Towards the Circular Economy
Engineering for the Information Society and Sustainable Development
Dra, Olatz Ukar Arrien
https://www.deusto.es/cs/Satellite/deustoresearch/en/home/centres-teams-and-researchers/researchers/443/investigador?cambioidioma=si
Dra. Marta Enciso Santocildes
https://www.deusto.es/cs/Satellite/deustoresearch/en/home/centres-teams-and-researchers/researchers/68/investigador?cambioidioma=si
Faculty of Engineering
https://ingenieria.deusto.es/cs/Satellite/ingenieria/en/facultad-ingenieria?cambioidioma=si
University Social Responsibility- Enviroment unit
https://www.deusto.es/cs/Satellite/deusto/en/university-social-responsibility/environment/presentation-14
EDISPE (ECONOMICS, DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL INNOVATION FOR PEOPLE) Research Team.
http://www.research.deusto.es/cs/Satellite/deustoresearch/en/home/centres-teams-and-researchers/research-teams/economia-desarrollo-e-innovacion-social-para-las-personas-edispe–0/equipoinvestiga?cambioidioma=si
EUCLIPE Jean Monnet Chair
https://derecho.deusto.es/cs/Satellite/derecho/en/economic-and-legal-integration-for-people
Engineers or candidates with Master’s degrees in Engineering, interested in the topic proposed with a strong social vocation, eager to focus the research topic in the intersection between technological and social innovation.
- Information Sciences and Engineering (ENG)
The Europe 2020 Strategy aims to achieve a future for the EU based on smart (knowledge and innovation), sustainable (more efficient use of resources, greener and more competitive) and inclusive growth (high level of employment with social and territorial cohesion). A more ambitious set of objectives have been established for 2050 to achieve a prosperous, modern and competitive economy, climate neutral.
On the other hand, since the 1980s, the term Circular Economy has been used, which implies a substantial conceptual change from the linear pattern based on «take-manufacture-consume and eliminate» and the hypothesis of the abundance, availability, ease of obtaining and cheap disposal of resources. This implies a systemic change in technological innovation, as well as in organization, society, financing methods and policies.
In all this context, in the European Union we find a strong impetus for the Circular Economy through policies and promotion and promotion measures, making the starting point the European Union’s strategy for growth and occupation.
The thesis on the Circular Economy will be not only a contribution to «close the loop» of the circular economy and tackle all phases in the lifecycle but also will target market barriers in specific sectors or material streams, such as plastics, food waste, critical raw materials, construction and demolition, biomass and bio-based products, as well as horizontal measures in areas such as innovation and investment.
EXCELLENCE OF THE HOST RESEARCH UNIT
UKAR, O., BARCO, H., ENCISO, M., CARO, A., “MULTIFACETED SOCIAL INNOVATIONS TACKLING FOOD WASTAGE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT”, Atlas of social Innovation volume II. Social Innovation and Socio-Digital Transformation. 2019. En prensa
UKAR, O., MUÑECAS, I., “Social Innovation in the Energy Sector. Goiener S. Coop. Case in ENCISO, M.; MUGARRA, A.; CARO, A. (Eds)/Shaping the future of employment in Europe: social innovation as a driver for social change/ Modelando el futuro del empleo en Europa: Innovación social como un motor para el cambio social. Editorial Dykinson. 2019; In press.
ENCISO, M, “Social Innovation in the Field of Personal Care. Case of Servicios Sociales Integrados S. Coop.” in ENCISO, M.; MUGARRA, A.; CARO, A. (Eds)/Shaping the future of employment in Europe: social innovation as a driver for social change/ Modelando el futuro del empleo en Europa: Innovación social como un motor para el cambio social. Editorial Dykinson. 2019; In press.
