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- Approaches to circular economy researchPublication . Deutz, Pauline; Caeiro, Sandra; Lindgreen, Erik Roos; Thapa, Kaustubh; Walker, Anna M.; Pusz, Malgorzata
- Assessment approaches and methods for a circular economyPublication . Raggi, Andrea; Droege, Hinrika; Opferkuch, Katelin; Roos Lindgreen, Erik; Walker, Anna Maria; Caeiro, Sandra; Ramos, Tomás B.; Salomone, Roberta
- Investigação e educação transdisciplinares: apoio à implementação da sustentabilidade na Região AmazónicaPublication . Caeiro, Sandra; Fernandes, Ana Paula
- Sustainability competences and pedagogical approaches at Universidade AbertaPublication . Caeiro, Sandra; Simão, JoãoEstablished in 1988, Universidade Aberta (UAb) is the single public distance education university in Portugal. It has more than 10,000 students (full-time and exclusively engaged in distance education). UAb has focused on the quality of its services and has garnered recognition from various national and international bodies. This acknowledgment is attributed to its good practices in innovation and sustainability within higher education since 2019. This chapter presents the results from the 397 student responses. The main focus of the university is on the social dimension which is the most addressed, followed by the economic one. The ranking of the competences shows that Critical thinking and analysis and Communication and use of media were ranked the highest. The ranking of the pedagogical approaches resulted in Case studies and Project- or Problem-based learning being ranked the highest. The three competences most developed by pedagogical approaches were Strategic action, Assessment and evaluation, and Tolerance for ambiguity and uncertainty. The three pedagogical approaches that developed the most competences were Inter-disciplinary team teaching, Project- or Problem-based learning, and Eco-justice and community. The results indicate potential enhancements for fostering a comprehensive array of sustainability competencies across the degree programs at Universidade Aberta. Furthermore, adopting pedagogical approaches centered around sustainability could augment the university’s role in addressing interdisciplinary issues and advancing Sustainable Development Goals.
- A critical analysis of sustainability indicators for education and curricula in higher education institutions and their adaptation to the portuguese contextPublication . Rigueiro, Maria Constança Simões; Caeiro, Sandra; Câmara, Patrícia; Fonseca, Ana; Godinho, Teresa; Mapar, Mahsa; Moreira, Anabela Mendes; Dinis, Maria Alzira Pimenta; Farinha, Carla Sofia; Simão, João; Silva, Manuela Vieira da; Laís Trevisan
- Landslide susceptibility assessment in the coastal area of Essaouira – MoroccoPublication . Khouz, Abdelah; Trindade, Jorge; El Bchari, Fatima; Bougadir, Blaid; Çiner, Attila; Turan, Veysel; Knight, Jasper; Candeias, Carla; Chenchouni, Haroun; Khan, MD Firoz; Sarikaya, MehmedLandslide susceptibility mapping is an important tool for landslide risk management and urban planning. The main aim of this study is to assess coastal slope landslide susceptibility in Essaouira city (Morocco) using a deterministic approach. The primary data needed for analyzing the risk of landslides include a record of landslides factors that contribute to their occurrence factors that trigger them and elements in the area at risk. Among these the inventory of landslides holds significance. It provides information, about where landslides have happened in the past the types of landslides how they failed, the causes, behind their occurrence and the extent of damage they caused. Historical archives, field data and image interpretation are sources, for creating landslide inventories. However it is unfortunate that these sources are often incomplete making it challenging to conduct a risk assessment. A total of 588 landslides were recognized and mapped in the study area, the terrain units of the study area were divided according to morphometric and operational criteria. A total of 2975 terrain units with 50 m wide were classified in coastal system type, based on information from satellite imagery, aerial photographs, digital elevation model, geological maps, and data and field surveys. Afterward, the landslide susceptibility assessment model was carried out by classifying the terrain units into stable and unstable units. The classification process is based on the quantification of the percentage of the unstable area of each terrain unit. This initial method, for assessing the likelihood of landslides, which involves analyzing land forms using photos, satellite images and fieldwork along, with GIS analyses helped us identify 931 areas of land that are considered unstable. This accounts for 61% of the study area (known as the Rocky subsystem). Additionally, more information was added to a Geodatabase of various independent variables such as morphology (height, slope, curvature, and aspect), geology (structure, lithology, tectonics, soil, and bedrock geotechnical properties), hydrogeology, and climatology. A statistical model that uses information values is employed to analyze instances of landslides and identify the conditions in which they have occurred. This helps determine the combinations of factors that contribute to the likelihood of landslides. To guarantee meaningful validation process, the inventory dataset was subdivided into a test and a validation group. The model building process utilized a test group comprising 40% of the inventory while the validation group was employed to perform cross validation on the results of the model. Finally, the susceptibility map was validated to define the sensitivity analysis for independent variables and combinations of variables.
