Climate Resilience and Sustainability最新文献

As a part of the Norwegian strategy to meet the commitments they have made through international climate agreements with associated climate targets, the Norwegian Environmental Agency has proposed adjustments in Norwegian food production, creating implications for domestic food supply. More specifically, the proposed measures include reductions in domestic ruminant production systems. Mathematical modeling assessed four scenarios, which demonstrated the importance of modeling nutritional impacts, by providing the nutrient supply outcomes of reducing or eliminating ruminant meat, pork, and dairy production. The results show potential vulnerabilities in the system under these scenarios, particularly to meet domestic demand for these products and specific nutrient needs. While nutrient reliance on imported ruminant meat and pork is currently low, increasing self-sufficiency in plant-based foods, protein, energy, and fat is a concurrent goal from the Norwegian government. Further, our results demonstrate that meat contributes significantly in terms of self-sufficiency for several nutrients. These findings offer insights into the broader impacts of environmentally focused policy changes on the food system. By seeking a balance between environmental sustainability and nutrient adequacy, this study highlights the need to consider the effects of environmental goals on nutritional needs when reshaping national food systems.

Municipalities across the United States and the world face profound climate adaptation and mitigation challenges. To assess current engagement and future potential of various professional communities to communicate about and contribute to such efforts, we conducted 56 in-depth interviews with members of five communities of practice (elected officials, environmental advocates, emergency management planners, firefighters, and regional planning officials)—sampled from Virginia's six climatic regions. We selected these communities of practice for their potential to partner with Virginia's public universities in communicating climate change risk information to hard-to-reach members of their city, county, or region. Interviews focused on participants’ views about how climate change was affecting their jobs, if at all, how they were responding and/or would like to respond, and their perceived responsibility for communicating climate change to the public. We conclude that firefighters, and to a lesser degree, emergency management planners, are particularly well suited as strategic climate communication partners.

While climate change research has focused mainly on primary agriculture, evidence shows that Agro-processing enterprises also face climate risks affecting resource availability and use. Using Partial Least Squares-Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM), this study analysed how socio-demographic factors (sex, age, marital status, education, and training) influence participation in agro-enterprises and climate adaptation strategies among 113 agro-processing enterprises in Gauteng, South Africa. Results show that direct participation in Agro-processing does not significantly predict adaptation (β = 0.025), indicating profit-driven rather than resilience-oriented engagement. Education significantly enhances participation in Agro-processing (β = 0.325, 95% CI = [0.196, 0.457]) and adaptation (β = 0.325, 95% CI = [0.168, 0.477]), with a positive indirect effect (β = 0.106, 95% CI = [0.049, 0.173]). Sex negatively predicts participation (β = –0.181), showing higher female involvement, while other variables were insignificant. Policy interventions should integrate climate education, targeted training, and capacity-building initiatives to strengthen resilience among Agro-processing enterprises.

This study examines the vulnerability of farming households to climate change and the determinants of their adaptation decisions in the wetland areas of Bangladesh. Primary data from 120 households were analysed using descriptive statistics, the livelihood vulnerability index (LVI), the LVI based on the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (LVI-IPCC) framework and a Binary Logistic regression model. The overall LVI score (0.53) and the LVI-IPCC score (0.18) indicate moderate vulnerability, driven mainly by livelihood dependence on natural resources, climate variability and health-related challenges. The Binary Logistic regression results show that family size, access to alternative income sources, perceptions of climate change and access to loans significantly influence households’ adaptation behaviour. The findings underscore the need for policies that strengthen education and skills, expand financial access and promote climate-resilient livelihoods and infrastructure to enhance the adaptive capacity of wetland farming communities in Bangladesh.

This study examines how sustainability practices affect the external competitiveness of Moroccan manufacturing firms. Drawing on stakeholder theory, the resource-based view, and institutional theory, sustainability is operationalized through two indicators from the World Bank Enterprise Surveys (2019, 2023): renewable energy adoption and participation in the National Sustainable Development Strategy (NSDS). Competitiveness is measured by firms’ export orientation. Using propensity score matching (PSM), the analysis verifies both the Conditional Independence and Common Support assumptions, and tests robustness through covariate balance, alternative matching methods, and Rosenbaum bounds. Results show that sustainability adoption significantly increases the probability of exporting, though effects vary by sector: +18 percentage points in textiles, +6.7 in agro-food, and +10.4 in other industries, with NSDS participation reinforcing competitiveness to a lesser extent. These findings suggest that sustainability enhances competitiveness but in a sector-specific manner, calling for differentiated managerial strategies and targeted public policies. Limitations include the cross-sectional nature of the data and reliance on self-reported firm surveys.

