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Since the beginning of the 1990s, many researchers and several organizations concerned with development- and environment-related issues have devised methods to evaluate sustainable development at national and international scales. To that effect, they have identified sustainable development indicators. To date, however, very little work has focused on industrial activities. This paper presents a semi-quantitative method allowing evaluation of the environmental aspect to sustainable development, with an application on the environmental performance of the effluent treatment procedure of a paper mill. Eight environmental indicators for sustainable development are considered for evaluation. These indicators are linked to the strategic requirements for sustainable development as stated in the Bruntdland Commission. They are also acknowledged by many authors and organizations. The environmental performance evaluation on the effluent treatment procedure of the paper mill under study shows that this activity meets a relative degree of sustainability. This evaluation allows the identification of the strengths and weaknesses of the effluent treatment with respect to sustainable development.Key words: indicators, sustainable development, measure, environmental performance, biologic treatment, effluents, paper mills.[Journal translation]Depuis le début des années 1990, plusieurs chercheurs et différents organismes préoccupés par les questions de développement et d'environnement mettent au point des méthodes pour évaluer le développement durable à l'échelle nationale ou internationale. Pour ce faire, ils ont identifié des indicateurs de développement durable. Cependant, très peu de travaux se sont concentrés à date sur les activités industrielles. Cet article présente une méthode semi-quantitative permettant l'évaluation du volet environnemental du développement durable avec application à la performance environnementale de la filière de traitement des effluents d'une papetière. Huit indicateurs environnementaux de développement durable sont retenus pour les fins de l'évaluation. Ces indicateurs sont rattachés aux impératifs stratégiques de développement durable énoncés par la Commission Bruntdland. Ils sont aussi reconnus par plusieurs auteurs et organismes. L'évaluation de la performance environnementale de la filière de traitement des effluents de la papetière étudiée montre que cette activité rencontre un degré relatif de soutenabilité. L'évaluation permet d'identifier les forces et les lacunes que comporte la filière de traitement des effluents en regard du développement durable.Mots clés : indicateurs, développement durable, mesure, performance environnementale, traitement biologique, effluents, papetières. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

(Series Information) European Papers - A Journal on Law and Integration, 2024 9(1), 229-245 | European Forum Insight of 02 July 2024 | (Table of Contents) I. Introduction. - II. EU approach to International Investment Law. - ii.1. EU competence over Foreign Direct Investment. - ii.2. Integration of sustainable development into investment agreements. - III. EU-Angola SIFA. - iii.1. History of the agreement. - iii.2. Substantive provisions of the EU-Angola SIFA. - IV. Is the EU-Angola SIFA a step forward towards the promotion of sustainable investments? - iv.1. Differences with other IIAs. - iv.2. An effective way to implement SGDs? - V. Conclusion. | (Abstract) In 2019 the EU Commission launched the ambitious so-called European Green Deal, a set of proposals aimed to revise and update EU legislation and to put in place new initiatives with the goal to ensure that EU policies are in line with climate and SDGs goals. To reach the targets set out by the EU institutions, a crucial role is attributed to private investments, which can mobilize the necessary capital to make feasible the green transition. In this regard, trade agreements are an important driver for sustainable growth both in the EU and in partner countries insofar as they promote private investments in strategic sectors while at the same time they contribute to sustainable development. While the EU Commission has already started to insert trade and sustainable development (TSD) chapters in its trade agreements, another possible path has been identified in the conclusion of new-generation bilateral investment agreements. This Insight examines the recently adopted EU-Angola Sustainable Investment Facilitation Agreement (EU-Angola SIFA) as the first of this new generation of investment agreements. Specifically, this Insight points out that, while the agreement is not yet in force and it will take several years to gauge whether it successfully serves as a stimulus to attract sustainable investments, it can already be considered a further attempt to balance the necessity to attract private capitals indispensable for the green transition with the preservation of States’ regulatory powers.

The pulp mills projects from Botnia in Uruguay are fueling fears about environment caring, competition among bordering countries and bitterness towards large transnational corporations. The pulp and paper industry, however, rests on a long history and a continued scientific research effort that allows proposing effective solutions to evolve into an economically and environmentally sustainable industry.

