Preamble Since a few years, a movement called “Beyond GDP”, also promoted by the European Union, exists (see http://ec.europa.eu/environment/beyond_gdp/index_en.html). It is inspired by the need of expanding our knowledge and capacity of producing right indicators beyond a mere economic dimension. … Read More
Aim:The aim of the project is to identify actions to reduce the GHG emissionsof the integratedwaste managementsystem in the Province of Siena and monitor the effects of these actions over the years. Subject:The GHG inventorieshave been processedintime series(2008-2011)and includeseven disposalplants … Read More
Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions created by humans are a primary cause of global warming. While carbon dioxide emissions from the burning of fossil fuels and changes in land use make up the largest share of these emissions, non-CO2greenhouse gases such as … Read More
Protected areas are fundamental providers of several goods and services, named as Ecosystem Services (ESs), which are essential for sustaining our life, as well as every economic activity. In the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment (2005), the most important international work on … Read More
Title: MAB3 – MacroAlgae Biorefinery 3 Type: Research project Funding program: Danish program for research and innovation – Innovationsfonden Timeframe: March 2012 – February 2016 (48 months) … Read More
Course: “SUSTAINABILITY” Target students: BSc and MSc students from any disciplinary program in UNISI, technical/administrative staff in UNISI, external practitioners, officers and stakeholders. Coordinator: Prof. Simone Bastianoni Duration: 48 hours Usual number of students: 150+ Teaching method: frontal lectures Supporting … Read More
Course #1 “SUSTAINABILITY” Target students: BSc and MSc students from any disciplinary program in UNISI, technical/administrative staff in UNISI, external practitioners, officers and stakeholders. Coordinator: Prof. Simone Bastianoni Duration: 48 hours Usual number of students: 150+ Teaching method: frontal lectures … Read More