{"id":4658,"date":"2022-04-14T11:32:07","date_gmt":"2022-04-14T11:32:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/galapagoslivinglab.usfq.edu.ec\/?page_id=4658"},"modified":"2022-06-20T19:17:27","modified_gmt":"2022-06-20T19:17:27","slug":"what-we-do","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/galapagoslivinglab.usfq.edu.ec\/index.php\/what-we-do\/","title":{"rendered":"What We Do"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n\t\t\t\t\tLiving Lab Activity Framework\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t<\/div>[vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion style=\u00bbmodern\u00bb color=\u00bbpink\u00bb spacing=\u00bb5″ active_section=\u00bb50581″ collapsible_all=\u00bbtrue\u00bb][vc_tta_section title=\u00bbMaximize value and efficiency of resource use in Galapagos\u00bb tab_id=\u00bb1649935838754-ee70ac23-ade9″][vc_column_text]Supply business support and supply chain assessment and development to build sustainable, climate-friendly businesses.<\/p>\n

Focus on, investigate and support, the transition to renewable energies and new technologies taking into consideration supply and demand.<\/p>\n

Investigate options for an energy supply company and a local energy (advice) agency.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=\u00bbSmart resource management\u00bb tab_id=\u00bb1649935838766-e9f05b01-2bc7″][vc_column_text]Review, plan and pilot low carbon transportation opportunities balanced with active mobility policy to minimise pollution particularly carbon emission and establish energy security.<\/p>\n

Review, plan and pilot low-carbon marine transportation opportunities to minimise pollution, particularly carbon emissions, and establish energy security.<\/p>\n

Review and plan energy efficiency measures for buildings utilising proven technologies for building design, energy generation, storage and management.<\/p>\n

Review the role of incoming and outgoing aviation and assess the role for local\/national policy[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=\u00bbSmart supportive action framed by policy and investment planning\u00bb tab_id=\u00bb1649938273219-7eadf61b-613b\u00bb][vc_column_text]Consider changes in construction design principles across all levels of the design and planning process, linking zero carbon vision to tourism infrastructure.<\/p>\n

Trial and utilise innovative technologies to comply with the latest sustainable building standards, for both new and old buildings, considering the growth of the local economy and society, and with a focus on the tourism industry.<\/p>\n

Explore digital smart technologies, in particular for the tourism industry.<\/p>\n

Retro-fit, invest, and pilot water treatment, waste management and recycling as well as circular economy infrastructures and practices, supported by skills and education systems, in particular for the tourism industry.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=\u00bbLocal\/Global knowledge exchange\u00bb tab_id=\u00bb1649938425600-db603020-e634″][vc_column_text]Access and influence policy development, skills development, technological innovation, and other resources.<\/p>\n

Utilise the existing ECCI, CCLAS, Centre for Business and Climate Change, UoE Energy Systems, as well as local models for sustainable resource systems in Galapagos and Ecuador.<\/p>\n

Grow visions into other systems that impact and inform the water, food and resource remit, such as the marine and land eco-systems.<\/p>\n

Work closely in partnership with local stakeholders and national agencies.<\/p>\n

Identify partners for global partnerships to access public and private funding, accessing skills, demonstrating and implementing best practice models for resource technology and two-way communication of progress, achievements and challenges to inform and support global progress towards sustainability.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=\u00bbstretch_row\u00bb css=\u00bb.vc_custom_1649975708109{padding-top: 80px !important;padding-bottom: 80px !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/galapagoslivinglab.usfq.edu.ec\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/bk_image.jpg?id=4595) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}\u00bb svg_background=\u00bb%5B%7B%7D%5D\u00bb][vc_column]

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\n\t\t\t\t\tSustainable Mobility\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t

Public transport, smart mobility, access to mobility, safety, emissions reduction from every mode of transport<\/p>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=\u00bb1\/3″][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=\u00bbfas fa-charging-station\u00bb color=\u00bbwhite\u00bb size=\u00bblg\u00bb align=\u00bbcenter\u00bb]

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\n\t\t\t\t\tElectricity Generation\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t

The energy in ocean waves is a renewable energy resource not yet fully exploited. Research in converting ocean energy to useful electricity has been ongoing for around 40 years, but no one has yet succeeded to do this at a sufficiently low cost<\/p>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=\u00bb1\/3″][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=\u00bbfas fa-tasks\u00bb color=\u00bbwhite\u00bb size=\u00bblg\u00bb align=\u00bbcenter\u00bb]

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Any other energy related project<\/p>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_content_width=\u00bbgrid\u00bb content_text_alignment=\u00bbcenter\u00bb svg_background=\u00bb%5B%7B%7D%5D\u00bb css=\u00bb.vc_custom_1650277338342{padding-top: 70px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}\u00bb el_id=\u00bbvideos\u00bb][vc_column width=\u00bb1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Alfredo Valarezo \u2013 Galapagos Initiative towards net zero greenhouse gas emissions<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Cristina Mateus \u2013 Galapagos\u00b4 Atmospheric Emissions & Mitigation Actions<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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