Generating a just and green transition: aligning innovation and competitiveness policies in Europe with sustainability priorities

Generating a just and green transition: aligning innovation and competitiveness policies in Europe with sustainability priorities

The SPES project suggests that a deeper shift is needed towards a just and green transition — one that redefines the very meaning of productivity, innovation, and competitiveness and how they must support sustainability and equity objectives. SPES does not treat these as separate or even competing dimensions, but as...

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just twin transitions policy mixes analysis science technology and Innovation Initiatives

Conceptualizing SPES policy mix(es) for just twin transitions: Policy mapping on Science, Technology, and Innovation initiatives in Europe and other countries

The twin transitions—the green transition towards sustainability and the digital transition towards technological advancement—have become central to policy debates in Europe and beyond. The European Green Deal, a cornerstone of the European Union's strategy, aims to achieve a climate-neutral Europe by 2050. This initiative highlights the interconnectedness of environmental sustainability...

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