Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Katharina J. F. Schiller, Laurens Klerkx, Dennis Jose Salazar Centeno, P. Marijn Poortvliet
Summary: This paper examines the ongoing transition to agroecology in Nicaragua and the role of knowledge flows and intermediary actors in shaping this transition. The study reveals that the focus of knowledge processes and the functions of intermediaries have shifted over time. Dedicated intermediaries and actors moving between niche and regime have played key roles in promoting agroecology. The study also identifies areas where the transition dynamics lag and suggests entry points for broader systems change.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2023)
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Altaaf Osman, Charlene C. Lew
Summary: This study addresses the lack of understanding around the role of risk culture in strategic decision-making, proposing a framework for understanding the factors that influence strategic decisions. The findings highlight the importance of both board and management in driving a risk culture and fostering values and behaviors that enable risk-appropriate strategic decisions.
JOURNAL OF RISK RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yousef A. Y. Thaher, Ayham A. M. Jaaron
Summary: This article comprehensively describes the impact of sustainability strategic planning and management (SSPM) on organisational sustainable performance in a developing country context. The study uses a mixed method approach to collect data from 126 organisations in the foremost polluting Palestinian manufacturing private sectors. The results confirm the positive effect of SSPM on the social, ecological, and economic dimensions of organisational sustainable performance, and the paper proposes a framework for integrating SSPM into the business model of manufacturing organisations in a developing country.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Business
Subhan Ullah, Di Sun
Summary: The study found that there is no significant relationship between corporate social responsibility and corporate innovation in developing countries, raising concerns about R&D investments and commitment to corporate social responsibilities in these economies.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Emre Caner Akcay
Summary: This study aimed to explore the barriers to undertaking green building (GB) projects in Turkey. A questionnaire survey was conducted with 116 construction practitioners to analyze the criticality of barriers to GB design and construction in the Turkish construction industry. The findings reveal that the major barriers to adopting GBs in Turkey include higher construction cost, lack of knowledge about GBs, lack of an authorized GB rating system, unavailability of GB materials, and inadequate market demand, while longer design time is the least critical barrier. The results of factor analysis indicate that these barriers can be grouped into five factors, namely cost- and demand-related barriers, market-related barriers, people-related barriers, government-related barriers, and time-related barriers. Policymakers and construction practitioners can use these results to devise strategies to promote GBs in Turkey and similar developing countries.
Article
Business
Faruk Bhuiyan, Tarek Rana, Kevin Baird, Rahat Munir
Summary: This study examined the use and effectiveness of corporate sustainability practices and their impact on competitive advantage. The study applied the theoretical framework of new institutional sociology, focusing on three dimensions of institutional pressures. A survey method was used to develop a seven-dimensional model based on OECD principles. Structural equation modelling was employed to test the associations between institutional pressures, corporate sustainability practices, and competitive advantage in an emerging economy context. The study found significant associations between different types of institutional pressure and specific dimensions of sustainability practices. The findings also revealed the diverse impact of specific sustainability practices on competitive advantage. The study highlights the important role of institutional pressures from stakeholders in promoting sustainability practices.
BUSINESS STRATEGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Review
Environmental Studies
Saidou Abdoulaye Sy, Lamia Mokaddem
Summary: This paper presents a review of the concept and measurements of energy poverty in developing countries. The review found that there are multiple definitions of energy poverty due to differences in climate, household preferences, and social and cultural beliefs. The lack of a universally accepted definition has led to confusion between energy poverty and fuel poverty. Three categories of indicators are used to communicate energy poverty issues: single indicators, dashboard indicators, and composite indices. However, data scarcity limits the widespread use of energy poverty measurements, delaying the assessment of energy policy implementation.
ENERGY RESEARCH & SOCIAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Economics
Elizabeth Asiedu, Theophile T. Azomahou, Neepa B. Gaekwad, Mahamady Ouedraogo
Summary: The study reveals that firms that experienced power outages and those in the manufacturing industry are more likely to be energy poor, whereas majority-owned government firms and older firms are less likely. Energy poverty of firms increases with the frequency and duration of outages. Additionally, firms operating in countries with weak institutions and limited access to electricity are more prone to energy poverty.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Michael Atafo J. Adabre, Albert P. C. Chan, David J. Edwards, Sarfo Mensah
Summary: This study evaluates the challenges of sustainable housing from the perspectives of both professionals and households. The findings reveal significant differences in underlying barriers between the two respondent groups. The study also provides guidance on allocating resources towards critical barriers for sustainable housing.
JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ana Fonseca, Isabel Abreu, Winston Jeronimo Silvestre
Summary: This research identified 19 context factors relevant for corporate sustainability integration processes through literature review and quantitative research. It found that Commitment, Engagement, Information, Communication and Trust are perceived as the most important factors. The results also suggest that these factors are more important for small and medium sized companies and companies located in countries with lower GDP.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Economics
Ghislain Moteng, Chandrashekar Raghutla, Henri Njangang, Luc Ndeffo Nembot
Summary: Access to electricity and clean cooking technologies in developing countries is still a concern, but the role of international sanctions in determining energy poverty has been overlooked. This study provides empirical evidence of the relationship between international sanctions and energy poverty in targeted developing countries. The findings show that sanctions lead to a decrease in energy consumption, access to electricity, and clean cooking technologies. Various types of sanctions and additional control variables were considered for robustness.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Kizito Uyi Ehigiamusoe, Muhammad Tariq Majeed, Eyup Dogan
Summary: This study fills the gap in existing literature by examining the impacts of income inequality and poverty on environmental pollution. The findings suggest that income inequality and poverty are significant determinants of environmental degradation, highlighting the need to address poverty and inequality for achieving environmental sustainability.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
JingHua Yang, Hongxia Huang, Suman Sanyal, Samiha Khan, Mohammad Mahtab Alam, Muntasir Murshed
Summary: Economic expansion has negative impacts on environmental well-being, making the degradation of global environment a concerning issue worldwide. This study examines the influence of energy productivity improvement, institutional quality, and other macroeconomic factors on per capita carbon footprints in the G7 and E7 countries. The results show that efficient energy use reduces carbon footprints in E7 but not in G7 countries. Improving institutional quality directly reduces carbon footprints in both groups and also mediates and moderates the energy productivity-carbon footprint relationship in G7 and E7 countries, respectively. Additionally, financial globalization decreases carbon footprints in G7 countries while increasing them in E7 countries. Financial development uniformly increases carbon footprint levels in both groups. International trade does not influence carbon footprints in either group. These findings suggest the need for policy interventions beyond energy optimization to reduce consumption-based carbon footprints of concerned countries.
Article
Business
Jonas Soluk, Nadine Kammerlander, Solomon Darwin
Summary: In rural India, support from families and communities has a positive impact on entrepreneurship, while support from business partners is negatively associated with entrepreneurial activities. The use of digital technologies can strengthen these relationships.
TECHNOLOGICAL FORECASTING AND SOCIAL CHANGE
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Dennis Egger, Edward Miguel, Shana S. Warren, Ashish Shenoy, Elliott Collins, Dean Karlan, Doug Parkerson, A. Mushfiq Mobarak, Guenther Fink, Christopher Udry, Michael Walker, Johannes Haushofer, Magdalena Larreboure, Susan Athey, Paula Lopez-Pena, Salim Benhachmi, Macartan Humphreys, Layna Lowe, Niccolo F. Meriggi, Andrew Wabwire, C. Austin Davis, Utz Johann Pape, Tilman Graff, Maarten Voors, Carolyn Nekesa, Corey Vernot
Summary: Despite a lack of systematic quantitative evidence, it is evident that the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has led to declines in employment and income in low- and middle-income countries. Household coping strategies and government assistance have been insufficient to sustain precrisis living standards, leading to widespread food insecurity and dire economic conditions. Promising policy responses are discussed, along with speculation about the risk of persistent adverse effects, especially among vulnerable groups such as children.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Monica Ramos-Mejia, Alejandro Balanzo
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Laura Blanco-Murcia, Monica Ramos-Mejia
Article
Sociology
Monica Ramos-Mejia, Sebastian Duenas-Ocampo, Isabella Gomati de la Vega
Summary: This paper explores how companies either reproduce or challenge the growth-based roots of the social imaginary, aiming to inform the degrowth debate at the firm level. Through an epistemic analysis, the paper identifies four conceptual findings and suggests new ways of organizing in a socio-environmental future not driven by economic growth. The paper creatively contributes to the discussion about alternatives to the current unsustainable economy, with a special focus on businesses as a vital driving force for economic growth.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIOLOGY AND SOCIAL POLICY
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
R. Andres Ibanez Gutierrez, Monica Ramos-Mejia
Article
Management
Monica Ramos-Mejia, Juan Manuel Jauregui-Becker, Marlies Koers-Stuiver, Maria-Laura Franco-Garcia
MANAGEMENT RESEARCH REVIEW
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Eva Boon, Jurian Vincent Meijering, Robbert Biesbroek, Fulco Ludwig
Summary: This article introduces a global Delphi study, which presents a widely supported definition for successful climate services. The definition emphasizes the importance of user satisfaction and highlights the need for climate service developers to consider climate change uncertainties, build trust and capacity with users, and tailor interactions based on user needs.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhiqi Zhang, Xiangyu Jia, Zeren Gongbu, Dingling He, Wenjun Li
Summary: This study conducted research in two villages on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau of China and found that the village with interactive and supportive government involvement achieved better outcomes compared to the village with forceful government intervention. This highlights the importance of congruence between government actions and community demands in developing self-governance institutions for natural resource management.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yolanda L. Waters, Kerrie A. Wilson, Angela J. Dean
