Gestão de controvérsias e governança territorial: o papel dos fóruns híbridos numa unidade de conservação socioambiental
Abstract This article presents a theoretical-empirical discussion in dialogue with actor-network theory through the concepts of “technical democracy” and “hybrid forums” present in the book Acting in an uncertain world by Michel Callon, Pierre Lascoumes, and Yannick Barthe. We assessed the degree of technical democracy in the management of the Baleia Franca Environmental Protection Area in Santa Catarina during a seminar to identify and reward emblematic initiatives in environmental and social sustainability and territorial development. By analyzing the controversies and deliberations at the forum, we identified that the management of this conservation unit acted and promoted technical democracy in the territory to a large extent.
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- 10.1080/13604813.2016.1193998
- Jul 3, 2016
- City
The notion of hybrid forums has come to embody the promises and dangers of ‘technical democracy’; that ethico-political project that, according to Callon, Lascoumes, and Barthe (2009. Acting in an Uncertain World: An Essay on Technical Democracy. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press), aims at the democratization of expertise through the sustained collaboration among technical experts and issue publics on shared matters of concern. In this paper I study the managerial deployment of hybrid forums as participatory devices after the 2010 earthquake and tsunami in the city of Constitución, Chile. By carefully describing the genealogy, organization and consequences of said forums, I reflect on three critical tensions underlying such collaborative processes. Firstly, taking into account the tension between the notion of hybrid forums as a concept and a device, I describe how these were devised by a Chilean consulting company as a tool for managing controversies. Secondly, dwelling on the tension between emergent and procedural dynamics of collaboration, I show the limitations these forums confronted for incorporating pre-existing controversies about the present and future of Constitución. Thirdly, I discuss how what counts as political voice was constrained by and contested in these forums, looking in detail at how local fishermen mobilized forms of political claim-making that run against the collaborative project of technical democracy. I conclude by suggesting that the most urgent challenge of hybrid forums is not just to democratically respond to existing uncertainties and matters of concern, but also to actually participate in the manufacturing of uncertainty.
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- 10.1080/17439884.2022.2126495
- Sep 24, 2022
- Learning, Media and Technology
The use of automated decision-making systems is increasing in education. While the potential impacts of ADM are becoming widely known amongst experts, the perspectives of those impacted by ADM remain peripheral. To broaden expertise and participation, this paper proposes that ADM needs to be considered as a sociotechnical controversy, as part of a technical democracy approach that utilises hybrid forums. Following Callon and colleagues, in this paper, technical democracy refers to the process of learning through uncertainty about sociotechnical controversies, and hybrid forums refer to the specific sites of democratisation. This paper first identifies key uses and concerns with ADM in education. Second, it proposes that restricted capacity for participation can be addressed through technical democracy. Last, it proposes that hybrid forums can create moments of democratisation through shared uncertainty, material politics, and collective experimentation.
- Book Chapter
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- 10.4324/9781315111667-42
- Jun 17, 2019
This chapter outlines an Actor-Network Theory (ANT) approach to participation. We examine three key texts – Acting in an Uncertain World; Politics of Nature and From Realpolitik to Dingpolitik – to explore how scholarship deriving from ANT has constructed particular ways of addressing technoscientific controversies in public life. The chapter narrates one example of participation in the north of England where these theoretical works helped to underpin the activities of an experimental 'knowledge collective,' the Loweswater Care Project. We describe the attachments, weaknesses and passions of the collective as important features of this experiment: These allowed for lively interrogation of matters of fact and critical appraisal of 'things.' These attachments also shaped and drove debate in certain directions at the expense of others, however. We then turn to the work of Maria Puig de la Bellacasa to help us think about 'neglected things' within the collective. In so doing, we lead readers beyond discreet ideas of participatory procedure to consider a wider politics of matters of care.
- Book Chapter
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- 10.1057/978-1-137-44598-8_8
- Nov 28, 2016
The relationship between issues of social development, economic growth, and environmental sustainability has not yet been resolved. This chapter argues that such dismal progress toward this resolution can be attributed to the intransigence of the focus on development in sustainable development. The lack of political will trumps environmental sustainability. It critiques efforts toward sustainability and sustainable development, and then considers the notion of sustainable development as it relates to MDG7. The post-2015 ‘Sustainable Development Goals’ (SDGs) are then discussed to explore how future iterations of global development priorities might continue to grapple with the balance between economic, social, and environmental sustainability and human development. Finally, the chapter highlights policies and actions that fit within an environmental sustainability paradigm. Toward that end, it builds a case for a new environmental paradigm that offers alternative approaches to ecological and human well-being.
