Asymmetric impact of patents on green technologies on Algeria's Ecological Future
Journal of Environmental Management,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
355, С. 120426 - 120426
Опубликована: Фев. 28, 2024
This
study
examines
how
patents
on
green
technologies
impact
Algeria's
ecological
footprint
from
1990
to
2022
while
controlling
for
economic
growth
and
energy
consumption.
The
objectives
are
analyze
the
asymmetric
effects
of
positive
negative
shocks
in
these
drivers
provide
policy
insights
leveraging
innovations
minimizing
environmental
harm.
Given
recent
major
structural
shifts
economy,
time
series
data
exhibits
nonlinear
dynamics.
To
accommodate
this
nonlinearity,
employs
an
innovative
autoregressive
distributed
lag
approach.
findings
indicate
that
upsurge
(termed
as
a
shock)
significantly
reduces
footprint,
thereby
enhancing
sustainability.
Interestingly,
decline
also
contributes
reducing
footprint.
highlights
crucial
role
clean
mitigating
damage
both
scenarios.
Conversely,
shock
increases
underscoring
imperative
environmentally
friendly
policies
tandem
with
expansion.
Negative
shocks,
however,
have
minimal
impact.
In
similar
vein,
consumption
underlining
importance
transitioning
towards
cleaner
sources.
has
smaller
but
still
noticeable
effect.
results
confirm
impacts,
changes
affecting
differently.
ensure
long-term
stability,
Algeria
should
prioritize
eco-innovation
technology
development.
will
reduce
dependence
fossil
fuels
create
new,
sustainable
industries.
Язык: Английский
Climate-Smart Agriculture in African Countries: A Review of Strategies and Impacts on Smallholder Farmers
Sustainability,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
14(18), С. 11370 - 11370
Опубликована: Сен. 10, 2022
The
agricultural
sector
contributes
approximately
10–20%
of
the
total
anthropogenic
greenhouse
gas
(GHGs)
emissions.
Consequently,
climate
change
can
negatively
affect
crop
yields
and
livestock
production
thus
threatening
food
security,
especially
in
a
vulnerable
continent
like
Africa.
This
review
provides
an
overview
climate-smart
agriculture
(CSA)
practices
their
impacts
on
smallholder
farmers
five
African
countries
(Algeria,
Senegal,
Benin,
Nigeria
Zambia).
A
164
published
articles
CSA
were
reviewed.
Analysis
extracted
data
showed
that
are
classified
as
follows:
practices,
restoration
degraded
lands,
forest
cropland
regeneration
sub-sector,
water
resources
use
weather
information
services.
Moreover,
effects
differed
alongside
strategies
adapted
from
one
country
to
another.
Adoption
these
was
often
influenced
by
financial
means
put
place
governments,
role
policy
legislation,
access
farmers’
intellectual
level.
To
address
this
deficiency,
scientific-outcome-based
research
should
be
used
increase
effectiveness
adaptation
management
programs.
In
conclusion,
enhance
uptake
Africa,
recommends
scientific-research-driven
measures
prioritization
governments’
agendas.
Язык: Английский
Camel livestock in the Algerian Sahara under the context of climate change: Milk properties and livestock production practices
Journal of Agriculture and Food Research,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
11, С. 100528 - 100528
Опубликована: Фев. 10, 2023
Camel
livestock
is
an
ancestral
activity
in
Algeria;
however,
climate
change
has
forced
camel
herders
to
modify
their
breeding
practices
make
them
more
sustainable.
This
study
summarized
production
practices,
milk
qualities,
and
the
potential
of
preserve
ability
under
global
warming.
To
collect
data
related
farming
10
were
interviewed
using
a
formal
questionnaire.
Then,
15
samples
(9
raw
6
that
had
undergone
heat
treatment)
collected
region
Oued
Souf
southeastern
Algeria
carry
out
physicochemical
bacteriological
analysis.
From
1990
2021,
results
showed
severe
drought
accompanied
by
significant
increase
annual
average
maximum
temperature
with
temporal
slope
0.04
°C
year−1
decline
precipitation
−0.07
mm
year−1.
A
socio-demographic
survey
revealed
low
educational
level
for
herders.
