Euroissues 2024 - 22 articles
XVIII International Seminars on Overarching Issues of the European Area
Porto, Portugal | 23–26 May 2024
Volume Editors:
Helena Pina, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
Felisbela Martins, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
Diogo Miguel Pinto, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
André Samora-Arvela, University Institute of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
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In the wake of the pandemic and amidst ongoing global conflicts, our interconnected world is grappling with significant challenges [...]
The growing demand for sustainable tourism is evident in regions like Águeda, Center of Portugal, where the Historic Vouga Train attracts a significant number of visitors. This study analyzes the intersection of this historic train’s use...
Cities are increasingly vulnerable to climate change, prompting many municipalities to adopt Municipal Strategic Plans for the Adaptation to Climate Change (MSPACC). The success of these plans depends on coordinated efforts, particularly from Municip...
Rural fires are becoming increasingly impactful, not only due to their rapid and intense spread but also because of the growing number of people affected. In Portugal, numerous remote housing clusters are difficult to access and are primarily occupie...
The value of cultural heritage for sustainable development has been acknowledged since the mid-20th century. Built heritage plays a key role in preserving identity, memory, and, currently, aiding education through mobile technology. The integration o...
Farmers are an important and fundamental professional class on which the food, health and well-being of all citizens depend. Recently, and similar to what has happened in other European countries, in Portugal there were also demonstrations of civic a...
When landscapes tell stories about people, the physical context, and how they become part of the identity of the inhabitants, the land acquires meaning for tourists due to their authenticity. Monument Valley and Alentejo are places where identity and...
Current sociodemographic, economic, and ecological dynamics present substantial challenges across Spanish territories. In response, there is a critical need to bolster our capacity for evaluating public policies, enhance the production of actionable...
Optimal functioning of agri-food systems is essential for food security and sustainability. In this sector, Europe faces many issues, such as promoting sustainable and healthy food production in the context of social and economic inequalities. To dea...
The aim of this study was to identify potential factors related to weather changes and their impact on the coal waste spoil heap. Risk analyses were performed for selected sites using an “if–then” method for the construction of futu...
Creating resilient communities globally is critical amid increasing disaster risks. The “Resilient Cities” program (RCP) is pivotal in mitigating these risks. Bairro Encosta Luz was surveyed to assess risk awareness among RCP communities,...
This document presents the initial developments of a research work on sustainable housing and tourism beyond the urban centers of Lisbon and Porto’s metropolitan areas. The preliminary data are taken from the last three Portuguese censuses carr...
This paper focuses on one of the instruments provided by the municipal sphere to solve problems in integrated territorial public policies, namely the Strategic Urban Development Plan (SUDP). Considering the starting question, “What lessons can...
Philharmonic bands constitute a vital element of Portuguese culture, playing a central role in cultural dynamism, particularly in the country’s peripheral spaces. The central objective of this exploratory study is to analyse the impacts of the...
Concern over the impacts of climate change has significantly increased. While these effects are evident across various contexts, this study focuses on how the scientific literature has addressed the role of green innovations in agriculture. A bibliom...
The aim of this study is to identify and characterize gullies considering their morphological and topographical aspects and determine the factors that control vegetation regrowth (VR) in gullies in Alva Basin after the wildfire of 2017. The use of hi...
Since the late 20th century, wildfires have increasingly disrupted ecosystems, particularly in Mediterranean-climate countries like Italy. This trend is linked to agroforestry and the abandonment of grazing activities, which is worsened by climate ch...
Tourism and climate change exhibit a binomial relationship, in which the former contributes to and is affected by the latter. In this context, the vulnerabilities of the tourism sector to climate change are assessed, focusing on cities in Portugal an...
Food security in Europe remains assured, but at too high an environmental cost. The old agro-chemical model has proven inadequate to meet the multi-faceted challenges of the 21st century. The most promising model must be sustainable and simultaneousl...
Forest fires cause significant harm to ecological communities and society by altering land cover changes, imposing economic burdens, and exacerbating global warming and climate change. Based on burned areas and their land cover, this study analyzes t...
This study aligns with the Rural Pact’s Long-Term Vision for European Rural Areas by encouraging multi-level collaboration and stakeholder engagement to address rural needs. Using a Human Ecology perspective, it challenges rural stereotypes, pr...
