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Managing risks in reverse logistics supply chains of demolition waste: A systematic literature review 拆迁垃圾逆向物流供应链的风险管理:系统文献综述
IF 5.3 2区 环境科学与生态学 Q2 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES Pub Date : 2026-01-07 DOI: 10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101427
I.E. Illeperuma , M.K.C.S. Wijewickrama , David J. Edwards
Alongside implementing circular economic principles, the concept of reverse logistics supply chains (RLSCs) of demolition waste (DW) has captured the construction industry's attention. Due to the escalating risk vulnerability, risk management (RM) in RLSCs of DW has emerged as a critical requirement yet, has not been reviewed extensively. To address this knowledge gap, this study synthesises extant literature to develop a comprehensive RM framework for RLSCs of DW. This was accomplished through two objectives viz.: i) to explore the existing level of scientific development in RM for RLSCs of DW; and ii) to study how risks are managed in RLSCs of DW with the aim of identifying key risks, risk assessment procedures, existing mitigation strategies, and potential gaps that need to be addressed for resilient and efficient DW management practices. In total, 35 pertinent articles sourced from two search engines published between 2000 and 2024 were subjected to descriptive and content analysis. Most articles reviewed collected data through field measurements/sample testing and originated from developed countries. The waste reprocessing stage is the most vulnerable to various risks, including health and safety, environmental, industrial, social and regulatory risks. Effective risk mitigation strategies proposed include establishing favourable policies and incentives, enhancing awareness, improving information sharing, incorporating innovative technologies, ensuring multi-stakeholder engagement and adopting safety measures. The study significantly contributes to RM in RLSCs of DW by providing an overarching foundation via the proposed conceptual framework, which guides organisations to articulate an appropriate RM strategy.
除了实施循环经济原则外,拆迁垃圾(DW)逆向物流供应链(RLSCs)的概念也引起了建筑行业的注意。由于风险脆弱性的不断升级,风险管理(RM)已成为DW RLSCs的关键要求,但尚未得到广泛的审查。为了解决这一知识差距,本研究综合了现有文献,为DW的RLSCs开发了一个全面的RM框架。这是通过两个目标来实现的:i)探索DW的RLSCs的RM的现有科学发展水平;(二)研究如何在污水处理区域内管理风险,目的是确定关键风险、风险评估程序、现有缓解战略以及需要解决的潜在差距,以实现有弹性和有效的污水处理管理做法。总共有35篇相关文章来自2000年至2024年间发表的两个搜索引擎,进行了描述性和内容分析。大多数文章通过实地测量/样本测试收集的数据来自发达国家。废物后处理阶段最容易受到各种风险的影响,包括健康和安全、环境、工业、社会和监管风险。拟议的有效风险缓解战略包括制定有利的政策和激励措施、提高认识、改进信息共享、采用创新技术、确保多方利益攸关方参与以及采取安全措施。该研究通过提出的概念框架提供了一个总体基础,指导组织阐明适当的RM策略,从而为DW的RLSCs中的RM做出了重大贡献。
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Climate change and ecosystem services: bridging science, policy, and community insights in Himalayan mountain ecosystem 气候变化和生态系统服务:在喜马拉雅山脉生态系统中衔接科学、政策和社区见解
IF 5.3 2区 环境科学与生态学 Q2 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES Pub Date : 2026-01-03 DOI: 10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101428
Ashis Mandal , Arijit Das , Manob Das
The mountain ecosystems provide various ecosystem services (ES) crucial for human well-being. These fragile and vulnerable ecosystems face increasing threats from climate chang. This study aims to support ecosystem-based decision-making and enhance understanding of how climate change threatens ES in the Himalayan region to better inform management strategies and harmonize local actions with global sustainability goals. The Common International Classification of Ecosystem Services (CICES) has been employed for classification framework. A total of 270 studies were reviewed, and 237 studies were removed based on the exclusion criteria and finally 33 studies were selected for review based on inclusion criteria. Most of the studies were published in 2019, and geographically, the highest studies were found in Nepal, followed by India. The provisioning ecosystem services (PES) were highly studied in HMR, followed by the regulating of ecosystem services (RES) and cultural ecosystem services (CES). Biomass and water were highly studied in provisioning ES. Most of the studies assessed one ES, followed by two ES. Climate change has had a significant adverse impact on provisioning, regulating, and cultural ES. Changes in temperature and rainfall will have a significant impact on food production systems, carbon sequestrations, temperature regulations and aesthetic quality. The annual temperature in HMR has significantly increased from 1901 to 2014, which will influence the provision of ES supply. Therefore, this study suggests ecosystem-based implications for effective strategies to mitigate climate change in mountainous ecosystems.
