In 20 years since the Summit of Rio, even if a lot of work has been done in the direction of Sustainable Development, much effort is still needed to guarantee the right approach to decision-making at all levels. Green thinking has to drive development in agriculture, industry, transport, services and administration; greener business models have to encourage consumers towards more sustainable lifestyles. In order to be competitive, all companies need to be eco-efficient – adding more value to a good or service while using fewer resources and releasing fewer pollutants.
The most difficult challenge is to put the eco-efficiency principle into practice and implement eco-effective thinking. To reach this task, what is “behind the scene” has to be explored and well understood, as fundamental step to use Life-Cycle approaches. Life-Cycle Assessment and Life-Cycle Management are two important structural aspects underlying sustainable development, which should be taken into account at all levels.
The objective of this summer school is to show how theoretical principles can be transformed into reality and how specific instruments can be applied to reach this goal. The summer school will attract foreign lecturers and students in an interactive workshop-based format, using local and international examples as case studies to highlight the key aspects to be taken into account by authorities and businesses, as well out determining future areas of practical research.
The University of Lecce is committed to an active programme of co-operation with key social partners to promote effective regional development in the area of Puglia. To be sustainable, regional development must be based on sound principles and efficient execution. The University is increasingly linking with other national and international centres of expertise to bring the latest knowledge and practice on these subjects into its teaching and research.
Lecce, Italy - August 28, 2012 18:00In 20 years since the Summit of Rio, even if a lot of work has been done in the direction of Sustainable Development, much effort is still needed to guarantee the right approach to decision-making at all levels. Green thinking has to drive development in agriculture, industry, transport, services and administration; greener business models have to encourage consumers towards more sustainable lifestyles. In order to be competitive, all companies need to be eco-efficient – adding more value to a good or service while using fewer resources and releasing fewer pollutants.
The most difficult challenge is to put the eco-efficiency principle into practice and implement eco-effective thinking. To reach this task, what is “behind the scene” has to be explored and well understood, as fundamental step to use Life-Cycle approaches. Life-Cycle Assessment and Life-Cycle Management are two important structural aspects underlying sustainable development, which should be taken into account at all levels.
The objective of this summer school is to show how theoretical principles can be transformed into reality and how specific instruments can be applied to reach this goal. The summer school will attract foreign lecturers and students in an interactive workshop-based format, using local and international examples as case studies to highlight the key aspects to be taken into account by authorities and businesses, as well out determining future areas of practical research.
The University of Lecce is committed to an active programme of co-operation with key social partners to promote effective regional development in the area of Puglia. To be sustainable, regional development must be based on sound principles and efficient execution. The University is increasingly linking with other national and international centres of expertise to bring the latest knowledge and practice on these subjects into its teaching and research.