Exotic Laguncularia racemosa drives rapid shifts in pond-to-mangrove restoration communities

Global Ecology and Conservation, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 58, С. e03481 - e03481

Опубликована: Фев. 5, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Solar energy integration in off-grid communities: empowering remote areas in Bangladesh for sustainable development

Discover Sustainability, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 6(1)

Опубликована: Май 6, 2025

Abstract Global energy demand rises with population and economic growth. In Bangladesh, the fossil fuel-dependent grid fails to reach coastal areas, so solar home systems (SHSs) provide viable off-grid electrification, though their usage challenges remain understudied. this study, we utilized a questionnaire survey at household level, Focus Group Discussions (FGD), Key Informant Interviews (KII) stakeholders assess utilization of energy, examine influence SHS on households’ activities, explore in six sub-districts Bangladesh. Results reveal that 100% households studied region rely for basic lighting, underscoring universal need fundamental service. Access electricity significantly enhanced social safety, disaster preparedness living standard across sub-districts. The had positive households' activities. Notably, 83% users reported an improvement well-being, leading new ventures, including tailoring enterprises (58% users), poultry farming (42%). Adverse weather conditions (frequent foggy weather), negatively affected performance, 68–88% reported. Concerns about environmental consequences were raised by 84% respondents Cox’s Bazar 21% Noakhali. To address challenges, employ various strategies prioritizing essential appliances, reducing working hours night, using alternative sources overcome these obstacles. study findings practical insights policymakers, firms, NGOs involved promoting green initiatives underserved populations. By building partnerships between local governments, microfinance institutions, community members, policies can be tailored barriers such as affordability accessibility, ultimately greater adoption other renewable solutions.

Язык: Английский

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Drivers of atmospheric CO2 concentration in Southeast Brazil: Insights from land use change, vegetation, and climate factors

Remote Sensing Applications Society and Environment, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 101614 - 101614

Опубликована: Июнь 1, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Mangrove Restoration in Bangladesh

Open Journal of Forestry, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 15(01), С. 35 - 52

Опубликована: Дек. 27, 2024

Язык: Английский

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