山地生态系统提供各种对人类福祉至关重要的生态系统服务。这些脆弱的生态系统面临着气候变化日益严重的威胁。本研究旨在支持基于生态系统的决策,增强对气候变化如何威胁喜马拉雅地区生态系统的理解,从而更好地为管理策略提供信息,并使地方行动与全球可持续发展目标相协调。采用国际生态系统服务共同分类(CICES)作为分类框架。共纳入270项研究,根据排除标准剔除237项研究,最终根据纳入标准筛选出33项研究。大多数研究发表于2019年,从地理上看,尼泊尔的研究最多,其次是印度。生态系统服务的供给(PES)、生态系统服务的调节(RES)和文化生态系统服务(CES)是HMR研究的重点。生物质和水是供给ES的重点研究对象。大多数研究评估的是一个ES,其次是两个ES。气候变化对生态系统的供应、调节和文化产生了重大的不利影响。温度和降雨的变化将对粮食生产系统、碳固存、温度调节和美学质量产生重大影响。1901 - 2014年HMR年气温显著升高,这将影响ES的供应。因此,本研究为缓解山地生态系统气候变化的有效策略提供了基于生态系统的启示。
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A meta-analysis of waste sorting behavior: Examining the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) and the role of contextual factors 垃圾分类行为的元分析:计划行为理论与情境因素作用的检验
IF 5.3 2区 环境科学与生态学 Q2 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES Pub Date : 2026-01-02 DOI: 10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101426
Ridha Rizki Novanda , Leo Rio Ependi Malau , Tri Yulni
Although waste sorting has been widely recognized as a key aspect of solid waste management and extensively studied using the TPB, previous empirical findings remain varied and inconsistent, particularly regarding the relationships among TPB variables, which limits the formulation of constructive insights for stakeholders and policymakers. This article aims to quantitatively synthesize the relationships among the core constructs of the TPB in relation to waste sorting behavior and to examine whether income level and continent moderate these relationships. A meta-analysis was conducted to identify and statistically integrate 39 empirical studies comprising 26,001 respondents, all of which were related to waste sorting intention and behavior. These studies were retrieved from two reputable databases, namely Scopus and Web of Science (WoS), and were evaluated using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) protocol. The results of the analysis indicate that the TPB effectively explains both the intention (INT) and behavior (BHV) associated with waste sorting. Attitude toward the behavior (ATB), subjective norm (SN), and perceived behavioral control (PBC) all exhibit a positive and significant influence on waste sorting intention. Intention is also found to be a significant predictor of actual behavior. However, the analysis of moderating variables reveals that the core constructs of TPB are significantly related only in upper-middle income countries and in Asia. This study successfully synthesizes and statistically integrates the factors influencing waste sorting intention and behavior, thereby providing greater clarity regarding the core constructs of the TPB in this context. This study also demonstrates the influence of contextual factors, namely income level and continent, highlighting the need for waste sorting policies to consider the unique characteristics of each location.
