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Typical impediments to livelihood resilience among geographical indication agricultural farmers: A family life cycle perspective, Shaanxi Province, China 地理标志农户生计弹性的典型障碍：基于家庭生命周期的视角，陕西省

IF 5.3 2区环境科学与生态学 Q2 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Environmental Development

Pub Date : 2026-01-22 DOI: 10.1016/j.envdev.2026.101434

Xiao Feng , Xingmin Shi , Xueping Li , Yi Fan , Xieyang Chen

Global climate change will exacerbate the risk of natural environmental change in the originate areas where geographical indication agricultural products are produced, thereby threatening the livelihoods of local smallholder farmers. Due to the heterogeneity of household family characteristics and factors hindering livelihood resilience, there is a great challenge to scale up different interventions to enhance livelihood resilience. To achieve this goal, this paper introduces the family life cycle as a new research perspective into livelihood resilience research and provides targeted improvement strategies for farmers based on the typical obstacle types. The results show that: (1) The level of livelihood resilience of growers is generally low, with a mean value of 0.488. Among them, the buffer capacity is the strongest, followed by the learning capacity, and the self-organization capacity is the weakest. (2) Significant differences are found in livelihood resilience among different family life cycle. In the beginning stage, the farmer's resilience is the highest, with a mean value of 0.555, followed by the matured stage, the supporting stage, the aging stage, the raising stage, and the burdening stage's resilience is the lowest, with a mean value of 0.459. (3) Farmers across the family life cycle show different patterns of impediments to livelihood resilience. The obstacle types of matured stage, burdening and the supporting stage, beginning stage, aging stage, and supporting stage are “self-organization obstacle”, “buffer + self-organization obstacle”, “learning obstacle”, “buffer + learning obstacle” and “buffer + self-organization + learning obstacle”, respectively. Our findings will provide a new entry point for more targeted promotion of livelihood resilience enhancement interventions.

全球气候变化将加剧地理标志农产品产地自然环境变化的风险，从而威胁当地小农的生计。由于农户家庭特征和影响生计弹性的因素存在异质性，如何扩大不同的干预措施以增强生计弹性是一个巨大的挑战。为实现这一目标，本文将家庭生命周期作为新的研究视角引入生计弹性研究，并根据典型障碍类型为农户提供有针对性的改善策略。结果表明：(1)农户生计弹性水平普遍较低，均值为0.488；其中，缓冲能力最强，学习能力次之，自组织能力最弱。(2)不同家庭生命周期的生计弹性存在显著差异。苗期农户的回弹性最高，均值为0.555，其次是成熟期、支养期、老化期、饲养期和负重期，回弹性最低，均值为0.459。(3)农户在整个家庭生命周期中表现出不同的生计复原力障碍模式。成熟阶段、负担与支持阶段、开始阶段、老化阶段、支持阶段的障碍类型分别为“自组织障碍”、“缓冲+自组织障碍”、“学习障碍”、“缓冲+学习障碍”和“缓冲+自组织+学习障碍”。我们的研究结果将为更有针对性地促进生计恢复力增强干预措施提供新的切入点。

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Valuing forest ecosystem services for environmental damage compensation: An adaptive management approach 评估森林生态系统服务对环境损害的补偿：一种适应性管理方法

IF 5.3 2区环境科学与生态学 Q2 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Environmental Development

Pub Date : 2026-01-22 DOI: 10.1016/j.envdev.2026.101435

Bo-Cheng Yang , Chun-Hung Lee , Yi-Jun Wu , Thi Thanh Thuy Phan , Van Viet Nguyen

