Thomas Elliot’s Post

Grégoire Lits and me, we are glad to announce the publication of the book "Transitions in Tension. Controversies and Tensions Around Ecological Transitions" (ISTE and Wiley, 2024). https://lnkd.in/enyRe9GV Transitioning towards a more sustainable world is currently a central topic receiving a lot of attention. As a result, “transitions” are becoming key objects and the drivers of exchanges, communications and controversy in modern society. This book examines the tensions and controversies surrounding the energy, ecological and social transitions currently underway, and it draws on tools developed in the humanities and social sciences, in particular the information and communication sciences. The various case studies gathered here, written by leading experts in environmental communication, examine a wide range of topics; they explore transitions in a number of different fields, from agriculture to territorial policies, and from online and media communication to mechanisms for citizen participation. Transitions in Tension features a wealth of original observations and approaches, enabling readers to fully comprehend the range of controversies and issues facing our society. Table of contents and other information here: https://lnkd.in/enyRe9GV #transition #ecology #communication #controversies SFSIC - Société Française des Sciences de l'Information et de la Communication Jean-Pascal van Ypersele Louise-Amélie Cougnon ISTE Group Sylvie Sarolea François Lambotte Celine Pascual Espuny Olivier De Schutter Gaël Giraud UCLouvain Recherche Marthe Nyssens Valérie Swaen Matthieu de Nanteuil

On behalf of the Editorial Board, I am happy to announce that #Regional #Sustainability has advanced its impact factor up to 4.3 in 2023. The journal is an international, peer-reviewed and open access journal in multi-disciplinary and interdisciplinary subjects relating to sustainability. It has an SRJ status of #Q1 in #Development, #Geography, Planning and Development and #Urban Studies. I encourage you to submit your articles to Regional Sustainability which provides free open access publication, sponsored by the Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Chinese Academy of Sciences. The journal considers articles in areas such as #climate change #population #migration #food security #circular economy/green economy/ecological economy/low carbon economy #supply chain #agriculture and industry development #rural issues and development #energy utilisation #human-land relationship #forestly sustainability #biodiversity conservation #environment pollution and management.

We warmly invite you to read our recently published scholarly work and would be truly grateful for any suggestions you may have regarding potential areas for future research. Sincere gratitude to my coauthors Naila Erum, PROFESOR DR JAMALIAH SAID, Saira Tufail and Abd Hadi Mustaffa as well as the Accounting Research Institute for their continuous support throughout this project. The growing use of natural resources to serve the social demand is mostly unsustainable and environmentally hazardous. The irresponsible use of natural resources must be limited to protect planet Earth and its ecological equilibrium. At the same time, it is crucial to exploit natural resources to ensure human existence with its vast array of goods and services. Scientific evidence shows that the intensive use of natural resources damages the environmental equilibrium and ecological footprint. At this point, countries have used natural resources over the years to support production procedures and other development endeavours. Therefore, the ecological footprint significantly rises throughout the countries. In this circumstance, scholars have developed several strategies and frameworks to keep the ecological footprint tolerable, where the circular economy is one of the most effective strategies to save Mother Earth. Full Text access for a few weeks: https://rdcu.be/dTBBt Link: https://lnkd.in/g7e9C-6G? #circulareconomy #ecology #footprint #environment

🌿 Curious to learn more about how the PLUS Change Project operates? The types of methodologies we use to create land use strategies and decision-making processes that meet climate, biodiversity and human well-being objectives? We've recently added a section to our website that provides an overview of the methods we use in our project! As we produce more deliverables, we'll link them to the methods they employ, providing a more thorough overview for folks who might be interested in replicating these methodologies in their own research 🔎 Check out the 'About' page to learn more about what our research entails: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eqqCbuaS CzechGlobe ISOCARP Institute | Centre for Urban Excellence IVM Institute for Environmental Studies Biobased Creations #plan4all KnowlEdge Srl Centre for Systems Solutions (CRS) Leuphana University of Lüneburg JINAG Région Ile de France Parc Ela Surrey County Council Euregio Meuse-Rhine Provincia di Lucca Regional Development Agency Green Karst, Ltd. Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra Vlaamse Landmaatschappij Baltic Studies Centre #HorizonEurope #LandUsePlanning