ENCISO, M, MUGARRA, A. “La empresa, protagonista de la sostenibilidad ambiental: nuevos modelos y tendencias” en Antonio Cubero Truyo (dir.), Patricio Masbernat (dir.), Rocío Lasarte López (coord.), Teresa Pontón Aricha (coord.), Irma Johanna Mosquera Valderrama (pr.)Protección del Medio Ambiente. Fiscalidad y otras medidas del Derecho al Desarrollo Thomson Reuters Aranzadi, 2019, ISBN: 978-84-9177-823-3
ENCISO, M., CARO, A, CASTRO, ”Social Innovation in the Basque Country” en Atlas of Social Innovation, New Practices for a Better Future, January, 2018, ISBN: 978-3-921823-96-5
SI- Drive. Social Innovation: Driving Force of Social Change. FP7-SSH-2013-1
SOLIDUS: Solidarity in European Societies Empowerment, Justice, Citizenship. Horizon 2020 Programme Grant Agreement nº 649489
EUCLIPE Jean Monnet Chair 586906-EPP-1-2017-1-ES-EPPJMO-CHAIR
EUMACC Health-Aristos Campus Mundus 2015-“Energía y Sostenibilidad”
AULA ECO-EFICIENCIA. Diputación Foral de Bizkaia. 2012
ODENM. Diputación Foral de Bizkaia. 2011
CIERRE DEL PROCESO INTEGRAL DE VALORIZACIÓN DE FANGOS DE LA DEPURADORA DE AGUAS RESIDUALES DE AGUAS DEL AÑARBE – AÑARBEKO URAK, S.A. UE09+/75- Plan + Euskadi 09/Gobierno Vasco
EL RÉGIMEN EUROPEO DE COMERCIO DE EMISIONES DE GASES DE EFECTO INVERNADERO: CAPACIDADES Y EXPECTATIVAS DE UN INSTRUMENTO DE GOBERNANZA CLIMÁTICA. ERR:HM-2009/01/15. Departamento de Educación, Universidades e Investigación del Gobierno Vasco INTERDISCIPLINARY COLLABORATION
This proposal is interdisciplinary form its own gestation with two main focus: social innovation and technological innovation applied to sustainability.
The thesis will be directed by Dra Olatz Ukar, Doctor in Engineering specialized in Sustainbality and Dra Marta Enciso, Doctor in Law specialized in Social Economy and Innovation.
Interdisciplinarity is a characteristic of both scientists involved justified by the academic publications presented and the Host Research units participating. In regard to this interdisciplinarity, there is a trajectory of collaboration in interdisciplinary groups like, among others, the Social Justice and Inclusion Platform in Deusto University https://www.deusto.es/cs/Satellite/deustoresearch/en/home/interdisciplinary-research-platforms-1/social-justice-and-inclusion-0?cambioidioma=si INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION
On 4 March 2019, the European Commission presented the main achievements under the Action Plan and sketched out future challenges to shaping the economy and paving the way towards a climate-neutral, circular economy.
So, the PhD proposal in fully linked with the most relevant international organizations priorities (United Nations), and especially at the EU Level:
• Europe 2020 Strategy aims to achieve a future for the EU based on smart (knowledge and innovation), sustainable (more efficient use of resources, greener and more competitive) and inclusive growth (high level of employment with social cohesion and territorial
• Agenda 2030 and 2050
• Circular Economy Package, 2015
On the other hand, in this proposed topic a intersection between social, economic and environmental aspects takes place, so Sustainable Development Goals are fully involved.
The PhD Candidate will be oriented to a international dimension in his/her research. In addition to the topic itself, a main focus will be both the global and the European dimension. Besides, the project will pursue to obtain the international mention, which implies a three month stage in another university or international organization. It will be decided together with the candidate according to his/her specific research situation, thesis proposal and the interdisciplinary aspects of the research project. INTERSECTORAL COLLABORATION
Depending on the concrete topic finally developed the most specific and relevant stakeholders will be contacted. The host researchers and the host units have a wide experience in collaboration with national and international stakeholders in their research: Basque Government, Social Business and Organizations, International Nets such as ACLIMA (the Basque Environment Cluster), ATEGRUS (Technical association for waste management, environment and urban cleaning), Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN),…
Industrial doctorate is not envisaged since the programme requires the researcher to be hired by the University of Deusto. However, if the participation of an industrial partner is regarded appropriate, it will be involved in the research and training of the PhD student since the beginning. IMPACT
Contacts and collaboration agreements will be signed with the relevant stakeholders, especially with policy makers and public entities but also social business and social entities. The relation with these entities will be iterative along the research process, and after the thesis is defended main results will be shared with them as well as with the scientific community. INNOVATION
This project aims to contribute to the development of a circular economy by fostering a more sustainable approach to the design of goods and services, use of resources and management of waste FROM A MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH, WHERE SOCIAL INNOVATION IS KEY. INCLUSION
There are many business models that are active actor within circular economy and small and medium enterprises are the core of the transition. So, the aim of the proposed thesis project is to search the way to foster the improvement of the circular economy and the employment of the most vulnerable people collectives, such as, migrants, refugees, long term unemployed, women, non-skilled worker, etc.
