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Sustainability starts with the consumer: How green consumption shapes business model transformation a COM-B analysis of green purchase behavior in Vietnam’s agriculture 可持续发展从消费者开始：绿色消费如何塑造商业模式转型——越南农业绿色购买行为的COM-B分析

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Sustainable Futures

Pub Date : 2026-06-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-13 DOI: 10.1016/j.sftr.2026.101664

Ta Thi Nguyet Trang , Pham Thi Hanh Lan , Phan Quynh Anh , Khanh Bao Nguyen

This study is motivated by the need to align national sustainability goals with real consumer behavior by identifying the barriers that block green purchase follow-through. We conducted a quantitative, cross-sectional, online survey of 684 Vietnamese consumers using multi-item scales for COM-B constructs, Perceived Consumer Effectiveness (PCE), intention, behavior, and greenwashing. Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling tested measurement quality, structural paths, mediation, moderation, and predictive relevance. The model explained 58.9% of intention and 52.5% of behavior. Capability and Opportunity significantly increased intention, whereas motivation did not. PCE increased intention and behavior, and intention predicted behavior. Perceived greenwashing weakens the intention-behavior link. Mediation analyses showed that Capability, Opportunity, and PCE influenced behavior via intention, with PCE also exerting a direct effect. PLSpredict indicated a good predictive relevance. These results indicate that improving consumer capability, access/affordability, and efficacy beliefs can raise green purchasing, but claim credibility is critical to convert intention into action, offering actionable levers for aligning consumer demand with sustainable agri-food business models promoting more sustainable agri-food practices in Vietnam.

这项研究的动机是需要通过确定阻碍绿色购买的障碍，使国家可持续发展目标与真实的消费者行为保持一致。我们对684名越南消费者进行了一项定量的、横断面的在线调查，使用了COM-B结构、感知消费者有效性（PCE）、意图、行为和绿色清洗的多项目量表。偏最小二乘结构方程模型检验了测量质量、结构路径、中介、调节和预测相关性。该模型解释了58.9%的意图和52.5%的行为。能力和机会显著增加了意向，而动机则没有。PCE增加意图和行为，意图预测行为。感知到的“漂绿”削弱了意图与行为之间的联系。中介分析表明，能力、机会和个人情感表现通过意向影响行为，个人情感表现也有直接影响。plpredict具有良好的预测相关性。这些结果表明，提高消费者的能力、获取/负担能力和功效信念可以提高绿色购买，但声明的可信度对于将意愿转化为行动至关重要，为将消费者需求与可持续农业食品商业模式相结合提供了可操作的杠杆，从而在越南促进更可持续的农业食品实践。

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Single-use or reusable? Packaging strategies for decarbonizing fresh produce distribution in Ho.Re.Ca. supply chain 一次性使用还是可重复使用？脱碳新鲜农产品配送的包装策略。供应链

IF 4.9 2区社会学 Q2 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Sustainable Futures

Pub Date : 2026-06-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-15 DOI: 10.1016/j.sftr.2026.101662

G. Bartolotti , R. Accorsi , B. Guidani , B. Lupi , R. Manzini , M. Ricci , M. Ronzoni

Reducing packaging-related environmental burden has become a key priority in the agri-food sector, especially in light of regulatory pressures and sustainability goals. While reusable packaging systems are increasingly recognized as a viable alternative to single-use packaging, their implementation in the Hotel, Restaurants, and Cafe (Ho.Re.Ca.) sector remains underexplored. To understand the environmental implications resulting from different packaging and operational choices in the Ho.Re.Ca. fruit and vegetable distribution, this study quantifies carbon footprint across the entire use cycle of crates, including logistics, production, end-of-life, and washing operations, providing a comprehensive cradle-to-grave evaluation of secondary packaging strategies. Through a multi-scenario analysis, the study evaluates the influence of three key parameters (reusable crate Breakage Probability, reusable crate Washing Rate, and Paper Share of disposable crates) on the overall carbon emissions of the whole supply chain system. Results show that reusable systems provide the best environmental performance under low Breakage Probability, while hybrid configurations can outperform single-use systems under certain conditions. This study does not aim for generality but instead focuses on the unique aspects of a specific industrial case using an Operational Packaging digital Twin (OPT). This tool is developed to help practitioners assess and compare quantitative indicators of logistics performance and carbon footprint resulting from packaging choice. Findings demonstrate that packaging strategies have system-wide implications and reuse schemes require careful design, especially in fragmented and logistics-intensive sectors like Ho.Re.Ca.