They
owned
small
herd
camels
(6.84
±
8.66
camels)
transhumant
extensive
system
or
>
150
heads
nomadic
system.
The
daily
was
very
(<3
L/day);
it
less
important
compared
(4–5
L/day),
acceptable
quality
but
poor
quality.
Given
susceptibility
research
area,
we
recorded
travel
mobility
used
as
adaptation
strategies
effects
change.
On
one
hand,
breed
conservation
programs
can
enhance
biodiversity
sustainable
ecosystem.
other
side,
genetic
improvement
program
might
boost
productivity
profitability
be
advantageous.
Smallholders
may
benefit
from
this
receiving
fair
secure
income
good
working
conditions,
which
could
contribute
significantly
social
equity
local
economies.
Язык: Английский
Effect of government subsidies on firm innovative performance in China’s shale gas industry
Energy & Environment,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Июль 6, 2023
To
achieve
the
goals
of
carbon
peaking
by
2030
and
neutrality
2060,
Chinese
government
must
reduce
fossil
energy
consumption,
stimulate
extraction
unconventional
natural
gas
such
as
shale
gas,
construct
a
green,
low-carbon
cycle
economic
development
system.
This
study
investigates
impact
subsidies
on
companies’
research
(R&D)
inputs
innovation
performance
from
multiple
perspectives,
including
internal
external
environments
nature
companies.
The
sample
consists
companies
listed
between
2013
2019.
findings
were
follows.
First,
investment
made
firms
in
R&D
mediates
relationship
firm
technological
innovation.
Second,
contribution
to
differs
different
regulatory
environments.
Finally,
intensity
intellectual
property
protection
(IPP)
positively
moderates
direct
mediating
models
performance.
Accordingly,
should
increase
its
contributions
industry,
improve
mechanism
for
donations,
strengthen
rights
new
technologies.
Язык: Английский
China’s Shale Gas Development Subsidy Analysis and Optimization considering Resource Endowment Characteristic
International Journal of Energy Research,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
2023, С. 1 - 18
Опубликована: Июнь 10, 2023
The
currently
implemented
indiscriminate
subsidy
policy
in
China
is
difficult
to
provide
effective
incentives
for
a
firm’s
investment
behavior
because
it
does
not
take
into
account
the
differences
resource
characteristics.
Thus,
this
paper
puts
forward
type
of
differentiated
that
considers
conditions,
consisting
basic
guaranteed
and
variable
incentive
subsidy.
First,
from
perspective
economic
efficiency
enterprises,
amount
required
by
enterprises
calculated
discounted
cash
flow
method.
Then,
government’s
perspective,
establishing
an
expectation
benefit
maximization
function
using
principal-agent
theory.
case
application
shows
due
superior
resources
development
conditions
Fuling
block,
requires
significantly
smaller
than
Weiyuan
block
which
verifies
need
consider
regional
design
shale
gas
subsidies.
Язык: Английский
Optimization of thermal comfort in buildings via analysis of a trombe wall for enhanced energy efficiency
Thermal Science,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
27(4 Part B), С. 3423 - 3432
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2023
This
study
investigates
heat
transfer
phenomena
in
a
building
envelope
Bechar,
Southwest
Algeria,
under
arid
climatic
conditions.
The
meteorological
station
Energarid
provides
precise
recordings
of
solar
radiation
and
outdoor
temperature.
A
calibrated
model
is
used
to
analyze
diurnal
temperature
variations.
Wall
temperatures
exposed
are
estimated
using
recorded
data.
heating
power
requirements
the
determined
through
thermal
balance
approach
based
on
regulatory
technical
document
from
National
Center
for
Building
Studies
Integrated
Research.
Simulation
results
demonstrate
favorable
conditions
achieving
comfort,
with
elevated
air
velocities
at
outlet.
Incorporating
energy
considerations
into
architectural
design,
such
as
double
facades,
south-facing
orientations,
glazed
surfaces,
crucial.
These
findings
highlight
significant
energy-saving
potential,
particularly
Bechar
region.