The increasing frequency of forest fires under climate change scenarios poses significant threats to Forest Ecosystem Services (FES). However, adaptive management strategies and compensation frameworks tailored to specific regional characteristics remain limited. This study employs a choice experiment methodology to investigate Taiwanese residents' preferences for fire-affected FES restoration and their marginal willingness to pay (WTP) for a conservation trust fund across various altitudinal regions. A total of 2984 residents were surveyed across different altitude zones in Taiwan. The results reveal significant spatial variation in WTP for FES restoration, with residents in medium-altitude areas exhibiting the highest WTP, followed by those in high- and low-altitude regions. Based on these findings, four adaptive management scenarios were developed to assess the welfare implications of different forest management strategies. The integrated ecosystem services scenario generated the highest welfare value across all regions, highlighting the need for spatially tailored and holistic approaches to forest management. Additionally, the study introduces a novel "Forest Ecosystem Service Value Restoration Quantification Model," addressing a critical gap in the literature by providing a framework to evaluate the economic impact of forest fires and the benefits of ecosystem restoration. This model quantifies the marginal WTP for restoring forest service functions to 50 % or full capacity. The findings demonstrate the crucial role of public valuation in informing sustainable forest management and policy-making. The approach offers valuable insights for designing conservation trust funds and compensation frameworks aimed at mitigating the ecological and economic impacts of forest fires, contributing to more effective forest conservation and adaptation strategies in response to climate change.

在气候变化情景下，森林火灾频率的增加对森林生态系统服务（FES）构成了重大威胁。然而，适合特定区域特征的适应性管理策略和薪酬框架仍然有限。摘要本研究采用选择实验方法，探讨不同海拔地区台湾居民对火灾影响下森林森林保育信托基金的偏好及边际支付意愿。共有2984名台湾不同海拔地区的居民接受了调查。结果表明，植被恢复WTP的空间差异显著，中海拔地区居民WTP最高，其次是高海拔地区和低海拔地区。基于这些发现，开发了四种适应性管理方案来评估不同森林管理策略对福利的影响。综合生态系统服务情景在所有区域产生了最高的福利价值，突出了对森林管理采取因地制宜的整体方法的必要性。此外，该研究引入了一种新的“森林生态系统服务价值恢复量化模型”，通过提供评估森林火灾的经济影响和生态系统恢复效益的框架，解决了文献中的一个关键空白。该模型量化了将森林服务功能恢复到50%或全部容量的边际WTP。调查结果表明，公共评价在为可持续森林管理和决策提供信息方面发挥了关键作用。该方法为设计旨在减轻森林火灾对生态和经济影响的保护信托基金和补偿框架提供了有价值的见解，有助于制定更有效的森林保护和适应战略以应对气候变化。

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Optimizing the water energy food nexus in Lebanon: a case study of the nexus in a developing country context 优化黎巴嫩的水-能源-粮食关系：发展中国家关系的案例研究

IF 5.3 2区环境科学与生态学 Q2 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Environmental Development

Pub Date : 2026-01-22 DOI: 10.1016/j.envdev.2026.101438

Fatima Mansour , Mahmoud Al-Hindi , Majdi Abou Najm , Ali Yassine

The increasing demand for resources has intensified the need for integrated management strategies that ensure resource sustainability and security. This study presents a holistic case study of the water-energy-food nexus (WEFN) in Lebanon, optimizing resource allocation to minimize water and energy consumption while maximizing food production. Leveraging a multi-objective optimization tool, this research examines scenarios reflecting Lebanon's resource dependencies, dietary preferences, and energy constraints. The findings underscore the role of renewable energy integration and dietary shifts in enhancing resource efficiency and achieving higher self-sufficiency. By simulating policy-driven scenarios, including renewable energy targets and natural gas exploration, the study highlights trade-offs between food production, energy consumption, and environmental constraints, such as carbon and nitrogen planetary boundaries. Beyond technical optimization, the study assesses economic implications, trade-offs, and progress toward Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The work provides a scientific foundation for integrated resource management and policymaking in Lebanon, offering a framework for future interdisciplinary investigations and applications across developing countries.

