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The book presents an innovative perspective on how human settlements should evolve in response to profound economic, social, and environmental transformations. The authors argue that traditional sustainability approaches alone are no longer sufficient to address today's interconnected global challenges. Instead, the book introduces an evolutionary framework for understanding the future of human settlements, emphasizing the growing importance of the service economy, post-industrial development, and the integration of economic, social, and environmental dimensions. Through theoretical insights and practical case studies, the monograph proposes six strategic pathways for designing more resilient, adaptive, and future-oriented settlements.

Human Settlement in the Service Economy Era: An Evolutionary Perspective

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This book provides theoretical foundations for circular economy concepts, principles, and models while analysing their applications across agriculture, industry, and energy sectors. It systematically evaluates measurement frameworks and indicators that track circular economy progress among countries, with particular focus on EU member states. The authors develop and test indicator frameworks through case studies that reveal patterns of progress, convergence, or divergence in circular economy implementation. By examining policies that promote circular economic development, the book identifies the best practices for EU nations and gives recommendations based on tested frameworks.

Circular Economy Assessment: Indicators and Applications

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This publication is not just a theoretical resource – it is a practical roadmap tailored to the realities of the Baltic Sea region. Created through collaboration between experts from Lithuania, Sweden, Poland, Germany, Norway, Latvia, and Estonia, the guide invites you to download it and start crafting your own unique story of flavor!

Practical Solutions for Designing Culinary Tourism Services Provided by Local Food Producers in Baltic Sea Region

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This publication presents a collection of abstracts from the International Scientific Conference “Living Labs: Opening Innovation Ecosystems for Co-creation and Impact”, held in Kaunas, Lithuania, on May 27, 2025. It also features the “Living Labs of Lithuania 2025” compendium, showcasing Living Labs currently operating across the country.

Living Labs: Opening Innovation Ecosystems for Co-creation and Impact

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Low-carbon energy transformations to support carbon-neutral societies is an important and urgent topic and subject to current national priorities and socio-economic planning. This book addresses the societal challenges and opportunities that come with the transition in EU member states such as energy poverty and inequality, energy security, gender inequality, energy efficiency improvements, climate change mitigation, growth in green investments, etc. It contains a balanced approach of theoretical concepts with an impressive range of relevant case studies to investigate the issues, develop indicator frameworks, identify barriers and drivers, and create policies and measures to unlock opportunities.

Features:

Addresses systematically and comprehensively the low-carbon energy transition, its barriers, and its societal implications.
Discusses the main societal challenges and opportunities of low-carbon energy transition from theoretical and practical points of view.
Provides definitions of concepts, measurement indicators, policies, and a framework for overcoming barriers and enforcing drivers.
Includes case studies on low-carbon energy transition challenges and opportunities that are developed for EU countries.
Encourages discussion on policies and measures necessary to overcome identified barriers and proposes how to promote a just and smooth low-carbon energy transition.
 

This book is a great reference for academics, researchers, graduate students, and professionals such as energy producers, city planners, policymakers, etc. interested in current and emerging trends in sustainable energy.


Societal Challenges and Opportunities of Low-Carbon Energy Transformations

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Green transformation in the European rural areas

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XXII ERDN Conference in Kosovo – Focus on Rural Resilience, Sustainable Food Systems and European Integration

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Over 120 Participants Joined Forces for a Nature-Positive Future

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From International Discussions to New Research: Social Responsibility in Times of Uncertainty at the 24th International SRRNet Conference

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ESIRA MAP Meeting: Advancing Social Innovation in the Druskininkai Region

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LCSS IERD to Assess the Impact of Direct Payments and Other Intervention Measures under Lithuania’s 2023–2027 CAP Strategic Plan on Farm Income and Resilience

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LCSS IERD Researchers Publish International Monograph on the Future of Human Settlements

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