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- 10.35609/jfbr.2021.6.3(2)
- Dec 30, 2021
- GATR Journal of Finance and Banking Review
Objective – Sustainable insurance is the new concept that emerges in the current state, that every country adopting now. The objective of the study is to identify the insurance industry's role and contribution to promoting environmental sustainability. To outline sustainable insurance and sustainable/green products and services. Methodology – This paper explores the contribution of the insurance industry and its role in promoting environmental sustainability and social development. This is a theoretical paper, focused on the secondary sources of data from research publications, websites, books, journals, and articles. To achieve the objectives, this study will critically review previous literature and assess contemporary views from different perspectives. Findings– Various insurers are frequently focusing on their progress, enhancing their share of the market, and maintaining better risks to achieve marketplace success. Insurers should always be on the lookout for new ways to set themselves apart from the competition. The implication for insurers is that their actions matter a lot when it comes to environmental issues and providing green insurance solutions can open new business opportunities for the industry. The answer may lie in marketing new products related to potential climate change and the corresponding sustainability/green insurance. Novelty – Sustainable insurance is aimed primarily at developing innovative or green products and services, reducing risk, improving company efficiency, and supporting environmental, social, and financial sustainability. There hasn't been a general overview of the role of insurers in enhancing environmental sustainability and social development done yet. Theoretically, our work aids policymakers and other stakeholders in better understanding the role of insurers in enhancing environmental sustainability and social development. Type of Paper: Review JEL Classification: G20, G22, G23. Keywords: Insurance, Sustainability, Green insurance, Green products and services, Sustainable Development.
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- 10.3390/en16186556
- Sep 12, 2023
- Energies
Sustainable development has been the focus of many analyses in economics. Nevertheless, only a few attempts have so far been made to identify the underlying relationship between sustainable energy development and sustainable social development. This article fills this research gap and enables a better understanding of the essence of sustainable development to help draw applicable conclusions. The aim is to assess sustainable energy and social development in EU countries and to examine their shared relationship in this area. To this end, this study uses a taxonomic method and correlation analysis. The analysis period covers the years 2014–2020. The research builds directly on the assumptions of the concept of sustainable development, with particular emphasis on energy and social aspects. The article is composed of two parts. The first, based on a literature review, discusses the essence of sustainable energy development and social sustainability. The second outlines the research methodology, including the underpinnings of synthetic measures and the results of the conducted empirical research.
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- 10.5171/2023.4250223
- Jan 1, 2023
- Communications of International Proceedings
This research work conducted a study that sought to prove the connection between the implementation of social and environmental sustainability with the profitability of enterprises and the creation of economic added value. Expressing social and environmental sustainability as numerical indicators is quite undefined, because companies in Croatia do not have a legal obligation to state them in their business reports and notes. It is just a measure to improve and raise business and market ratings. Therefore, for this research, data on social and environmental sustainability as measurable variables were obtained after a survey conducted among employees and company management on a sample of 126 Croatian companies. The obtained measurable variables for environmental and social sustainability were ultimately put into comparative analysis with the company’s profitability indicators and the created economic added value. This research obtained data that there is a connection between environmental and social sustainability with the profitability of the company and the creation of economic added value, but it is extremely small, social sustainability 0.212 and environmental sustainability 0.243.
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- 10.11821/dlyj201503015
- Mar 26, 2015
- Geographical Research
The essential requirement for sustainable development is to meet the needs of contemporary people, but not to damage the ability development that satisfies the requirements of future generations. The realization of quantitative evaluation lays the foundation for implementing the strategy of sustainable development. The sustainable development evaluation system for water tourism can be divided into five subsystems, namely, sustainable economic development, sustainable social development, sustainable environmental development,sustainable management development, and development conditions and potentials. Composed of 28 index factors, this evaluation system measures index weight coefficients by using AHP with the support of entropy technology. By conducting an empirical study on three typical water tourism destinations(National Water Conservancy Scenic Spots) in Nanjing, this study indicates the sustainable development level rankings of the three destinations, that is, Taurus Lake(0.896), Pearl Spring(0.883) and Outer Qinhuai River(0.796) respectively. The Jinniu Lake is particularly outstanding with respect to the environment, while the Pearl Spring ranks first in other aspects. The Outer Qinhuai River is superior to others in terms of development conditions and potential, however, it is inferior to others in the remaining aspects. Aiming at specific evaluation data, this paper proposes policy recommendations for the three destinations with regard to sustainable development requiring urgent improvement.
