Handbook on digital skills and cross-domain entrepreneurial competences for societal challenges

Abstract

Grand societal challenges (GSCs) are big social, economic, and environmental issues that have potential or actual negative impact on well-being of large population and extend beyond national borders. Responses to GSCs need to be based on collaborative efforts a wide range of public and private stakeholders (Ferraro et al., 2015, p. 365; Voegtlin et al. 2022, p. 1-2).GSCs are usually recognized by academics and practitioners and then become the concern of policymakers representing international organizations. United Nations has adopted a set of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, reduce inequalities, combat climate change, protect ecosystems, ensure access to renewable energy etc. (UN 2015). Meanwhile The Commission of European Union launched five EU Mission that will aim to deliver solutions to key global challenges by 2030: 1. Adaptation to Climate Change: support at least 150 European regions and communities to become climate resilient by 2030. 2. Cancer: working with Europe's Beating Cancer Plan to improve the lives of more than 3 million people by 2030 through prevention, cure, and solutions to live longer and better. 3. Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030. 4. 100 Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities by 2030. 5. A Soil Deal for Europe: 100 living labs and lighthouses to lead the transition towards healthy soils by 2030.