RESUMO: Este artigo propõe demonstrar de que forma uma abordagem reflexiva usada pelos cientistas... more RESUMO: Este artigo propõe demonstrar de que forma uma abordagem reflexiva usada pelos cientistas sociais pode enriquecer a discussão da participação na gestão dos recursos hídricos. O texto explora aspetos menos visíveis nas análises aos processos participativos tais como os seus aspetos materiais, temporais e discursivos. Com estes elementos em foco o olhar sobre a participação deixa de ser apenas dirigido para os resultados, como um procedimento tecnológico que se esgota num exercício único e num modelo predefinido. O caso abordado prende-se com a consulta pública sobre as QSigA (Questões Significativas para a Gestão da Água) para o período 2015-2021 (2º ciclo de planeamento). Nestas sessões públicas registaram-se os discursos dos vários participantes e fizeram-se observações pormenorizadas dos espaços e sua organização, assim como do uso do tempo de intervenção, da composição do público e da natureza do conhecimento em causa. Os dados permitem salientar a forma como espaço e tempos de interação podem ser usados para gerir incertezas próprias à participação. Refletir a participação implica deixar de vê-la apenas como ferramenta e analisá-la como uma experiência social cuja qualidade deve ser discutida se os seus promotores mas também os seus participantes quiserem aumentar a sua credibilidade. ABSTRACT: This article reflects on how a reflexive approach used by social scientists can enrich the discussion of participation in the management of water resources. The text explores dimensions less visible in the analysis of participatory processes such as their material, temporal and discursive aspects. With these elements in focus, the view on participation is no longer just directed on final results, as a technological procedure concluded in a single event and following a predefined model. The case addressed is the public consultation on QSigA (Significant Issues for Water Management) for the period 2015-2021 (2nd planning cycle). In these public sessions the speeches of the various participants were recorded and detailed observations were made on the spaces and their organization as well as the use of the intervention time, the composition of the public and the nature of the knowledge in question. The data allow us to highlight how space and interaction times can be used to manage uncertainties of participation. Reflecting participation implies not only seeing it as a tool. It means analyzing it as a social experience whose quality should be discussed if its promoters but also its participants want to increase its credibility.
Este working paper pretende lançar pistas para uma reflexão da relação entre a sociedade e os pro... more Este working paper pretende lançar pistas para uma reflexão da relação entre a sociedade e os projectos hidráulicos, 2 aplicando conceitos da teoria actor-rede. As barragens constituem infraestruturas construídas ao longo da história com finalidades múltiplas (abastecimento de água, produção de energia, controlo das cheias, irrigação, uso recreativo, aquacultura). Na relação das sociedades e das barragens, tem existido sempre uma relação de progresso e de controlo das condições naturais entre barragens e homens. Em épocas diferentes, as barragens representam ícones da potência organizadora do Estado (caso da China Antiga, da Rússia ou da India). A partir dos anos 70, é também um objecto técnico que tem levantado enormes discussões pelo seu impacto na paisagem, na biodiversidade e na vida das economias locais. Os estudos da ciência e tecnologia analisam tradicionalmente objectos controversos que implicam uma discussão da ciência e da política e as formas como essa dinâmica gera uma leitura colectiva; as barragens são um desses objectos.
Migrações internacionais, fuga das mentes e corrida dos cérebros: custos materiais, benefícios si... more Migrações internacionais, fuga das mentes e corrida dos cérebros: custos materiais, benefícios simbólicos e dúvidas existenciais 125
Today one can understand the wider use of the anthropocentrism concept applied to the production ... more Today one can understand the wider use of the anthropocentrism concept applied to the production architectures, emerging a new value of the intuitive capacities and human knowledge in the optimization and flexibilization of the manufacturing processes. Having a flexible production and assembly system architecture that exists at UNINOVA-CRI, we will try to develop some exploratory hypothesis on the applicability of the hybridizing concept and its repercussions in the definition of working places, in their organization and formation of working teams. We will underline some aspects that should be taken into consideration when are design such systems, including some ergonomical aspects.
According to experts, climate change is likely to exacerbate quality and quantity water related p... more According to experts, climate change is likely to exacerbate quality and quantity water related problems in the Mediterranean area (Plan Bleu, 2008) and therefore conflicts between water users. Experts on climate change call for setting adaptation measures to anticipate future crisis. This challenge will be better taken-up if participative foresight methods are used. Such methods can enhance water users' capacity to identify adaptation strategies required to cope with climate changes predicted by experts. The way such participatory process will be set up will have to take into account possible gaps between expert modeling results and water users and in particular farmers -experience of climate.