On the other hand, the thesis project will help the Ph. D. Student not only to formalize its learning and skills, but also to formalize its values and its involvement in the University of Deusto. To do this, different approaches will be proposed beyond individual guidance and non-formal education that will help the Ph. D. student to forge a critical spirit, take responsibilities and take its place in the University of Deusto.
Deusto is committed to social justice and inclusion. It recognises gender equality as a key driver for sustainable development, inclusive growth and academic opportunity for women. Moreover, to seek real inclusion for people with specific support needs, the project will ensure equal rights and opportunities with respect to access to the programme and the acquisition of skills expected to achieve the PhD.
UKAR, O., BARCO, H., ENCISO, M., CARO, A., “MULTIFACETED SOCIAL INNOVATIONS TACKLING FOOD WASTAGE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT”, Atlas of social Innovation volume II. Social Innovation and Socio-Digital Transformation. 2019. En prensa
UKAR, O., MUÑECAS, I., “Social Innovation in the Energy Sector. Goiener S. Coop. Case in ENCISO, M.; MUGARRA, A.; CARO, A. (Eds)/Shaping the future of employment in Europe: social innovation as a driver for social change/ Modelando el futuro del empleo en Europa: Innovación social como un motor para el cambio social. Editorial Dykinson. 2019; In press.
ENCISO, M, “Social Innovation in the Field of Personal Care. Case of Servicios Sociales Integrados S. Coop.” in ENCISO, M.; MUGARRA, A.; CARO, A. (Eds)/Shaping the future of employment in Europe: social innovation as a driver for social change/ Modelando el futuro del empleo en Europa: Innovación social como un motor para el cambio social. Editorial Dykinson. 2019; In press.
ENCISO, M, MUGARRA, A. “La empresa, protagonista de la sostenibilidad ambiental: nuevos modelos y tendencias” en Antonio Cubero Truyo (dir.), Patricio Masbernat (dir.), Rocío Lasarte López (coord.), Teresa Pontón Aricha (coord.), Irma Johanna Mosquera Valderrama (pr.)Protección del Medio Ambiente. Fiscalidad y otras medidas del Derecho al Desarrollo Thomson Reuters Aranzadi, 2019, ISBN: 978-84-9177-823-3
ENCISO, M., CARO, A, CASTRO, ”Social Innovation in the Basque Country” en Atlas of Social Innovation, New Practices for a Better Future, January, 2018, ISBN: 978-3-921823-96-5
SI- Drive. Social Innovation: Driving Force of Social Change. FP7-SSH-2013-1
SOLIDUS: Solidarity in European Societies Empowerment, Justice, Citizenship. Horizon 2020 Programme Grant Agreement nº 649489
EUCLIPE Jean Monnet Chair 586906-EPP-1-2017-1-ES-EPPJMO-CHAIR
EUMACC Health-Aristos Campus Mundus 2015-“Energía y Sostenibilidad”
AULA ECO-EFICIENCIA. Diputación Foral de Bizkaia. 2012
ODENM. Diputación Foral de Bizkaia. 2011
CIERRE DEL PROCESO INTEGRAL DE VALORIZACIÓN DE FANGOS DE LA DEPURADORA DE AGUAS RESIDUALES DE AGUAS DEL AÑARBE – AÑARBEKO URAK, S.A. UE09+/75- Plan + Euskadi 09/Gobierno Vasco
EL RÉGIMEN EUROPEO DE COMERCIO DE EMISIONES DE GASES DE EFECTO INVERNADERO: CAPACIDADES Y EXPECTATIVAS DE UN INSTRUMENTO DE GOBERNANZA CLIMÁTICA. ERR:HM-2009/01/15. Departamento de Educación, Universidades e Investigación del Gobierno Vasco
This proposal is interdisciplinary form its own gestation with two main focus: social innovation and technological innovation applied to sustainability.
The thesis will be directed by Dra Olatz Ukar, Doctor in Engineering specialized in Sustainbality and Dra Marta Enciso, Doctor in Law specialized in Social Economy and Innovation.