Growing edible plants in #Stockholm's green spaces and parks has significant public support, according to Nienke Grosse's thesis in Sustainable Urban Planning and Design at #KTH. Eighty-five per cent say they support the idea. "I wanted to question what a park can be and broaden the view of #publicspace. People are now more aware of the importance of sustainable and locally produced food," Nienke Grosse says. Sveriges Ingenjörer [Engineers of Sweden] (The Swedish Engineers' Environmental Fund has supported Grosse's degree project through an agreement with KTH Royal Institute of Technology. Ten-degree projects focusing on sustainability issues have been awarded environmental scholarships of SEK 50,000 each during the year. Read more and download the thesis "The Edible City": https://lnkd.in/d9KZ8cdg Image: Sveriges Ingenjörer #sustainableurbanplanning #urbanplanning #degreeproject #foodproduction #localfoodproduction #cities

📗 Review A review of ‘Learning to Confront Ecological Precarity: Engaging with More-Than-Human Worlds’ - S. Jukes (2023). Learning to confront ecological precarity: Engaging with more-than-human worlds. Springer Nature Switzerland AG. By Kathryn Riley

🌿 Industrial Ecology (IE) and Industrial Sustainability Two foundational concepts in business sustainability are Industrial Ecology and Industrial Sustainability. Here’s a closer look: Industrial Ecology (IE): IE perceives the industrial world as part of the biosphere, managed according to ecological principles. Key principles include: - Integration with Ecosystems: All industrial operations should function within the constraints of local ecosystems. - Ecosystem Guidance: Use the dynamics and principles of ecosystems to guide industrial system design and management. - Efficiency: Achieve high energy and material efficiencies to gain competitive advantages and economic benefits. - Long-Term Viability: The planet's long-term health is essential for sustained economic value. Industrial Sustainability: This concept focuses on designing and manufacturing goods and services that meet current needs without reducing future opportunities. It involves: - Innovative Ideas: Redesigning products and processes to optimize material use and rethink value creation. - Corporate Citizenship: Addressing wider business-in-society issues like the business case for sustainability and renewing capitalism. - Economic Resilience: Emphasizing natural capitalism and sustainable industrial systems to ensure long-term economic stability. Both IE and Industrial Sustainability are essential for businesses aiming to create a positive impact on the environment and society. #IndustrialEcology #SustainableIndustry #CorporateCitizenship #EconomicResilience

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a key benchmark for efforts around the global to improve environmental, economic, and social wellbeing. The SDGs were launched in 2015 and yet assessment methods and careful examination of the pursuit of the goals remain limited. Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment (LCSA), a methodology that expands on traditional environmental life cycle assessment (LCA) to evaluate multiple dimensions of sustainability is especially well-suited to understanding the challenges, progress, and options for the SDGs. The Journal of Industrial Ecology has published a special issue presenting cutting-edge research on the application of LCSA for the SDGs. #LCSA #SDG #LCA #industrial_ecology See bit.ly/JIE-lcsa-for-sdgs

The Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs) is more and more included in sustainability reports of corporates, cities, countries as a systematic benchmark for efforts on environmental, economic, and social wellbeing. See how researchers in industrial ecology view SDGs through the lense of Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment (LCSA). See bit.ly/JIE-lcsa-for-sdgs #industrial_ecology #SDGs #LCSA #LCA

🌍 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐔𝐬𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧-𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 Land use decisions affect us all, but the decision-making process is often inaccessible to many and complicated by power dynamics and systemic compexity. How do we balance sustainability, economic growth, and social justice in a rapidly changing world? Our latest article dives into key insights derived from discussions at the first seminar of the PLUS Change Series, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘗𝘓𝘜𝘚 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦, tackling the challenges at every level: 🌱 Citizens navigating barriers to sustainable actions and participation. 🏙️ Planners balancing competing priorities and grappling with fragmented systems. 📋 Policymakers striving to prioritise climate and biodiversity amid economic and political pressures. We also explore the root causes of these challenges, such as the undervaluation of non-financial values amidst the dominance of economic growth, and discuss how PLUS Change is connecting research and practice to foster inclusive, sustainable land use solutions. 👉 Read the full article and join the conversation: https://lnkd.in/e63WdcFK. #HorizonEurope #LandUsePlanning #TransdisciplinaryResearch CzechGlobe ISOCARP Institute | Centre for Urban Excellence IVM Institute for Environmental Studies Biobased Creations #plan4all KnowlEdge Srl Centre for Systems Solutions (CRS) Leuphana University of Lüneburg JINAG Région Ile de France Parc Ela Surrey County Council Euregio Meuse-Rhine Provincia di Lucca Regional Development Agency Green Karst, Ltd. Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra Vlaamse Landmaatschappij Baltic Studies Centre