Thursday, March 27, 2014

University of Lisbon launches inquiry into sustainability and efficient use of resources

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The Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa (UL) recently launched a survey to the public about sustainability and efficient use of resources in the European Union. The investigation is part of the study of Opinion, debate and Dissemination "European Union: sustainability and efficient use of resources", an initiative of the European Commission (EC).

The EC initiative integrates the communication plan for the information about the EU in Portugal in the context of the forthcoming elections for the European Parliament. The study, which is being driven by the Faculty of Sciences, focuses on the issues of redevelopment, sustainable development, green economy, energy and sustainability education to the sea.

The aim of the investigation released is "contribute to reflection and scientifically reasoned debate, giving voice to citizens about these themes and the policies of the European Union", reads the online page of the project. Participation in the inquiry can be made here.

In addition to the survey, the study foresees the realization of six debates in five cities of the country â€" Lisboa, Porto, Olhão, Sines and Aveiro. The discussions shall happen between April and September this year.

The study of opinion still has the collaboration of the Institute of social sciences, also from UL, and the Center for research on information technologies to a participatory democracy.

The Faculty of science research institution was chosen by the Jacques Delors European information centre and the Directorate-General for European Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs to conduct the study.

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