Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: May 27, 2024
Abstract
Oil
palm
cultivation
has
improved
living
standards
and
alleviated
the
poverty
of
many
smallholder
farmers.
However,
challenges
such
as
climate
change,
aging
palms
negative
sentiments
in
major
markets,
threaten
wellbeing
raise
question
on
farmers’
resilience,
which
remains
poorly
understood.
Using
primary
data
from
Indonesia,
largest
oil
producer
world,
we
measure
evaluate
resilience
farmers
using
Sustainable
Livelihoods
Approach.
Our
results
revealed
five
classes
smallholders
with
different
levels
resilience:
vulnerable,
economically
socially
constrained,
low-skilled,
semi-secure
adaptive
smallholders.
The
least
resilient
group
are
majorly
older
local
farmers,
who
established
plantations
independently.
Meanwhile,
most
is
dominated
by
participated
migration
program,
past,
received
support
government
to
start
plantations.
study
highlights
heterogeneity
smallholders’
livelihood
need
for
inclusive
tailored
interventions
various
establish
sustainable
communities.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(12), P. 5049 - 5049
Published: June 13, 2024
Sustainable
development
monitoring
reveals
the
extent
to
which
local
and
national
territories
are
progressing
towards
sustainability
goals.
This
study
considered
105
indicators
associated
with
Equitable
Wellbeing
(BES)
framework
139
Development
Goals
(SDGs),
using
multicriteria
decision
analysis
(MCDA)
cluster
compare
regional
performance
across
Italian
territory
in
2022.
At
SDG
level,
Lombardia
exhibited
highest
performance,
while
provinces
of
Trento
Bolzano
led
at
BES
level.
The
results
were
further
analyzed
respect
geographic
macro-areas
three
dimensions
sustainability,
via
separate
analyses
comparing
results.
Northeast
regions
emerged
as
top
performers,
comparable
was
shown
by
center
northwest.
a
sustainable
innovation
model,
alongside
territorial
cooperation
synergy
between
specificities,
may
generate
competitive
advantages,
especially
when
combined
resources
skills
an
international
profile.
Cities,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
147, P. 104828 - 104828
Published: Feb. 1, 2024
Inland
areas
are
suffering
from
depopulation
and
a
lack
of
services,
with
many
citizens
deciding
to
move
the
city.
Smart
cities
require
decentralised
collective
energy
model
in
form
renewable
communities
(RECs).
This
work
aims
propose
an
economic
analysis
residential
photovoltaic
systems
within
REC
according
different
incentive
market
scenarios.
For
this
scope,
Net
Present
Value
(NPV)
is
used
both
baseline
alternative
scenarios
showing
very
good
profitability,
confirmed
by
sensitivity,
scenario
risk
analysis.
It
therefore
evident
how
avoided
cost
bill
has
decisive
impact
on
result
amplified
virtuous
behaviour
consumption
synchronous
production
phase.
Subsequent
analyses
concern
profits
obtained
divided
among
prosumers
it
shown
that
revenues
shared
partial
profile
may
be
right
compromise.
In
order
consider
more
realistic
case
additional
consumer
analysed
REC.
The
proposed
show
interesting
policy
implications:
subsidies
key
factors
for
sustainable
based
green
consumption.
Sustainable Development,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
32(4), P. 3722 - 3735
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Abstract
Sustainable
tourism
can
combine
recreation
for
people,
economic
opportunities
entrepreneurs,
and
environmental
protection,
but
mountain
tourism,
climate
change
the
predicted
reductions
in
snowfall
require
urgent
action.
Therefore,
this
study
aims
to
identify
sustainable
strategies
consumption
patterns
using
a
multi‐criteria
decision
methodology
data
collected
through
an
online
survey
expert
opinions.
The
results
show
importance
of
stakeholder
engagement
relevance
three
strategies:
(i)
zero‐emission
lodges;
(ii)
energy
communities,
(iii)
ski
lifts.
