Torrão LAB at the European Startup Village Forum – A Rural Future Built on Innovation, Culture and the Right to Stay
Torrão LAB at the European Startup Village Forum A Rural Future Built on Innovation, Culture and the Right to Stay On 29 October 2025, Foundation DaST and Torrão LAB took part in the European Startup Village Forum in Brussels. A presence following Torrão’s recent inclusion in the European Startup Village Mapping Tool. A presence generously […]
In a personal capacity, I, Frederic Coustols believe…
“In a personal capacity, I, Frederic Coustols, believe that a more human 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 […]
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 […]