Proceedings of the 1st International Conference TENDEV 2023

Climate change represents one of humanity’s paramount global challenges and stands as a pivotal issue in sustainable development. This book delves into critical strategies for mitigating climate change and adapting to its impacts, emphasizing the integration of circular economy principles and the promotion of sustainability as imperative, especially through trans-sectoral approaches. The entire set of papers brings up research results and findings answering several of the Sustainable Development Goals, with a sense of complementarity integrating elements that lead to synergies when coupled and approached jointly.

Jean-Vasile Andrei is a full professor, scientific researcher and Ph.D. mentor in economics. He is the co-founder and scientific coordinator of the Research Network on Resource Economics and Bioeconomy (RebResNet).Nicoleta Mateoc-Sîrb is a full professor at the University of Life Sciences "King Mihai I" in Timisoara and a scientific researcher at the Romanian Academy – Timisoara Branch. Her research interests include rural economy, rural development and territorial organization, sustainable rural development, and rural space economy. Andrea Feher is an associate professor at the University of Life Sciences "King Mihai I" in Timisoara and a scientific researcher at Romanian Academy – Timisoara Branch. She holds a PhD focused on farm financial management and a Dr. habil. In Engineering and Management in Agriculture and Rural Development. She is skilled in organizational development, financial planning and management, sustainable development, and international relations.