BURN, how to protect health and the environment in the kitchen
By empowering communities with cleaner and healthier cooking solutions, BURN contribute to environmental conservation and social development in Kenya.
Climate
Highlight initiatives contributing to mitigate climate change or the biodiversity crisis, or initiatives aiming at increasing climate change adaptation for vulnerable populations.
Solutions
ClimateTech as a tool
Inond’Action, a VR experience on flood prevention and anticipation
Inond’Action is an experience of virtual reality created by the French Red Cross, with the participation of VR Connection and Aviva France. Its purpose is to raise awareness among the general public to flooding risks, to the importance of preparation and to create a desire for citizens to be formed, to go further.
EcolanaClimateTech as a tool
Ecolana, a digital tool to facilitate waste collection
Ecolana is a platform that makes recycling easier by providing its users with a digital platform that indicates the nearest collection centre in order to indicate the closest location to the users. Additionally, the platform has an application with various features that make recycling more enjoyable and allows users to earn benefits for their actions.
Danish Red CrossClimateIncome-Generating Activity
Shopping with Purpose: Danish Red Cross 255 Thrift Shops
The Danish Red Cross has around 255 thrift shops run by 10,000 volunteers, generating a substantial economy for its activities. The products range from clothing to furniture, accessories for your interior design, not to mention all the odd donations that make their way through the Danish Red Cross Shop to a customer.
Mobility for AfricaClimateTech as a tool
Mobility for Africa: Empowering Women through sustainable transportation
Mobility for Africa locally assembles custom-built electric tricycles that run on li-ion battery packs, powered through solar-charging stations. These electric tricycles are aimed at all sectors of the community, including small scale farmers and women’s organisations. The tricycles have been particularly impactful when used by healthcare workers, where they have enabled improved access to health services.