As
well
as
pointing
out
need
sustainability
awareness
education.
While
respondents
pay
great
deal
attention
sustainability,
analysis
highlights
policy
interventions
safeguard
tourism:
financing
conversion
facilities;
expanding
infrastructure
reach
resorts,
rewarding
consumers
choosing
certified
resort.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(2), P. 695 - 695
Published: Jan. 12, 2024
This
study
explores
the
complex
nexus
between
technological
innovation,
Industry
4.0′s
transformative
paradigm,
and
emerging
concept
of
5.0,
highlighting
critical
role
integrating
sustainability
into
factories
to
enhance
organizational
competitiveness.
In
this
context,
confusion
arises
terms
“sustainable
technologies”
“technological
sustainability”
due
two
factors:
misuse
as
synonyms
misattribution
conceptual
meaning
each
term.
To
clarify
ambiguity,
validates
a
framework
for
by
examining
processes
ceramic
manufacturing
company.
assessment
highlights
potential
its
associated
measurement
model
facilitate
transition
from
4.0
5.0.
research
provides
fundamental
insights
serves
guide
future
empirical
efforts
aimed
at
achieving
balanced
sustainable
integration
technology
practices.
Waste Management & Research The Journal for a Sustainable Circular Economy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
42(8), P. 651 - 669
Published: March 21, 2024
Food
waste
(FW)
has
become
a
global
concern,
with
an
estimated
1.3
billion
tonnes
lost
annually,
costing
about
$1
trillion.
Environmental
and
social
consequences
of
FW
are
significant,
contributing
to
6%
European
Unions'
greenhouse
gasemissions
affecting
food
security.
occurs
is
complex
issue
occurring
at
various
stages
the
supply
chain
(FSC)
influenced
by
multiple
factors
such
as
infrastructure,
available
knowledge
socio-economic
conditions.
Developed
countries
more
prevalent
consumption
stage,
whereas
in
developing
losses
occur
agricultural
production,
post-harvest
distribution
stage.
Accurate
quantification
across
crucial
monitoring
key
performance
indicators
helps
identify
areas
for
improvement.
The
Union
mandates
measurement,
aligning
sustainable
development
goals,
emphasizing
need
effective
prevention
measures.
Preferred
Reporting
Items
Systematic
Reviews
Meta-Analyses
approach
was
utilized
conduct
systematic
literature
review
on
(KPIs)
tools.
research
identified
22
KPIs,
categorized
into
three
levels
FSC:
primary,
secondary
tertiary.
most
common
KPIs
included
per
capita,
portion
percentage.
study
further
discusses
measures
essential
tools
addressing
throughout
chain.
Sustainable Development,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
32(5), P. 5538 - 5549
Published: April 1, 2024
Abstract
Sustainable
development
serves
as
a
guiding
principle
for
societies
aiming
to
progress
beyond
purely
economic
measures
of
well‐being.
This
paper
constructs
composite
indicator
based
on
the
framework
equitable
and
sustainable
Well‐being
(BES),
integrating
105
indicators
Italian
regions
over
period
2018–2022.
The
results
show
that
provinces
Bolzano
Trento
led
ranking.
Regionally,
those
in
north
scored
highest
2022
(0.603),
followed
by
central
region
(0.556)
south
(0.404).
Disaggregated
data
12
BES
dimensions
highlighted
specific
areas
policy
intervention.
advocate
pragmatic,
non‐ideological
approach
sustainability,
asserting
Italy's
competitive
advantage
(i.e.,
“Made
Italy”
program)
is
not
contingent
territorial
differences,
but
provinces'
relative
ability
leverage
integrate
their
unique
attributes
global
scale.
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
21(3), P. 050 - 060
Published: March 4, 2024
In
response
to
the
growing
urgency
of
environmental
sustainability,
industries
across
globe
are
seeking
innovative
approaches
mitigate
their
ecological
footprint.