减少与包装有关的环境负担已成为农业食品部门的一个关键优先事项，特别是考虑到监管压力和可持续性目标。虽然可重复使用包装系统越来越被认为是一次性包装的可行替代方案，但它们在酒店、餐馆和咖啡馆（Ho.Re.Ca.）领域的实施仍未得到充分探索。了解在hor . re . ca中不同的包装和操作选择对环境的影响。水果和蔬菜配送，本研究量化了板条箱整个使用周期的碳足迹，包括物流、生产、报废和洗涤操作，为二次包装策略提供了全面的从摇篮到坟墓的评估。本研究通过多场景分析，评估了三个关键参数（可重复使用板条箱破损概率、可重复使用板条箱洗涤率、一次性板条箱纸张占比）对整个供应链系统整体碳排放的影响。结果表明，在低破损概率下，可重复使用系统具有最佳的环境性能，而混合配置在一定条件下优于一次性使用系统。本研究的目的不是通用性，而是侧重于使用操作包装数字孪生（OPT）的特定工业案例的独特方面。开发此工具是为了帮助从业者评估和比较物流绩效的定量指标和包装选择造成的碳足迹。研究结果表明，包装策略具有全系统的影响和重用方案需要仔细设计，特别是在碎片化和物流密集型部门，如Ho.Re.Ca。

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Identifying accident and safety risks in urban micromobility: An analytical approach using machine learning 识别城市微交通中的事故和安全风险：使用机器学习的分析方法

IF 4.9 2区社会学 Q2 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Sustainable Futures

Pub Date : 2026-06-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-07 DOI: 10.1016/j.sftr.2025.101452

Pires Abdullah , Domokos Esztergár-Kiss , Tibor Sipos

Micromobility has recently emerged as a popular and sustainable mode of transportation in urban areas. Understanding the accident-related factors of this new transport mode is crucial to ensure safe and enjoyable user experience. This study applies a machine learning approach, specifically the decision tree algorithm, to investigate those factors that lead to accidents by drivers using three types of micromobility devices: normal bicycle, e-bicycle, and e-scooter. This method can determine the relationship between various attributes and target variables. The research methodology adopted in this study includes a survey analysis involving questionnaires conducted among residents of Budapest, Hungary. The survey covers various aspects such as socio-demographics, mobility patterns, trip types, riding locations, and safety concerns. The attributes are analyzed with the elaborated method using the Python programming language. The results of the study demonstrate that the attitude of frequently wearing a helmet and the trip type are the primary elements related to accidents in the process. Moreover, variables such as age, gender, and riding location contribute to accident occurrence, as well. Policy implications include promoting helmet usage and enhancing the infrastructure to improve micromobility safety.

微型交通最近成为城市地区流行的可持续交通方式。了解这种新型交通方式的事故相关因素对于确保安全和愉快的用户体验至关重要。本研究应用机器学习方法，特别是决策树算法，来调查驾驶员使用三种类型的微移动设备（普通自行车、电动自行车和电动滑板车）导致事故的因素。该方法可以确定各种属性与目标变量之间的关系。本研究采用的研究方法包括对匈牙利布达佩斯居民进行问卷调查分析。这项调查涵盖了社会人口统计、出行模式、出行类型、骑行地点和安全问题等各个方面。利用Python编程语言，用阐述的方法对其属性进行了分析。研究结果表明，频繁佩戴头盔的态度和出行方式是导致事故发生的主要因素。此外，年龄、性别、骑行地点等变量也会影响事故的发生。政策影响包括促进头盔使用和加强基础设施，以提高微交通安全。

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Coupled coordination of tourism eco-efficiency and economic development in China: measurement, spatio-temporal evolution, and spatial spillover 中国旅游生态效率与经济发展的耦合协调：测度、时空演化与空间溢出

IF 4.9 2区社会学 Q2 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Sustainable Futures

Pub Date : 2026-06-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-06 DOI: 10.1016/j.sftr.2025.101633

