«The Nordic Region aims to become the most sustainable and integrated region in the world by 2030. On our shared journey towards that goal, the gender equality perspective needs to be embedded in every step».
terça-feira, 26 de dezembro de 2023
quinta-feira, 21 de dezembro de 2023
quarta-feira, 20 de dezembro de 2023
«CEO Guide to the → Climate-related Corporate Performance and Accountability System (CPAS)»
«(...)Today, the world is already starting to hold business accountable for the progress it is making. The demands for increased accountability and transparency will only continue to rise (...)»
sábado, 16 de dezembro de 2023
GEORGE MONBIOT|«|Regenesis»
SINOPSE
Pela primeira vez em milhões de anos, temos a oportunidade de mudar por completo o nosso sistema alimentar e a nossa relação com a natureza. Ler este livro é dizer: o futuro começa hoje.
Sim, todos sabemos: a agricultura e a pecuária são, hoje, as principais causas de poluição e destruição ambiental no mundo. Mas não, não se fala muito sobre isso. É comum dizermos que a construção toma conta de demasiado espaço, mas, na verdade, aqueles setores ocupam uma superfície trinta vezes maior. Enquanto aramos a terra e a cultivamos desmedidamente, enquanto o solo é extensivamente usado para pastagem, derrubamos florestas, extinguimos vida selvagem e envenenamos rios e oceanos - tudo para nos alimentarmos.
Escrito por um dos maiores nomes mundiais na luta por uma vida mais sustentável e pela preservação do planeta, Regenesis apresenta-nos um plano para resolvermos um dos maiores problemas atuais da humanidade: podemos mudar a forma como comemos e conseguir alimentar o mundo sem devorar o planeta.
Com base nos mais recentes resultados da investigação ecológica dos solos, George Monbiot é claro: temos, agora, informação que nos permite cultivar mais alimentos e reduzir, simultaneamente, a exploração agrícola - basta ver, entre os muitos exemplos, o caso dos cereais perenes, que libertam a terra da constante produção e do uso de químicos tóxicos.
A era da extinção, que todos estamos a alimentar, pode mesmo tornar-se a era da regeneração. E o caminho começa hoje, neste livro. Saiba mais.
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quinta-feira, 14 de dezembro de 2023
SE EXISTE E EM CONTEXTO INSTITUCIONAL, HÁ QUE DIVULGAR | «A Parte Pelo Todo - Relatório do Inquérito "Práticas Ecológicas e Sustentáveis nas Artes Performativas em Portugal"»
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Já agora, pensamos que tem cabimento, reencaminhemos também para os posts recentes seguintes :
FRANÇA | «Guide d'orientation et d'inspiration pour la transition écologique de la culture | A l’automne 2023, le ministère de la Culture a rendu public son "Guide d’orientation et d’inspiration". Conçu pour s'adresser à l'ensemble des acteurs et des lieux du secteur culturel, il constitue une stratégie partagée de transition écologique du secteur de la culture»
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«Creating NEBourhoods Together: Designing beautiful, environmentally friendly and future-proof neighbourhoods together»
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e muitos mais poderiam ser referenciados ...
quarta-feira, 13 de dezembro de 2023
segunda-feira, 11 de dezembro de 2023
FRANÇA | «Guide d'orientation et d'inspiration pour la transition écologique de la culture | A l’automne 2023, le ministère de la Culture a rendu public son "Guide d’orientation et d’inspiration". Conçu pour s'adresser à l'ensemble des acteurs et des lieux du secteur culturel, il constitue une stratégie partagée de transition écologique du secteur de la culture»
sábado, 9 de dezembro de 2023
«Creating NEBourhoods Together: Designing beautiful, environmentally friendly and future-proof neighbourhoods together»
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«Creating NEBourhoods Together aims to make living and working in the city sustainable, socially just and environmentally friendly. As one of the European Unions's six European Lighthouse Demonstrators, we are testing new methods and innovative solutions in Munich-Neuperlach for transforming existing urban spaces. A spirit of neighbourhood community and a respectful use of our planet's resources are at the heart of our mission. We are re-establishing connections between people, buildings and public spaces and nature. Circular thinking and collective action are critical components of these sustainable transformations in daily life and in construction.