对资源的需求日益增加，加强了确保资源可持续性和安全的综合管理战略的需要。本研究对黎巴嫩的水-能源-粮食关系（WEFN）进行了全面的案例研究，优化资源分配，以最大限度地减少水和能源消耗，同时最大限度地提高粮食产量。利用多目标优化工具，本研究考察了反映黎巴嫩资源依赖、饮食偏好和能源限制的情景。研究结果强调了可再生能源整合和饮食转变在提高资源效率和实现更高自给自足方面的作用。通过模拟政策驱动的情景，包括可再生能源目标和天然气勘探，该研究强调了粮食生产、能源消费和环境约束（如碳和氮的地球边界）之间的权衡。除了技术优化之外，该研究还评估了经济影响、权衡以及实现可持续发展目标（sdg）的进展。这项工作为黎巴嫩的综合资源管理和决策提供了科学基础，为今后在发展中国家开展跨学科调查和应用提供了框架。

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Toward sustainable development: Environmental impact assessment challenges and opportunities in Ethiopia 迈向可持续发展：埃塞俄比亚的环境影响评估挑战与机遇

IF 5.3 2区环境科学与生态学 Q2 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Environmental Development

Pub Date : 2026-01-17 DOI: 10.1016/j.envdev.2026.101436

Tsegay Kahsay Gebrekidan , Berhanu Hailu Gebremedhin

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a holistic and multidisciplinary process aimed at proactively identifying the potentially significant impacts of proposed project activities on the biophysical, cultural, political, and socioeconomic components of the environment, and human health. In Ethiopia, various challenges, including low governmental and community awareness, political instability, weak project planning, unsustainable natural resource utilization amidst rapid population growth, chronic poverty, and a lack of relevant scientific knowledge, contribute to significant environmental degradation. This review identifies the major opportunities, challenges, and gaps in the practical implementation of EIA by systematically analyzing governmental documents, policies, and secondary data. While Ethiopia has established a robust legislative framework for EIA, including an inclusive constitution, comprehensive environmental policies, and well-defined proclamations, critical gaps remain. These include a lack of implementing laws, inadequate enforcement, and insufficient capacity at ecological protection agencies, limited public participation, and weak political commitment. As a result, EIA often functions as a mere formality rather than a proactive tool for sustainable development, risking environmental degradation and undermining Ethiopia's developmental goals. This review recommends integrating EIA into all sectoral regulations, strengthening institutional structures, enhancing capacity building for EIA professionals, linking project financing to EIA compliance, and fostering public participation and transparency. By adopting these measures and promoting multi-sector collaboration, Ethiopia can revitalize its EIA framework and ensure effective environmental governance, advancing sustainable development and addressing future ecological challenges. Further research on EIA practices is essential for ongoing improvement in this critical area.

环境影响评估是一个全面和多学科的过程，旨在主动确定拟议项目活动对环境和人类健康的生物物理、文化、政治和社会经济组成部分的潜在重大影响。在埃塞俄比亚，各种挑战，包括政府和社区意识低下、政治不稳定、项目规划薄弱、人口快速增长中不可持续的自然资源利用、长期贫困以及缺乏相关的科学知识，都导致了严重的环境退化。本文通过对政府文件、政策和二手数据的系统分析，找出了环境影响评价在实际实施中的主要机遇、挑战和差距。虽然埃塞俄比亚已经建立了一个强有力的环境影响评估立法框架，包括包容性宪法、全面的环境政策和明确的公告，但仍然存在重大差距。这些问题包括法律实施不力、执法不力、生态保护机构能力不足、公众参与有限、政治承诺薄弱等。因此，环境影响评估往往只是一种形式，而不是可持续发展的积极工具，有可能导致环境恶化，破坏埃塞俄比亚的发展目标。本报告建议将环境影响评估纳入所有行业法规，加强制度结构，加强环境影响评估专业人员的能力建设，将项目融资与环境影响评估合规联系起来，并促进公众参与和透明度。通过采取这些措施和促进多部门合作，埃塞俄比亚可以重振其环境影响评估框架，确保有效的环境治理，促进可持续发展，应对未来的生态挑战。对环境影响评估实践的进一步研究对于持续改善这一关键领域至关重要。

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Policy instruments and cultural currents shaping recycling behaviours: A systematic review 形成回收行为的政策工具和文化潮流：系统回顾

IF 5.3 2区环境科学与生态学 Q2 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Environmental Development

