Strengthening oil palm smallholder farmers’ resilience to future industrial challenges DOI Creative Commons
Dienda Hendrawan, Daniel Chrisendo, Oliver Mußhoff

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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.

Language: Английский

Economic Performance, Environmental Protection and Social Progress: A Cluster Analysis Comparison towards Sustainable Development DOI Open Access
Idiano D’Adamo,

Cristina Di Carlo,

Massimo Gastaldi

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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.

Language: Английский

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Lighting the future of sustainable cities with energy communities: An economic analysis for incentive policy DOI Creative Commons
Idiano D’Adamo, Massimo Gastaldi,

S.C. Lenny Koh

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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.

Language: Английский

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An exploratory study of stakeholder views on the sustainable development of mountain tourism DOI Creative Commons
Annarita Colasante, Idiano D’Adamo, Alfredo De Massis

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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.

Language: Английский

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Driving Manufacturing Companies toward Industry 5.0: A Strategic Framework for Process Technological Sustainability Assessment (P-TSA) DOI Open Access
Marco Vacchi, Cristina Siligardi, Davide Settembre-Blundo

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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.

Language: Английский

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The concept of food waste and food loss prevention and measuring tools DOI
Florentios Economou,

Georia Chatziparaskeva,

Iliana Papamichael

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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.

Language: Английский

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Equitable and sustainable well‐being indicators: A study of Italian regional disparities towards sustainable development DOI Creative Commons
Idiano D’Adamo,

Cristina Di Carlo,

Massimo Gastaldi

et al.

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.

Language: Английский

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Advancing environmental sustainability in the creative sectors: A strategic HR framework based on data analytics and eco-innovation DOI Creative Commons

Irunna Ejibe,

Tochukwu Chinwuba Nwankwo,

Ekene Ezinwa Nwankwo

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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

Language: Английский

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Entrepreneurial education and its role in fostering sustainable communities DOI Creative Commons

M. Suguna,

Aswathy Sreenivasan,

Logesh Ravi

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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

Language: Английский

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Sustaining energetic communities: energy citizenship and participation in an age of upheaval and transition DOI Creative Commons
Breffní Lennon, Niall Dunphy

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.

Language: Английский

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Food-Energy-Water Nexus in compliance with Sustainable Development Goals for integrating and managing the core environmental verticals for sustainable energy and circular economy DOI
Nikita Verma,

Prakhar Talwar,

Apoorva Upadhyay

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The Science of The Total Environment, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 930, P. 172649 - 172649

Published: April 21, 2024

Language: Английский

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