Creating NEBourhoods Together acts as an international network and creates a model for other cities to follow in spreading the goals and spirit of the New European Bauhaus throughout the world: beautiful, sustainable, inclusive». Continue.
sexta-feira, 8 de dezembro de 2023
«Nordic Green Roadmap for Cultural Institutions»
«The Nordic Green Roadmap for Cultural Institutions is the outcome of the project: Sustainable Cultural Experiences in the Nordic Region, which is led by The Nordic House in the Faroe Islands as part of the Nordic Council of Ministers’ Sustainable Living programme (2021–24). Sustainable Living aims to encourage individuals, communities, and businesses to make sustainable choices in their daily lives and to make it easier to live sustainably in the Nordic Region. The programme includes six diferent projects that address key issues such as climate change, resource consumption and social equity. It includes campaigns to raise awareness, educational activities, policy recommendations and collaborations with stakeholders to promote sustainable practices. The programme is a cross- sectoral Nordic collaboration between the Nordic c ouncils of ministers for gender equality and LGBTI, environment and climate, fsheries, aquaculture, agriculture, food and f orestry, education and research, culture, and Nordic co- operation, as well as NORDBUK and the expert group for sustainable development. The Nordic Green Roadmap for Cultural Institutions is developed by Inger Smærup Sørensen and Linnéa Elisabeth Vågen Svensson. We owe a big thank you to countless representatives from cultural life thr oughout the Nordics and to just as many experts from all sorts of diferent disciplines who have generously shared their knowledge and experience and understood the necessity of working cross-sectorally».
quinta-feira, 7 de dezembro de 2023
NA COP 28 | a «fashion industry»
«Supporting high-quality ESRS implementation»
Atentemos nisto:
«The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) will be effective on 1 January 2024 starting with the first companies in scope. The ESRS guide how companies report information under the CSRD. They introduce many new concepts and first-time requirements which will challenge stakeholders in the corporate reporting ecosystem».
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Nada contra estas iniciativas, antes pelo contrário, mas sempre nos levam a esta interrogação: O QUE É FEITO DO «RELATÓRIO INTEGRADO»? OU «ÚNICO». Será que o «reporting» no seu todo está presente? E daí, por exemplo, tirado do site IR isto:
«Thank you to all who attended the Integrated Thinking & Reporting Conference in person and online. If you missed it, you can watch the recorded sessions on demand. The next Integrated Thinking & Reporting Conference is tentatively planned for May 2024». saiba mais.
e, uma vez mais, isto:
«Winner of the 2010 PROSE Award for Best Business, Finance, & Management Book!
"One Report" refers to an emerging trend in business taking place throughout the world where companies are going beyond separate reports for financial and nonfinancial (e.g., corporate social responsibility or sustainability) results and integrating both into a single integrated report. At the same time, they are also leveraging the Internet to provide more detailed results to all of their stakeholders and for improving their level of dialogue and engagement with them. Providing best practice examples from companies around the world, One Report shows how integrated reporting adds tremendous value to the company and all of its stakeholders, including shareholders, and also ultimately contributes to a sustainable society.
- Focuses on the emerging trend of integrated reporting as a top priority for companies, investors, regulators, auditors and civil society
- Provides compelling case studies from some of the world's leading companies doing integrated reporting
- Addresses how companies can move toward One Report and how it can become a keystone of a sustainable strategy for both the company and society
- Explains what others-such as analysts, shareholders, other stakeholders, auditors, regulators, legislators, and civil society-need to do to enable the rapid and broad adoption of One Report
Filled with case studies and the most current trends on integrated reporting, this book is an invaluable guidebook on the future of reporting and how this future can lead to a sustainable society».
terça-feira, 5 de dezembro de 2023
sábado, 2 de dezembro de 2023
quinta-feira, 30 de novembro de 2023
UN |«High-level Advisory Body on Artificial Intelligence»
«High-level Advisory Body on Artificial Intelligence
- The Global AI Imperative
Globally coordinated AI governance is the only way to harness AI for humanity, while addressing its risks and uncertainties, as AI-related applications, algorithms, computing capacity and expertise become more widespread internationally.