Pub Date : 2026-01-16 DOI: 10.1016/j.envdev.2026.101432

Emma Etim , Joseph Eyo Duke , Busayo Qazeem Ibikunle , Kelechi Chijindu Nnamdi , Adewumi Otonne , Oluwasegun Odunlade , Olumuyiwa Adegorite , Ihunanya Ngozi Erondu , Isaiah Adisa , Olusegun Joseph Oguntimehin Jr. , Jonathan Ikeolumba , David C. Nwogbo

Recycling policies are now widely adopted; however, jurisdictions that implement similar instruments may report markedly different outcomes. This heterogeneity suggests that effectiveness depends not only on policy design and infrastructure, but also on the sociocultural conditions into which these instruments are introduced. Yet, most previous reviews have examined policy levers and cultural factors in isolation. This systematic literature review synthesised global evidence on how waste-policy instruments interact with sociocultural forces to shape recycling behaviours and outcomes. We followed the PRISMA guidelines, included 32 academic articles and six grey-literature from over 24 countries. We covered the period between 2006 and 2024. Our analyses show that legislation alone is insufficient; effective waste-policy instruments require clear accountability for operations and financing, enforceable regulations, and adaptation to local political and sociocultural contexts. This is illustrated by the contrasting experiences of Canada and Malaysia's EPR models. We also found that EPR can galvanise community identity when local actors are meaningfully involved; that DRS effectiveness depends on reducing logistical and social frictions; that PAYT encourages sorting at source (as in Belgium) but performs best when recycling is convenient, profitable, and supported by investment in basic waste-management infrastructure; and that landfill bans, while signalling strong societal commitment to circularity, deliver highly variable results depending on cultural legitimacy, social cohesion, and the surrounding policy ecosystem. Together, these findings show the need to move beyond generic legislation-only interventions toward context-sensitive policies calibrated to local sociocultural and infrastructural realities.

回收政策现已广泛采用；然而，实施类似文书的司法管辖区可能报告明显不同的结果。这种异质性表明，有效性不仅取决于政策设计和基础设施，还取决于引入这些工具的社会文化条件。然而，以前的大多数审查都是孤立地审查政策杠杆和文化因素。这篇系统的文献综述综合了关于废物政策工具如何与社会文化力量相互作用以塑造回收行为和结果的全球证据。我们遵循PRISMA指南，纳入了来自24个国家的32篇学术文章和6篇灰色文献。我们涵盖了2006年到2024年这段时间。我们的分析表明，仅靠立法是不够的；有效的废物政策工具需要明确的业务和融资问责制、可执行的法规以及适应当地的政治和社会文化背景。加拿大和马来西亚EPR模式的对比经验说明了这一点。我们还发现，当地方行动者有意义地参与时，环境责任可以激发社区认同；DRS的有效性取决于减少后勤和社会摩擦；PAYT鼓励从源头进行分类（如比利时），但当回收方便、有利可图，并得到基本废物管理基础设施投资的支持时，效果最好；垃圾填埋禁令虽然表明了社会对循环的坚定承诺，但根据文化合法性、社会凝聚力和周围的政策生态系统，产生了高度不同的结果。综上所述，这些研究结果表明，有必要超越仅靠一般立法的干预措施，转向根据当地社会文化和基础设施的现实情况制定对环境敏感的政策。

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If you build it, will they come? Economic revitalization in Kamikatsu, Japan 如果你建了它，他们会来吗？日本上胜町的经济复兴

IF 5.3 2区环境科学与生态学 Q2 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Environmental Development

Pub Date : 2026-01-16 DOI: 10.1016/j.envdev.2026.101429

Scott Victor Valentine

This study focuses the development of a zero waste center as the flagship project of an initiative to boost sustainable development and in-bound tourism in Kamikatsu, Japan. Undertaking a system-wide impact analysis that was grounded in stakeholder interviews and an assessment of economic data pertaining to the zero waste center and other cascading developments, the case study concludes that the project shows signs of delivering initial modest returns while serving as a promotional beacon for further sustainable development initiatives in the township. However, returns are not promising enough to ensure sustainable revitalization of the town. This will require a more rigorous inflow of economic activity primarily through attracting entrepreneurial investment. Consequently, the paper extends the analysis by introducing a framework to: i) entice entrepreneur interest, ii) encourage business start-ups, iii) boost demand for local products and services, iv) support teething pains associated with the start-up phase, v) enhance business capacity development through workshops and networking events; and vi) develop infrastructure to smooth the settling in process for entrepreneurs.