The study explores the relevance of eco-industrial clusters in promoting Ukraine's post-war reconstruction and sustainable development. To this aim, the paper carries out a comprehensive literature review of academic articles, reports, and case studies on eco-industrial clusters and sustainable development, collect data on Ukraine's post-war reconstruction efforts and the current state of its industrial sector, and analyze relevant legislation and policies. The results show that the success of eco-industrial clusters can be attributed to several critical factors, including robust collaboration between companies, a supportive regulatory framework, and a long-term vision for sustainable development. In the context of Ukraine's post-war reconstruction, an eco-industrial cluster offers an opportunity to build back better by creating new jobs, promoting sustainable economic growth, and enhancing environmental protection. This suggests that an effective ecoindustrial cluster in Ukraine should align with the country's long-term vision for sustainable development, identify industries and companies that can benefit from collaboration and resource sharing, and prioritize stakeholder engagement and public awareness. The involvement of research institutions, a supportive regulatory framework, and financial resources from international donors and investors are also critical for the success of an eco-industrial cluster in Ukraine. By adopting a collaborative, innovative, and sustainable approach to economic development, Ukraine can build a more resilient, inclusive, and prosperous future for its people.

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(Series Information) European Papers - A Journal on Law and Integration, 2023 8(1), 159-189 | Article | (Table of Contents) Ι. Ιntroduction. – II. The origins and the evolution of the environmental integration principle in Inter-national Law. – II. The evolution, legal status, normative content and functions of the environmental integration provision in EU Law. – III.1. The evolution of the environmental integration provision and its legal status in EU Law: towards a legal principle of environmental integration. – III.2. The addressees and scope of the principle. – III.3. The normative content of the environmental integration principle in EU Law though its association with the objective of “sustainable development”. – III.4. The functions of the principle. – ΙΙΙ.5. The insufficient operationalisation of the environmental integration principle before the adoption of the European Green Deal. – IV. Assessing the contribution of the environmental integration principle to the fundamental objective of sustainable development in light of new developments. – IV.1. The European Green Deal and the environmental integration principle: Introduction. – IV.2. The implementation of the environmental integration principle in the EU Energy and Climate policy in alignment with the EGD objectives. – IV.3. The implementation of the environ-mental integration principle in selective fields of EU Policy in alignment with the EGD objectives. – IV.4. EU Financial Instruments and the environmental integration principle. – V. Conclusions. | (Abstract) The environmental integration principle, which aims to incorporate environmental considerations into the regulatory instruments in the fields outside Environmental Law, initially emerged and evolved in International and subsequently in EU Law. Since its emergence, the environmental integration principle has been closely linked to the concept of sustainable development, given that the principle is perceived as a key instrument for its realisation. The main aim of this Article is to answer the question of whether the environmental integration principle has not only a procedural, but also a substantive meaning in EU Law and, if this question is answered in the affirmative, the question of how the substantial component of the principle can be determined. Answering this question pre-supposes not only analysing the legal status, the addressees and the regulative context of the respective provision, but also certain recent critical developments that have taken place since the adoption of the EU Green Deal. The main message underpinning this Article is that the principle also has a substantive meaning that has been reinforced since the adoption of the EU Green Deal, but often it cannot be clearly delineated. The implementation of its substantive component through the respective legal instruments can also result in conflicts with the provisions of the EU Economic Constitution.