尽管废物分类已被广泛认为是固体废物管理的一个关键方面,并使用TPB进行了广泛的研究,但先前的实证研究结果仍然存在差异和不一致,特别是关于TPB变量之间的关系,这限制了利益相关者和政策制定者的建设性见解的形成。本文旨在定量地综合城市垃圾分类的核心结构与垃圾分类行为之间的关系,并考察收入水平和大陆是否调节了这些关系。通过荟萃分析,对39项涉及26001名受访者的与垃圾分类意愿和行为相关的实证研究进行识别和统计整合。这些研究从两个著名的数据库,即Scopus和Web of Science (WoS)中检索,并使用系统评价和荟萃分析首选报告项目(PRISMA)协议进行评估。分析结果表明,城市规划有效地解释了与垃圾分类相关的意图(INT)和行为(BHV)。行为态度(ATB)、主观规范(SN)和感知行为控制(PBC)对垃圾分类意愿均有显著正向影响。意向也被发现是实际行为的重要预测因子。然而,对调节变量的分析表明,TPB的核心结构仅在中高收入国家和亚洲显著相关。本研究成功地综合并统计整合了影响垃圾分类意愿和行为的因素,从而更清楚地了解了在这种背景下城市垃圾处理中心的核心构建。本研究还显示了环境因素的影响,即收入水平和大洲,突出了废物分类政策需要考虑每个地点的独特特征。
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Fostering coastal beach hygiene in Ghana: Exploring the role of informal community women associations 促进加纳海岸海滩卫生:探讨非正式社区妇女协会的作用
IF 5.3 2区 环境科学与生态学 Q2 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES Pub Date : 2025-12-27 DOI: 10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101423
Adam Salifu , Ummu Markwei , Ama Boafo-Arthur , Rosemond Akpene Hiadzi , Abena Asomaning Antwi
Coastal litter remains a significant environmental and public health concern, negatively affecting tourism, marine ecosystems and the livelihoods of coastal communities. Despite ongoing sanitation interventions, many beach-cleaning initiatives in Ghana are externally driven and lack long-term sustainability. This study examined the role of informal women's community groups in maintaining beach cleanliness in Ghana's Greater Accra Region and explored strategies to strengthen their contributions to sustainable, community-driven sanitation. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire administered to 192 respondents, comprising 155 beach users and 37 community residents, alongside ten key informant interviews and eight focus group discussions conducted across nine purposefully selected beaches. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics (frequencies and percentages) and chi-square tests to examine associations between sociodemographic characteristics, participation in clean-up activities, and perceptions of beach cleanliness. Qualitative data were analysed thematically. The results show that although over 80 % of respondents regarded beach cleanliness as highly important, only approximately one-third had ever participated in organised clean-up activities. Approximately 70 % reported that existing women's groups were not actively involved in beach-cleaning efforts, largely due to limited recognition, inadequate resources, and weak institutional coordination issues. Chi-square analyses indicated that participation in clean-up activities was significantly associated with stronger perceptions of shared responsibility for beach cleanliness, whereas educational level showed a modest association with pro-cleanliness attitudes. Qualitative findings further revealed that women's groups—often organised around religious, trade, and community networks—possess substantial social capital, organisational capacity, and culturally grounded commitments to cleanliness that remain largely underutilised. The study concludes that repositioning informal women's associations through targeted capacity building, material and financial support, and stronger institutional partnerships can enhance sustainable community-led coastal sanitation in Ghana.
