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One of the main interesting areas where it is possible to work is in the applied sciences. This includes, in a wide perspective, also the work done as a mixture of knowledge transfer and further development of research in a very pragmatic basis. As an example of this kind of work you can read here some basic information about the method ECOPROFIT, successfully applied in several countries in Europe and Asia. ECOPROFIT bases in the framework of Public–Private-Partnership (PPP) projects and it is dedicated to reach a sustainable awareness on climate protection, both at municipal administrations and at private companies. The method ECOPROFIT aims both economic and environmental aspects and also doesn’t ignore the added social value of the developed climate protection measures. This enables ECOPROFIT to comply with the three dimensions of sustainable development.
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Balcázar, N. Sustainability, climate protection and economy: three areas successfully combined through ECOPROFIT. Rev Environ Sci Biotechnol 9, 29–33 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11157-010-9191-x
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