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Algeria is one of the important countries that has a race track in line with the trend of quality of life and sustainable development, through the enactment of many laws and legislation that direct the residential production process and the sustainability of the urban environment, and urge directing the production process towards quality after the long approach towards the quantitative path that had previously prevented access to it. This research paper intends to assess the quality of life, as well as its repercussions on the population, in the medium-sized city of Oum El-Bouaghi, an area fit for implementing national and urban policies. Here, housing is considered one of the most important elements of urban development, and the paper proposes various recommendations that would help achieve the continuity of life within residential neighbourhoods and improve the relationship of residents with said neighbourhoods, as well as the latter's sustainability, together with everything related to framing the field, where the results showed the presence of several urban problems in the constituent elements of the neighbourhoods and a lack of efficiency in the housing field. This has a negative impact on the quality of life and triggers a division in the reactions of the residential community within these neighbourhoods. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Tafilelt, as a new urban extension in the south of the ancient ksar of ben-Isguen in the M'Zab Valley of the Algerian Sahara, seems to have a considerable potential for sustainability. It is worldwide recognized as a sustainable and ecological city in a country which is not entirely involved in these concepts. One of the main factors of this qualification seems to be the association between the ancient know-how of the 11th century and the new notion of sustainability of the 20th century. The first objective of this paper is to understand Tafilelt's black box to contribute to the current debates on the correlation between the reinterpretation of heritage values and sustainable development. The second objective is to produce knowledge on the importance of the contemporary reinterpretation of the vernacular and socio-cultural built heritage and the role of this process in safeguarding the image of the M'Zab Valley. This research work is based on a qualitative analysis supported by the on-site observational study methods. The approach is at once descriptive, explanatory, and prescriptive, attempting to analyze the case of Tafilelt city, measure its potential in sustainable urban environment, and produce knowledge on the importance of a contemporary reinterpretation of the vernacular and socio-cultural built heritage. The results show that a significant potential is found in the use of vernacular resources and the reinterpretation of the built and socio-cultural heritage of the region. The latter seems to be defined as an essential operation for achieving urban and societal sustainability, which succeeds in making people react, bringing them together and unifying them. Within this context, the paper looks at how Tafilelt's civil society has approached urban sustainability and discusses the importance of its principles, objectives, and strategies inspired from the M'Zab's heritage and vernacular resources. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The digital economy and sustainable development are treated as the world’s progress, and there is a vast number of papers investigating the indirect linkage between these two phenomena. However, there is a lack of studies analysing the direct influence. Hence, the purpose of the current paper is to find out if there is an impact of the digital economy, expressed by DESI sub-dimensions, on sustainable development, represented by SDGI. For that issue, statistical data covering 2017-2020 was gathered, and panel regression modelling was applied. The survey covers 28 EU countries (including the United Kingdom because the data was collected before Brexit). The findings revealed that DESI sub-dimensions influence SDGI; however, the impact was negative in most cases. Thus, the current paper showed that standard views on the influence of the digital economy are not always the right ones.

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Context and background: This paper explores the intersection of smart cities and urban preservation models. The concept of smart cities is rapidly gaining momentum as a way to improve efficiency, sustainability, and livability of urban areas. However, the pursuit of these goals can sometimes conflict with the need to preserve historic and culturally significant urban areas. Main goal and objectives: This paper examines how smart city technologies can be integrated with urban preservation models to create sustainable and liveable cities while also preserving their unique character and cultural heritage. Methodology: It discusses case studies of cities that have successfully implemented such integration, as well as challenges and opportunities for future implementation. Mauritius, like many other countries, is exploring the concept of smart cities as a means to enhance its urban infrastructure and improve the quality of life for its citizens. Smart cities leverage technology and data to optimize various aspects of urban life, including transportation, energy management, public services, and environmental sustainability. While smart cities present numerous opportunities for Mauritius, they also come with their fair share of challenges. Results: The paper examines the challenges and opportunities of the development of smart cities in the Mauritian context. It concludes that smart cities and urban preservation models can complement each other, and that their integration can lead to a more harmonious and sustainable urban future. By integrating smart city technologies and urban preservation models, cities can create a harmonious balance between technological advancement, sustainability, and the preservation of historical and cultural heritage.

The markers of economic, social and environmental transformation of the Pas-de-Calais "citizens' budget": genesis and co-construction of an evaluation process combining sustainable development and social economy. This contribution consists in an analysis of an evaluation method for sustainable development co-constructed with the Pas-de-Calais departmental council (France). This method has been jointly developed within the framework of the departmental council's supporting policy for social economy. Starting with a reminder of this policy's background, the paper later moves on to the presentation of the methodology employed. Then, six markers of economic, societal and environmental transformation are delineated, presented through their scales, and illustrated with examples. The implementation of this evaluation tool, which took place during the 2020 edition of the Pas-de-Calais departmental council's "citizens' budget", is assessed thereafter. Finally, the paper draws some lessons from this approach, especially regarding previous works about the links between sustainable development and social economy, about sustainable development's indicators, and about the interplay between social innovation and sustainability. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Sustainable development of land use is determined by changes of the regional supply of Land Use Functions (LUFs) and the demand of future societal land use claims. LUFs are based on the ecosystem services concept, but more adapted to human land use. In this paper, we assessed 3 scenarios towards sustainable development in djerba in southest Tunisia in order to understand on Participatory assessment of the vulnerability of the fishing sector to climate change. For this, we extended an analytical framework designed to confront LUFs with land use claims identified in multi-level stakeholder strategies in a participatory manner. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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We live in a global age of “modernity out of joint and instrumental rationality” (J. Habermas), in which the neoliberal logic of development is imposed as the dominant way of rationalization in all activities (from the economy to education and culture). This is where we are faced with the phenomenon of the rise of academic capitalism in the management of universities. The spirit of corporate logic suppresses not only the statist way of managing universities, but also any other form of autonomous associative participatory development of universities as a cognitive-educational, rational and humane community of homo academicus. This paper explores the scope of different models of education management, with a special focus on the modern university and its development contradictions. The author culminates this paper with an invocation - that if the university is to become the key cognitive and developmental capital, a factor in the development of self-awareness and a treasurer of identity culture, and a participant in the humanistic-emancipatory processes of the democratic development of society and humanity, it must avoid the traps of both statist and corporate management. In other words, the modernization process of the university management system must follow the principles of a rational, humane and participative community, whose supreme values are: the creative search for truth, the development of an autonomous critical personality, lifelong learning, patriotism and philanthropy. Achieving these goals requires the preservation and development of the university's autonomy, because it is a prerequisite for its development as a creative and critical institution in the service of truth, people and humanity. Meeting these goals requires the preservation and development of the university's autonomy, because it is a prerequisite for its development as a creative and critical institution in the service of truth, people and humanity.

