In a personal capacity, I, Frederic Coustols
“In a personal capacity, I, Frederic Coustols, believe that a more humane economy can enrich the gentle rises and falls of the Alentejo landscape reminiscent of the Quattrocento. This place provides the perfect context to experience the grace of time. Using this concept, Calmness can drive innovation—a holistic vision for abundance and beauty for fulfilment.” […]
Future Perfect
“Sustainable development has to be looked at from a global and integrated perspective or it will be doomed to fall into the contradictions among the excessive specializations. The conceptual structure that thermodynamics grants when applied to Earth as a thermodynamic system, to the living being as a conserver of energy and to the social and […]
Baruch Spinoza’s God
“Deus sive Natura — God or Nature” Baruch Spinoza When Einstein taught at many universities in the United States, a recurring question students often asked him was always the same: “Do you believe in God?” Einstein always gave the same answer: “I believe in Spinoza’s God.” For those who are unfamiliar with this, it might […]
Agenda 21 & Global Efforts
“Through international initiatives and diverse sustainable development projects worldwide, the significance of local action within a global context is underscored. These efforts showcase the principles of sustainable development and highlight the power of grassroots initiatives in driving positive change” Amidst pressing global challenges, collaborative frameworks like Agenda 21 and initiatives led by organizations such as […]
DaST framework
“In the quest for sustainable solutions, we must transcend conventional paradigms and embrace holistic approaches” The DaST framework embodies this ethos, rooted in over three decades of dedicated efforts to restore and enhance the connections between landscapes, built environments, cultural heritage, and social habits. Our journey began with the rejuvenation of overlooked communities worldwide, from […]