沿海垃圾仍然是一个重大的环境和公共卫生问题,对旅游业、海洋生态系统和沿海社区的生计产生负面影响。尽管正在进行卫生干预,但加纳的许多海滩清洁举措是由外部驱动的,缺乏长期可持续性。本研究考察了加纳大阿克拉地区非正式妇女社区团体在保持海滩清洁方面的作用,并探讨了加强其对可持续的、社区驱动的卫生设施的贡献的战略。我们以结构化问卷的方式收集了192名受访者(包括155名泳滩使用者和37名社区居民)的数据,并在9个有目的地选择的泳滩进行了10次重要的信息访谈和8次焦点小组讨论。使用描述性统计(频率和百分比)和卡方检验对定量数据进行分析,以检验社会人口特征、参与清洁活动和对海滩清洁度的看法之间的关联。对定性数据进行专题分析。调查结果显示,虽然超过八成受访者认为泳滩清洁非常重要,但只有约三分之一的受访者曾参与有组织的清洁活动。大约70%的人报告说,现有的妇女团体没有积极参与海滩清洁工作,主要是由于认识有限、资源不足和机构协调薄弱等问题。卡方分析表明,参与清洁活动与更强烈的海滩清洁共同责任观念显著相关,而教育水平与支持清洁态度有适度关联。定性研究结果进一步表明,妇女团体——通常是围绕宗教、贸易和社区网络组织起来的——拥有大量的社会资本、组织能力和基于文化的清洁承诺,但这些承诺在很大程度上仍未得到充分利用。该研究的结论是,通过有针对性的能力建设、物质和财政支持以及更强有力的机构伙伴关系,重新定位非正式妇女协会,可以促进加纳社区主导的可持续沿海卫生。
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Distribution patterns and environmental influences on China's cultural heritage: a climate and geographical analysis 中国文化遗产的分布格局与环境影响:气候与地理分析
IF 5.3 2区 环境科学与生态学 Q2 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES Pub Date : 2025-12-26 DOI: 10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101419
Haisheng Hu
This study analyzes the distribution characteristics and environmental factors affecting key cultural heritage sites in China. The results reveal that cultural heritage is widely distributed across the country, with high-density clusters in areas such as Shaanxi, Hebei, Henan, and the Yangtze River Delta, while regions like the northern Tibetan Plateau exhibit lower densities due to harsh environmental conditions. The distribution of different heritage types, including ancient buildings, ruins, and tombs, reflects regional cultural characteristics. Geographical location, climate conditions, and human activity significantly influence heritage distribution. The majority of cultural heritage is concentrated within the latitudes 25°–40° N and longitudes 105°–120° E, with higher densities found in low-altitude regions. At the national scale, contemporary socio-economic indicators such as population density and GDP show a negative association with heritage site density, reflecting modern urbanization pressures, although historically populous regions were major centers of heritage formation. On the other hand, areas with rich historical and cultural backgrounds benefit from human activity in terms of preservation. Warm and humid climates (annual temperature 10–20 °C, rainfall 500–1000 mm) contribute to better preservation of heritage, particularly for architectural and organic material-based sites. Using Gaussian mixture models and random forest analysis, nine regional heritage clusters with distinct environmental characteristics were identified. These include the Huabei Plain, characterized by high seasonal precipitation, and the Loess Plateau, with a high heritage density linked to historical and geographical factors. High-altitude areas, especially in the northwest and Tibet, exhibit a lower heritage density due to climate constraints. Temperature extremes (below −20 °C in winter and above 40 °C in summer) limit cultural heritage distribution, while moderate temperature fluctuations support greater preservation. Furthermore, climate risk assessments indicate that certain regions face significant threats to heritage due to hydrological, corrosion, and drought risks. Eastern China, particularly the lower Yangtze River, is highly vulnerable to water erosion, while the southwestern region faces high corrosion and biological degradation risks. Drought risks are prominent in northern and western areas, especially affecting underground heritage sites. The study provides targeted protection strategies based on regional climate characteristics, offering insights for heritage conservation in the context of climate change.
