CEN-Summer Research CEN-Summer Research ProgramProgram

CSIF-CENCSIF-CEN

绿色跨越Green Leap

 

Green Leap is a new thinking and strategy proposed by Professor Stuart L. Hart, and also applies disruptive innovation in today’s realities to drive social transformation. As commented by Bill Clinton in Hart’s book “Capitalism at Crossroads”, “… As we address the recession's dire consequences and rebound from the brink of economic collapse, Stuart Hart proposes a sustainable, socially responsible model of capitalism and compels us to seize the opportunities afforded by a fresh start.” By introducing Green Leap strategy into China’s context, it evolves to be an initiative engaging holistic social innovation, which includes the changes in policy and institution, technology and business, and humanity and education, and etc. With such a comprehensive, deep and rigorous studies, as well planning and execution, Pilot cities and towns in Green Leap and the scale-out of successful practices will literally achieve social transformation, towards sustainable development.  

PartnersPartners

Fundamental ComponentsFundamental Components

1). Agriculture and Food1). Agriculture and Food

2). Energy2). Energy

3). Water3). Water

4). Housing & Community4). Housing & Community

5). Transportation5). Transportation

6). Info Technology and Communication6). Info Technology and Communication

7). Waster Elimination and Reuse7). Waster Elimination and Reuse

8). Healthcare8). Healthcare

Summer ProgramSummer Program

Time location Contents

Week1Beijing Liang Shu Ming Rural Reconstruction

Center北京 -梁漱溟乡建中心

Training Camp

Week 2 & 3

Chengdu (Anyue) 成都 -安岳Jiangsu (Wujin) 江苏 -武进Fujian (Peitian) 福建 -培田Shanxi (Fuping )陕西 -富平

 

A well-trained trip leader will guide one group throughout

the trip. The mentor will assist you with research at each site.

 

Week 4Beijing Liang Shu Ming Rural Reconstruction

Center北京 -梁漱溟乡建中心

Back to camp and conduct research report.

Duration: June 4th –June 25th

Training CampTraining Camp Beijing Liang Shu Ming Rural Reconstruction Center (LRRC)Beijing Liang Shu Ming Rural Reconstruction Center (LRRC)

Devoted to rural construction and raising public awareness of  rural Devoted to rural construction and raising public awareness of  rural issuesissues

One week orientation before traveling to sitesOne week orientation before traveling to sites

Learn about the program and choose the fields you are most interested Learn about the program and choose the fields you are most interested inin

Get to know your teammatesGet to know your teammates

http://www.3nong.org/http://www.3nong.org/

Chengdu (An yue)Chengdu (An yue) 成都成都 -- 安岳安岳

Large population: 1.6 millionLarge population: 1.6 million

Famous for Lemon industry (80% of national Famous for Lemon industry (80% of national production)production)

Lemons production processing, marketing, other Lemons production processing, marketing, other

lemon related industrieslemon related industries

http://www.anyue.gov.cn/

Jiangsu (Wujin)Jiangsu (Wujin) 江苏江苏 -- 武进武进

Locate in Jiangsu ProvinceLocate in Jiangsu Province

Famous for Famous for flowers and plantsflowers and plants

Establish farm-based sustainable Establish farm-based sustainable

communitycommunity

http://www.3nong.org/?action-viewnews-itemid-1726

Fujian (Peitian)Fujian (Peitian) 福建福建 -- 培培田田• Locate in Fujian ProvinceLocate in Fujian Province

• Famous for Organic foodFamous for Organic food

Establish marketing strategies to Establish marketing strategies to promote the selling of these productspromote the selling of these products

http://peitiandaxue.blog.sohu.com/

Shanxi (Fuping)Shanxi (Fuping) 陕西陕西 -- 富平富平 Locate in Shanxi ProvinceLocate in Shanxi Province

Famous for rural area sustainability Famous for rural area sustainability innovationinnovation

build a green agriculture platformbuild a green agriculture platform

http://www.weinan.gov.cn/structure/xwzx/tpxw/

content_354814_1.html

AccommodationsAccommodations

Housing : Dorms with teammates (size TBD by local Housing : Dorms with teammates (size TBD by local sites)sites)

Food: cook your own food/eat with local peopleFood: cook your own food/eat with local people

Expenses: flight tickets and bus/train fares between Expenses: flight tickets and bus/train fares between cities cities

RequirementsRequirements

1.1. All majors are welcomeAll majors are welcome

2.2. Interests in constructing new towns in Interests in constructing new towns in

China and social entrepreneurship China and social entrepreneurship

3.3. Willing to live in rural areas with local Willing to live in rural areas with local

peoplepeople

4.4. Knowledge of Chinese is preferredKnowledge of Chinese is preferred

5.5. Teamwork spirits Teamwork spirits

Why JoinWhy Join1. Work with think tank from most prestigious social and 1. Work with think tank from most prestigious social and science institutesscience institutes

2. Onsite research with students from top universities 2. Onsite research with students from top universities

3. Interact with local government to carry out pragmatic 3. Interact with local government to carry out pragmatic proposalsproposals

4. Make a difference in the real world4. Make a difference in the real world

5. New thinking for development and Green Leap 5. New thinking for development and Green Leap strategies strategies

6. Traveling across China and have a meaningful summer6. Traveling across China and have a meaningful summer

How to applyHow to apply

1.1. Email to cencornell@gmail.com with “Last Email to cencornell@gmail.com with “Last Name, First Name’ as the subject, attach Name, First Name’ as the subject, attach your resume and a writing sample* your resume and a writing sample*

2.2. The application deadline is April 9th 2012The application deadline is April 9th 2012

** describes the reason to apply for this program and describes the reason to apply for this program and outline the key skills which makes you a suitable outline the key skills which makes you a suitable candidate (200~300 words )candidate (200~300 words )

Questions? Questions?