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- 10.1177/10384162241231118
- Mar 25, 2024
- Australian Journal of Career Development
Industry 5.0 marks a significant transition in the industrial sector, integrating human centricity with technological advancements. It redefines work dynamics, emphasizing social sustainability and sustainable development in shaping career paths. The necessity for equitable workforce training, prioritizing worker well-being alongside technological adaptation, is pivotal. The rapid pace of technological advancement relates to significant investment in talent development, emphasizing the workforce's upskilling and reskilling and the importance of continuous learning to meet these new challenges. It advocates for inclusive and comprehensive training programs that cater to diverse workforce needs. Addressing challenges while leveraging opportunities for social and environmental sustainability is critical for Industry 5.0's success. This transition aims to create a sustainable, inclusive industrial future where technological advancements are harmonized with human values and environmental considerations. This approach sets a new standard for industrial operations and career development, positioning Industry 5.0 as a landmark for modern, responsible, and sustainable industrial practices.
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- 10.1051/e3sconf/202016412004
- Jan 1, 2020
- E3S Web of Conferences
The very humanistic thought is the foundation for Ho Chi Minh develops his thought on great solidarity. Great solidarity is to be built on the humanistic basis is the solidarity oriented to build a social life where the dignity of man is respected, a life without oppression, exploitation and discrimination. Thus, Ho Chi Minh's thought on solidarity serves as the basis to unite all the Vietnamese together in the fight to regain independence for the nation, bring freedom to all Vietnamese and open opportunities for all people to pursuit happy life. Following Ho Chi Minh on solidarity, we would like to argue in this paper that there exists an intimate relation between solidarity and social sustainability or social sustainable development, because the goal of building a Republic mastered by the people is the same as the goal of the cause of construction of a socialist society, which is a socially sustainable society. In other words, the goal of building and developing a socialist republic in Vietnam not only consists in creating a foundation for a wide solidarity of all strata of the people of Vietnam but also serves as a driving force encouraging all the people to participate and contribute to the national cause of development in order to achieve the noble goal of “the rich people, the strong country, the democratic, just, civilized society”. In this way, we can see the relation between social solidarity and social sustainable development in Vietnam.
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- 10.3390/pr8091064
- Sep 1, 2020
- Processes
The industry is gradually forced to integrate socially sustainable development practices and cross-social issues. Although researchers and practitioners emphasize environmental and economic sustainability in supply chain management (SCM). This is unfortunate because not only social sustainable development plays an important role in promoting other sustainable development programs, but social injustice at one level in the supply chain may also cause significant losses to companies throughout the chain. This article aimed to consolidate the literature on the responsibilities of suppliers, manufacturers, and customers and to adopt sustainable supply chain management (SSSCM) practices in the Pakistani industry to identify all possible aspects of sustainable social development in the supply chain by investigating the relationship between survey variables and structure. This work went beyond the limits of regulations and showed the status of maintaining sustainable social issues. Based on semi-structured interviews, a comprehensive questionnaire was developed. The data was collected through a survey of the head of the supply chain in Karachi, Pakistan. The results of this paper showed that organizational learning was the most important dimension of supplier social sustainability with a value of 40.5% as compared to the effectiveness of the supply chain and the supplier performance with values 37.7 and 9.6%, respectively. In terms of the manufacturer’s social responsibility, the highest score for operational performance was 47%, while productivity was 20%, and corporate social demonstration was 20%. Finally, for the customers’ social sustainability, two dimensions were determined, namely, customer satisfaction and customer commitment with scores of 47 and 40%, respectively. We also solved sustainable social problems from the perspective of suppliers, manufacturers, and customers. The study would help professionals anywhere to emphasize their considerations and would improve the management of social sustainability in their supply chain.