- The UN's Response
To foster a globally inclusive approach, the UN Secretary-General is convening a multi-stakeholder High-level Advisory Body on AI to undertake analysis and advance recommendations for the international governance of AI.
- Calling for Interdisciplinary Expertise
Bringing together up to 38 experts in relevant disciplines from around the world, the Body will offer diverse perspectives and options on how AI can be governed for the common good, aligning internationally interoperable governance with human rights and the Sustainable Development Goals.
- A Multistakeholder, Networked Approach
The Body, which will comprise experts from government, private sector and civil society, will engage and consult widely with existing and emerging initiatives and international organizations, to bridge perspectives across stakeholder groups and networks.
(...)». Saiba mais.
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A propósito:
«“O que queremos que seja a Inteligência Artificial?”: Centro de IA Responsável debateu o futuro da IA em Lisboa» - Leia aqui.
quarta-feira, 29 de novembro de 2023
EUROPEAN TRADE UNION INSTITUTE|«Response measures to the energy crisis: policy targeting and climate trade-offs»
«Were national response measures to the energy crisis targeted, and were they social and climate friendly?
These are the main questions addressed by this book, which examines whether and how short-term national responses to the cost of energy crisis applied social and ecological preferences. Europe has ‘survived’ two much-feared winters without energy shortages, power cuts and recession, showing a considerable level of resilience. Between September 2021 and August 2023, EU Member States allocated almost 700 billion euros to shield consumers and industry from rising energy costs. Were these resources properly targeted and is there a climate dividend? The national case studies included in this book reveal that the measures were mostly broad-based, including subsidies, tax cuts and price controls. The chapters also address questions on how such policies tackled the conflicting objectives and examine whether there are any good practices that can be identified in which short-term social protection can be aligned with longer term ecological objectives».
These are the main questions addressed by this book, which examines whether and how short-term national responses to the cost of energy crisis applied social and ecological preferences. Europe has ‘survived’ two much-feared winters without energy shortages, power cuts and recession, showing a considerable level of resilience. Between September 2021 and August 2023, EU Member States allocated almost 700 billion euros to shield consumers and industry from rising energy costs. Were these resources properly targeted and is there a climate dividend? The national case studies included in this book reveal that the measures were mostly broad-based, including subsidies, tax cuts and price controls. The chapters also address questions on how such policies tackled the conflicting objectives and examine whether there are any good practices that can be identified in which short-term social protection can be aligned with longer term ecological objectives».
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«New research conducted by the ETUI in 7 EU member states
(AT-FR-DE-GR-IT-PL-ES) highlights that response measures to the energy crisis
were a missed opportunity for the socio-ecological contract. With winter coming and Europe ready to get through it without
energy shortages, power cuts and recession, new ETUI research highlights
that, with some 80 per cent of spending being directed to broad-based
measures, short-term national government support during the recent energy
crisis was poorly targeted. As a result, both social and climate policy goals
were rather sidelined with the biggest beneficiaries of public fossil-fuel
subsidies being higher income groups and the wealthiest people. ‘Europe has survived two much-feared winters, showing a
considerable level of resilience, but has missed an opportunity,' said Béla Galgóczi, ETUI senior researcher and editor of the book. ‘The response did not strengthen the
social dimension of the green transition when the implementation of the
European Green Deal is reaching a critical phase.’ Between
September 2021 and August 2023 EU member states allocated almost 700
billion euro to shield consumers and industry from rising energy costs.
