Centre for sustainable solutions Ireland

"Centre for Sustainable Solutions Ireland” is a research and development organisation that supports the implementation of innovative, novel and potentially high impact projects aimed at creating a sustainable and future proof Europe. The centre operates under a set of four driving principles: prosperity, sustainability, solidarity and security. The team of experts apply a range of methods to stimulate creativity, guide discussions and debates with the aim to develop, prototype, and experiment solutions. CSS covers: ● Technology and Innovation The areas of focus for the Centre are related to renewable energy solutions that are realistic and sustainable, as well as to foster digital transformation. Within the Sustainable energy solutions CSS aims to deliver energy solutions in all energy dependent areas, for example travel, heat, light, industry etc. The solutions we provide are to be future proof meaning there is no lifespan on their viability. The areas of focus for the Centre are related to renewable energy solutions that are realistic and sustainable. Whereas, within Embracing technological challenge we support Projects that do not shy away from challenges that may otherwise exclude them. These projects will create novel ground-breaking processes that will provide valuable scientific data to be used in other areas in the future. We support actions that are in line with the Digital Education Action Plan (). ● Entrepreneurship and Youth We fosters initiatives that allow inclusion and diversification of individuals and their unique ideas to flourish into innovative businesses. We aim to Create niche business, as we foster projects that allow individuals and their unique ideas to flourish in their simplicity. Not over complicating and ensuring delivery of simple solutions to achieve results will be prioritised over size and complexity. We encourage the younger generation’ voices to be heard and their ideas tested and demonstrated. Projects to create an understanding and consensus of real and workable technologies. ● Pioneering Research We apply a range of methods to stimulate creativity and guide discussions through joint long-term strategies for top-quality research and innovation, based on a common vision and shared values. We support projects that challenge convention with new and different approaches. Allowing convention to be challenged and supporting that challenge with the aim of breaking new ground. As well, projects that enable the experts to expand their network beyond their normal working sphere of influence. Thus, bringing powerful minds together that would otherwise not connect to create ideas that would otherwise not be created. ● Social Responsibility We support projects that promote both physical and psychological improvements from childhood to old age. We encourage the environmental protection and support of actions that fight against climate change ● Education We promote a movement where all people have time and opportunity to think about their highest contribution to their future. CSS team of experts develops interactive education methods following the Non-formal education methodology (NFE) and experiential learning. ● Health and Well-Being We encourage collaborative action for mental health, well-being and we support the initiatives that lead to community change and healthier society. We propose five interrelated phases: (1) Collaborative planning and capacity Building; (2) Targeted action and intervention; (3) Community and system changes; (4) Widespread behaviour change; (5) Improving community health outcomes. Furthermore, we support an Elderly Well-being program that encourages both physical and psychological improvements from childhood to old age. Lifestyle changes and medical advances that can lead to a healthier more environmentally friendly population. We aim to create a supportive environment and sense of belonging for the elderly while also raising their self-esteem and attending to their basic health and social/emotional needs.