Bin Liu , Ailian Huang , Aoxiang Zhang , Jing Zhan

This study addresses a key research gap in understanding the synergistic relationship between tourism eco-efficiency (TEE) and high-quality economic development (HQED) by constructing a two-way coupling theoretical framework. Employing panel data from 30 Chinese provinces (2011–2019), the research measures TEE using a Slack-Based Measure-Data Envelopment Analysis (SBM-DEA) model with undesirable outputs, and evaluates HQED applying the entropy weight-TOPSIS method. The coupled coordination degree (THCD) model quantifies system synergy, while spatial autocorrelation analysis and a spatial Durbin model (SDM) are employed to reveal spatio-temporal patterns and driving mechanisms. The findings indicate that TEE growth (4.22% annually) outpaces HQED (0.66%), with THCD transitioning from moderate imbalance (0.394) to basic coordination (0.547), and showing a distinct east-central-west spatial gradient. A significant spatial clustering of THCD is confirmed, with population size, environmental regulation, and financial development identified as key drivers of spatial spillover. The study's originality lies in its dual-system synergistic framework, offering a novel perspective on ecological-economic mutual feedback and extending theoretical paradigms beyond single-factor analyses.

本文通过构建旅游生态效率与高质量经济发展的双向耦合理论框架，填补了理解旅游生态效率与高质量经济发展协同关系的重要研究空白。利用2011-2019年中国30个省份的面板数据，采用基于slack的不期望产出测度数据包络分析（spm - dea）模型对TEE进行测度，并采用熵权topsis法对HQED进行评价。耦合协调度（THCD）模型量化了系统协同效应，空间自相关分析和空间Durbin模型（SDM）揭示了系统协同效应的时空格局和驱动机制。结果表明：TEE年增长率（4.22%）高于HQED年增长率（0.66%），THCD由中度失衡（0.394）向基本协调（0.547）过渡，呈现明显的东、中、西空间梯度；结果表明，珠三角地区具有显著的空间集聚性，人口规模、环境规制和金融发展是其空间溢出的主要驱动因素。该研究的创新之处在于其双系统协同框架，为生态-经济相互反馈提供了新的视角，并扩展了单因素分析之外的理论范式。

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Nudging towards sustainability: A systematic review of digital strategies for achieving ESG goals in corporate real estate 推动可持续发展：对企业房地产实现ESG目标的数字战略的系统回顾

IF 4.9 2区社会学 Q2 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Sustainable Futures

Pub Date : 2026-06-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-10 DOI: 10.1016/j.sftr.2025.101582

Kola Ijasan , Bankole Osita Awuzie , Rhonda McEwen , Douglas Aghimien , Thabelo Ramantswana

The environmental impact of corporate activities is under increasing scrutiny from sustainability-focused investors, prompting organizations to prioritize Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) targets. Despite the critical role of corporate Real Estate Portfolios (REPs) in achieving these targets, limited research has explored how occupant behaviour influences the contribution of REPs to overall organizational ESG performance. This study addresses this gap by systematically reviewing literature on digital nudging as a strategy to promote Pro-Sustainability Behaviours (PSB) among REP occupants. Drawing insights from 22 peer-reviewed publications, the study identifies key behavioural focus areas, digital nudging elements (DNEs), principles (DNPs), and enabling technologies. These findings inform the development of a practical Input–Mediator–Outcome (IMO) Digital Nudging Framework, which guides the design, implementation, and evaluation of nudging interventions within REPs. The framework offers a structured approach for facility and real estate managers to align REP occupant PSB with ESG goals, integrating contextual analysis, behavioural targeting, technology selection, and performance evaluation. By emphasizing the social and governance dimensions alongside environmental outcomes, this study contributes a comprehensive guideline for enhancing ESG performance through digital nudging in corporate real estate settings.