本研究分析了中国重点文化遗产地的分布特征及影响其分布的环境因素。结果表明,文化遗产在全国范围内分布广泛,陕西、河北、河南和长江三角洲等地区的文化遗产密度较高,而青藏高原北部等地区由于环境条件恶劣,文化遗产密度较低。古建筑、遗址、墓葬等不同遗产类型的分布体现了地域文化特色。地理位置、气候条件和人类活动对遗产分布有显著影响。大多数文化遗产集中在北纬25°-40°和东经105°-120°,在低海拔地区密度较高。在全国范围内,人口密度和GDP等当代社会经济指标与遗产地密度呈负相关,反映了现代城市化压力,尽管历史上人口稠密的地区是遗产地形成的主要中心。另一方面,具有丰富历史和文化背景的地区在保护方面受益于人类活动。温暖潮湿的气候(年温度10-20°C,降雨量500-1000毫米)有助于更好地保护遗产,特别是建筑和有机材料遗址。利用高斯混合模型和随机森林分析,确定了9个具有不同环境特征的区域遗产集群。其中华北平原季节性降水较多,黄土高原受历史地理因素影响,遗产密度较高。高海拔地区,特别是西北和西藏地区,由于气候的限制,遗产密度较低。极端温度(冬季低于- 20°C,夏季高于40°C)限制了文化遗产的分布,而适度的温度波动有助于更好地保存文化遗产。此外,气候风险评估表明,由于水文、腐蚀和干旱风险,某些地区面临严重的遗产威胁。中国东部地区,特别是长江下游地区,极易受到水侵蚀,而西南地区则面临着高度的腐蚀和生物退化风险。干旱风险在北部和西部地区突出,特别是对地下遗址的影响。研究提出了基于区域气候特征的针对性保护策略,为气候变化背景下的遗产保护提供了新的思路。
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Stuck between strategy and practice: Why ESG fails to take root in tunisian firms 战略与实践之间的困境:为什么ESG未能在突尼斯公司扎根
IF 5.3 2区 环境科学与生态学 Q2 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES Pub Date : 2025-12-25 DOI: 10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101418
Tarek Ben Noamene
In many emerging economies, ESG commitments remain largely symbolic, signaling alignment with global sustainability norms without transforming organizational practices. This study examines how this dynamic unfolds in Tunisia, where voluntary ESG reporting guidelines introduced in 2021 created early regulatory momentum but lacked effective enforcement. Drawing on 18 semi-structured interviews and internal documents from six publicly listed firms across diverse sectors, the study explores how mid-level ESG implementers navigate ambiguous mandates and weak organizational infrastructures.
An integrated framework combining implementation theory, institutional decoupling, and role conflict theory is used to explain how symbolic board-level commitments (macro) produce organizational fragmentation (meso) and role ambiguity (micro) sustaining a cycle of symbolic adoption.
Four mechanisms are identified: symbolic board compliance, unclear ESG roles, fragmented interdepartmental coordination, and leadership ambivalence reinforced by cultural resistance. Sectoral differences reveal that banks exhibit more sophisticated reporting but remain largely symbolic in practice, while manufacturing and retail firms engage minimally.
The study highlights policy levers—such as stronger enforcement, targeted ESG literacy initiatives, and empowered mid-level actors—that can shift ESG from reputational signaling to operational integration.
在许多新兴经济体,ESG承诺在很大程度上仍然是象征性的,表明与全球可持续发展规范保持一致,而没有改变组织实践。本研究考察了这一动态如何在突尼斯展开,该国于2021年推出的自愿ESG报告准则创造了早期的监管势头,但缺乏有效的执行。通过18次半结构化访谈和来自不同行业的6家上市公司的内部文件,本研究探讨了中层ESG实施者如何应对模棱两可的授权和薄弱的组织基础设施。本文采用了一个整合了执行理论、制度解耦理论和角色冲突理论的框架来解释象征性董事会层面的承诺(宏观)如何产生组织碎片化(中观)和角色模糊(微观),从而维持象征性采用的循环。研究确定了四种机制:象征性的董事会合规、不明确的ESG角色、支离破碎的部门间协调,以及因文化阻力而强化的领导矛盾心理。行业差异表明,银行表现出更复杂的报告,但在实践中基本上仍是象征性的,而制造业和零售企业参与的程度最低。该研究强调了政策杠杆——例如更强有力的执法、有针对性的ESG扫盲计划和赋权中层行为者——可以将ESG从声誉信号转变为业务整合。
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Life cycle assessment and optimization of lithium-oxygen battery laboratory development for sustainable innovation 面向可持续创新的锂氧电池实验室开发生命周期评估与优化
IF 5.3 2区 环境科学与生态学 Q2 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES Pub Date : 2025-12-24 DOI: 10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101420
N. Nasif , A. Akbulut Uludağ
