Purpose – Social enterprises have proven to play a vital role in the transitions towards inclusive labour markets and sustainable economies. Yet, they often struggle to flourish within traditional economic systems due to the dual mission of pursuing social and commercial goals, leading to inherent tensions …

Citizen science can be a powerful approach to foster the successful implementation of technological innovations in health, care or well-being. Involving experience experts as co-researchers or co-designers of technological innovations facilitates mutual learning, community building, and empowerment. …

The building and construction industry, which is responsible for 39% of global carbon emissions, is far off track in achieving its net-zero emission targets. Product-service system (PSS) business models are one of the instruments used by the industry in the transition toward reaching these targets. A …

The ongoing economic transformations in our era of heightened globalisation are intricately linked to distinct production and consumption patterns, exhibiting noteworthy variations across diverse global regions. The predominant and linear economic paradigm and its associated business models have been …

This research publication is part of the book Creating empowering environments for people with dementia : addressing inclusive design from homes to cities. Summary of the whole book: This edited volume addresses the environments that exacerbate, exclude, and stigmatise those living with dementia to explore …

Citizens living in food poverty can easily get caught up in a vicious cycle. Socioeconomicallydisadvantaged people often rely on food assistance and are more likely to suffer from diseases caused by unhealthy diets, such as diabetes. They may also experience isolation and lack social networks, as they …

· As a platform for interdisciplinary applied research in the community setting, the living lab model offers a unique environment for the imagination of tourism interventions that can recast the activity as a force for good. Mandating a quadruple helix ecosystem, living labs encourage participation …

Introduction - Life long sport and PA pleasure in an inclusive environment (Nationaal Sportakkoord, 2020) - Aging population (Loket Gezond Leven, 2024) - Physical activity in elderly (65+) 38% (Loket Gezond Leven, 2024) - Loneliness is limiting factor (Volksgezondheid en Zorg, 2024) - Save and inviting …

At a time of mounting ecological crises and biodiversity loss, there is an urgent need for nature-based solutions. Equestrian properties cover a considerable proportion of the European rural and peri-urban landscape and provide much potential for integrating ecosystem services, such as the inclusion …