关注可持续发展的投资者越来越关注企业活动对环境的影响，促使企业优先考虑环境、社会和治理（ESG）目标。尽管企业房地产投资组合（REPs）在实现这些目标方面发挥着关键作用，但有限的研究探讨了占用者行为如何影响REPs对组织整体ESG绩效的贡献。本研究通过系统地回顾有关数字推动作为促进REP居住者可持续发展行为（PSB）策略的文献，解决了这一差距。根据22份同行评议出版物的见解，该研究确定了关键的行为重点领域、数字推动元素（DNEs）、原则（DNPs）和使能技术。这些发现为实际投入-中介-结果（IMO）数字推动框架的发展提供了信息，该框架指导了REP内推动干预措施的设计、实施和评估。该框架为设施和房地产经理提供了一种结构化方法，使REP居住者PSB与ESG目标保持一致，整合了上下文分析、行为定位、技术选择和绩效评估。通过强调社会和治理维度以及环境结果，本研究为通过企业房地产环境中的数字推动提高ESG绩效提供了全面的指导方针。

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The impact mechanism of ESG ratings on firm value: An empirical study based on the multi-period difference-in-differences approach ESG评级对企业价值的影响机制：基于多期差分法的实证研究

IF 4.9 2区社会学 Q2 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Sustainable Futures

Pub Date : 2026-06-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-04 DOI: 10.1016/j.sftr.2025.101564

Meiling Du , Yanjun Chen , Shuai Liu

The high-quality development of enterprises is fundamental to driving sustained economic growth. Our study takes A-share listed companies in China from 2011 to 2020 as the research sample, with a systematic examination of the impact of changes in ESG (Environmental, Social and Gov-ernance) ratings on firms' total factor productivity (TFP). The exogenous shock of ESG rating disclosure by SynTao Green Finance is employed, combined with a multi-period difference-in-differences model being utilised for this purpose. The results show that: (1) ESG ratings significantly increase both the book value and market value of companies. (2) ESG ratings realise value effects through different channels: the ESG rating event significantly reduces corporate financing costs, easing financial burdens and thus promoting the increase of corporate value; on the other hand, the ESG rating event significantly mitigates agency problems, enhances information symmetry between management, shareholders and other stakeholders, increases corporate operational transparency, and strengthens corporate monitoring and control mechanisms, increasing market value. (3) Heterogeneity analysis shows that the value-enhancing effects of ESG ratings are more pronounced for companies that face greater market competition and receive more market attention. The results of our study may have a more significant impact in the future on the role of policymakers in strengthening ESG disclosure and rating systems to promote firm value.

企业高质量发展是推动经济持续增长的根本。本文以2011 - 2020年中国a股上市公司为研究样本，系统考察了ESG（环境、社会和治理）评级变化对企业全要素生产率的影响。本文采用商道绿色金融ESG评级披露的外生冲击，并结合多期差中差模型进行研究。结果表明：(1)ESG评级显著提高了公司的账面价值和市场价值。(2) ESG评级通过不同渠道实现价值效应：ESG评级事件显著降低了企业融资成本，减轻了企业财务负担，从而促进了企业价值的提升；另一方面，ESG评级事件显著缓解了代理问题，增强了管理层、股东和其他利益相关者之间的信息对称，提高了公司运营透明度，强化了公司监控机制，增加了市场价值。(3)异质性分析表明，市场竞争越激烈、市场关注度越高的公司，ESG评级的价值提升效应越明显。我们的研究结果可能会对未来政策制定者在加强ESG披露和评级制度以促进公司价值方面的作用产生更大的影响。

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Exploring open access research in education technology: Advancing knowledge and innovation 探索教育技术的开放获取研究：推进知识和创新

IF 4.9 2区社会学 Q2 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Sustainable Futures

Pub Date : 2026-06-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-13 DOI: 10.1016/j.sftr.2025.101594

R․Archana Reddy , G. Shyamala , Gobinath Ravindran

Open access (OA) research has gained momentum in education technology (EdTech), enabling the broader dissemination of knowledge and fostering innovation. This study aims to conduct a systematic assessment of OA contributions to EdTech from 2015 to 2023 by examining productivity indicators, citation patterns, collaborative networks, and emergent research directions. To identify the publication trends and outputs of OA research in EdTech, this study uses a scientometric approach. OriginPro and VOSviewer are used to analyze co-authorship, co-citation, and keyword co-occurrence. The study shows improvement in OA research in EdTech, pointing to its contribution to collaboration, innovation, and knowledge sharing. Additionally, this study underscores the role of OA in empowering educators and learners at the grassroots level, particularly in under-resourced and rural settings, by enabling free access to the latest research, tools, and pedagogical innovations that would otherwise be inaccessible. The current research highlights the role of OA in increasing access and reach in EdTech research, and suggests that further qualitative research should be conducted regarding the societal aspect of EdTech.

