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Never before has the topic of sustainability, climate neutrality, and environmental friendliness been as prominent on the European agenda as it is today. This is particularly relevant since last year when Europe faced an energy crisis and rising costs. This concern extends beyond just prisons. EuroPris aims to prioritise these themes to support its members in achieving eco-friendly goals and establishing more efficient prison systems across Europe. Working collaboratively with our members and other professionals in Europe, we seek to delve deeper into the realm of sustainability within correctional facilities. The first EuroPris Sustainability in Prisons Workshop will be facilitated by the Real Estate and Logistics expert group with the theme of Sustainability in prisons. The workshop will take place in September 2024 in the historic city of York, England, and will include a visit to the UK’s first net zero prison (full electric prison). The Workshop will be a full, two-day event and is hosted by the UK Ministry of Justice.
Are you interested in transforming correctional facilities into sustainable and environmentally responsible institutions? Discover strategies and options for running prison services in Europe more efficiently, in an environmentally responsible manner, and with a reduced carbon footprint. Join us in exploring sustainable, enduring solutions for conserving energy, water, reducing waste, and lowering costs, and share your ideas on promoting ecologically responsible prisons with a focus on achieving carbon neutrality. Do you have a strategy for minimising plastic usage and conserving water? Is solar power in use at your prison facilities? What does it mean to have environmentally sustainable prisons in Europe? Are sustainable and green prisons the future of correctional facilities?
If you are from a public sector, academic or NGO background and are interested in contributing with input or a presentation related to any of the topics of interest below, please submit your written proposal by 31 October 2023 at this link.
The program will include practical examples of some of the tremendous progress that is occurring across Europe to advance the Sustainability credentials of our Prisons, deal with Climate change, reduce energy consumption, save money, decarbonise and navigate the path to net zero.
These and other topics we would like to focus on:
The workshop will be a full two-day event in September. During these two days, participants will have the opportunity to engage in various activities, discussions, and learning sessions.
The event is open to around 80 experts who are EuroPris members and other prison jurisdictions in the CoE region, including the following:
The travel & accommodation costs must be covered by the participants. Registration to the event will open soon. Please note that the conference is a physical event only.
Learning and Sharing strategies, ideas and practices from European countries on environmentally friendly, energy and cost efficient systems including recommendations for the future.
The Guildhall York, St Martins Courtyard, Coney St, York YO1 9QL, United Kingdom