Язык: Английский
Reviewing Algeria's Energy and Environmental Landscape: Policy, Regulation, and Knowledge Needs
International Journal of Sustainable Development and Planning,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
19(4), С. 1281 - 1289
Опубликована: Апрель 28, 2024
Algeria
faces
a
complex
energy
challenge:
balancing
rising
domestic
consumption
with
declining
fossil
fuel
production
and
environmental
concerns.Despite
government
efforts
toward
security
sustainability,
progress
has
been
slow.This
review
analyzes
scholarly
literature
existing
regulations
to
identify
knowledge
gaps
hindering
sustainable
transition.The
identified
policies
targeting
sustainability.However,
critical
remain
in
four
key
areas,
The
effectiveness
of
current
for
diversification,
efficiency,
emission
reduction
needs
further
investigation.Research
is
needed
on
the
impact
potential
subsidy
reforms.Formulating
transport
sector
addressing
infrastructure
challenges
unplanned
urban
areas
are
essential.Investigating
renewable
manufacturing
industries
grid
integration
surplus
holds
promise.Addressing
these
crucial
developing
evidence-based
solutions
promoting
secure
future
Algeria.
Язык: Английский
Windscapes of Algeria: Assessing Potential, Challenges, and Future Prospects in Renewable Energy
Опубликована: Дек. 16, 2023
With
its
diverse
topographical
and
climatic
conditions,
Algeria
presents
a
promising
avenue
for
exploiting
wind
energy.
Situated
in
North
Africa,
the
country's
vast
territories,
especially
regions
like
Adrar,
exhibit
significant
potential,
with
speeds
ranging
between
3
to
8.5
m/s
at
an
altitude
of
80
m.
Despite
nation's
historical
reliance
on
fossil
fuels,
there
has
been
growing
recognition
untapped
potential
In
2018,
turbines
contributed
1%
total
renewable
electricity
production,
indicating
both
progress
opportunities
ahead.
This
paper
aims
provide
comprehensive
overview
energy
landscape
Algeria.
We
will
explore
geographical
high
delve
into
current
state
utilization,
highlight
research
initiatives
that
underscore
Algeria's
commitment
harnessing
this
source.
Through
detailed
analysis,
study
seeks
emphasize
strategic
importance
sustainable
future.
Язык: Английский
Milk quality and production under climate change uncertainty: case of the Algerian cattle breed
Journal of Agriculture and Environment for International Development (JAEID),
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
117(2), С. 123 - 142
Опубликована: Дек. 29, 2023
Algerian
indigenous
cattle
breeds
are
well
adapted
to
the
harsh
local
arid
and
semi-arid
environments.
This
study
aims
summarize
livestock
practices,
milk
quality,
discuss
potential
of
maintain
production
capacity
in
face
global
warming
conditions.
A
total
175
smallholder
farmers
who
practice
breeding
breed
were
interviewed
using
a
formal
questionnaire.
Following
that,
122
samples
collected
for
physicochemical
bacteriological
analyses.
Climate
data
variability
area
was
evaluated.
Results
reveal
that
between
1980
2018,
average
annual
temperature
rose
by
0.3
±
0.001
°C
per
year.
Predictions
suggest
2081
2100,
temperatures
could
increase
1.18°C
under
SSP1-2.6,
2.33°C
SSP2-4.5,
4.59°C
SSP5-8.5.
In
same
period
from
precipitation
decreased
-0.99
0.24
mm
Projections
indicate
further
decline
22.5
44.4
95.2
SSP5-8.5
1980-2000
2081-2100.
These
changes
coincided
with
an
expansion
cropland,
which
increased
90.3%
1992
2005.
Conversely,
pasture
areas
53.7%
1993
2009.
socio-demographic
survey
revealed
breeders
have
low
educational
level
(39.4%
unlettered).
They
own
small
herd
(6.84
8.66
cattle).
Moreover,
daily
4.13
2.12
Liters/cow,
acceptable
quality
but
poor
quality.
Considering
climate
change
vulnerability
area,
we
can
conclude
exploitation
seems
be
best
adaptation
strategy
effects.
Conservation
programs
enhance
biodiversity
ecosystem
balance.
Concurrently,
genetic
improvement
boost
productivity
profitability,
making
substantial
contributions
social
equity
economies.
Язык: Английский