The economic sustainability of territories is a key issue in ensuring the well-being of future generations. In accordance with the neoclassical theoretical approach, this article analyzes the dynamics of adjusted net savings (ANSs) in Benin's regions in the face of the effects of climate change. On the basis of data from the National Local Finance Commission covering the period 2010–2019, the estimates are based on a GMM-system model and a quantile regression using the method of moments. The results reveal that a moderate positive variation in precipitation differences improves ANSs. However, this effect diminishes beyond a critical threshold of 110 mm for precipitation variations and 1290.867 mm for average precipitation, leading to a deterioration in ANSs of 10.80 points on average. On the other hand, global warming has no significant effect on this dynamic. These results show that extreme precipitation compromises the economic sustainability of Benin's regions. They highlight the need to set up a local hydrometeorological warning system based on critical intervention thresholds, as well as awareness campaigns for the preservation and rational use of natural resources.

The City of Toronto is Canada's largest city and the fourth largest in North America. In the last two decades, it has experienced significant climate-related water issues, which have resulted in significant local flooding, decreasing water quality, and increasing climate change awareness. Similar to other jurisdictions across the world, the city has undertaken many climate resilience-building efforts and actions across multiple areas. This article undertakes a review of current climate resilience actions and efforts in the city, focusing on the areas of climate science and modeling, climate and water policies, city governance, and community responses to water-related climate hazards. The article develops and applies a new Community Climate Resilience Assessment Framework (CCRAF) to assess the research findings and evaluate the baseline state of climate change resilience in the city, particularly related to water governance challenges. Using the City of Toronto as an illustrative case study, this article demonstrates the importance of establishing a strong understanding of the current community, governance, and institutional contexts, as a means of identifying opportunities to increase climate and community resilience in cities. The results from the application of the CCRAF indicate current areas of strength in city resilience-building efforts include its focus on emissions mitigation, numerous climate and community initiatives, resident support programs, and incentives. Potential areas for improvement include integrating fragmented governance structures, building capacity and designating resource allocations for climate–water resilience efforts, and enhancing engagement of marginalized groups at the climate–water interface. On the basis of these findings, the article highlights the importance of and need for additional focus on climate–water adaptation, deepening community engagement of diverse perspectives, and centering Indigenous knowledges and perspectives to support governance innovations and increase overall climate resilience. The article also outlines the importance of baseline research and how this new framework can be applied in other communities and transboundary regions in Canada and beyond.

This study assesses Tanzanian healthcare facilities’ vulnerability to climate change and evaluates adaptation strategies for resilient health systems. Using mixed methods, it identifies major risks—floods, heatwaves and droughts—linked to weak infrastructure, poor WASH and unreliable energy. Retrofitting reduced disruptions by 50%–80% and was 60% more cost-effective than rebuilding. Renewable energy and sustainable procurement lowered costs and emissions, though finance, expertise and enforcement remain barriers. Strengthening retrofitting, WASH, energy integration and partnerships is recommended.

The impacts of disasters and climate change have been particularly devastating for vulnerable and marginalised communities. This study explores the resilience of ageing individuals, persons with disabilities, and people living with HIV during and after Cyclone Idai in Zimbabwe. The cyclone, which struck in March 2019, was one of the most destructive in the Southern Hemisphere, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. It exposed critical vulnerabilities among marginalised populations, including disrupted access to healthcare, mobility barriers, and increased health risks. These groups often struggle to access essential medication and adapt to altered environments in the aftermath of disasters. Using a case study of Manicaland Province, this research highlights the specific challenges faced by these populations and underscores the importance of inclusive disaster preparedness and response strategies. The study amplifies the voices of those often overlooked in disaster risk narratives and contributes to a broader understanding of resilience in the context of climate-related crises. As climate change intensifies, it is vital to design adaptive and equitable frameworks that address the unique needs of marginalised groups to build sustainable and resilient communities.

Climate change adaptation has become a topical issue in global discourse in recent times due to its potential impact on food and water security. Mitigating the impact of climate change and building resilience of vulnerable farmers to adapt effectively have drawn the attention of international, regional, and national policy-making. This study investigates climate change adaptation in the Upper East Region, assessing government policies in water conservation and dry season irrigation to promote food security. The study adopted a case study design from which eight communities were selected from four administrative districts in the Sudan agro-ecological zone. Both primary and secondary data were collected. The instruments used for the primary data collection included focus group discussions and Key Informant Interviews, while the secondary data was obtained from key government institutions such as the Ghana Irrigation Development Authority (GIDA), the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA), and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The data was analyzed using content analysis. The findings of the study indicate that several policies exist in the country to deal with the impact of climate change. However, the implementation of these policies at the local levels was marred by challenges such as credit, sociocultural practices, and inadequate dissemination of climate information. The study recommends that in order to adapt to climate change, reduce rural poverty, and promote food security, investments should be geared towards promoting water conservation for dry-season irrigation farming. This would bring about diversification of the rural economy and sustain livelihoods.