Interdisciplinarity is a characteristic of both scientists involved justified by the academic publications presented and the Host Research units participating. In regard to this interdisciplinarity, there is a trajectory of collaboration in interdisciplinary groups like, among others, the Social Justice and Inclusion Platform in Deusto University https://www.deusto.es/cs/Satellite/deustoresearch/en/home/interdisciplinary-research-platforms-1/social-justice-and-inclusion-0?cambioidioma=si
INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION
On 4 March 2019, the European Commission presented the main achievements under the Action Plan and sketched out future challenges to shaping the economy and paving the way towards a climate-neutral, circular economy.
So, the PhD proposal in fully linked with the most relevant international organizations priorities (United Nations), and especially at the EU Level:
• Europe 2020 Strategy aims to achieve a future for the EU based on smart (knowledge and innovation), sustainable (more efficient use of resources, greener and more competitive) and inclusive growth (high level of employment with social cohesion and territorial
• Agenda 2030 and 2050
• Circular Economy Package, 2015
On the other hand, in this proposed topic a intersection between social, economic and environmental aspects takes place, so Sustainable Development Goals are fully involved.
The PhD Candidate will be oriented to a international dimension in his/her research. In addition to the topic itself, a main focus will be both the global and the European dimension. Besides, the project will pursue to obtain the international mention, which implies a three month stage in another university or international organization. It will be decided together with the candidate according to his/her specific research situation, thesis proposal and the interdisciplinary aspects of the research project. INTERSECTORAL COLLABORATION
Depending on the concrete topic finally developed the most specific and relevant stakeholders will be contacted. The host researchers and the host units have a wide experience in collaboration with national and international stakeholders in their research: Basque Government, Social Business and Organizations, International Nets such as ACLIMA (the Basque Environment Cluster), ATEGRUS (Technical association for waste management, environment and urban cleaning), Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN),…
Industrial doctorate is not envisaged since the programme requires the researcher to be hired by the University of Deusto. However, if the participation of an industrial partner is regarded appropriate, it will be involved in the research and training of the PhD student since the beginning. IMPACT
Contacts and collaboration agreements will be signed with the relevant stakeholders, especially with policy makers and public entities but also social business and social entities. The relation with these entities will be iterative along the research process, and after the thesis is defended main results will be shared with them as well as with the scientific community. INNOVATION
This project aims to contribute to the development of a circular economy by fostering a more sustainable approach to the design of goods and services, use of resources and management of waste FROM A MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH, WHERE SOCIAL INNOVATION IS KEY. INCLUSION
There are many business models that are active actor within circular economy and small and medium enterprises are the core of the transition. So, the aim of the proposed thesis project is to search the way to foster the improvement of the circular economy and the employment of the most vulnerable people collectives, such as, migrants, refugees, long term unemployed, women, non-skilled worker, etc.
On the other hand, the thesis project will help the Ph. D. Student not only to formalize its learning and skills, but also to formalize its values and its involvement in the University of Deusto. To do this, different approaches will be proposed beyond individual guidance and non-formal education that will help the Ph. D. student to forge a critical spirit, take responsibilities and take its place in the University of Deusto.
Deusto is committed to social justice and inclusion. It recognises gender equality as a key driver for sustainable development, inclusive growth and academic opportunity for women. Moreover, to seek real inclusion for people with specific support needs, the project will ensure equal rights and opportunities with respect to access to the programme and the acquisition of skills expected to achieve the PhD.
On 4 March 2019, the European Commission presented the main achievements under the Action Plan and sketched out future challenges to shaping the economy and paving the way towards a climate-neutral, circular economy.
So, the PhD proposal in fully linked with the most relevant international organizations priorities (United Nations), and especially at the EU Level:
• Europe 2020 Strategy aims to achieve a future for the EU based on smart (knowledge and innovation), sustainable (more efficient use of resources, greener and more competitive) and inclusive growth (high level of employment with social cohesion and territorial
• Agenda 2030 and 2050
• Circular Economy Package, 2015
On the other hand, in this proposed topic a intersection between social, economic and environmental aspects takes place, so Sustainable Development Goals are fully involved.
The PhD Candidate will be oriented to a international dimension in his/her research. In addition to the topic itself, a main focus will be both the global and the European dimension. Besides, the project will pursue to obtain the international mention, which implies a three month stage in another university or international organization. It will be decided together with the candidate according to his/her specific research situation, thesis proposal and the interdisciplinary aspects of the research project.