A new research project, conducted by the ETUI in seven EU member states
(Austria, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Poland and Spain), highlights that
national responses did not reach those most in need but provided some
incentives for more fossil-fuel use among higher-income groups. As a result,
both social- and climate-policy goals were rather sidelined and the biggest
beneficiaries (in terms of the absolute amount) of public fossil-fuel
subsidies were higher income groups whose bigger carbon footprints have thus
been co-financed by scarce public resources». |
segunda-feira, 27 de novembro de 2023
«The Next Renaissance»
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«THE NEXT RENAISSANCE
We believe that the creative and cultural sectors, and especially the blending of scientific, technological, cultural and artistic knowledge, can be a catalytic driver to both imagine and realise possible futures.
We aim to develop a global movement that sees this task as common sense and urgent. It argues for a paradigm shift in how we think, plan and act.
We started our journey in 2022 with the publication of The Next Renaissance book, with Odile Jacob Publishing.
Our strategy of influence includes a series of activities that will gain momentum in 2024 and help build a community of active people who support our broader goals.
quinta-feira, 23 de novembro de 2023
segunda-feira, 20 de novembro de 2023
HANNAH RITCHIE | «Not The End Of The World / How We Can Be The First Generation To Build A Sustainable Planet»
E o que Bill Gates escreveu sobre o livro:
«A surprising (and surprisingly optimistic) book on climate change»
sexta-feira, 17 de novembro de 2023
quarta-feira, 15 de novembro de 2023
sexta-feira, 10 de novembro de 2023
«The "IETM Focus Luxembourg 2023" will bring together more than 130 international and national performing arts professionals to discuss the issues and challenges of the climate crisis»
«Lost in transition?
Context-Based Environmental Actions In The Performing Arts
On 28-30 November, IETM will head to Luxembourg for the very first time. Hosted by the Arts Council of Luxembourg, IETM's second ever Focus meeting will address the one topic we all have to face - the climate crisis. Although the cultural sector is far from being the one that has the most impact on the environment, each and every one of us has to face reality and deal with it.
This second edition of the Focus meeting will be the final event in IETM’s first year of environmental transitioning, and will bring members and professional guests together for a joint brainstorm. Participants will benefit from the targeted programmes and accumulated knowledge gathered by the network through all its activities in 2023 and work towards co-creating an eco charter for the entire network.
When it comes to the climate crisis, Luxembourg has a story to tell. The example from a country the size of Luxembourg proves that even the smallest carries a big burden when it comes to the environment, and we must - and can - act now.
Luxembourg summarises both the challenges and their solutions. While ranking among the top worst countries regarding ecological footprint per capita, the country is radically preparing for change, and can also be found among the top-ranking countries in the environmental performance index. Measures such as international consultations on green transition or free public transportation throughout the country are putting Luxembourg at the top for environmental change.
Under the title Lost in transition?, IETM and Kultur | lx – Arts Council Luxembourg will tackle the tough and challenging questions that have emerged from our first year of environmental transition. With a specific approach, considering everyone’s context to focus on our values and what is reasonably doable, we will make a valuable contribution for the greener performing arts ecosystem we dream of.
In typical Focus format, we offer time to meet new faces, network, catch up with old friends and colleagues and time to discover the unique performing arts scene in Luxembourg».
This second edition of the Focus meeting will be the final event in IETM’s first year of environmental transitioning, and will bring members and professional guests together for a joint brainstorm. Participants will benefit from the targeted programmes and accumulated knowledge gathered by the network through all its activities in 2023 and work towards co-creating an eco charter for the entire network.
When it comes to the climate crisis, Luxembourg has a story to tell. The example from a country the size of Luxembourg proves that even the smallest carries a big burden when it comes to the environment, and we must - and can - act now.
Luxembourg summarises both the challenges and their solutions. While ranking among the top worst countries regarding ecological footprint per capita, the country is radically preparing for change, and can also be found among the top-ranking countries in the environmental performance index. Measures such as international consultations on green transition or free public transportation throughout the country are putting Luxembourg at the top for environmental change.
