three reports in the TemaNord series showcasing Nordic experiences in promoting sustainable consumption and production (SCP). The 50+ examples presented in the three reports display a wide array of opportunities and actors that can deliver required change, including public and private sector actors, the research community, NGOs, city planners, and civil society champions of change.
The report Nordic Best Practices: Relevant for UNEP 10YFP on Sustainable Buildings and Construction and Sustainable Food Systems presents fifteen initiatives on the themes of Sustainable Buildings and Construction and Sustainable Food Systems. They are presented in a manner designed to facilitate a comparison of their respective strengths, key results, and novelty as well as to draw lessons learned of each particular case.
The eight cases in the theme Sustainable Buildings and Construction consist of different projects in the field of construction and land use, which aim to lower the environmental footprint of buildings. The case target groups range from land use planners to construction companies, as well as other parties from both public and private sectors. The seven cases in the theme Sustainable Food System focus on how to produce food sustainably and resource efficiently. The cases include cooperative initiatives in production, side stream utilisation, public sector efforts as well as a home restaurant concept.
The cases have also been added into the UN Environment's 10 Year Frame-work Program (10YFP) information platform, the SCP Clearinghouse, a hub dedicated to knowledge sharing, cooperation and innovation for Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) implementation around the world.
Wood residues form Finland’s main source of bioenergy. About half of the country’s wood production is used for heat and power, either through district heating systems or through combined heat and power (CHP) plants.