本研究的重点是在日本上胜町发展零废物中心，作为促进可持续发展和入境旅游的旗舰项目。通过对利益相关者的访谈和对与零浪费中心和其他级联发展相关的经济数据的评估，对整个系统的影响进行了分析，该案例研究得出结论，该项目显示出初步适度回报的迹象，同时为该镇进一步的可持续发展倡议起到了促进作用。然而，回报并不足以保证小镇的可持续振兴。这将需要主要通过吸引企业投资更严格地引进经济活动。因此，本文通过引入一个框架来扩展分析：i)吸引企业家的兴趣，ii)鼓励创业，iii)促进对当地产品和服务的需求，iv)支持与创业阶段相关的磨砺，v)通过研讨会和网络活动加强业务能力发展；六、发展基础设施，使企业家顺利落户。

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Emerging insights into low impact development (LID) strategy for urban flood resilience under climate change 气候变化下城市抗洪能力低影响发展（LID）战略的新见解

IF 5.3 2区环境科学与生态学 Q2 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Environmental Development

Pub Date : 2026-01-14 DOI: 10.1016/j.envdev.2026.101430

Md Enamul Huq , David López-Carr , Nor Kalsum Mohd Isa , Hanifah Mahat , Mohd Hairy Ibrahim , Nasir Nayan , Mohamad Ihsan Muhamad Ismail , J. Jumadi , Md Kamrul Hossain , Md Nazirul Islam Sarker , Xijun Wu , Md Shouquat Hossain , Asma Abdulaziz AbalKhail , Fahad Almutlaq

Recently, urban floods have become more frequent and severe worldwide. It is exacerbated by rapid urbanization, extreme rainfall variations, and inadequate drainage systems. This trend poses significant threats to life, property, and ecosystems. Therefore, it requires widespread adoption of low impact development (LID) strategies. However, this systematic review examines the efficacy, challenges, and prospects of LID approaches in mitigating urban flood hazards intensified by climate change. It synthesizes findings from 96 peer-reviewed studies, following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. The analysis reveals that LID strategies reduce flood peaks with environmental benefits and sustainable urban development. Quantitative analysis shows LID techniques minimize peak runoff with an average of 42 % (range: 15–75 %) and runoff volume by 34 % (range: 10–75 %) across diverse climatic regions. It demonstrates the efficiency of LID for reducing flood frequency, peaks, and runoff. This review identifies critical knowledge gaps necessitating further LID adaptation and effectiveness research. The implications of the present study emphasize the urgent need for integrated urban planning incorporating LID as a fundamental component of climate resilience strategies. Policymakers and urban designers are inspired to prioritize LID in infrastructure development to enhance flood mitigation efforts and promote sustainable urban environments.

近年来，城市洪水在世界范围内变得越来越频繁和严重。快速城市化、极端降雨变化和排水系统不足加剧了这一问题。这一趋势对生命、财产和生态系统构成了重大威胁。因此，它需要广泛采用低影响发展（LID）战略。然而，这篇系统综述探讨了LID方法在缓解气候变化加剧的城市洪水灾害方面的功效、挑战和前景。它综合了96项同行评议的研究结果，遵循了系统评价和荟萃分析（PRISMA）指南的首选报告项目。分析表明，LID策略降低洪峰具有环境效益和城市可持续发展。定量分析表明，在不同的气候区域，LID技术将峰值径流平均减少42%（范围：15 - 75%），径流量平均减少34%（范围：10 - 75%）。它证明了LID在减少洪水频率、峰值和径流方面的效率。本综述确定了需要进一步开展LID适应和有效性研究的关键知识缺口。本研究的意义强调了综合城市规划的迫切需要，将LID作为气候适应战略的基本组成部分。政策制定者和城市设计师受到启发，在基础设施发展中优先考虑LID，以加强防洪工作，促进可持续的城市环境。

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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

Environmental Development

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

Environmental Development

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

Environmental Development

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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