(Series Information) European Papers - A Journal on Law and Integration, 2020 5(1), 561-571 | European Forum Insight of 27 March 2020 | (Table of Contents) I. Introduction. - II. The Sustainable Development Chapter: strong, legally binding and enforceable? - II.1. Labour-related commitments in the EU-Vietnam FTA: a toothless tiger? - II.2. Trade and sustainable development conflict resolution procedures: a watchdog? - III. Conclusion. | (Abstract) On 12 February 2020, the European Parliament gave its green light for a free trade agreement between the EU and Vietnam. After its conclusion by the Council and ratification by the Vietnamese General Assembly, it is likely to enter into force in early Summer 2020. During the long negotiation period, the project attracted criticism and heightened scrutiny by NGOs and official instances alike, pinpointing, among other issues, the poor track record of Vietnam in terms of human rights and workers' rights. For the latter concern, the European Commission considered that the chapter on sustainable development included in the agreement offered strong and legally binding guarantees. This Insight explores the guarantees for labour protection in Vietnam, provided for by the Trade and Sustainable Development Chapter, and assesses their legal force. This chapter contains substantial guarantees, such as upholding and ratifying standards of the International Labour Organization, as well as procedural guarantees. The latter allow a Party to initiate a conflict resolution procedure if it deems that the other Party does not uphold its commitments to safeguard high labour standards. The Insight concludes that both the substantial and procedural guarantees are rather weak, and that the success of the chapter on sustainable development will ultimately depend on the good will of the Parties.

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The devastation of the Niger delta environment through oil pollution has occasioned poverty, social unrest, unemployment among the people of the region. It has also threatened the sustainable development of the region and called into question government commitment to good governance. In response, the federal government of Nigeria has over the years established interventionist agencies whose focus is to find lasting solution to the socio-economic problems of the Niger delta region and to ensure its sustainable development. However, in spite of the huge amount appropriated to these agencies, it is believed that their impact on the region has been minimal. This paper, using secondary data anchored on extant literature review interrogates the reason behind their poor performances. Findings shows that among other factors like corruption and projects abandonment, the lack of emphasis in addressing the root cause of the people’s poverty has been a major failure of these agencies. The paper therefore recommends among others, that government through these agencies can have positive impact on the Niger delta by directing resources to pressing area of needs, addressing environmental pollution which is the root cause of crisis in the region instead of spreading thin its resources to projects that have little impacts on the people’s problem.

An important part of the general agreement on the importance of education in achieving the goals of sustainable development also refers to the function and responsibility of the University. In this context, in recent years, much attention has been paid to advancing the process of integrating sustainability in universities, which is accompanied by the adoption of a transformative approach, linking theoretical with practical discourse and exploring new applications within and between scientific disciplines. The paper will present the concept of sustainable development in the context of education, with special emphasis on the presentation of education for sustainable development in the educational systems of Serbia. The focus of the paper is the analysis of the state of sustainable development in academic education in our country. The aim was to examine the extent to which education for sustainable development is represented at the faculties of social sciences and humanities of the University of Serbia. The selected methodology was based on the content analysis of the curriculum and syllabus with interviews with professors and assistants of selected faculties. Given that professors have been identified as bearers of education for sustainable development, the key to educating students for sustainable development is, and must be, in the education and continuous training of pedagogical staff in this field.

