H2020Индивидуална стипендия2018–2022

SUSTINNO · Sustainability Innovations in Global Production Networks – Addressing Socio-Ecological Challenges in the Global Economy

„Хоризонт 2020“ — Действия „Мария Склодовска-Кюри“

Период: 2018-11-01 → 2022-01-30
Финансиране от ЕС: 203 200 €
Участници: 2
Схема: MSCA-IF

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Накратко на български

Глобалните производствени вериги се анализират, за да се разбере как бизнесът в страни като Малави и Южна Африка може да въведе по-екологични практики. Това помага за справяне с климатичните промени и социалното неравенство, причинени от неправилното потребление и производство.

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Резултати накратко

Sustainability Innovations in Global Production Networks – Addressing Socio-Ecological Challengesin the Global Economy

Many of the persistent and complex global environmental and societal problems, such as increasing social inequality, climate change, and resource scarcity, have been accelerated by the globalisation of economic activities and unsustainable forms and levels of production and consumption. As a result, there is a growing demand for businesses to drive social and environmental innovation and implement more sustainable business practices in their value chains. However, this is a complex endeavour and there is little knowledge on how this can be achieved. Part of this challenge stems from the need to move beyond technical solutions to promote profound changes to social practices. This research has investigated how actors can develop and implement sustainability innovations within the value chains they govern in order to address complex societal challenges in the global economy. Over the duration of the project, three research objectives have been achieved. Firstly, a conceptual framework that focuses on different actor groups and distinguishes into three strategies of addressing societal issues in the global economy – along, within and through global value chains – has been developed. Secondly, the project investigated opportunities and barriers for sustainability innovations in GVCs and with a focus on actors from the Global South. These insights are based on empirical fieldwork in Malawi, Zimbabwe, Mosambique and South Africa. Finally, based on the findings recommendations for policymakers and practitioners on how to address complex socio-ecological challenges have been disseminated. At conclusion of the action, the outcomes of the project comprise two published journal articles. Additionally, one journal article is in review and a fourth article is in preparation (currently in working paper format).

Текст от CORDIS, на английски · Данни: CORDIS, © Европейски съюз

Цел на проекта

In the 21st century,researchers, policy makers and practitioners are confronted with formidable environmental and societal mega problems. Sustainability innovations that address these issues are gaining stature in research and policy. The development of innovative and context-adapted solutions is a complex issue; how to develop sustainable solutions that adequately address local and global needs is the critical challenge of our times. The aim of the project is to investigate opportunities and barriers for more sustainable development processes in the global economy. This will be realized through a novel approach that integrates the Global Production Network (GPN) approach with concepts of innovation studies focusing on sustainability innovations. Conceptually, both of these research fields investigate how global environmental and socio-economic challenges can be addressed. However, their mutual engagement is hindered by different research paradigms, terminologies and concepts. By themselves the two research strands remain limited in explaining how sustainable solutions can be created, implemented and diffused in the global economy. My proposed project is located at the interface of these approaches. The overall research question asks how sustainability innovations can be developed and implemented within GPNs in order to address complex socio-ecological challenges, and facilitate better working conditions in the global economy.The objectives of this interdisciplinary project are: 1To develop an integrated conceptual framework of sustainability innovations in GPNs. 2. To gain empirical insights on sustainability innovations in GPNs from a Global South perspective. 3. To derive and disseminate recommendations for policy makers and practitioners on how to address complex socio- ecological challenges. 4. To further my academic career by enhancing my skills and networks with the goal of securing a permanent academic position within the next five years.

Оригинален текст от CORDIS (на английски).

Участници

THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER · ManchesterКоординаторОбединеното кралство
UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN · RondeboschЮжна Африка