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ISSN: 2666-660X
CN: 65-1317/X
p-ISSN: 2097-0129

Would resettlement be better? Understanding how poverty alleviation resettlement influences the well-being of poverty alleviation migrants in China

Poverty remains one of the most pressing global challenges of this era, affecting millions of people across both developing and developed countries. The poverty alleviation resettlement (PAR) is a policy...

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Factors influencing greenhouse gas emissions from road transport and energy consumption in the Extended Bangkok Metropolitan Region, Thailand

Road transport plays a crucial role in facilitating mobility and the movement of goods, particularly in the Extended Bangkok Metropolitan Region (EBMR), Thailand. This area is undergoing rapid industrialization...

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Desertification dynamics in the Tarim Basin during 1990–2020

Desertification poses a significant ecological threat to global sustainability, notably within arid regions such as the Tarim Basin surrounding the extensive Taklimakan Desert in Northwest China. This...

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Exploring the interdependencies among social progress index (SPI) components and their impact on country-level sustainability performance based on Bayesian Belief Network

The social progress index (SPI) measures social and environmental performance beyond traditional economic indicators, providing transparent and actionable insights into the true condition of societies....

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How climate change adaptation strategies and climate migration interact to control food insecurity?

As the impact of climate change intensifies, climate migration (climate change-induced migration) has become a pressing global issue that requires effective adaptation strategies to lessen its effects....

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Challenges and opportunities in the energy transition of agribusiness: A deep dive into the rebound effect in Latin America

Growing climate change concerns have intensified the focus on agribusiness sustainability, driving an urgent energy transition to improve production efficiency and mitigate environmental harm. The complex...

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Spatiotemporal characteristics and driving factors of the fractional vegetation coverage in the Ertix River Basin

The rapid acceleration of global warming and intensifying human activities have exacerbated the fragility and climate sensitivity of ecosystems worldwide, particularly in arid regions. Vegetation, a...

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Analysis of environmental protection priority zones and their impacts on urban planning in small- and medium-sized cities of Indonesia

Urbanization in small- and medium-sized cities has often been overlooked in urban studies. Research on urbanization has predominantly focused on large metropolitan cities; however, urbanization in small-...

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Exploring the transformation mechanism of modern agricultural villages in the loess hilly and gully regions using actor-network theory

As urbanization accelerates, rural regions in China are experiencing transformative changes. This study examines the transformation mechanism of modern agricultural villages in the loess hilly and gully...

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Controlling agricultural product price volatility: An empirical analysis from Cameroon

Motivated by a significant impact of price volatility on food security and economic stability in Cameroon, this study aims to understand the factors influencing agricultural product price volatility...

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Impact of environmental taxes, hydroelectricity consumption, economic globalization, and gross domestic product (GDP) on the load capacity factor in the selected European Union (EU) member countries

The intersection of economic development, energy dynamics, environmental policy, and environmental sustainability presents complex challenges for European Union (EU) countries. This study investigated...

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Relationship between environmental performance indices and blockchain-based sustainability-focused companies: Evidence from countries in Europe and America

As the world grapples with increasing environmental challenges, innovative technologies are essential for promoting sustainability and accountability. This study examined the impact of environmental...

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Promoting sustainable mangrove tourism through payments for ecosystem services: Insights from Tongke-Tongke Village, South Sulawesi, Indonesia

Mangrove ecosystems support biodiversity, protect coastal areas, and provide sustainable livelihoods. However, they face significant threats from deforestation and unsustainable land use practices....

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Renewable energy and its impact on agricultural and economic development in the Netherlands and South Africa

The use of renewable energy is an important way to achieve sustainable agricultural and economic development. However, there are differences in access to renewable energy between the Global North and...

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Innovation in two contrasting value chains: Constraints and opportunities for adopting alternative crop production in the Vietnamese Mekong River Delta

Agricultural production (especially intensive rice production) is a primary income source for over 2.0×107 people in the Vietnamese Mekong River Delta. However, adverse climate change impacts, socio-economic...

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Qualitative assessment of the impact of waste littering and dumping on surface water quality in Nigeria

Water resources are vital for all living beings and should be managed properly to ensure the safety and well-being of humankind. Surface water bodies are constantly faced with serious contamination...

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Sustainable smart city and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): A review

The rapid urbanization and increasing challenges are faced by cities globally, including climate change, population growth, and resource constraints. Sustainable smart city (also referred to as “smart...

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Quantifying the impacts of land use/land cover changes on ecosystem service values in the upper Gilgel Abbay watershed, Ethiopia

Human well-being and livelihoods depend on natural ecosystem services (ESs). Following the increment of population, ESs have been deteriorated over time. Ultimately, land use/land cover (LULC) changes...

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Unlocking climate change resilience: socioeconomic factors shaping smallholder farmers’ perceptions and adaptation strategies in Mediterranean and Sub-Saharan Africa regions

Climate change poses substantial challenges to agricultural productivity and sustainability, particularly in Mediterranean and Sub-Saharan Africa regions. Local smallholder farmers’ adaptation strategies...

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Green hydrogen production from wind energy in Far Eastern Federal District (FEFD), the Russian Federation

There is a gradual increase in the proportion of renewable energy sources. Green hydrogen has the potential to become one of the major energy carriers in the future. The Russian Federation, in partnership...

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Cost and benefit analysis of Climate-Smart Agriculture interventions in the dryland farming systems of northern Ghana

There is a need for more focus in understanding the economic benefits of Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) interventions, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, where extreme climate events are significantly...

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Evolutionary characteristics of export trade network in the Arctic region

The economic potential induced by environmental changes in the Arctic region garnered substantial interest, which positions Arctic trade as a crucial indicator in forecasting the impacts of climate...

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Driving factors of CO2 emissions in South American countries: An application of Seemingly Unrelated Regression model

Carbon emissions have become a critical concern in the global effort to combat climate change, with each country or region contributing differently based on its economic structures, energy sources,...

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Residents’ attitudes and behaviours on private green spaces in the suburban areas of Central European countries

Green spaces in urban and suburban areas play a significant role in helping settlements adapt to climate change. The design, quantity, quality, and location of green spaces influence their ability to...

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Application of Cellular Automata and Markov Chain model for urban green infrastructure in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur of Malaysia, as a tropical city, has experienced a notable decline in its critical urban green infrastructure (UGI) due to rapid urbanization and haphazard development. The decrease of...

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