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In this study, SAA (Simulated annealing algorithm) is used to optimize the well layout direction of tertiary infilling wells by water flooding. The specific research includes: (1) constructing a mathematical model for optimizing the well layout direction of tertiary infilling wells by water flooding; Design the search strategy of SAA; Simulation experiments are carried out to verify the effectiveness of the algorithm; Analyze the experimental results and put forward optimization suggestions. The simulation results show that the oil recovery after optimization is about 10% higher than that before optimization. This result directly proves the effectiveness of SAA in the optimization of well layout direction of tertiary infill wells by water flooding. At the same time, the convergence of the algorithm is good in the optimization process, which shows that the SAA is efficient in solving this problem. And the algorithm in this paper has good stability and consistency in many experiments. This result verifies the effectiveness and adaptability of the algorithm in this paper, and provides strong support for the practical application in oilfield development. Through this study, it is expected to provide new ideas and methods for optimizing the well layout direction of tertiary infilling wells by water flooding, and promote the innovation and development of oilfield development technology.

The paper discusses the results of a study that highlights the importance of modern biotechnological processes in the framework of sustainable development by analyzing the activities of several international corporations. It is shown that the implementation of the principles of justice and ethics in this context is identified as one of the key challenges for the global community. The paper discusses in detail the concept of the bio-based circular economy, which is already being applied in the EU countries, although with varying degrees of success in long-term operations. It is determined that green project management plays a key role in the implementation of this concept. Particular attention is paid to the impact of the biotechnology industry on the environmental situation. It is established that materials produced with the use of biotechnology can have a negative impact on the environment. An important aspect is also the sustainability of technologies, which implies not only their natural changes but also the ability to adapt to new standards of use. In the context of highlighting these aspects, the article points out the need for further research and development of strategies aimed at effective management of environmentally friendly technologies as well as ensuring their sustainable effectiveness in the long term. The paper presents the results of a study on the role of modern biotechnological processes in the context of sustainable development on the example of a number of international corporations. The concept of the bio-based circular economy, which has been promoted in the EU member countries, although with varying degrees of success in long-term operations, is considered. It is established that the management of “green” projects plays a key role in this context.

The current paper focuses on the process of developing clean energy entrepreneurs to facilitate the abundant adoption of clean energy products in rural areas of South Odisha, India. Southern part of the state of Odisha, is characterized by its rich cultural and ecological diversity significance, and it faces the challenges of energy access which subsequently leads to slowing down the socio-economic development of the region. Background: The present study focuses on developing a framework on the role of clean energy entrepreneurs in adoption of clean energy technology or the clean energy products and also further it also focuses on design and development of a solar operated Agri-pesticide sprayer. Method: A case study method is used to, identify the major barriers to clean energy adoption in the rural regions of South Odisha and also explore the different entrepreneurial steps undertaken to overcome the challenges. Moreover, the paper also focuses on the collaborating efforts between the local entrepreneurs, government agencies, and various non-profit organizations so as to create a supportive ecosystem for achieving sustainable development. Results: The findings of the study aims to inform policy makers, Government, etc. that there is a need to collaborate in order to adopt clean energy products so that it will help in paving a way for achieving sustainable development.

In the context of Morocco’s rich biodiversity and pressing environmental challenges, this paper delves into the intricate dynamics of sustainable development in the country. With a focus on biodiversity conservation, water scarcity, climate change impacts, anthropogenic pressures, and energy resource management, Morocco is navigating ecosolutions and sustainable development. This research highlights the critical importance of biodiversity conservation efforts in preserving the nation’s diverse ecosystems while contributing to national development. Challenges such as forest reduction, agricultural water stress, and declining mammal diversity underscore the urgency of conservation actions. Climate change exacerbates issues in oases, impacting agricultural yields and ecosystem health. This paper also addresses the management of mineral resources and waste production, which pose significant challenges to environmental sustainability. Through strategic policies, international engagements, and capacity-building initiatives, Morocco is striving to achieve resilience and sustainability in the face of evolving global dynamics. By integrating governance, environmental diplomacy, and multilateral cooperation, Morocco is laying a robust foundation for economic growth, social progress, and environmental protection. This manuscript provides a comprehensive overview of Morocco’s environmental challenges, innovative solutions, and commitment to sustainable development in a rapidly changing world.

