BLISS SCHOOL 2016

Sustainable
Consumption and
Production Patterns
APRIL 18–22, 2016
BACKGROUND
Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) is an integral component of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable
Development and the main focus of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG)-12. For over a decade, countries
have viewed SCP as a pre-requisite for achieving the objective of sustainable development also highlighted in
the Johannesburg Plan of Implementation (JPOI) of the World Summit on Sustainable Development, 2002. The
European Union (EU), recognizing the need to promote SCP practices and thereby achieve sustainable economic
development, resource efficiency, and poverty reduction, has made SCP a prime focus in its regional cooperation
strategy for Asia. Given this backdrop, the TERI University in New Delhi, dedicated to providing education for
sustainable development, has signed an agreement with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) under
the EU–funded SWITCH–Asia Programme to support learning on SCP among different stakeholders, especially
policymakers and students, as well as consumers, businesses, and supporting organizations in South Asia.

To meet this objective, a five-day school on Sustainable Consumption and Production is being organized at the TERI
University from April 18–22, 2016.

BLISS SCHOOL 2016

BLISS (Building Learning in Sustainability Science) is a series of five-day events organized by the TERI University
to train and prepare stakeholders for the forthcoming sustainable development challenges by initiating dialogue and
disseminating knowledge and skills on critical issues such as environmental protection, ecological security, resource
efficiency especially in a rapidly developing country like India. The overarching aim is to generate awareness and
champion the cause of sustainability and sustainable development, both nationally and at the global level.

In this series, BLISS School 2016 will focus on interdisciplinary learning on the theme of ‘Sustainable Consumption
and Production Patterns’. The content of the sessions over five days will be covered under the following sub–themes:
• Introduction to Sustainable Consumption and Production: Global and Regional Context, Fundamental Concepts,
Challenges, and Opportunities
• Internalizing SCP in Value Chains: Supply Chain Management, Life Cycle Thinking, SCP in the Private Sector,
Corporate Social Responsibility, Influencing Consumer Choice
• Towards Resource Efficient Urban Habitats: Planning and Management for Infrastructure, Energy, and Waste
• Innovation and Technology for SCP: Cleaner and Safer Production, Sustainable Food Systems, Tourism, Lifestyles
and Education
• Mainstreaming SCP through Stakeholder Engagement and Policymaking
The sessions will also present case studies on leading SCP practices as well as showcase innovative policies
promoting SCP both at the regional and national level.

WHO CAN ATTEND?

The programme is open to policymakers, researchers, and students who are interested in the discourse on
sustainable consumption and production and the efficient use of resources for sustainable development. Since there
are a limited number of seats, applications will be considered on a first come, first serve basis. The BLISS School,
led by experts in the field, will be conducted at the TERI University campus, New Delhi and will also be live-streamed
through a Webinar for online participants. The sessions will be held between 9:30am and 5:00pm IST (GMT +5:30).
A certificate of participation will be awarded to all the participants upon successful completion of the school.
IMPORTANT DATES
Registration Begins January 27, 2016
Last Date for Registration April 11, 2016
BLISS School April 18-22, 2016

REGISTRATION
The registration includes conference kit, tea/coffee, and lunch from April 18-22, 2016.

Paid Participants
Participants On Campus Online
Indian Students/Research Scholars/Academicians INR 1,500 INR 200
Corporate Personnel/Others INR 5,000 INR 300
Foreign Nationals USD 100 USD 10

Nominated Participants
A limited number of sponsorships are available to policymakers and/or public sector offi cials from India, associated
with various aspects of sustainable development, nominated through their respective organizations. The nominated
participants will be fully supported (travel, accommodation, and registration fee) to attend the BLISS School 2016.
Likewise, a limited number of sponsorships are available for policymakers and/or public sector offi cials from other
countries in South Asia (Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Maldives). Interested participants
are requested to send their CV and a cover letter detailing their suitability for the sponsorship via the head of their
respective organizations by March 10, 2016 to bliss@teriuniversity.ac.in.

