Ana Isabel Paraguay’s Post

Work has commenced on a joint project between CSIRO's Valuing Sustainability Future Science Platform and Gondwana Link. Titled 'Bright Spots' (their suggestion!) the project is primarily examining key factors in Gondwana Link's development and its 22 years of formal operation in order to answer questions such as 'Why do some large landscape-scale restoration efforts succeed? What makes some programs able to overcome challenges and navigate changing circumstances?' The project will probe the forms of governance principles, measures or processes that are valuable for landscape scale collaborative restoration programs in order to embed ‘good’ or ‘just’ practices. It will test findings from Gondwana Link in different contexts, including through engaging with other large landscape scale restoration projects across Australia, and examine particular examples of ‘bright spots’ within Gondwana Link, such as the transformative work with First Nations groups. While there has been an abundance of biophysical studies into various aspects of the Gondwana Link program and area, this is the first major social sciences effort to understand the habitats and interactions of that particularly significant species – humans. As such we have strongly welcomed this opportunity and look forward to sharing what will be uncovered. A short flier on the program can be downloaded from https://lnkd.in/gcdBXNjb .

I had the privilege of attending the transformative conference, "Towards a Lunar Village? Sustainable Building and Society on Earth and Space," held on the 18th and 19th of March at the Schader-Forum in Darmstadt, Germany. This gathering was a beacon for sustainability enthusiasts and experts, focusing on the challenges and innovations in sustainable building, both on our home planet and beyond. As a collaborator of the EU*Asia Institute and an adjunct professor at UDIMA, I was thrilled to contribute to this pivotal conversation. My presentation, "Lunar Ventures and Sustainability: Legal Pathways in Utilizing Moon Water Ice for Propellant in the Space Economy," aimed to shed light on the critical legal considerations necessary for the ethical and sustainable utilization of space resources. Sharing this stage on the 18th of March was not just an honor; it was an opportunity to contribute to a meaningful dialogue about our future in space and on Earth. This event, born from the collaboration between the ESSCA EU*Asia Institute, the Institute for Housing and Environment (IWU), and the Schader Foundation, symbolized a significant leap towards integrating sustainable practices in construction and space exploration. It reinforced the importance of collaborative efforts and international cooperation in addressing the environmental challenges we face. The discussions I had and the insights I gained were truly enriching. I am more committed than ever to sharing my research and findings with the community, hopeful that together, we can forge pathways towards sustainable living on Earth and in the cosmos. For anyone interested in the crossroads of space policy and sustainability, the outcomes of this conference serve as a guiding star for what's possible when we come together to tackle the challenges of our time. Let's continue to push the boundaries of innovation and collaboration for a sustainable future, on Earth and beyond. 🌍🌌 #Sustainability #SpacePolicy #LunarVillage #ConferenceReflections #JordiSandalinas #Innovation https://lnkd.in/dXfuEuvw

#bePrepARed for new meeting! 📍 The project bePrepARed carried out its first Steering Committee, held at the premises of the Department of Architecture of the University of Ferrara, that signed a cooperation agreement with the LP the Emilia-Romagna Region Agency for Reconstructions for the implementation of scientific and technical activities within the project  📌 The event, held both in presence and online, showed the presence of all the project partners and was the opportunity to consolidate the project management structure, in particular the composition of the Steering Committee and of the Quality Management Board and their rules of procedures Regione Emilia-Romagna; CMCC Foundation - Centro Euro Mediterraneo sui Cambiamenti Climatici; Regional Strategic Agency for the Eco-sustainable Development of the Territory- Apulia Region (ASSET); Parco San Bartolo; Agencija Za Razvoj Zadarske Županije Zadra Nova; Javna ustanova RERA SD za koordinaciju i razvoj Splitsko-dalmatinske županije (RERA SD); @Javna ustanova za upravljanje zaštićenim prirodnim područjima Dubrovačko-neretvanske Županije (PI DNC) #climatechangeisreal #environmentalawareness #savetheplanet #održivost #ecology #SustainableFuture #climatecrisis #neutraleurope #Eu #ecologicalknowledge #publicity #interregitalycroatia #italy #croatia #protectthenature #science #sciencefacts #scienceexperiments #educational #educationmatters #BlueMatter #ecosystem #ecosystemhealth