Today one can understand the wider use of the anthropocentrism concept applied to the production ... more Today one can understand the wider use of the anthropocentrism concept applied to the production architectures, emerging a new value of the intuitive capacities and human knowledge in the optimization and flexibilization of the manufacturing processes. Having a flexible production and assembly system architecture that exists at UNINOVA-CRI, we will try to develop some exploratory hypothesis on the applicability of
Abstract: Today one can understand the wider use of the anthropocentrism concept applied to the p... more Abstract: Today one can understand the wider use of the anthropocentrism concept applied to the production architectures, emerging a new value of the intuitive capacities and human knowledge in the optimization and flexibilization of the manufacturing processes. Having a flexible ...
There is an increasing call for local measures to adapt to climate change, based on foresight ana... more There is an increasing call for local measures to adapt to climate change, based on foresight analyses in collaboration with actors. However, such analyses involve many challenges, particularly because the actors concerned may not consider climate change to be an urgent concern. This paper examines the methodological choices made by three research teams in the design and implementation of participatory foresight analyses to explore agricultural and water management options for adaptation to climate change. Case studies were conducted in coastal areas of France, Morocco, and Portugal where the groundwater is intensively used for irrigation, the aquifers are at risk or are currently overexploited, and a serious agricultural crisis is underway. When designing the participatory processes, the researchers had to address four main issues: whether to avoid or prepare dialogue between actors whose relations may be limited or tense; how to select participants and get them involved; how to facilitate discussion of issues that the actors may not initially consider to be of great concern; and finally, how to design and use scenarios. In each case, most of the invited actors responded and met to discuss and evaluate a series of scenarios. Strategies were discussed at different levels, from farming practices to aquifer management. It was shown that such participatory analyses can be implemented in situations which may initially appear to be unfavourable. This was made possible by the flexibility in the methodological choices, in particular the possibility of framing the climate change issue in a broader agenda for discussion with the actors.
Groundwater management policies will need to be revised in many Mediterranean countries, in light... more Groundwater management policies will need to be revised in many Mediterranean countries, in light 10 of the impact of climate change and the increasing demand for water. In this paper, we analyze 11 stakeholder perceptions of three groundwater policy scenarios which respectively assume a 12 strengthening of state intervention, the introduction of market regulation mechanisms, and the 13 transfer of regulation responsibility to farmers. The method consists of organizing scenario workshops 14
RESUMO: Este artigo propõe demonstrar de que forma uma abordagem reflexiva usada pelos cientistas... more RESUMO: Este artigo propõe demonstrar de que forma uma abordagem reflexiva usada pelos cientistas sociais pode enriquecer a discussão da participação na gestão dos recursos hídricos. O texto explora aspetos menos visíveis nas análises aos processos participativos tais como os seus aspetos materiais, temporais e discursivos. Com estes elementos em foco o olhar sobre a participação deixa de ser apenas dirigido para os resultados, como um procedimento tecnológico que se esgota num exercício único e num modelo predefinido. O caso abordado prende-se com a consulta pública sobre as QSigA (Questões Significativas para a Gestão da Água) para o período 2015-2021 (2º ciclo de planeamento). Nestas sessões públicas registaram-se os discursos dos vários participantes e fizeram-se observações pormenorizadas dos espaços e sua organização, assim como do uso do tempo de intervenção, da composição do público e da natureza do conhecimento em causa. Os dados permitem salientar a forma como espaço e tempos de interação podem ser usados para gerir incertezas próprias à participação. Refletir a participação implica deixar de vê-la apenas como ferramenta e analisá-la como uma experiência social cuja qualidade deve ser discutida se os seus promotores mas também os seus participantes quiserem aumentar a sua credibilidade. ABSTRACT: This article reflects on how a reflexive approach used by social scientists can enrich the discussion of participation in the management of water resources. The text explores dimensions less visible in the analysis of participatory processes such as their material, temporal and discursive aspects. With these elements in focus, the view on participation is no longer just directed on final results, as a technological procedure concluded in a single event and following a predefined model. The case addressed is the public consultation on QSigA (Significant Issues for Water Management) for the period 2015-2021 (2nd planning cycle). In these public sessions the speeches of the various participants were recorded and detailed observations were made on the spaces and their organization as well as the use of the intervention time, the composition of the public and the nature of the knowledge in question. The data allow us to highlight how space and interaction times can be used to manage uncertainties of participation. Reflecting participation implies not only seeing it as a tool. It means analyzing it as a social experience whose quality should be discussed if its promoters but also its participants want to increase its credibility.