BLISS TEAM
Dr. Ritika Mahajan (ritika.mahajan@teriuniversity.ac.in)
Dr. Chubamenla Jamir (chubamenla.jamir@teriuniversity.ac.in)
Dr. L.N. Venkataraman (venkataraman.ln@teriuniversity.ac.in)
Ms. Mugdha Malik (mugdha.malik@teriuniversity.ac.in)
Dr. Shaleen Singhal (Adviser) (ssinghal@teri.res.in)

ABOUT TERI UNIVERSITY

The origin of TERI University is rooted in comprehensive research, consultancy, and training on environmental
sustainability and development carried out at The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) in the three decades
since 1974. The undergraduate and postgraduate academic programmes at the University address the challenges
of providing adequate resources for an increasing global population given a limited and degraded natural
resource base through innovation of policies and technologies focusing on sustainable development. Developing
an understanding of sustainability amongst students is achieved through exposure to a plethora of tools and
methodologies, and knowledge disseminated using an interdisciplinary approach that covers a variety of disciplines,
such as ecology, natural and social sciences, governance, policy, law, and engineering. Details on the various
academic programmes offered and the research being undertaken at TERI University can be accessed on its
website <www.teriuniversity.ac.in>.
ABOUT UNEP
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that establishes
the global environmental agenda, promotes coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable
development within the United Nations system, and serves as an authoritative advocate for the environment.
UNEP’s work encompasses the assessment of the global, regional, and national environmental conditions and
trends, the development of international and national environmental instruments, and strengthening of institutional
frameworks for judicious management of the environment. UNEP implements the SWITCH-Asia Regional Policy
Support Component to advance policy change for Sustainable Consumption and Production in SWITCH-Asia’s focus
countries. For more information, visit <www.unep.org>.

ABOUT THE SWITCH-ASIA PROGRAMME

SWITCH-Asia is the largest European Union Programme on Sustainable Consumption and Production. In 2008,
the European Commission launched the SWITCH-Asia programme to help interested consumers, businesses, and
supporting organizations switch to a more sustainable paradigm. For more information visit <http://www.switch-asia.
eu/>.

The goal of the European Commission’s SWITCH-Asia programme is to promote economic prosperity, and reduce
poverty in Asia by encouraging sustainable growth with low environmental impact from industries and consumers,
in line with international environmental agreements and processes. More specifically, it aims to promote sustainable
products, processes, services, and consumption patterns in Asia by improving cooperation with European retailers,
producer and consumer organizations, and public sector through policy support.

Through a combination of grant-funded projects and networking components, the programme intends to achieve:

• Higher use of environment-friendly technologies and practices by businesses.

• A switch by consumers to less damaging behaviours and consumption patterns
• Implementation and reinforcement of legal safety and environmental instruments
• Development and application of effective economic instruments that enhance SCP
• A more rigorous policy discourse on SCP in Asia
• Greater dialogue on Asian SCP needs and priorities at the international level.

SCP Practices supported by SWITCH Asia

• Designing for • Improving production • Greening supply • Creating demand for • Eco labelling • Greening public
sustainability • Emission reduction chain better products products procurement
• Eco Design • Technical innovation • Sustainability • Consumer awareness • Product • Sustainable
• Products for the • CSR criteria raising information public
poor • Environmental • Knowledge • Promote sustainable disclosure procurement
• Product management systems sharing lifestyle • Eco-label • Encouraging
Improvement • Industrial symbiosis • Marketing for eco- schemes green product
products supply

Value chain

Raw material Production Supply Retail Usage End-of-life

Policy instruments to provide support
Funded by the European Union

Venue
On Campus: TERI University, 10 Institutional Area, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi-110070, India
Tel: +91-11-26122222, +91-11-71800222
Website: www.teriuniversity.ac.in Off Campus: Webinar
For online registration, please login at www.teriuniversity.ac.in.
For further queries, write to bliss@teriuniversity.ac.in or call +91-11-71800222