The different topics take into account the main factors (economic, geographic, social, political, technical, cultural etc.) influencing the localization and globalization of food production and the consequences in terms of sustainability and consumer welfare. The first topic analyses what is...

Objectives: - To consider major transport trends – both in large urban areas and those raised by a globalising economy – with a special focus on developments in Latin America; - To address challenges caused by these trends – for the environment at large and for human health in particular;...

Topics: - Energy and climate change: When will we finally move from words to serious action? - Globalisation and equity: How can the fruits of globalisation be better shared? - Reform: Can governments make reform happen and still get re-elected? - Innovation: How can we foster creative and...