Developing next-generation battery technologies requires laboratory-scale experimentation, yet the environmental impacts of research activities in the early-stage (Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 3) remain largely undocumented. This study provides a life cycle assessment (LCA)-informed, process-based environmental assessment of 1 year of lithium-oxygen (Li-O2) battery development in university laboratories, where real laboratory inventory data were collected throughout cathode preparation and cell testing. A reference unit reflects the actual scale of laboratory experimentation conducted during the 1-year project, in which various cathode and electrolyte formulations were synthesized and tested to investigate material stability, electrochemical behaviour, and compatibility. Environmental impacts were assessed using the ReCiPe 2016 midpoint method. Results showed that electrochemical testing dominated the environmental impacts, accounting for 85.85 % of total impacts, while cathode preparation contributed 12.75 %. Process optimization, which focused on reducing unnecessary stirring, shortening drying durations, and consolidating testing schedules, reduced electricity demand and lowered environmental impacts by up to 17 % across all categories. These findings demonstrate that early-stage laboratory workflows can impose significant environmental burdens and that simple operational adjustments offer meaningful mitigation potential. This work highlights the importance of integrating environmental considerations into TRL3 research practices to support more sustainable pathways in early-stage battery research.
开发下一代电池技术需要实验室规模的实验,但研究活动在早期阶段(技术准备水平(TRL) 3)对环境的影响在很大程度上仍然没有记录。本研究提供了一个基于生命周期评估(LCA)的、基于过程的大学实验室锂氧(Li-O2)电池开发1年的环境评估,在阴极制备和电池测试过程中收集了真实的实验室库存数据。参考单元反映了在为期一年的项目中进行的实验室实验的实际规模,在该项目中,各种阴极和电解质配方被合成并测试,以研究材料的稳定性、电化学行为和相容性。使用ReCiPe 2016中点法评估环境影响。结果表明,电化学测试对环境的影响最大,占总影响的85.85%,阴极制备对环境的影响占12.75%。工艺优化的重点是减少不必要的搅拌,缩短干燥时间,巩固测试时间表,减少了电力需求,并将所有类别的环境影响降低了17%。这些发现表明,早期的实验室工作流程可能会造成重大的环境负担,而简单的操作调整可以提供有意义的缓解潜力。这项工作强调了将环境因素纳入TRL3研究实践的重要性,以支持早期电池研究中更可持续的途径。
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Community responses to land degradation: Insights from land restoration bright-spot communities in the Ethiopian Highlands 社区对土地退化的反应:来自埃塞俄比亚高地土地恢复亮点社区的见解
IF 5.3 2区 环境科学与生态学 Q2 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES Pub Date : 2025-12-24 DOI: 10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101422
Tewodros G. Asresehegn , Vivian Valencia , Steffen Schulz , Gebremedhin Woldewahid , Girma Gebrehawariat , Rogier P.O. Schulte
Land degradation is a pervasive global challenge that undermines ecosystem functions and human well-being, yet evidence remains limited regarding how local communities interpret its drivers, respond to it, and define restoration outcomes. This study assesses these perspectives across twelve community watersheds participating in Ethiopia's national Sustainable Land Management Program—six high-performing “land restoration bright-spots” and six low-performing sites—through semi-structured interviews with 123 key informants and twelve facilitated group discussions. Applying the Driver–Pressure–State–Impact–Response (DPSIR) framework and the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), we assessed how communities interpret degradation drivers and impacts and compared their restoration choices and intended outcomes. The analysis revealed significant differences (P < 0.001): bright-spot communities primarily attributed degradation to socioeconomic and institutional factors, whereas low-performing groups emphasized biophysical causes. Their restoration approaches and desired outcomes also varied: five of the six bright-spots prioritized vegetation regeneration, and all intended to pursue farming-system transformation as their intended outcome, while low-performing communities showed inconsistent priorities and largely aimed to revert to pre-degradation conditions as their outcome. The findings highlight that communities with stronger environmental stewardship orientations are better positioned to adapt to persistent biophysical constraints by addressing human-induced drivers and adopting innovative restoration practices, enabling more transformative and sustainable landscape restoration outcomes.
