1. Climate friendly 102nd Lions International Convention
A project of German and European Lions and Leos in Milan
by Alina Ritter - International Liaison Officer MD /2019

2. Lions Europa Forum Skopje 2018
Background
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Background
Climate is changing dramatically
Changes are in large part caused by human activities
Climate changes are largely irreversible
Of most concern is the increase in CO2 levels caused by humans
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4. We need to do something against this!
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Lions and Leos
There are Lions and Leo service projects for a green environment and climate protection
Lions policy statement on the human environment
Leo4Green - European activity
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LCICon
Each year, more than 20,000 Lions and Leos from all over the world come together to celebrate at the Lions Clubs International Convention.
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7. LCICon means drastic climate impact
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8. But WE ALL have to care about our environment
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9. Idea – First climate friendly LCICon Milan 2019
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10. Lions Club International Convention – CO2 targeted compensation
Based on data from LCIC 2013 Hamburg
Climate impact
Compensation amount
Parade
kg CO2
664 €
Convention Hall
kg CO2
2.276 €
Plenary sessions (3 + int. show)
kg CO2
1.359 €
Bus Shuttle (23€ per ton CO2)
67.23 tons CO2
1.547 €
Travelling to Milan by car, bus, plane
kg CO2 €
Total €
Total without travelling to Milan
5.846 €
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11. Project for CO2 compensation
Efficient TLUD cook stoves for West Bengal
Lions branded cook stoves - a „Certified Gold Standard“ service project in developing countries
In cooperation with atmosfair, the no.1 non-profit organisation in compensating carbon dioxide emissions
In cooperation with Indian Lions Clubs
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12. Efficient cook stoves for West Bengal
Only need half as much firewood to produce the same amount of heat  protecting local trees and saving family firewood costs
Smoke-free  avoiding respiratory illness
Produce valuable charcoal
50% less CO2 emission  saving 3 tons of carbon dioxide per year and stove
Supports local enterprises producing and distributing the TLUD cook stoves.
One cook stove costs 31 € and can equip a household
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13. Efficient cook stoves for West Bengal
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The aim: Reduce CO2 across the globe while helping the local population in a direct and sustainable way.
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15. Project for CO2 compensation
Two fields on compensation: travels and events
You can donate a fee to compensate your CO2 emissions and directly support our project
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Purchase of energy-efficient cook stoves for West Bengal with money from donations for climate protection
Less CO2-emissions from cooking in West Bengal + aid for local families
CO2-emissions from flights or events
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How will it look like?
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Travel compensation
A free atmosfair CO2 calculator can be installed on the Lions website
Easy way for each member to individually compensate his/her travelling emission footprint
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19. Lions Europa Forum Skopje 2018
Event compensation
Climate impact
Compensation amount
Parade
kg CO2
664 €
Convention Hall
kg CO2
2.276 €
Plenary sessions (3 + int. show)
kg CO2
1.359 €
Bus Shuttle (23€ per tons CO2)
67.23 tons CO2
1.547 €
Total without travelling to Milan
5.846 €
Data can be sent to atmosfair and they give you a calculation of compensation payment
Around 7000 € are needed for LCICon CO2 event compensation
 Lions and Leo activity on site
Based on data from LCIC 2013 Hamburg
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20. Event compensation - Lions and Leo activity
There will be an information desk at the exhibit hall
You can have a look on and buy a cook stove at the exhibit hall
You can make pictures with the lion in a photo box at the exhibit hall against a donation
You can acquire a special and limited pin only designed for this event. Leo volunteers carry the pin you can gain against a donation of around 10 €.
All donations go directly into this project!
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Promote compensation of emissions; look out for the Leo Volunteers to get the limited activity pin  be part of the first climate-friendly LCICon
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22. Lions and Leos GO GREEN TOGETHER
102th Lions Clubs International Convention Milan 2019