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Waves of innovation: the role of sustainability in driving impact in the blue e...
Elston, Jennifer Nicole; Pinto, Hugo; Nogueira, CarlaThe Blue Economy, with its emphasis on ocean-based industries, is critical for achieving sustainable development. This study investigates the intricate relationship between sustainability, innovation, and their economic, environmental, and social impacts within Portugal’s Blue Economy. Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) was used to test the hypothesized relationships between sustainabi...
Pathways to Progress: Unveiling Structural Change in Africa Through Economic Tr...
Pinto, Hugo; Odoi, Evans; Nogueira, Carla; Viana, Luiz Fernando CâmaraAfrican economies are undergoing significant structural transformation, transitioning from agriculture to manufacturing, services, and technology-driven industries. Driven by urbanization, technological innovation, and global trade, this shift offers opportunities for sustainable growth but faces challenges such as infrastructure gaps and institutional hurdles. This paper examines the dynamics of structural cha...
Perceptions and behaviors concerning tourism degrowth and sustainable tourism: ...
Pinto, Hugo; Barboza, Miriam; Nogueira, CarlaThe current economic model centered on perpetual growth is unsustainable. Without a shift away from this growth-centric approach and rampant consumerism, the environmental and social crises will persist. This article explores tourists' relationship with degrowth and sustainability. Through an empirical investigation, the study explores the relatively uncharted territory of how tourists engage with degrowth. Emp...
Tides of Change for a Sustainable Blue Economy: A Systematic Literature Review ...
Elston, Jennifer; Pinto, Hugo; Nogueira, CarlaThe Blue Economy, a dynamic field intertwining ocean sustainability, innovation, and economic progress, stands as a beacon of hope for fostering inclusive growth while advancing sustainable practices. This systematic literature review embarks on a journey to unravel the intricate relationship between innovation and sustainable practices within the Blue Economy, to uncover how innovation transforms and promotes ...
Inovações sociais para a utilização sustentável da água
Alves Rodrigues, Maria da Conceição; Nogueira, Carla; Pinto, HugoA água é o recurso mais valioso do planeta. Atualmente, e devido à crise climática, as sociedades contemporâneas são confrontadas com desafios estruturais devido à escassez dos recursos hídricos. As formas de gestão tradicional deste recurso não têm conseguido responder a estes desafios e é, portanto, necessário refletir sobre abordagens socialmente inovadoras que possam contribuir para uma transição sustentáve...
Civil economy as a path towards sustainability: An empirical investigation
Nogueira, Carla; Marques, João Filipe; Pinto, HugoContemporary societies face a myriad of challenges that require the modification of patterns, ways of living, being and producing. Although climate change is one of the most glaring problems, it cannot be understood merely by environmental aspects. Many of these challenges are interrelated and have their roots in a set of crystallized structures that are obsolete, namely the economic ones. Contemporary capitali...
Digitalisation landscape in the European Union: Statistical insights for a Digi...
Pinto, Hugo; Nogueira, Carla; Vieira, GabrielaThe widespread adoption of digital technologies is transforming societies, bringing with it both opportunities and challenges. This article examines the level of digitalisation in different European Union (EU) countries, with the aim of providing insights and lessons for advancing digital transformation. The research methodology uses a quantitative approach, with Eurostat as the primary data source. Principal c...
Digitalisation in the Atlantic Area: A Brief Statistical Overview
Pinto, Hugo; Vieira, Gabriela; Nogueira, Carla
Social Innovation and Digitalisation of Public Services: An Impact Assessment o...
Pinto, Hugo; Nogueira, Carla; Vieira, Gabriela
Inovações sociais para a utilização sustentável da água: Experiências de pequen...
Rodrigues, Maria da Conceição Alves; Nogueira, Carla; Pinto, HugoA água é o recurso mais valioso do planeta. Atualmente, e devido à crise climática, as sociedades contemporâneas são confrontadas com desafios estruturais devido à escassez dos recursos hídricos. As formas de gestão tradicional deste recurso não têm conseguido responder a estes desafios e é, portanto, necessário refletir sobre abordagens socialmente inovadoras que possam contribuir para uma transição sustentáve...