Sustainable development & Territories

As Europe accelerates its circular economy ambitions, regions are facing growing pressure to equip workers and SMEs with the right skills. Launched this week in Rome, the RECEBA project brings together 17 organisations across six European regions to build a long-term vocational excellence network focused on circular business innovation, micro-credentials and regional skills ecosystems. This week in Rome, […]

Mayotte, the poorest and most unequal region of France in the European Union, is facing two cyclones: natural disasters and the more insidious social and economic divide. While cyclone Chido caused considerable damage, the island’s structural vulnerabilities amplify the effects of these repeated crises. Yet these challenges can be an opportunity for transformation if the […]

The book Regions, Cities and the Circular Economy, co-edited by Sébastien Bourdin (EM Normandie Business School), André Torre (Paris-Saclay University, INRAE), and Eveline van Leeuwen (Wageningen University), offers a critical and comprehensive exploration of the role of territories in driving and implementing circular economy strategies. In an era marked by pressing environmental challenges—climate change, resource […]

In the face of climate change, which is forcing us to rethink our food and therefore our agricultural production, we need to revisit the link that can exist between the quality of an agricultural product and the soil from which it comes. As a result, we need to re-examine the contours of a well-known concept […]

Here are the changes brought about by the future european ‘right to repair‘ Is the era of disposable items about to come to an end? At least, that’s the ambition of the directive on the right to repair proposed by the European Commission, which aims to put an end to the linear model by favouring […]

In March 2023, the European Commission took a major step towards promoting more sustainable and eco-responsible consumption. The proposal for a directive to facilitate and encourage the repair of consumer goods represents a milestone in the ecological transition. This initiative aims to significantly reduce waste while generating savings for consumers. The Commission’s proposal is due […]

Visitor attractions—such as museums, national parks, zoos, castles, or amusement parks—are important aspects when making travel plans. Hence, to increase ticket sales, it is important for visitor attraction operators to know what (potential) visitors expect to become satisfied during a visit. Moreover, a solid understanding of crucial drivers of visitor satisfaction are also important because […]

The global agri-food sector is in a dire need of transitioning into sustainable consumption and production patterns. The circular economy concept offers a viable pathway to improve resource efficiency and recover value from food loss and waste. Although China has made circular economy a strategic component of its national development strategy, it has faced multiple barriers […]