Este working paper pretende lançar pistas para uma reflexão da relação entre a sociedade e os pro... more Este working paper pretende lançar pistas para uma reflexão da relação entre a sociedade e os projectos hidráulicos, 2 aplicando conceitos da teoria actor-rede. As barragens constituem infraestruturas construídas ao longo da história com finalidades múltiplas (abastecimento de água, produção de energia, controlo das cheias, irrigação, uso recreativo, aquacultura). Na relação das sociedades e das barragens, tem existido sempre uma relação de progresso e de controlo das condições naturais entre barragens e homens. Em épocas diferentes, as barragens representam ícones da potência organizadora do Estado (caso da China Antiga, da Rússia ou da India). A partir dos anos 70, é também um objecto técnico que tem levantado enormes discussões pelo seu impacto na paisagem, na biodiversidade e na vida das economias locais. Os estudos da ciência e tecnologia analisam tradicionalmente objectos controversos que implicam uma discussão da ciência e da política e as formas como essa dinâmica gera uma leitura colectiva; as barragens são um desses objectos.
Migrações internacionais, fuga das mentes e corrida dos cérebros: custos materiais, benefícios si... more Migrações internacionais, fuga das mentes e corrida dos cérebros: custos materiais, benefícios simbólicos e dúvidas existenciais 125
Today one can understand the wider use of the anthropocentrism concept applied to the production ... more Today one can understand the wider use of the anthropocentrism concept applied to the production architectures, emerging a new value of the intuitive capacities and human knowledge in the optimization and flexibilization of the manufacturing processes. Having a flexible production and assembly system architecture that exists at UNINOVA-CRI, we will try to develop some exploratory hypothesis on the applicability of the hybridizing concept and its repercussions in the definition of working places, in their organization and formation of working teams. We will underline some aspects that should be taken into consideration when are design such systems, including some ergonomical aspects.
According to experts, climate change is likely to exacerbate quality and quantity water related p... more According to experts, climate change is likely to exacerbate quality and quantity water related problems in the Mediterranean area (Plan Bleu, 2008) and therefore conflicts between water users. Experts on climate change call for setting adaptation measures to anticipate future crisis. This challenge will be better taken-up if participative foresight methods are used. Such methods can enhance water users' capacity to identify adaptation strategies required to cope with climate changes predicted by experts. The way such participatory process will be set up will have to take into account possible gaps between expert modeling results and water users and in particular farmers -experience of climate.
Today one can understand the wider use of the anthropocentrism concept applied to the production ... more Today one can understand the wider use of the anthropocentrism concept applied to the production architectures, emerging a new value of the intuitive capacities and human knowledge in the optimization and flexibilization of the manufacturing processes. Having a flexible production and assembly system architecture that exists at UNINOVA-CRI, we will try to develop some exploratory hypothesis on the applicability of
Abstract: Today one can understand the wider use of the anthropocentrism concept applied to the p... more Abstract: Today one can understand the wider use of the anthropocentrism concept applied to the production architectures, emerging a new value of the intuitive capacities and human knowledge in the optimization and flexibilization of the manufacturing processes. Having a flexible ...
There is an increasing call for local measures to adapt to climate change, based on foresight ana... more There is an increasing call for local measures to adapt to climate change, based on foresight analyses in collaboration with actors. However, such analyses involve many challenges, particularly because the actors concerned may not consider climate change to be an urgent concern. This paper examines the methodological choices made by three research teams in the design and implementation of participatory foresight analyses to explore agricultural and water management options for adaptation to climate change. Case studies were conducted in coastal areas of France, Morocco, and Portugal where the groundwater is intensively used for irrigation, the aquifers are at risk or are currently overexploited, and a serious agricultural crisis is underway. When designing the participatory processes, the researchers had to address four main issues: whether to avoid or prepare dialogue between actors whose relations may be limited or tense; how to select participants and get them involved; how to facilitate discussion of issues that the actors may not initially consider to be of great concern; and finally, how to design and use scenarios. In each case, most of the invited actors responded and met to discuss and evaluate a series of scenarios. Strategies were discussed at different levels, from farming practices to aquifer management. It was shown that such participatory analyses can be implemented in situations which may initially appear to be unfavourable. This was made possible by the flexibility in the methodological choices, in particular the possibility of framing the climate change issue in a broader agenda for discussion with the actors.
Groundwater management policies will need to be revised in many Mediterranean countries, in light... more Groundwater management policies will need to be revised in many Mediterranean countries, in light 10 of the impact of climate change and the increasing demand for water. In this paper, we analyze 11 stakeholder perceptions of three groundwater policy scenarios which respectively assume a 12 strengthening of state intervention, the introduction of market regulation mechanisms, and the 13 transfer of regulation responsibility to farmers. The method consists of organizing scenario workshops 14
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