The process of integration and future developments within the European Union (EU) covers the issues of environmental protection, sustainable development and energy efficiency. These issues are becoming a significant part of economic and social development and appear as a factor for assessing the competitiveness of the EU countries. Therefore, this paper focuses on: the implementation of achieving the climate and energy objectives in line with the Europe 2020 Strategy, the environmental sustainability of EU countries under the Environmental Performance Index (EPI) and the assessment of the competitiveness of the EU countries on the basis of ecological development.

The aim of the paper is to show that there is a business case for sustainable development and how this concept interacts with corporate social responsibility. Although SD was originally a macroeconomics concept it is more and more implemented by businesses. Companies has started to include sustainable development goals in their corporate social responsibility strategies which are even sometimes replaced by sustainability strategies. By analogy to CSR it is shown that development of such strategies is not only a strategic necessity but also it could contribute to the competitive advantage of these companies. Theoretical considerations have been illustrated by presenting some examples from practice as well as the results of the desk research on corporate sustainability.

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(Series Information) European Papers - A Journal on Law and Integration, 2017 2(3), 819-828 | Overview | (Table of Contents) I. Introduction: objectives v. policies, a new balance for coherence. - II. General v. policy-linked objectives: into the logics of constructive interpretation. - III. The new policy stretch: "effects" and "special link" reloaded. - IV. Objectives v. competences: material coherence without substance. | (Abstract) Opinion 2/15 (Court of Justice, opinion of 16 May 2017) is a clear illustration of the new balance to be struck between the general objectives of EU external action, EU policies and the underlying powers at stake. Taking ground on the "fair trade" and "sustainable development" objectives in the new treaties, the Court continues its classically broad interpretation of the scope of the common commercial policy. Is there anything new under the sun? Arguably, Opinion 2/15 might announce the emergence of a recurrent issue in the law of EU external action: where does the use of general objectives end, and where does mixity start? This question first calls for an analysis of the new balance to be found between the external action objectives and the Union's policies. Second, particular attention will be paid to the constructive interpretation of general and policy-specific objectives guiding EU external action. Third, this leads to the examination of the effect these newly interpreted principles may have on the concrete appreciation of the scope of the common commercial policy. Fourth, the article aims at raising a number of interrogations deriving from opinion 2/15 as a potential precedent for both EU and MS jurisdictions.

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Even though the sustainable development concept has been largely debated in the literature and its essence is very clear, the way in which it is implemented differs between countries and regions. The main challenge for the European Union is to tackle the differences in the development level between and within the member states, especially in the countries that joined the EU in the 21st century. The purpose of the present paper is to analyze the challenges and opportunities of the sustainable development in the post-transition European Union states, between 2010 and 2018. Although our results show that all the investigated states have made considerable progress in achieving a higher level of sustainable development during the analyzed period, the decision makers should take a more holistic long-term approach. This would involve closer cooperation between public sector, private sectors and nongovernmental organizations in taking environmental and socio-economic decisions.

(Series Information) European Papers - A Journal on Law and Integration, 2016 1(2), 691-704 | European Forum Insight of 14 August 2016 | (Table of Contents) I. Introduction. - II. L'intégration relative de la protection des droits de l'homme et de la promotion du développement durable. - II.1. La liaison juridique avec l'accord cadre de partenariat et de coopération. - II.2. L'ouverture des mécanismes de suivi de la mise en œuvre de l'accord. - III. Une tentative de rééquilibrage de la protection des investissements internationaux. - III.1. Une clarification limitée de la protection substantielle des investissements. - III.2 La juridictionnalisation du système arbitral de règlement des différends entre investisseurs et États. | (Abstract) The recently published text of the free trade agreement (FTA) between by the European Union and Viêt Nam is a good opportunity to evaluate the consistency of EU's external action. Indeed, as this agreement is presented as the first of a new generation of FTA ever concluded with a developing country, the overall objectives of the external action mentioned in art. 21 of the Treaty on the European Union should have played a significant role in its drafting. In this regard, as a typical instrument of the common commercial policy, it should be consistent with the "Trade for all" communication presented last fall by the European Commission. Moreover, it incorporates the new approach on investment policy, especially the Investment court system. Therefore, this Insight seeks to analyse the balance reached by this EU-Viêt Nam FTA between a number of competing objectives of EU's external action: protection and promotion of human rights, sustainable development and indirectly, protection of investment.