World Heritage sites: integrating management strategies with contemporary research on cultural patrimony, including climate adaptation

#NewArticle Identifying the role of industrial heritage in the European Capital of Culture programme Zachary M. Jones & Xinwen Zhang This paper examines in depth the European Capital of Culture (ECoC) programme, as it is one of the longest standing Capital of Culture programmes in the world and has a significant record of investment and urban transformation. In this paper, we survey and categorise the inclusion of industrial heritage within the ECoC programme in 36 host cities and regions spread across Europe. This research provides the most comprehensive understanding to date of the specific forms of interaction between industrial heritage and ECoCs to better understand the kinds of relationships that have taken place.  https://lnkd.in/ezGpKfpG

This quarter's theme in the Historic Environment Forum's Heritage Sector Resilience Plan: Sector Interviews series is Governance. In the first instalment, we hear from Ari Volanakis, PhD researcher at UCL Institute for Sustainable Heritage, about organisational knowledge and sustainability in cultural heritage management. Read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/gncg3mWT #Resilience #Research #SustainableHeritage

🌊 Climate-smart MSP is one of the main pillars of the #MSProadmap. 🇪🇸 If you want to contribute to the discussions around developing climate-smart plans and are also participating in the 2024 UN Ocean Decade conference in Barcelona, you can now register for the following satellite event: “Knowledge-based climate-smart maritime spatial planning for ocean sustainable development” Various experts from EU projects and Ministério do Meio Ambiente e Mudança do Clima will be facilitating an interactive dialogue on climate-smart #MSP, and there will also be booths showcasing related projects and products. 🗓️ Registration deadline: 30 March 2024 ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eGCiHXDd  NOTE: Registration is only possible if you have registered already for the 2024 UN Ocean Decade Conference in Barcelona. UNESCO Ocean | MSP - GREEN | eMSP NBSR Project | eMSP NBSR Project | REGINA-MSP CEREMA | European Commission #MSPOR #ReMAP

The topic of "Landscapes Across the Mediterranean" is currently gaining significant attention, particularly with the upcoming CrossMED Conference scheduled from December 11-13, 2024. This event, co-organized by IEREK and Università degli Studi 'Mediterranea' di Reggio Calabria, focuses on sustainable development, cultural heritage conservation, and climate change impacts on Mediterranean landscapes . The conference will feature discussions on critical issues such as climate change adaptation, sustainable resource management, and the promotion of equitable economic development in the region. Additionally, it aims to foster collaboration and innovative research that can guide policies for preserving the cultural and natural richness of Mediterranean landscapes For those interested in attending or presenting at the Landscapes Across the Mediterranean (CrossMED) Conference, it provides a platform to engage with renowned experts and scholars, including notable speakers. This event not only offers the opportunity to listen to impactful keynote speeches but also to publish papers in Scopus indexed journals through Springer Nature Group's ASTI Book Series . These themes and opportunities make the CrossMED Conference a key event for researchers and professionals focused on urban design, climate change, and architectural design within the Mediterranean context. Know more about the conference here: https://lnkd.in/dHGpyWSP #Crossmed #EU #IEREK #Blue_economy #Landscape #Mediterranean #Italy

Attending Presentation of Coastal Innovation for Sustainable Solution : DID Experience at Platform For Exploration : Technical & Design (PENTAS 2024)

Check out my research poster presented at the 12th Annual International Conference on Sustainable development (ICSD). The theme is "Solutions for the Future" focus is on the role of Infrastructure, service delivery, governance and digital transformation for smart sustainable cities.