Depending on the concrete topic finally developed the most specific and relevant stakeholders will be contacted. The host researchers and the host units have a wide experience in collaboration with national and international stakeholders in their research: Basque Government, Social Business and Organizations, International Nets such as ACLIMA (the Basque Environment Cluster), ATEGRUS (Technical association for waste management, environment and urban cleaning), Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN),…
Industrial doctorate is not envisaged since the programme requires the researcher to be hired by the University of Deusto. However, if the participation of an industrial partner is regarded appropriate, it will be involved in the research and training of the PhD student since the beginning.
IMPACT
Contacts and collaboration agreements will be signed with the relevant stakeholders, especially with policy makers and public entities but also social business and social entities. The relation with these entities will be iterative along the research process, and after the thesis is defended main results will be shared with them as well as with the scientific community. INNOVATION
This project aims to contribute to the development of a circular economy by fostering a more sustainable approach to the design of goods and services, use of resources and management of waste FROM A MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH, WHERE SOCIAL INNOVATION IS KEY. INCLUSION
There are many business models that are active actor within circular economy and small and medium enterprises are the core of the transition. So, the aim of the proposed thesis project is to search the way to foster the improvement of the circular economy and the employment of the most vulnerable people collectives, such as, migrants, refugees, long term unemployed, women, non-skilled worker, etc.
On the other hand, the thesis project will help the Ph. D. Student not only to formalize its learning and skills, but also to formalize its values and its involvement in the University of Deusto. To do this, different approaches will be proposed beyond individual guidance and non-formal education that will help the Ph. D. student to forge a critical spirit, take responsibilities and take its place in the University of Deusto.
Deusto is committed to social justice and inclusion. It recognises gender equality as a key driver for sustainable development, inclusive growth and academic opportunity for women. Moreover, to seek real inclusion for people with specific support needs, the project will ensure equal rights and opportunities with respect to access to the programme and the acquisition of skills expected to achieve the PhD.
Contacts and collaboration agreements will be signed with the relevant stakeholders, especially with policy makers and public entities but also social business and social entities. The relation with these entities will be iterative along the research process, and after the thesis is defended main results will be shared with them as well as with the scientific community.
This project aims to contribute to the development of a circular economy by fostering a more sustainable approach to the design of goods and services, use of resources and management of waste FROM A MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH, WHERE SOCIAL INNOVATION IS KEY.
INCLUSION
There are many business models that are active actor within circular economy and small and medium enterprises are the core of the transition. So, the aim of the proposed thesis project is to search the way to foster the improvement of the circular economy and the employment of the most vulnerable people collectives, such as, migrants, refugees, long term unemployed, women, non-skilled worker, etc.
On the other hand, the thesis project will help the Ph. D. Student not only to formalize its learning and skills, but also to formalize its values and its involvement in the University of Deusto. To do this, different approaches will be proposed beyond individual guidance and non-formal education that will help the Ph. D. student to forge a critical spirit, take responsibilities and take its place in the University of Deusto.
Deusto is committed to social justice and inclusion. It recognises gender equality as a key driver for sustainable development, inclusive growth and academic opportunity for women. Moreover, to seek real inclusion for people with specific support needs, the project will ensure equal rights and opportunities with respect to access to the programme and the acquisition of skills expected to achieve the PhD.
There are many business models that are active actor within circular economy and small and medium enterprises are the core of the transition. So, the aim of the proposed thesis project is to search the way to foster the improvement of the circular economy and the employment of the most vulnerable people collectives, such as, migrants, refugees, long term unemployed, women, non-skilled worker, etc.
On the other hand, the thesis project will help the Ph. D. Student not only to formalize its learning and skills, but also to formalize its values and its involvement in the University of Deusto. To do this, different approaches will be proposed beyond individual guidance and non-formal education that will help the Ph. D. student to forge a critical spirit, take responsibilities and take its place in the University of Deusto.
Deusto is committed to social justice and inclusion. It recognises gender equality as a key driver for sustainable development, inclusive growth and academic opportunity for women. Moreover, to seek real inclusion for people with specific support needs, the project will ensure equal rights and opportunities with respect to access to the programme and the acquisition of skills expected to achieve the PhD.