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Biography
Leonardo Costa has been a member of the faculty and CEGE Research Center at the Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Católica Porto Business School, since 1998. In 1990, he graduated in agronomic engineering ‑ agricultural economics specialty ‑ from the Instituto Superior de Agronomia (ISA) in Lisbon, and in 1993 he completed his master's degree in agricultural economics and rural sociology at the same Institute. In 2001, he earned a PhD in economics from the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona, United States of America, and became an assistant professor.
He has research interests and publications in the areas of development studies, agricultural economics and natural resources, innovation, and macroeconomics.
Education/Academic qualification
PhD
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Projects
- 2 Finished
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HAC4CG: Heritage Art, Creation for Climate Change - Living the City: Catalyzing Spaces for Learning, Creation and Action Towards Climate Change
Vieira, E. (PI), Costa, P. R. (CoPI), Sá, C. (Researcher), Teixeira, L. (Researcher), Camarneiro, N. (Researcher), Bordalo, R. (Researcher), Teixeira, J. (Researcher), Alves, P. (Researcher), Oliveira, F. G. D. (Researcher), Oliveira, A. L. (Researcher), Pintado, M. M. (Researcher), Rodrigues, P. M. (Researcher), Costa, M. (Researcher), Costa, L. (Researcher), Oliveira, F. G. D. (Researcher), Melo, P. (Researcher), Campos, B. (Researcher), Vasconcelos, M. (Researcher), Silva, M. (Researcher), Perrotta, A. (PI), Santos, L. (Researcher), Sousa, A. L. (Researcher) & Leitão, A. (Researcher)
1/05/21 → 30/04/23
Project: Research
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CEGE: Research Center in Management and Economics
Silva, M. (Full Professor), Sousa, R. (Full Professor), Alves, P. (Assistant Professor), Madsen, A. (Invited Assistant Professor), Lourenço, A. (Associate Professor), Carvalho, A. S. (Associate Professor), Andrade, A. (Assistant Professor), Silva, P. D. (Associate Professor), Vlačić, B. (Invited Assistant Professor), Martins, C. (Invited Assistant Professor), Gomes, C. (Auxiliary Researcher), Gevrek, Z. E. (Invited Assistant Professor), Oliveira, F. G. D. (Associate Professor), Faria, G. (Invited Associate Professor), Marreiros, H. (Scholarship holder), Pinho, J. (Invited Assistant Professor), Machado, J. (Associate Professor), Araújo, J. (Auxiliary Researcher), Pinto, J. (Assistant Professor), Rego, A. (Full Professor), Gaspar, J. M. (Auxiliary Researcher), Corbo, L. (Invited Assistant Professor), Costa, L. (Associate Professor), Fernandes, L. (Assistant Professor), Sottomayor, M. (Assistant Professor), Martins, N. (Full Professor), Hernández-Marrero, P. (Auxiliary Researcher), Gonçalves, R. (Associate Professor), Ribeiro, R. (PI), Coelho, S. L. (Assistant Teacher), Pereira, S. M. (Auxiliary Researcher), Silva, S. (Associate Professor), Rodrigues, V. (Associate Professor), Sotiros, D. G. (Auxiliary Researcher), Valverde, C. (Assistant Professor), Leitão, A. (Assistant Professor), Julião, J. (Assistant Professor), Tavares, M. (Assistant Professor), Lages, C. R. (Auxiliary Researcher), Elmashhara, M. G. (Auxiliary Researcher) & Teymourifar, A. (Auxiliary Researcher)
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
1/01/20 → 31/12/25
Project: Research
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Climate change mitigation practices in Porto's Atlantic-front municipalities: a comparative analysis
Leitão, A., Costa, L. & Lourenço-Gil, R., Sept 2026, In: Urban Climate. 69, 25 p., 103094.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The United Nations SDG13 and the EU27 countries performance: a comparative analysis
Sena, M. B., Costa, L., Leitão, A. & Silva, M. C. A., 1 Feb 2026, In: Environment, Development and Sustainability. 28, 2, p. 3713-3736 24 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Evaluating digital transformation in small and medium enterprises using the Alkire-Foster method
Moreira, L. L., Pinto, S. S., Costa, L. & Araújo, N., 30 Jan 2025, In: Heliyon. 11, 2, p. 1-18 18 p., e41838.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A agricultura europeia e o acordo entre Mercado Comum do Sul e União Europeia: os desafios
Costa, L. & Osório, P., 2024, Europa e América Latina: a convergência necessária. Vasconcelos, Á., Pecequilo, C. S. & Costa, L. (eds.). São Paulo: Editora da Universidade de São Paulo, p. 221-255 35 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Apresentação dos artigos deste livro: as contribuições de especialistas e pesquisadores
Pecequilo, C. S. & Costa, L., 2024, Europa e América Latina: a convergência necessária. Vasconcelos, Á., Pecequilo, C. S. & Costa, L. (eds.). São Paulo: Editora da Universidade de São Paulo, p. 31-47 17 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
Open AccessFile20 Downloads
Prizes
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A agricultura europeia e o acordo Mercosul-UE: Os desafios
Costa, L. (Speaker) & Osório, P. (Speaker)
2 Oct 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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As relações Mercosul / União Europeia: como desatar o nó
Costa, L. (Invited speaker), de Sá Guimarães, F. (Invited speaker) & Abromoway, R. (Invited speaker)
9 May 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Um Objeto e seus Discursos
Costa, L. (Invited speaker), Loff, M. (Invited speaker) & Carvalho, M. (Invited speaker)
25 Nov 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Economias, agriculturas e segurança alimentar: O caso da pequena agricultura urbana
Costa, L. (Invited speaker)
17 Sept 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Climate action plans in Porto Atlantic Front municipalities: a comparison with the best municipal international practices
Leitão, A. (Speaker), Costa, L. (Speaker) & Silva, M. (Speaker)
3 Sept 2022Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
Press/Media
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Trump “criou um problema” com a China e agora fez um acordo “para mostrar que melhorou a situação”
30/10/25
1 item of Media coverage
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