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A recent policy brief by a senior European Commission ESIR advisory group calls for combining regional strengths to narrow the EU #innovationdivide. ERRIN shared comments on the document in the Science|Business article last week. In the brief, the expert group on the economic and societal impact of #research and #innovation (ESIR) addresses the regional innovation divide in Europe and beyond, outlining the causes for the concentration of innovation in hubs. It is argued that hubs are necessary for a strong innovation environment and that instead of flattening the innovation system the emphasis should be shifted to enabling regions to combine their strengths. It is also proposed to deploy #smartspecialisation principles into the R&I framework. ERRIN’s Pirita Lindholm and Ewa Chomicz shared comments on the paper with Science Business. The brief is in line with ERRIN’s thinking about the need for regions to work together and tap into each other’s capacities. We also agree that regional innovation policy needs to be strengthened and extended beyond the silo of #cohesion, with smart specialisation as a good tool for seeking out competitive advantages in each region. At the same time, the focus here shouldn’t be too tight, as regions need to tackle all kinds of complex challenges, for example connected to climate change. #S3 can evolve towards challenge-driven S3, broadening the scope from economic development to addressing more widely the transformation needs of our societies. With the discussions around the future R&I and cohesion policies post-2027 in full swing, ERRIN is actively emphasising the importance of place-based approach, tackling the innovation gap, #EUmissions, ecosystem thinking and #EUPartnerships, among other topics. Find the policy brief of the ESIR expert group here: https://lnkd.in/dA5kmuK9 Read the Science Business article with ERRIN’s comments here: https://lnkd.in/dkxd78zp

📗ECGI Working Paper Firm Commitments: https://lnkd.in/gFWyHwyj 👥Authors 💠 Patrick Bolton, Columbia University, Imperial College London, CEPR - Centre for Economic Policy Research and National Bureau of Economic Research 💠 Marcin Kacperczyk,  Imperial College London and CEPR - Centre for Economic Policy Research This paper explores how global corporate #CarbonCommitments have had a limited overall impact, mainly attracting companies already low in emissions instead of those needing significant reductions, especially in countries with national commitments. #ecgiwp SSRN #ResponsibleCapitalism #ClimateAction

The logic behind Catalonia's new research and innovation strategy ('RIS3CAT 2030') is based on the Transformative Innovation Policy approach and Multi-Level Perspective framework. 'The starting point is that current societal challenges cannot be addressed through science and technology or public policy alone. Instead, addressing these challenges requires a #transformation of the socio-technical systems involved and profound changes in dominant practices (or business as usual)' We had a terrific response to this week's TIPC #OpenLearningSeries, focusing on TIP collaboration in Catalonia - learn more about this inspirational work below, with insights from Tatiana Fernandez Generalitat de Catalunya 🔽 HUB Latinoamericano y Caribeño de Innovación Transformativa , Transformative Innovation Africa Hub , Trilateral Research Chair Transformative Innovation, 4IR and Development , Diana Velasco , Alejandra (Sandra) Boni , Jordi Molas-Gallart

Catalonia’s Smart Specialisation Strategy adopts a systemic and transformative innovation policy approach to accelerate the transition towards a green digital, resilient and fair socioeconomic model aligned with the SDGs The document “The logic of RIS3CAT and its shared agendas in a Transformative Innovation Policy (TIP) Framework” (https://lnkd.in/eVv4WbqY) explains how RIS3CAT encourages and supports the engagement of public administrations, research and innovation actors, businesses and civic society in the transformation of socio-technical systems through bottom-up and challenge-driven shared agendas. The image illustrates the nested nature of RIS3CAT, connecting place-based dynamics (shared agendas) to the regional-level systemic transformations prioritised by RIS3CAT that are considered necessary for advancing towards the SDGs (represented by a green, digital, resilient and fair socioeconomic model). The two main instruments to encourage and support stakeholder engagement in shared agendas are the Opportunities Discovery Mechanism (for Government) and the Knowledge Regions Programme (for universities and research centres). Conceptually and methodologically, the RIS3CAT logic of action is based on the Transformative Innovation Policy approach (TIP). Document "La lògica de les agendes compartides de la RIS3CAT en un marc de política d'innovació transformativa"(https://lnkd.in/exteiaxt) Alejandra (Sandra) Boni Diana Velasco Míriam Acebillo-Baqué Jordi Molas-Gallart Ferran Dalmau Chaimae Essousi Adrià Royes Cynthia Echave Carla Oliva Morell Xavier Gironès García Marta Cortijo Arellano Juan Luis Aparicio Departament d'Economia i Hisenda Transformative Innovation Policy Consortium (TIPC) #Cataluya #S3 #erdf #sdgs

