Greencoin

About this project

<p>In accordance to the Fifth Assessment Report, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, which consisted of 1300 independent scientific experts concluded that there is a 95 percent probability that in the past 50 years the human activities were a cause of the rise of the global temperature. It is estimated that more than 15% of the global GreenHouse Gasses were generated due to the U.S. household consumption in 2009. The households expenditures were divided into 5 categories, which domestic carbon footprint share was calculated as follows: housing (33.6%), transportation (29.8%), services (19.3%), food (16.7%) and clothing (0.1%). &nbsp;It is essential to notice the correlation between the households’ income and carbon footprint, which grows proportionally.</p> <p>Natural Resources Defense Council as methods that each individual can undertake are: driving, hybrid vehicles, use of a public transport or cycling, use of the household appliances and devices of a lower energy consumption, “green” technologies and being involved in community-level projects promoting awareness of climate change causes and effects.</p> <p>The Greecoin project tries to answer the above issues via “green” technologies and a community-level awareness promotion. Based on the interdisciplinary work among polish and norwegian participants the concept of a system based on the new technologies, smart city concept and game theory emerged, promoting the pro ecological human behaviour. &nbsp;It is expected to benefit both environment by lowering the carbon footprint levels within a city and citizens by reduction of the social disparities by green actions reward system.</p> <p>GUT- technological development of the system<br> SGH- valuation model of the Greencoin currency<br> SIM -cooperation within the city council and citizens engagement<br> OsloMet- research on technological engagement solutions, front-end research<br> APS- statistical data analysis<br> UiS-environmental solutions research and selection</p>

Bilateral cooperation results

The bilateral partnership with Norwegian entities, OsloMet and the University of Stavanger, was essential to the Greencoin project's success. These partnerships brought valuable expertise, particularly in leading crucial work packages, and facilitated the exchange of knowledge through meetings in Stavanger, Norway. The project significantly benefited from the Norwegian partners, resulting in shared advancements like the development and enhancement of the PULA application, which incentivizes eco-friendly activities through a local digital currency. This collaboration improved knowledge and understanding of digital incentives and their impact on promoting sustainable behaviors. Key results at the bilateral level include successful user engagement with the PULA app and raising awareness of sustainable behaviors within the community, supporting local green businesses and services. The partnership also led to wider effects, attracting interest from other cities and stakeholders interested in implementing similar solutions. Plans to continue the bilateral collaboration with Norwegian partners are in place, with a formal cooperation agreement established. All project partners have agreed to seek public funding to implement the system fully and conduct a long-term pilot in a medium-sized city in Poland or Norway. After the reporting period, partners plan to submit a joint grant application with an agreed framework, aiming to secure resources for further development and produce additional journal papers.

Project partners

• University of Stavanger Donor project partner· Norway
• Oslo Metropolitan University Donor project partner· Norway
• The Maria Grzegorzewska University Project partner· Poland
• City Initiative Association Project partner· Poland
• Warsaw School of Economics Project partner· Poland