Summary: This study found that climate messages centered around the Great Barrier Reef (GBR) are more effective in strengthening intentions to adopt energy reduction behaviors. However, they are limited in motivating more impactful civic and social behaviors, including those seeking to influence climate policy support. Messages emphasizing collective efficacy can enhance message effect and influence the uptake of a broader range of behaviors. Emotions related to distress played a significant role in this effect. This research offers an alternative for expanding beyond traditional climate communication strategies.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Daniel A. Potts, Emma J. S. Ferranti, Joshua D. Vande Hey
Summary: This study investigates the barriers to integrating satellite data into air quality management and proposes the creation of a network of experts to facilitate collaboration and knowledge exchange between scientific research and air quality management.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Amber W. Datta, Carina Wyborn, Brian C. Chaffin, Michele L. Barnes
Summary: Extreme climate events are changing social-ecological systems and challenging environmental governance paradigms. This study explores governance actors' perspectives on the future of reef management after a crisis and finds that multiple and conflicting visions are shaping the trajectory of coral reef governance.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ranjan Datta, Prarthona Datta
Summary: This paper discusses the importance of learning climate change solutions from the activities of cross-cultural children, and introduces reflective learning, Indigenous Elders land-based teaching, music and arts learning, and positive interactions with cross-cultural children in a cross-cultural community garden.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Julie Lydia Stounberg, Karen Timmerman, Karsten Dahl, Maurizio Pinna, Jon C. Svendsen
Summary: To combat biodiversity loss, the European Union established the Natura 2000 network. However, some sites are still not mapped, and habitats remain undefined. This study compared the definitions of blue mussel reefs in different EU member states and identified significant variations in parameters and limits used for reef identification. The study also highlighted the need for compatible and justified habitat definitions to ensure a consistent level of protection.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shilpi Kundu, Edward A. Morgan, James C. R. Smart
Summary: Climate change impacts in low lying coastal areas, like Bangladesh, are negatively affecting food and livelihood security, necessitating adaptation measures to build resilience. However, the effective implementation of these measures is hindered by a lack of local-level knowledge.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Theodore Tallent, Aiora Zabala
Summary: This study explores how pluralism and social equity are incorporated into the governance of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in the field of conservation. Using a conceptual framework of social equity, the researchers analyze five exemplary cases to understand how practitioners assimilate these principles into their practices and governance processes. The findings highlight a strong commitment to participation and involvement of local communities, along with practices that aim to foster actor participation, build local capacity, and strengthen ownership. The study emphasizes the importance of considering diverse voices, perspectives, and forms of knowledge in conservation governance.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Natalie Sampson, Carmel Price, Melanie Sampson, Mary Bradshaw, Bianca Freeman
Summary: The Title V program of the Clean Air Act provides opportunities for public participation in permit-related decisionmaking, but there is a lack of substantive changes prioritizing environmental justice in overburdened communities. Increasing the use of plain language can improve public participation by enhancing access, transparency, and accountability. Analysis of public notices revealed poor writing quality and a lack of attention to writing strategies for improved understanding and addressing environmental health and justice. Suggestions for improving public notices are provided, emphasizing the need for plain language and environmental health literacy.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Karabi Bezboruah, Amruta Sakalker, Michelle Hummel, Oswald Jenewein, Kathryn Masten, Yonghe Liu
Summary: This study examines the role of a rural, community-based nonprofit organization in addressing coastal flooding. Through an analysis of the Ingleside on the Bay Coastal Watch Association (IOBCWA) in Texas, the study finds that the organization has improved the community's adaptive capacity through activities such as community organizing, advocacy, data collection, resident capacity building, and regional communication networks. However, more policies, partnerships, and inclusion of socially vulnerable groups are needed.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Heli Saarikoski, Suvi Vikstrom, Lasse Peltonen
Summary: This paper examines the cormorant conflict in Finland, highlighting the frame conflict resulting from different scales of analysis. The study finds that knowledge co-production processes have the potential to address environmental conflicts and generate practical and contextually appropriate knowledge. Key factors include participants' control over information and third-party facilitation of dialogue.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Naomi Terry, Azucena Castro, Bwalya Chibwe, Geci Karuri-Sebina, Codruta Savu, Laura Pereira
Summary: The practice of envisioning the future has deep roots in African traditions, but is not widely used in conventional futuring methodologies. To achieve a decolonial approach to futuring, it is important to consider diverse pasts and storytelling forms. Stories can serve as mechanisms of power, healing, and diversification, leading to more just and ecologically sustainable futures.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Priya Chetri, Upasna Sharma, P. Vigneswara Ilavarasan
Summary: Previous studies have overlooked the role of information in farmers' capacity to adapt to weather and climate variability. This paper examines the relationship between farmers' access to weather information and the uptake of farm-level adaptation strategies, and highlights the potential of information in improving farmers' adaptive capacity. The paper also emphasizes the moderating effect of farmers' social ecosystem on this relationship.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Baker Matovu, Floor Brouwer, Raimund Bleischwitz, Firas Aljanabi, Meltem Alkoyak-Yildiz
Summary: This paper proposes a novel framework for sustainable sand mining based on Ecosystem Service Assessment. It analyzes the case of Kerala, India to demonstrate the impacts of sand mining on local ecosystems and livelihoods. The article also highlights seven key steps that can guide sustainable sand mining and promote integrated governance systems.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)