土地退化是一个普遍存在的全球性挑战,它破坏了生态系统功能和人类福祉,然而,关于当地社区如何解释其驱动因素、如何应对以及如何确定恢复结果的证据仍然有限。本研究通过对123名关键信息提供者的半结构化访谈和12个促进小组讨论,评估了参与埃塞俄比亚国家可持续土地管理计划的12个社区流域(6个表现优异的“土地恢复亮点”和6个表现不佳的地点)的这些观点。应用驱动-压力-状态-影响-响应(DPSIR)框架和层次分析法(AHP),我们评估了群落如何解释退化的驱动因素和影响,并比较了它们的恢复选择和预期结果。分析揭示了显著差异(P < 0.001):亮点群落主要将退化归因于社会经济和制度因素,而表现不佳的群体则强调生物物理原因。他们的恢复方法和期望结果也各不相同:六个亮点中有五个优先考虑植被再生,并且都打算追求农业系统转型作为他们的预期结果,而表现不佳的社区表现出不一致的优先考虑,并且主要旨在恢复到退化前的状态作为他们的结果。研究结果强调,具有更强环境管理导向的社区能够更好地适应持续的生物物理限制,通过解决人为驱动因素和采用创新的恢复实践,实现更具变革性和可持续性的景观恢复结果。
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Urban green initiatives and cultural heritage: Insights from a traditional industry case study 城市绿色倡议与文化遗产:来自传统行业案例研究的见解
IF 5.3 2区 环境科学与生态学 Q2 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES Pub Date : 2025-12-23 DOI: 10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101421
Chikako Ishizuka , Hiromi Sato
This study examines how embedding cultural heritage within corporate-led urban green initiatives (UGIs) can sustain them over time and broaden prevailing understandings of sustainability. A qualitative case study was conducted on Hakutsuru Sake Brewing Co., a 280-year-old brewery that integrates environmental action with the transmission of sake-brewing culture. Unlike other breweries that cultivate rice to support regional revitalization or enhance product value, Hakutsuru undertook rooftop rice farming at its Tokyo Ginza branch with the deliberate aim of cultural expression. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and analyzed using NVivo with inductive coding. The results showed that the UGI had a limited direct effect on consumer purchases, which were largely driven by exclusivity and brand loyalty. However, the initiative generated significant socio-cultural value, including public interest, cross-industry cooperation, and educational engagement. Three key drivers were identified as supporting sustainability: alignment with the company's cultural mission, gradual evolution from modest beginnings, and co-creation with the community. By exploring a case that reframes rice farming as cultural transmission rather than material production, this study expands the understanding of how socio-cultural drivers sustain corporate UGIs in urban contexts. UGIs can persist when rooted in cultural heritage, enabled by voluntary employee involvement, and expanded through community partnership—compensating for limited economic returns. Policymakers and practitioners should recognize UGIs, not just as ecological tools but also as socio-cultural assets, and design support systems that embed heritage and community engagement into green strategies.
