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- Can democratic innovations tackle social-ecological challenges? Gaining insights on transformative governance across European casesPublication . Ribeiro, J.D.; Moniz, João; Campos, Ines; Falanga, RobertoIn an era of democratic backsliding, the pursuit of sustainable development that addresses social-ecological challenges can become a daunting task. Participatory and deliberative practices have flourished over the last few decades, addressing, to varying extents, policy domains that can be understood within the framework of social-ecological governance and related challenges. By understanding these practices through the concept of democratic innovations (DIs), we critically examine the historical connections between practices implemented across Europe with a focus on social-ecological challenges. This work reveals the emerging potential for democratising policy and decision-making, particularly in the areas of climate action and social justice. Despite the potential of DIs for citizen engagement with social-ecological challenges, theevidence gathered so far indicates that the reproduction of social exclusion within DIs is a significant issue, reflecting barriers rooted in socioeconomic cleavages and the myopia of political elites regarding long-term transformations. The capture and cooptation of DIs by powerful groups often reduces their potential to mere performative exercises that contribute little to creating inclusive settings. Therefore, while acknowledging the significant potential of DIs for social-ecological governance, we argue for the need to investigate the contribution of existing practices within extant democratic systems to realise their transformative potential fully.
- “Smoke in the air?” Uma entrevista com Yves Cabannes sobre a democratização da democracia através do orçamento participativoPublication . Falanga, Roberto; Ribeiro, José Duarte; Moniz, JoãoParticipatory democrats consider Participatory Budgeting (pb) one of the most deeply established practices in contemporary democracies. Through giving citizens a say in policymaking processes, pb unlocks ideals of power-sharing between political elites and the citizenry (Sintomer et al., 2012). Thus, allocating a share of the public budget to participation is expected both to more consistently respond to citizen needs and to transform the state from within (Avritzer, 2006).Originally launched in Brazil in the late 1980s, pb received enthusiasm from alter-globalist and leftist movements during the 1990s, particularly for its emphasis on social justice and inclusion. In the 2000s, global agencies endorsed pb, contributing to its now widespread dissemination. While the pb successes have garnered praise across different regions, there are concerns about whether and how this quintessential practice of participatory democracy continues to deliver on its original promise (Baiocchi and Ganuza, 2012).Inspired by his work on the historical trajectory and transformations of pbover recent decades (Cabannes, 2004), we invited Emeritus Professor Yves Cabannes – internationally recognised for his research and practice in this field – to share his insights. José Duarte Ribeiro and João Moniz, under the coordination of Roberto Falanga, held an interview with Yves in August 2023 as part of an ongoing collaboration with international experts on participatory and deliberative practices, funded by the eu project incite-dem.1In this inter-view, Yves Cabannes generously shared his personal perspective on different pb streams and, with his characteristic and contagious enthusiasm, reaffirmed his strong belief in democratising practices. He warned against “filtered” pbthat serve only to dilute the transformative potential of participatory budget-ing and leave nothing but smoke in the air.Yves passed away in January 2025 to the great shock of all those who have drawn from his work, experienced the pleasure of knowing him personally and shared special moments together. To counter our grief, we hereby commit to keeping his legacy alive and sharing it with both older and younger genera-tions of participatory democrats. In celebration of his lifelong dedication – as a scholar, practitioner, and activist – to making the world a better place, we present this edited version of the interview.
- Assessing the role of democratic innovationsin environmental sustainability: a systematic literature reviewPublication . Ribeiro, J.D.; Falanga, Roberto; Moniz, JoãoAddressing the climate crisis requires innovative governance mechanisms that integrate citizen participation with environmental, social, and economic dimensions of sustainability. While democratic innovations have gained traction in climate governance, their capacity to drive systemic environmental change remains underexplored. This study identifies how they contribute to environmental sustainability by mapping their linkages to specific Sustainable Development Goals. Based on a systematic literature review, the study examines the environmental dimensions of democratic innovations and the policy domains through which they incorporate sustainability goals. Findings reveal that democratic innovations influence public perception and policy, revealing their capacity to reshape governance frameworks and align local priorities with climate policies. However, institutional constraints, fragmented policy uptake, and varying national governance capacities hinder their full potential. Strengthening the political embedding of participatory processes and fostering cross-sectoral integration is essential to ensure that democratic innovations contribute to long-term and transformative sustainability transitions.