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- 10.54254/2754-1169/2025.cau27433
- Oct 2, 2025
- Advances in Economics, Management and Political Sciences
Based on the current state of global subjective well-being and global sustainable development, this paper studies the impact of sustainable development, proposed in 1987 and pursued globally, on the subjective well-being of people worldwide from the post-World War II and Industrial Revolution period to the 21st century. This paper primarily employs methods of literature review consolidation and tabular data analysis to summarize the research findings produced by existing researchers. The following studies were conducted: summarizing and synthesizing the definitions and concepts of well-being and subjective well-being, and analyzing and summarizing the influencing factors of subjective well-being; summarizing and synthesizing the definition and concept of sustainable development, and classifying the 17 Sustainable Development Goals designated by the United Nations; and subsequently, studying the impact of economic sustainable development, environmental sustainable development, and social sustainable development on global subjective well-being. Thereby, prospects for future sustainable development and predictions of well-being trends are proposed, concluding that, thanks to global economic, environmental, and social sustainable development, global multidimensional subjective well-being is generally on an upward trend. We should further strive towards the common goal of global sustainable development to continuously enhance the subjective well-being of people worldwide. Finally, directions for future development aimed at enhancing people's subjective well-being and advocating for further sustainable development are suggested.
- Book Chapter
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- 10.58532/v3bhma3p1ch2
- Feb 24, 2024
Corporate social responsibility has evolved as a formalised practice in organizations for more than seven decades. These plans are developed through management and stakeholder participation to support socio economic and environmental sustainability. Organizations are seen as having the necessary resources, such as capital, workforce and technology to implement sustainable practices. A company can become socially sustainable through sound CSR procedures which assist businesses in operating in a way that enables them to be morally successful, but should never be at the expense of the environment or society. CSR practices have evolved into a new management strategy that goes beyond traditional philanthropy or social obligations, this modern approach to corporate social responsibility recognizes the potential for economic benefits linked to sustainable growth. Both CSR and sustainable developmental practices contribute to a company's reputation, customer loyalty, employee satisfaction, and long-term success. Organizations that demonstrate genuine commitment to these principles often enjoy improved public perception and a competitive advantage in a rapidly changing business landscape that emphasizes ethical and sustainable practices. The present paper examined the organizational practices towards corporate social responsibility and sustainable development. The data for the study was collected from various secondary sources and conclusions were drawn.
- Research Article
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- 10.1002/sd.1639
- Mar 31, 2016
- Sustainable Development
This article investigates potential trade‐offs between the socioeconomic and environmental dimensions of development within the context of transnational business governance and sustainability standards, exemplified by smallholder certification in the palm oil sector as a means to improve both sustainability and the inclusion of small farmers in global value chains. This article finds that there are important trade‐offs between environmental sustainability and inclusive development. First, there is a worry that the diffusion of standards that aim at enhancing environmental sustainability may undermine the socioeconomic situation of smallholders by excluding them from global value chains and from international markets that demand certified commodities. Second, while smallholder certification can generate socioeconomic benefits for farmers included in certification schemes, these potential benefits may have contradictory and undesired implications for environmental sustainability. The article analyses these trade‐offs and discusses implications with a view to fostering the synergies between economic, environmental and social sustainability. Copyright © 2016 The Authors Sustainable Development published by ERP Environment and John Wiley & Sons Ltd
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- 10.1002/sd.2613
- Jun 13, 2023
- Sustainable Development
A public–private partnership (PPP) upgrades airport services, infrastructures, space, and ground handling systems. The participation of private entities could provide significant sustainability‐related issues since they typically have a profit‐making mindset. Private entities mainly focus on maximising their profits, but public entities are more concerned about attaining social objectives. The differences in their approaches lead to sustainability issues in a PPP airport project. However, studies on the impact of PPP on sustainability are very scarce and limited to other infrastructure sectors like health, education, and so forth. To examine the impact of PPP on Mumbai and Delhi International Airport's sustainability, this study used partial least squares structural equation modelling. The direct impact of private ownership, investment distribution, risk sharing, regulatory intervention, stakeholder engagement, and reputation and credibility on environmental, economic, and social sustainability was examined. The study revealed that PPP improved Mumbai and Delhi's airports' economic sustainability but have a smaller impact on social and environmental sustainability. Existing airports lag in social and environmental sustainability. To achieve social, environmental, and economic sustainability, the government must directly formulate and implement programmes. Regulators regulate JV activities and encourage social and environmental sustainability. Policymakers are likely to benefit most from building a favourable legal framework, commercial viability, and solid economic policies for effective private participation in PPP airports. The study focuses on institutional aspects. It will also help understand the mechanism's impact and how constructions and indicators are managed in PPP airport development.
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