本研究探讨了在企业主导的城市绿色倡议(UGIs)中嵌入文化遗产如何能够随着时间的推移而持续下去,并扩大对可持续性的普遍理解。本研究以具有280年历史的白鹤清酒株式会社(Hakutsuru Sake Brewing Co.)为对象,进行定性个案研究。白鹤清酒株式会社将环保行动与清酒文化的传播结合在一起。与其他啤酒厂为支持地区振兴或提高产品价值而种植水稻不同,白鹤在东京银座分店进行了屋顶水稻种植,目的是为了表现文化。通过深度访谈收集数据,并使用NVivo进行归纳编码分析。结果显示,UGI对消费者购买的直接影响有限,消费者购买主要是受排他性和品牌忠诚度的驱动。然而,该倡议产生了重大的社会文化价值,包括公共利益、跨行业合作和教育参与。确定了支持可持续发展的三个关键驱动因素:与公司的文化使命保持一致,从适度开始逐步发展,以及与社区共同创造。通过探索一个将水稻种植重新定义为文化传播而非物质生产的案例,本研究扩展了对社会文化驱动因素如何在城市背景下维持企业ugi的理解。当扎根于文化遗产,由员工自愿参与实现,并通过社区伙伴关系扩展时,ugi可以持续存在,从而补偿有限的经济回报。政策制定者和实践者应该认识到,ugi不仅是生态工具,也是社会文化资产,并设计支持系统,将遗产和社区参与纳入绿色战略。
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Assessing the impact of agri-environmental schemes on input use in Hungary's wine sector: Implications for sustainability and policy design 评估农业环境方案对匈牙利葡萄酒行业投入使用的影响:对可持续性和政策设计的影响
IF 5.3 2区 环境科学与生态学 Q2 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES Pub Date : 2025-12-23 DOI: 10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101424
Imre Fertő , Gergely Csurilla , Szilárd Podruzsik
Agri-Environmental Schemes (AES) are a key policy tool within the European Union's Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) aimed at promoting sustainable farming practices and mitigating environmental externalities. However, their effectiveness in reducing input use in high-value, resource-intensive sectors such as viticulture remains uncertain. This study evaluates the impact of AES participation on input expenditures in Hungary's wine sector, focusing on fertilizer use, crop protection costs, and energy consumption. Using a robust econometric approach - Propensity Score Matching (PSM), Entropy Balancing (EB), and Inverse Probability Weighting (IPW) - the analysis addresses selection bias and estimates the causal effects of AES participation. Findings indicate that AES participation significantly reduces crop protection costs, suggesting a shift towards more sustainable pest management practices. However, no significant effects are observed on fertilizer or energy expenditures, highlighting potential gaps in AES design concerning these critical inputs. Additionally, results suggest that AES participants manage larger, resource-abundant farms, raising concerns about the inclusivity of the scheme. These findings underscore the need for targeted policy refinements to enhance the effectiveness of AES in viticulture, particularly by improving accessibility for smaller farms and strengthening incentives for input reduction. The study contributes to the broader discourse on agri-environmental policy by providing empirical evidence to inform the design of more effective and inclusive sustainability interventions in the European wine sector.
农业环境计划(AES)是欧盟共同农业政策(CAP)中的一项关键政策工具,旨在促进可持续农业实践和减轻环境外部性。然而,它们在减少高价值资源密集型部门(如葡萄栽培)投入使用方面的有效性仍不确定。本研究评估了AES参与对匈牙利葡萄酒行业投入支出的影响,重点关注化肥使用、作物保护成本和能源消耗。使用稳健的计量经济学方法-倾向得分匹配(PSM),熵平衡(EB)和逆概率加权(IPW) -分析解决了选择偏差并估计了AES参与的因果效应。研究结果表明,AES的参与显著降低了作物保护成本,表明向更可持续的病虫害管理做法转变。然而,没有观察到对肥料或能源支出的显著影响,突出了AES设计在这些关键投入方面的潜在差距。此外,结果表明,AES参与者管理着更大、资源丰富的农场,这引起了人们对该计划包容性的担忧。这些发现强调需要有针对性地完善政策,以提高AES在葡萄栽培中的有效性,特别是通过改善小型农场的可及性和加强减少投入的激励措施。该研究通过提供经验证据,为欧洲葡萄酒行业更有效和更具包容性的可持续性干预措施的设计提供信息,从而有助于更广泛地讨论农业环境政策。
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