Under the title Lost in transition?, IETM and Kultur | lx – Arts Council Luxembourg will tackle the tough and challenging questions that have emerged from our first year of environmental transition. With a specific approach, considering everyone’s context to focus on our values and what is reasonably doable, we will make a valuable contribution for the greener performing arts ecosystem we dream of.
In typical Focus format, we offer time to meet new faces, network, catch up with old friends and colleagues and time to discover the unique performing arts scene in Luxembourg».
quarta-feira, 8 de novembro de 2023
terça-feira, 7 de novembro de 2023
OLHEMOS PARA OS OUTROS E DEIXEMO-NOS INSPIRAR | «CISL’s Business Transformation Framework /Preliminary Diagnostic»
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Businesses are under intense pressure from a range of stakeholders to meet globally agreed goals and rising
expectations on climate, nature and society and, in some cases, to achieve a stated corporate purpose which
aligns with delivering sustainable outcomes for society. This needs to be delivered in a way that maintains
business resilience and financial health, including to satisfy shareholders (some of whom may not support such
action) – a task that is made ever more challenging by near-term shocks such as COVID-19, rising inflation and
increasingly prevalent climate, nature and social emergencies.1 Further challenge arises from the operating
context; businesses act within an unsustainable system where markets and regulation do not always reward
sustainable business performance.
Developing and embedding a greater societal purpose is a practical approach to navigating these tensions, in
service of increased corporate sustainability. Today, purpose can be a significant indicator of a business’s
commitment to sustainability and a source of competitive advantage. Should markets and regulations begin to
reward sustainability, purpose-driven organisations will be well placed on both sustainability and strategic clarity.
To this end, the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) has researched the
organisational enablers for sustainable business performance. With the support of the Business Transformation
Group, CISL has developed a Business Transformation Framework (BTF), which identifies some indicators of a
business’s progress towards purpose, in service of sustainability. (...)».
segunda-feira, 6 de novembro de 2023
MIT Tecnhology Review | «Plastics.Politics.Twitter.And other hard problems»
«The Hard Problems issue
November/December 2023
The intractable problem of plastics. Fixing the internet. Exploring what it would it take for AI to become conscious. Plus: there are so many urgent issues facing the world—where do we begin? Bill Gates, Lina Khan, Jennifer Doudna, and others offer their ideas».
domingo, 5 de novembro de 2023
«The Breakthrough Effect: HOW TO TRIGGER A CASCADE OF TIPPING POINTS TO ACCELERATE THE NET ZERO TRANSITION»
EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY
«Sector Tipping Points
In high-emitting sectors of the economy,
it is vital to understand where tipping
points exist that could propel accelerated
adoption of zero-emission solutions.
For each high-emitting sector, there is often one
solution that will provide the bulk of the supply-side
decarbonisation in the transition to net-zero. For
example, while reducing emissions in the shipping
sector requires a range of actions, including efficiency
improvements and battery-electric short-haul fleets,
zero-carbon fuels – such as green ammonia – are
expected to account for ~80% of the sector’s final
energy demand in a fully decarbonised system.10 In
many cases, these key zero-emission solutions have
the potential to reach tipping points after which
deployment could accelerate significantly. (...)». Continue.
sexta-feira, 3 de novembro de 2023
«We believe that how we grow matters—that how we do business is just as important as what we do»
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Quase se poderá dizer que no formato da KPMG, de acordo com a nossa fórmula, só faltará a CULTURA - embora as «palavras» utilizadas sejam outras. A pergunta impõe-se: porquê não utilizar os já clássicos «economia», «ambiente», «social», «governança», + agora «cultura»? Dito doutra forma: porque não RELATÓRIO ÚNICO? (Relatório Integrado, outra forma de nomear).
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Mas de uma KPMG (KPMG Germany)
sobre o «Integrated Reporting»
sobre o «Integrated Reporting»
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