Cities are protagonists in the overall development process. Today, more than 54% of the world's population lives in cities and it is expected to reach the 60% mark by 2030. Cities have thus played a crucial role in the global sustainable development agenda. The idea of urban sustainability has been disseminated through important international studies and protocols in order to overcome social, economic and environmental challenges to generate quality of life for its citizens and contribute to the development capacity of future generations. This work investigated the importance and the new directives of urban planning as a tool for the structuring of sustainable cities. A qualitative research was conducted through in-depth interviews with experts from different areas of knowledge on the theme of cities, bringing as a main result a systemic view on the role of urban planning in the development of sustainable cities. In addition, aiming at a balanced urban development, this study points out the need for a new ordering and cohesion of the different elements that compose a city and proposes ways for a new collaborative urban governance, thus contributing to the scientific development of the urban and regional planning area .
Sustainability is an increasingly common and important issue in daily life, which in turn becomes an advantage when handled strategically by managers in their businesses. Nevertheless, in the Brazilian cosmetics and personal care industry one can find companies that consciously resist this trend. In this context, this article aims to highlight the advantages of using sustainability as a business strategy. The method used was a case study with a qualitative approach. In the case of the company, which was the subject of study of this work, the reasons that have led it to remain inert are strongly related to its model for running the business, especially the lack of long-term planning, a strong hierarchy, low leadership awareness and overvaluation of investors, making sustainability a seemingly incompatible matter for the organization. The studied company's own stakeholders, particularly employees, have identified several innovative opportunities for it to progress toward sustainability. However, in most cases, managers have been prevented from pursuing sustainable actions on the grounds that such initiatives are subjective and have no value.
Ao caro amigo Gilberto Furlan, do CENA-USP, pelo apoio inestimável e cordial receptividade, compartilhando informações fundamentais sobre irradiadores. Ao Dr. Dirceu Vizeu, da EMBRARAD, pelo acolhimento e informações. A todos os meus professores, de todos os níveis, que em cada etapa de minha trajetória contribuíram com minha formação. Aos meus colegas Pesquisadores Científicos e demais funcionários do Instituto de Economia Agrícola pela convivência intelectual e pelo incentivo. Aos funcionários das CPGs do IPEN e da FEA, Fernando, Ilze, Vera, Ana e Valéria pela costumeira presteza e constante apoio. Aos funcionários das bibliotecas do IEA, CENA, FEA, FGV e IPEN pela paciência e auxílio. Aos queridos colegas do EDR de Registro da Secretaria da Agricultura, Penteado e Agnaldo, pela gentileza com que me receberam e pela importante ajuda. Aos pesquisadores, técnicos e produtores que contribuíram com suas idéias e informações por meio das entrevistas realizadas. A todos os demais, mesmo que não citados nominalmente, que contribuíram de alguma forma para minha formação e para a realização desta tese. Por último, o agradecimento especial à minha esposa e filhas, que compartilharam meus ideais e os alimentaram, sabendo compreender minha ausência.
A educação para a sustentabilidade é uma das soluções para a transformação do planeta e da sociedade. Este artigo trata da análise do “Programa de Escolas Associadas” (PEA) das Nações Unidas para a Educação, a Ciência e a Cultura (UNESCO) e analisa a sua influência para a educação para a sustentabilidade. Esta rede tem como propósito fomentar os valores e os princípios de sustentabilidade na educação em todos os Estados membros da ONU. Para a construção deste trabalho foi realizada uma pesquisa qualitativa, com base em uma literatura, pesquisa documental, entrevistas com atores-chave, resultando na construção de dois estudos comparados baseados em escolas de educação básica da rede pública e particular associadas à Rede PEA localizadas no Estado de São Paulo – Brasil.
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