EP71 – Green Economy, Climate Change and Social Challenges w/ Renato Santiago

EP71 – Green Economy, Climate Change and Social Challenges w/ Renato Santiago

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In the new episode of the podcast “Direta Sem Café”, we explore the green economy as an essential model to address the challenges of climate change and environmental degradation. This concept is becoming increasingly relevant in a world seeking balance between economic progress, social justice, and environmental sustainability.

The special guest for this episode is Renato Santiago, an Economics lecturer at Lusófona University - Porto University Centre and a researcher at CETRAD. With a broad and accessible perspective, he explains how the green economy can transform our way of life, highlighting the opportunities and challenges in both national and international contexts.

Discussion points in the episode:

• What is the green economy, and how did this concept originate;
• The long-term benefits for society and the environment;
• Emerging companies in the sector and their potential impacts;
• How Portugal, a country with many small and medium-sized enterprises, can adopt a sustainable economy;
• The role of governments and external pressures in implementing a green economy;
• Global strategies to overcome socio-economic challenges during the transition to a sustainable model.

In this conversation, Professor Renato Santiago emphasises that the green economy is more than an ideal – it is a viable solution for building a more inclusive, balanced, and resilient future. The episode provides a practical and reflective analysis of how to integrate sustainability into economic policies and daily life.

Don’t miss this episode available on major streaming platforms, and learn how the green economy can redefine our future, paving the way for a more sustainable and inclusive path!