20 R1.T2 – Module 4: Solutions to environmental problems through social entrepreneurship ECO-UNESCO actively work towards supporting young people in becoming the best active citizens they can be – providing them with the skills and accreditations necessary to fight for climate action. They support young people try to enact real environmental change across the country and teach young people sustainable actions to increase the progress of the SDGs. e) The case of ‘TESURA”- Cyprus Think global, act local. This is the moto of TESURA, An enterprise in Nicosia, Cyprus that will moderate and support sustainable ways of living and connect people, communities and businesses that are willing to work on the philosophy of circular economy. Circular economy is an alternative to a traditional linear economy (make, use, dispose) in which people keep resources in use for as long as possible, extract the maximum value from them whilst in use, then recover and regenerate products and materials at the end of each service life. The SEs purpose is exploring alternative solutions to social challenges, with great respect to the environment and designing with sustainable and human center approach. Based on the philosophy of circular economy, aim is to evolve through the culture of reuse, reduce, recycle and grow solutions of an Ecofriendly lifestyle. f) The case of “Funky Guerilla” – Bosnia and Herzegovina Funky Guerrilla is a pioneer social enterprise in Bosnia and Herzegovina, established by a grass root organization Most from Gradiška. This CSO is focused on sustainable community development through three key programs: children and youth at risk (daily centre), environment and social entrepreneurship. The social business was founded in 2014 and ever since has been designing, creating and distributing the Funky Guerrilla products in Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as abroad. Significant development support was received through YEP program /Impakt foundation. Additional information If you want to learn more on how social enterprises combat energy challenges read this article about 20 Social Enterprises leading Clean Energy Revolution In this article you can read about How Social Entrepreneurs can save the Environment In this article you can read about Cooling the Planet: seven social enterprise solutions to combat the crisis of climate change Video If you want to learn more examples please watch the following video about how Social Enterprises show the way on Environment Protection
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