- Digging to the roots: populist attitudes and personality traits in PortugalPublication . Soares, Nuno; Silva, Patrícia; Moniz, JoãoO estudo do populismo em Portugal tem-se centrado maioritariamente no lado da oferta, ignorando, em grande medida, a análise do apoio individual ao populismo. Este estudo analisa a relação entre as atitudes populistas e os traços de personalidade dos cidadãos através da lente do modelo dos Cinco Grandes Traços de Personalidade. Os nossos resultados sublinham que o poder explicativo dos traços de personalidade é substancial não só na compreensão da prevalência e da manifestação de atitudes populistas, mesmo quando se controla a eficácia política, como também na identificação partidária e nas características sociodemográficas. O artigo conclui que os indivíduos conscienciosos, especialmente os que gravitam em torno de partidos populistas, tendem a apoiar regulamentações mais rigorosas, a aderir estreitamente às normas sociais e a alinhar-se com mensagens populistas por medo da diminuição do estatuto social e por um desejo de controlo para reforçar o seu sentimento de segurança.
- Inclusive citizenship in a world in transformation: co-designing for democracy: report and timeline of (e) participation and engagement practicesPublication . Falanga, Roberto; Ribeiro, J.D.; Moniz, João; Buth, Vanessa
- Much ado about nothing? The covid-19 pandemic and the spread of populist discourse in PortugalPublication . Moniz, João; Brás, Tiago; Pereira, José Santana; Belchior, Ana MariaMuito barulho por nada?. A pandemia de covid-19 e a propagação do discurso populista em Portugal. A pandemia da covid-19 e os seus impactos socioeconómicos geraram receios de que, nas sociedades atingidas pela crise, pudesse irromper uma espécie de populismo alimentado pela pandemia. Através de uma análise de conteúdo de debates parlamentares sobre temas caros aos populistas, explorámos o impacto da covid-19 na incidência da retórica populista em Portugal em diferentes momentos da pandemia e por parte de diferentes partidos políticos. Os nossos resultados indicam que, apesar de um aumento do centrismo nas pessoas durante a primeira vaga da covid-19, a pandemia diminuiu globalmente a prevalência da retórica populista, sugerindo que a adoção de quadros populistas pelos partidos durante uma crise pode estar dependente da natureza dessa crise.
- O rural nas inovações democráticas: uma proposta comparativa América Latina-EuropaPublication . Ribeiro, J.D.; Moniz, JoãoEste artigo compara inovações democráticas (IDs) em áreas rurais da Europa e da América Latina, destacando diferenças em abordagens e motivações. Na Europa, as IDs se concentram no desenvolvimento rural, nas políticas ambientais e nas melhorias económicas locais, com foco no fortalecimento institucional e na sustentabilidade, sem desafiar o modelo político existente. Em contraste, na América Latina, o rural é um espaço de lutas emancipatórias, como a defesa de direitos indígenas e a soberania alimentar, sendo um campo de batalha por autonomia e justiça social. O artigo argumenta que, enquanto na Europa as IDs aprimoram políticas públicas, na América Latina elas desafiam noções estabelecidas de desenvolvimento e direitos, variando significativamente entre contextos sociopolíticos.
- Cidadania e participação nos últimos 50 anos em Portugal: a consolidação democrática entre as urnas e a ruaPublication . Falanga, Roberto; Ribeiro, J.D.; Moniz, João
- A produção indexada 2022-2023Publication . Moniz, João; Santos, Nelson
- Inclusive citizenship in a world in transformation: co designing for democracyPublication . Falanga, Roberto; Moniz, João; Ribeiro, J.D.