The
creative
sectors,
encompassing
fields
such
as
design,
advertising,
media,
and
entertainment,
wield
significant
influence
in
shaping
societal
norms
consumer
behavior.
However,
activities
often
come
with
substantial
consequences.
This
proposes
a
strategic
human
resource
(HR)
framework
grounded
data
analytics
eco-innovation
foster
sustainability
within
sectors.
proposed
emphasizes
pivotal
role
HR
practices
driving
organizational
change
towards
sustainability.
Leveraging
analytics,
organizations
can
gain
insights
into
impact
various
stages
production
consumption.
By
analyzing
this
data,
firms
identify
key
areas
for
improvement
implement
targeted
strategies
reduce
consumption,
waste
generation,
carbon
emissions.
Moreover,
emerges
central
pillar
framework,
encouraging
rethink
traditional
develop
solutions
that
minimize
harm.
Through
eco-innovation,
design
products,
services,
processes
align
principles
while
maintaining
competitiveness
market.
Strategic
play
critical
facilitating
transition
departments
champion
initiatives
by
fostering
culture
consciousness,
providing
training
on
eco-friendly
practices,
incentivizing
employees
contribute
goals.
Furthermore,
professionals
spearhead
recruitment
efforts
attract
individuals
expertise
facilitate
knowledge
sharing
organization.
integration
represents
forward-thinking
approach
addressing
challenges
adopting
not
only
footprint
but
also
capitalize
opportunities
innovation
differentiation
an
increasingly
environmentally
conscious
marketplace.
Ultimately,
review
advocates
holistic
encompasses
both
objectives
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: March 30, 2024
Abstract
Establishing
sustainable
communities
requires
bridging
the
gap
between
academic
knowledge
and
societal
requirements;
this
is
where
entrepreneurial
education
comes
in.
The
first
phase
involved
a
comprehensive
review
of
literature
extensive
consultation
with
experts
to
identify
shortlist
components
entrepreneurship
that
support
communities.
second
Total
Interpretative
Structural
Modelling
explore
or
ascertain
how
elements
interacted
education.
factors
are
ranked
categorized
using
Matrice
d'impacts
croises
multiplication
appliquee
an
un
classement
(MICMAC)
approach.
MICMAC
analysis
classifies
partnerships
incubators
as
critical
drivers,
identifying
Student
Entrepreneurship
Clubs
Sustainability
Research
Centers
dependent
elements.
study
emphasizes
alumni
networks
curriculum
designs
key
motivators.
results
highlight
role
well-designed
plays
in
developing
socially
conscious
entrepreneurs,
strengthening
communities,
generating
long-term
job
prospects.
provides
valuable
road
map
for
stakeholders
dedicated
community
development
agendas
by
informing
creation
strategic
initiatives,
updates,
policies
incorporating
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Feb. 8, 2024
Abstract
The
human
use
of
energy
is
inherently
understood
and
experienced
through
socially
constructed
frameworks.
However,
the
degree
engagement
with
this
topic
on
part
humanities
social
sciences
has
until
recently
been
uneven
at
best.
This
seems
strange
given
current
upheavals
in
Europe
across
globe
as
climate
biodiversity
crises
deepen.
At
centre
all
these
system.
Energy
flows
various
forms
natural
circuitry
(from
production,
to
distribution
consumption)
energyscapes
are
sited
local,
national,
transnational
scales.
correlation
between
(meta)physical
taken
by
we
depend
on—and
transitory
social,
cultural,
economic,
political
relationships
that
frame
them—require
much
deeper
study
if
achieve
types
sustainable
communities
envisaged
United
Nations
its
development
goals
(SDGs)
for
2030.
Arising
from
a
review
literature,
article
presents
recent
research
into
forming
citizen
governance
structures
designed
facilitate
their
development.
It
also
highlights
key
drivers
barriers
emergent,
novel
energetic
communities.