🌍 New Article Alert! 📘 With Chedrak De Rocher Chembessi, PhD & André Torre, we explore the process of integrating the circular economy (CE) within specific territories, emphasizing the role of close relationships and resource availability. 🔍 Published in Cambridge Journal of Regions, Economy and Society 📈 Key Insights: We highlight the significance of both tangible and intangible territorial resources. We demonstrate that geographical proximity and organized collaborations are vital for successful CE projects. We reveal the importance of relational dynamics, a sense of community, and shared values in fostering commitment to CE efforts. 💡 Takeaways: The study showcases the necessity of territorializing the circular economy for sustainable development and stresses the critical role local authorities and policymakers play in facilitating CE projects. 📚 Read and Share: https://lnkd.in/eP6iJyjr #CircularEconomy #SustainableDevelopment #Territorialisation Julian Kirchherr European Chair of Excellence on Circular Economy

📢 WeLaR is organising its first conference, "The Effects of Digitalisation, Globalisation, Climate Change and Demographic Shifts on Labour Markets and Welfare States in the European Union" on 23-24 May in Leuven, Belgium. The call for papers is open!   🎯 Submit your paper or extended abstract by 1 March 🎯 Register at: https://lnkd.in/gfjE6UjK 🎯 For more details see the Call for Papers:  https://lnkd.in/gHj7Feub The WeLaR consortium, consisting of HIVA-KU Leuven, IBS - Institute for Structural Research, The Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies, Centre for Social Innovation, Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic Research (LISER), Università degli Studi di Perugia, European Social Observatory (OSE), ZEW - Leibniz Centre for European Economic Research, and Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Belgrade, is seeking papers discussing how #digitalisation, #globalisation, demographic shifts, and #climatechange are driving structural changes in skills demand and supply, job quality, and working conditions andtheir social impacts. #callforpapers #conference #labormarket #laboreconomy #horizon2020

📢 Exciting News ! Are you interested in #circular #economy #solutions? The World Circular Economy Forum WCEF is taking place on 📅15 to 18 April 2024 in 📌Brussels. There is the possibility to organise side events any time in 2024 (except the days of the Forum) to present circular economy ♻ solutions coming from all around the world. For more information and if you are interested  in organising a side event, check it here ➡ : https://lnkd.in/dkpufBXq   #Innovación #EconomíaCircular #Financiación #ProyectoEuropeo #Empresas #greendeal #transition #CircularEconomy #innovation #HorizonEurope #ccri #CCRIPILOTS #CCRIEurope #CCRIfellows #EUGreenCapital #EUScienceInnov #CEStakeholderEU European Research Executive Agency (REA) #Zaragoza #CEStakeholder   EBN - European Business & Innovation Centre Network G.A.C. Group (France) Asociación Nacional de CEEIs Españoles CEEIARAGON Aitiip Centro Tecnológico Universiteit Leiden Gobierno de Aragón - Government of Aragon

🇨🇭 The Head of the Swiss Embassy's Co-operation Office, Corinne Henchoz Pignani, delivered two compelling messages at the inaugural ceremony of the 6th CSD Annual Conference on Sustainable Development 2023: 1. Embrace a Shift in transformative Approach: Move away from project-driven activities and break down the silos. It's time for a more holistic and integrated approach to sustainability, Resilience & equity. 2. Harness the Power of Data and Action Research: Generating data and knowledge through action research can drive transformative change. Let's recognize the transformative potential of #datafordevelopment. Corinne's insights inspire us to think innovatively and act responsibly in the pursuit of sustainable development. 🌍📊📚 #SwissInBD #SustainableDevelopment #Innovation Reto Renggli Samiya Selim PhD Shirin Lira

Research instituitions in #westafrica & #centralafrica ,register to learn more on how to access up to CAD 100,000 for research on the #futureofwork #gigeconomy #digitaleconomy #greeneconomy & #labour #skills # subsahara #Africa

𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗮𝘁 CALLMEBLUE - Cluster Alliance Med Blue 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗴 𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗛-𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗛 𝗖𝗢𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗘𝗔𝗡: 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗢𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦 The cooperation between maritime clusters in the northern and southern Mediterranean is crucial for promoting innovation, sustainability, and economic growth in the region. The CALLMEBLUE - Cluster Alliance Med Blue project highlights the importance of this collaboration, aiming to establish and strengthen maritime clusters as key actors for innovation.   Discover the challenges, such as economic and technological disparities, and the opportunities for knowledge and technology transfer, that define this vital cooperation. Learn about successful initiatives and strategic partnerships that exemplify the potential of North-South collaboration in fostering a sustainable blue economy.   Read the full blog post on the CallmeBLUE website: https://lnkd.in/dmbTpfAu 📍 For more information on the project : https://callme-blue.eu/ 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀: ForMare - Polo Nazionale per lo Shipping | Cluster BIG - Blue Italian Growth | Federazione del Mare | Fórum Oceano | Leanovator (Leancubator) | Strategis - Maritime ICT Cluster | Clúster Marítimo-Marino de Andalucía (CMMA) | Cluster maritime Tunisien | Pôle Mer Méditerranée | ANIMA Investment Network 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀: BUSINESSMED - Union of Mediterranean Confederations of Enterprises | UNIMED - Mediterranean Universities Union | CLÚSTER MARÍTIMO DE LES ILLES BALEARS #CallmeBLUE #BlueEconomy #BlueGrowth #MaritimeCluster #Cluster #Mediterranean #Newsletter