开放获取（OA）研究在教育技术（EdTech）方面获得了动力，使知识得以更广泛地传播，并促进了创新。本研究旨在通过考察生产力指标、引用模式、协作网络和新兴研究方向，对2015年至2023年对EdTech的OA贡献进行系统评估。为了确定EdTech中OA研究的出版趋势和产出，本研究使用了科学计量方法。使用OriginPro和VOSviewer分析合著、共被引和关键词共现。该研究显示了EdTech在OA研究方面的进步，指出了其对协作、创新和知识共享的贡献。此外，本研究强调了开放获取在赋予基层教育工作者和学习者权力方面的作用，特别是在资源不足和农村地区，它使人们能够免费获得原本无法获得的最新研究成果、工具和教学创新。目前的研究强调了OA在增加教育技术研究的获取和覆盖方面的作用，并建议应该对教育技术的社会方面进行进一步的定性研究。

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Green human resource management and sustainable performance: A systematic literature review 绿色人力资源管理与可持续绩效：系统文献综述

IF 4.9 2区社会学 Q2 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Sustainable Futures

Pub Date : 2026-06-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-09 DOI: 10.1016/j.sftr.2025.101580

Abdallah Ali Mohammad Alrifae

This study analyzes the role that green human resource management (GHRM) practices play in the sustainable performance of an organization within environmental, social, and economic frameworks. The primary objective is to consolidate and structure disjointed discoveries in order to present both theoretical and practical knowledge. The review was conducted under the methodology of a systematic literature review (SLR) (PRISMA) criteria and considered 62 peer-reviewed articles published in 2020–2024. The main criteria for inclusion were the thematic relevance and quality of the selected methods used to search for articles, as determined by the applied criteria. Findings identify six core GHRM practices, which include green recruitment and selection, green training and development, green performance management, green compensation and rewards, as well as three main focuses of green employee engagement, and green workplace practices as crucial sources of sustainability outcomes. A combination of most of these practices also leads to the management of the environment, as well as the health of both employees and their financial performance. Finally, practical implications are discussed, including an exemplification of a merged structure, and theoretical implications that suggest a unified framework that could be theoretically postulated in the development of achieving sustainable gains.

本研究分析了绿色人力资源管理（GHRM）实践在环境、社会和经济框架下对组织可持续绩效的作用。主要目标是巩固和组织脱节的发现，以呈现理论和实践知识。该审查是根据系统文献审查（SLR）（PRISMA）标准的方法进行的，并考虑了2020-2024年发表的62篇同行评议文章。纳入的主要标准是根据适用标准确定的用于搜索文章的选定方法的主题相关性和质量。研究结果确定了六大核心GHRM实践，包括绿色招聘和选择、绿色培训和发展、绿色绩效管理、绿色薪酬和奖励，以及绿色员工敬业度的三个主要关注点，以及绿色工作场所实践作为可持续发展成果的重要来源。大多数这些做法的结合也导致了环境管理，以及员工的健康和他们的财务业绩。最后，讨论了实际影响，包括一个合并结构的例子，以及理论影响，建议在实现可持续收益的发展中理论上可以假设的统一框架。

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Critical factors for sustainable perishable food supply chains: Insights from Malawi banana supply chain 可持续易腐食品供应链的关键因素：来自马拉维香蕉供应链的见解

IF 4.9 2区社会学 Q2 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Sustainable Futures

Pub Date : 2026-06-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-10 DOI: 10.1016/j.sftr.2025.101591

Evance Hlekwayo Moyo , Stephen Carstens , Jackie Walters

Sustainability in perishable food supply chains (FSCs) is crucial for advancing global priorities, including food security, climate resilience, and equitable socioeconomic progress. Despite growing awareness, developing countries face unique challenges in achieving FSC sustainability. The situation is further complicated by weak governance, fragmented infrastructure, and multiple socioeconomic constraints. This research examines the sustainability of the banana supply chain in Malawi, grounded on a combination of the Network Theory, the Theory of Constraints, and the Theory of Change. Using exploratory factor analysis, the research identifies several factors influencing FSC sustainability, grouped under five critical dimensions: governance, vertical and horizontal collaboration, efficiency, resilience, and awareness. The findings emphasise stakeholder collaboration, knowledge and information sharing, and governance-level institutional support in promoting systemic efficiency and resilience. A conceptual framework is proposed, highlighting the interconnected dynamics between resource optimisation, adaptive governance, and collaborative innovation to guide actionable strategies. This research provides valuable insights for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers seeking to address the unique challenges and capitalise on the opportunities within developing-country contexts. Therefore, it holds promise to advance both theoretical understanding and practical routes toward sustainable FSCs.

