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“Biznes i Ekologia”  and EMI company convinced that a commune [in Polish: gmina, in other countries also called a municipality or township], as a basic self-government unit, has a huge impact on saving Our Planet and development of the human species,

announce the Competition for the title of:

“SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT COMMUNE”

 ZR/SD Commune 2010, for short

under auspices of:                                         

Marszałka Województwa Opolskiego     Prezydenta Miasta Opola

Polski Komitet ds UNESCO          Business Centre Club

Krajowa Izba Gospodarcza  

COMMITMENT TO EUROPE            BEING WORLD

The goal is to promote system solutions adopted in communes, as well as communes themselves which:

– chose to start out on the sustainable development course,

– are known for their superior management culture,

– in management take into account capital in the classical meaning of the word but also global human capital and natural capital of the globe,

– stimulate development of innovative products/services which deserve to be called sustainable development products/services.

Assessment criteria for the “ZR/SD Commune 2010” title stem from the definition of ZR/SD Commune specified by EMI.

The results of the Competition will be announced in 2010 during one of the events of the Festival of Sustainable Development and Music in Opole (ZR/SD-M Festival). The winners will receive diplomas and throughout 2010 will be entitled to use the Winner of ZR/SD Commune 2010- Competition (Sustainable Development Commune) graphic symbol.

The Registration Form for Candidates for the title “ZR/SD Commune 2009” is published on EMI’s website. Registration will be accepted till April 30, 2010. The Application Form for 2010 will be accepted till June 30, 2010.

Apart from experts from EMI and Partners also a group of invited specialists and interested Internet users will participate in the assessment process, and they will be provided with a special form at EMI’s website for selecting the winners in October and November 2010.

All COMMUNES OF EUROPE are cordially invited to participate in the Competition!

All Internet users are cordially invited to select their candidates for winning!

Some Rules for the Edition of  ZR/SD Commune 2010 Competition

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“Biznes i Ekologia” [“Business and Ecology”] together with EMI company, convinced that people and business are leaders in saving Our Planet and development of the human species,

 announce the Competition for the title of:

“SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER”

 ZR/SD Manager 2010, for short

under auspices of:                                         

Marszałka Województwa Opolskiego     Prezydenta Miasta Opola

Polski Komitet ds UNESCO          Business Centre Club

Krajowa Izba Gospodarcza  

COMMITMENT TO EUROPE            BEING WORLD

The goal is to promote individuals and companies who:

– chose to start out on the sustainable development course,

– are known for their superior management culture,

– in management take into account capital in the classical meaning of the word but also global human capital and natural capital of the globe,

– stimulate development of innovative products/services which deserve to be called sustainable development products/services.

Assessment criteria for the “ZR/SD Manager 2010” title stem from the definition of ZR/SD Manager specified by EMI.

The competition is an amended edition of the Competition/Popularity Contest EKOBIZNESMEN ROKU [ECO-BUSINESSPERSON OF THE YEAR], announced several years ago by the magazine “Biznes i Ekologia.”

The results of the Competition will be announced in 2010 during one of the events of the International Festival of Sustainable Development and Music in Opole ( Festival ZR/SD-M). The winners will receive diplomas and throughout 2011 will be entitled to use the Winner of ZR/SD Manager 2010 Competition (Sustainable Development Manager) graphic symbol.

Honorable Titles “ZR/SD Manager 2010” will also be granted, also to people who are not businesspersons, but contribute to implementation of principles of sustainable development.

The application form for Candidates for the title “ZR/SD Manager 2010” is published on EMI’s website. Registration will be accepted till April 30, 2010. Applications for 2010 will be accepted till 30 June, 2010.

Apart from experts from EMI and “Biznes i Ekologia” also a group of invited experts and interested Internet users will participate in the assessment process, and they will be provided with a special form for selecting the winners in October and November 2010.

Huge Companies and MSP  from all Europe are cordially invited to participate in the Competition!

All Internet users are cordially invited to select their candidates for winning.

Rules for the Edition of ZR/SD Manager 2010 Competition

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Voice in the public discussion on the Green Paper “POLAND 2030 – Development challenges” 

On June 17, 2009, the Prime Minister of Poland, Donald Tusk presented a report “POLAND 2030 – Development challenges.” The document presents 10 biggest challenges Poland will be facing within the next two decades:

• Growth and competitiveness
• Demographic condition
• High professional activity and adaptiveness of labour resources
• Adequate infrastructural potential
• Energy and climate safety
• Economy based on development of knowledge and intellectual capital
• Solidarity and regional cohesion
• Improvement of social cohesion
• Performing state
• Poland’s social capital growth.

The expression ‘sustainable development’ has been used several times , sometimes with additional word: ‘regional.’  It is clear that the report, which is to be the framework for a long-term Strategy for Development of Poland, does no implement  the EU Sustainable Development Strategy (UE SDS) –http://ec.europa.eu/sustainable/docs/renewed_eu_sds_pl.pdf, which according to the EU takes priority over the Lisbon Strategy. This means that as of today Poland has no binding Sustainable Development Strategy and it will not have one in the near future, unless the public discussion on the Report changes it.

In September 2009  Member States of EU plan the analysis of SDS implemention in the countries of EU …

In the face of the above, talking about ‘civilisational leap’ – isn’t it slightly exaggerated?

I am afraid that the presented polarisation and diffusion model of development does not guarantee the civilisational leap (the model can be found in the section “POLAND 2030 – Development Changes FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS,” page 375 of the Report in Polish  and page 6 in English version of Final Recomendations http://www.polska2030.pl/ ).

Justification:

Only demographic development, economic growth and performing state were assumed as solid foundations for development of Poland. Out of three sustainable development capitals, the authors of the report notice only two: social and economic (performing state is the social capital). THEY FAIL TO SEE THE ENVIRONMENTAL CAPITAL!

The planned policies and indicators of success do not include topics related to the environment.

Till 2030 no changes are planned in the tax system toward shifting the tax burden from labour to consumption of resources and energy or environmental pollution.

Lack of the environmental capital in Poland’s development foundations will result in financial problems faced by local communities in implementing delegation of tasks and services pertaining to, for example, social circles – (planned Welfare Society).

Communication, education, labour market, social trust, performing state are all very important development factors, but failing to include the environmental capital in the foundations for development of Poland for the next 20 years is a big mistake. Reasonably used environmental capital may provide a big labour market and generate enormous profits in the long term – the Report discusses long term issues! Integration of three aspects (business, society, environment) with each action is crucial.

Proposal to amend the model

How different is this model comparing to one presented by the authors of POLAND 2030 report? It is the vision of including the environmental capital, as significant dimension of each action, irrespective of whether related to production, service, finances, administration, healthcare sector, culture, sports, or tourism. This is the vision which cares about the quality of life, the well-being in which the shift is made from “to have” to “to be.” It does not imply an obstacle to the development but rather indicates a direction fitting for the 21st century.

Under the environmental law, which defines sustainable development, the Report, which aspires to be a base for strategy,  is subject to the environmental impact assessment.

I think some significant changes should be made in the model presented by the authors of the Poland 2030 – as for example those presented above. Otherwise the environmental impact assessments of strategies and programs created in the framework of the version of the report “POLAND 2030 – Development challenges,” published in June 2009, should be negative.

Additional proposal

Inclusion of the Balanced Scorecard in the Polish management process, where the economy, society and the environment would be treated as the “Client,” is another thought to ponder. In other words,tokens of success described in the Report should be extended by target environmental quality indicators.

 Wanda Pazdan