- The SDG18 and the two cultural purposes at large: towards a new pillar of sustainability?Publication . Seixas, Paulo Castro; Dias, Ricardo Cunha; Lobner, Nadine; Vidal, Diogo Guedes; Seixas, Paulo Castro; Dias, Ricardo Cunha; Lobner, Nadine; Leal Filho, Walter; Vidal, Diogo Guedes; Dinis, Maria Alzira PimentaIn the past 6 years that have followed the initial launch of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a discussion on its extension (SDG + 1/SDG18) emerged. The SDG18 quest is interpreted as a collective pursuit for meaning on SDGs and the future of our planet, based on 23 different proposals. This article aims at a detailed analysis of these 23 proposals and their meanings within the SDGs framework which directly connects with urban trends and transitions. Methodologically, this paper is supported by online research on SDG18 proposals and a content analysis. This leads to three main categories based on the criteria of aims/claims for the SDG18: (1) country ownership as national interest; (2) societal cooperation as both a fear and an emphasis of the SDG framework and (3) cultural purposes. Throughout our analysis, the latter category resonates with the core dyads of humanity: nomadic–sedentary and rural–urban. The category was divided in two subcategories: an Anthropic Techno-explosion Purpose (a nomadic-urban-progress trend) and an Ecologic Consciousness Purpose (a sedentary-rurban-degrowth trend). These are what we describe as the two Purposes at Large, framing the dialogue about our future as human beings. Finally, assuming the relevance of this dialogue, we urge the General Secretary of the UN to create an annually SDG18 Forum.
- Lifting the veil of complexity, demanding for convergence: an introduction to the book “Planetary Health and Climate Change”Publication . Vidal, Diogo Guedes; Lopes, Hélder Silva; Dinis, Maria Alzira Pimenta; Leal Filho, Walter; Leal Filho, Walter; Vidal, Diogo Guedes; Dinis, Maria Alzira PimentaHuman-induced alterations to the Earth’s climate, primarily through the release of greenhouse gases, have far-reaching implications for ecosystems and both human and non-human health. However, treating climate change exclusively as an external force continues to limit human potential to effectively address it. This introductory chapter to the book “Planetary Health and Climate Change” explores concepts aimed at bridging the chasm created by this separation, while addressing the socio-ecological hurdles humanity currently face. Despite these efforts, there remains a lack of imagination, a vital aspect to envisioning alternative scenarios and solutions. Among these complexities, the concept of planetary health emerges as a holistic framework that goes beyond conventional public health paradigms. This chapter also delves into the idea of convergence, i.e., a combination of perspectives, disciplines, and approaches to navigate through complex socioecological challenges. It highlights the importance of moving beyond binary thinking and embracing varied worldviews to tackle compounded crises. Through convergence with the lens of planetary health, we can redefine health, prioritize cooperation over competition, and empower ourselves to address the challenges posed by a changing climate.
- Integrating GALDIT and GIS for assessing sea water intrusion susceptibility in the Akermoud coastal water table, MoroccoPublication . Khouz, Abdellah; Trindade, Jorge; El Bchari, Fatima; Santos, Pedro Pinto; Reis, Eusébio; Moumane, Adil; El Ghazali, Fatima Ezzahra; Jadoud, Mourad; Bougadir, BlaidThe Akermoud coastal aquifer, situated in the northern region of Essaouira, Morocco, is an aquifer that has an important productive capacity, mainly used for irrigation. However, uncontrolled exploitation has increased the risk of sea water intrusion, leading to deteriorating water quality and threatening agricultural sustainability. In this research, in order to access susceptibility to sea water intrusion (SWI), six elements derived from diverse databases are used. Variables were combined in a GALDIT and GIS models, resulting in the analysis of 40 groundwater samples from wells. Results highlight the imminent threat of sea water encroachment into the coastal groundwater system. The resulting GALDIT index map indicates a notably high susceptibility index along a 3 km coastal band, between Tensift Oued and Bhaybeh Beach, enlarging southwards up to 5 km. Saline intrusion patterns are particularly observed between Zaouiet El Kourati and Ouled El Fequih villages, where the merging of saline and fresh waters amplifies salinization, affecting approximately 24% of the study area.
- The portuguese sustainable campus network: a knowledge collaboration for sustainability transformation in higher education institutionsPublication . Barros, F. M.; Caeiro, Sandra; Disterheft, Antje; Madeira, Ana; Manteigas, Vítor; Martins, António Gomes; Teixeira, Margarida Ribau; Soares, AldinaNetworks are an important mechanism for systemic change towards sustainability in higher education institutions. In Portugal there is no formal law or regulation at governmental level pressuring for this change. Also, there was a need for action and a lack of collaboration between the Portuguese higher education community to allow an advanced sustainability implementation in higher education institutions. This chapter presents the activities that the Portuguese Network Sustainable Campus—Rede Campus Sustentável (RCS) has been undertaking. The history and organisation of the network are presented as well as a summary of its main initiatives, namely the results of the first survey report on the Implementation of Sustainability in Higher Education in Portugal, where the actual practices in the main dimensions are listed. This work aims to contribute to the studies about sustainability-oriented networks in higher education, addressing its current and future challenges.