易腐食品供应链的可持续性对于推进全球优先事项至关重要，包括粮食安全、气候适应能力和公平的社会经济进步。发展中国家在实现FSC可持续性方面面临着独特的挑战。治理薄弱、基础设施碎片化和多重社会经济制约因素使情况进一步复杂化。本研究以网络理论、约束理论和变化理论为基础，考察了马拉维香蕉供应链的可持续性。利用探索性因素分析，研究确定了影响FSC可持续性的几个因素，分为五个关键维度：治理、纵向和横向协作、效率、弹性和意识。研究结果强调了利益相关者协作、知识和信息共享以及治理层面的机构支持在促进系统效率和韧性方面的作用。提出了一个概念框架，强调资源优化、适应性治理和协作创新之间的相互关联动态，以指导可操作的战略。这项研究为寻求在发展中国家背景下解决独特挑战和利用机遇的政策制定者、实践者和研究人员提供了有价值的见解。因此，它有望推进对可持续fsc的理论理解和实践路线。

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A systematic literature review of factors influencing national food self-sufficiency 影响国家粮食自给自足因素的系统文献综述

IF 4.9 2区社会学 Q2 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Sustainable Futures

Pub Date : 2026-06-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-04 DOI: 10.1016/j.sftr.2025.101566

Christian Ritzel

Global shocks, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine, have put food self-sufficiency (i.e., the ratio between domestic production and domestic consumption) back on the political agenda in heavily food importing countries. To extract current insights into this key aspect of food security, this study aimed to identify the factors affecting food self-sufficiency and the actors and actions that influence these factors. Our research focused on actors and actions that promote sustainable development and food self-sufficiency. Here, we conducted a systematic literature review on the factors influencing national food self-sufficiency. Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines, 92 scientific studies were identified. Using inductive coding, individual factors, such as climate change, agricultural land, population, plant-based diet, and protectionism, were grouped into external events, agricultural inputs, macroeconomic factors, dietary habits, trade and agricultural policies, urbanization, alternative agricultural production systems, and food waste and losses. Using the approach of multi-actor constellations, we also identified actors and actions that can influence these factors. The findings showed that beyond the responsibility of policymakers to develop institutional frameworks for promoting food self-sufficiency, the intensification of agricultural production and a change in consumer behavior toward a more sustainable diet, among other factors, had a positive impact on food self-sufficiency. However, a closer look revealed that the intensification of agricultural production had adverse impacts on the environment, highlighting the need for a sustainable intensification. Changing consumer behavior toward a plant-based diet was associated with positive impacts on the environment.

2019冠状病毒病大流行和乌克兰战争等全球冲击，使粮食严重进口国的粮食自给自足（即国内生产与国内消费之间的比率）重新提上了政治议程。为了深入了解粮食安全的这一关键方面，本研究旨在确定影响粮食自给自足的因素以及影响这些因素的行动者和行动。我们的研究重点是促进可持续发展和粮食自给自足的行动者和行动。在此，我们对影响国家粮食自给的因素进行了系统的文献综述。根据系统评价和荟萃分析指南的首选报告项目，确定了92项科学研究。通过归纳编码，将气候变化、农业用地、人口、植物性饮食和保护主义等个体因素归类为外部事件、农业投入、宏观经济因素、饮食习惯、贸易和农业政策、城市化、替代农业生产系统以及粮食浪费和损失。使用多行动者星座的方法，我们还确定了可以影响这些因素的行动者和行动。研究结果表明，除了决策者有责任制定促进粮食自给自足的制度框架外，农业生产的集约化和消费者行为向更可持续饮食的转变等因素对粮食自给自足产生了积极影响。然而，仔细观察就会发现，农业生产的集约化对环境产生了不利影响，突出表明需要可持续的集约化。改变消费者对植物性饮食的行为与对环境的积极影响有关。

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