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2. When do business associations want a hard trade-sustainability nexus? A framework of analysis and the EU case.
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Cezar, Rodrigo Fagundes
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TRADE associations , *LEGAL sanctions , *ECONOMIC development , *SUSTAINABLE development , *COMMERCIAL treaties , *SUSTAINABILITY - Abstract
This paper proposes and probes the plausibility of a framework to explain how business associations position themselves politically as trade-related sustainability obligations get stronger. An analysis of the submissions of EU business associations during a consultation on trade and sustainability indicates that firm-level and organisational characteristics explain well trade associations' political cleavages. The paper can provide new insights to help understand a major development in the EU and beyond. The EU is passing through an unprecedented shift in its approach to trade and sustainability as it is likely to rely on legal sanctions to enforce sustainability commitments in trade agreements. Understanding the position of EU business interests in that process is relevant to project the consequences of such shift. Besides, as sustainability provisions in trade agreements get stronger, associations may play an ever-important role in promoting their members collectively or in shielding them from reputational costs. Understanding their political positioning is thus key to understanding the very politics of trade and sustainable development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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3. Evaluation and Deconstruction of the Impact of Digital Finance on the Synergy of Enterprise Economic Development and Ecological Environment.
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Shining Zhang
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HIGH technology industries , *SUSTAINABLE investing , *ECONOMIC development , *SUSTAINABLE development , *LITERATURE reviews - Abstract
The impact of digital finance on enterprise economic development and ecological environment has been widely debated and researched. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate and deconstruct the relationship between digital finance and the synergy of enterprise economic development and ecological environment. The paper examines the benefits and drawbacks of digital finance and its influence on the economy, as well as its impact on the ecological environment. Through a comprehensive literature review and empirical analysis, the study investigates the mechanisms through which digital finance affects the synergy of enterprise economic development and ecological environment, and evaluates the effectiveness of current measures and policies to address these impacts. The results of this study provide valuable insights for policymakers, researchers, and practitioners on how to achieve a balance between digital finance and sustainable development. By deconstructing the relationship between digital finance and the synergy of enterprise economic development and ecological environment, this paper aims to contribute to the development of sustainable finance models and to foster a deeper understanding of the role of digital finance in shaping a sustainable future. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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4. Physical education for sustainable development goals: reflections and comments for contribution in the educational framework.
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Baena-Morales, Salvador and González-Víllora, Sixto
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SUSTAINABILITY , *EDUCATION , *PHYSICAL education , *SUSTAINABLE development , *SOCIAL development , *ECONOMIC development - Abstract
The sustainability requirements of the planet in recent years have made it necessary for everyone to reflect on new lifestyles. For this purpose, the United Nations has established an agenda for change organised into 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that claim to be achieved by 2030. The demands of this sustainable development are organised into three main dimensions: social, environmental, and economical. To achieve these goals, the educational system is fundamental. This new context demands new areas of study centred on the educational sphere; for example, in a holistic Health Physical Education (HPE), there are precedents in the literature that show a relationship of the characteristics to enhance sustainable development. Based on these references, it is suggested that the characteristics of holistic HPE could contribute to the three dimensions of sustainability and the SDGs. Therefore, the aim of this paper is to deepen through a series of reflections and comments on the elements that compose a holistic HPE to contribute to the sustainable development of the planet. The paper begins with a justification of the delimitation of the problem it seeks to solve through this research area. This is followed by a detailed analysis of the specific SDG targets related to holistic HPE and the sustainability competencies to be developed. The epistemological foundations that a holistic HPE contribution could have on the three dimensions of sustainable development, are also added. Finally, the document closes with orientations for future research and teaching methodology proposals and teaching approaches that would fit within the holistic HPE for sustainable development. The contributions made in this document will allow researchers to find a baseline from which to begin to conduct research that confirms the virtues of holistic HPE in contributing to a more sustainable world. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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5. Environmental Consensus and Systematic Spatio-temporal Analysis of Mountain Sustainability.
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Sharma, Sanjeev, Sharma, Kiran, Pandey, Vijendra Kumar, and Bajaj, Amrita
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MOUNTAIN ecology , *STAKEHOLDERS , *NATURAL resources , *ECONOMIC development , *SUSTAINABILITY - Abstract
The mountain environmental systems are considered unique ecological and bio-physical systems which provide ecosystem services to the global community. It is observed that the rapid ecological changes and habitat destruction occur due to demographic changes, investment and introduction of various infrastructure development, and rapid harness of the available natural resources in the region. Such economic growth and recent environmental dynamics have engrossed the attention of the scientific community for comprehensive study. The focus of the present study is to understand the spatio-temporal consensus of the scientific community working on the mountain's environmental sustainability. This study includes the bibliometric and network analysis of 1,384 research papers published on mountain sustainability and ecosystem in various journals. The analysis is performed on numerous essential research indicators such as open-access publication, number of citations, author team size, affiliated institutions and countries, publishing journals, research categories, and keywords. This article will provide an in-depth and holistic understanding of the issues and concerns related to global mountain environmental sustainability. The findings of the article will provide a scholarly platform for the development of stakeholders and organizational relationships working for mountain ecosystem sustainability. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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6. COOPERATION AS A FACTOR FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE.
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Petrova, N. and Miteva, I.
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SUSTAINABLE agriculture , *SMALL farms , *COOPERATION , *SUSTAINABLE development , *ECONOMIC development - Abstract
The cooperative as a legally organizational form of farming in agriculture is directly related to the social and economic development of the regions and the country. Not only large producers, but also small farms can participate in cooperation, which contributes to increasing their competitiveness. The cooperative is a good form of interaction between agricultural producers and an effective way to ensure sustainable development of agriculture. The purpose of this paper is to explore the possibilities of the cooperation of different individuals with aim to achieve sustainable agriculture. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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7. Analysis and Audit of Reporting on Sustainable Development for Trade Networks and Directions for Their Improvement.
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Us, Alla and Nazarova, Karina
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SUSTAINABILITY , *ECONOMIC development , *SUSTAINABLE development reporting , *SUSTAINABLE development , *ECONOMIC models , *FINANCIAL statements , *ACCOUNTING standards - Abstract
In the modern world, the issue of achieving a sustainable economic development model is becoming more and more urgent. One of its components is compliance with the Goal of sustainable development by companies and verification by state authorities and independent auditors of companies in matters of environmental sustainability. Thus, consideration of modern methods of submission and audit of sustainable development reports (SDR), analysis of opportunities for their improvement becomes relevant. In this work, attention is paid to companies engaged in retail trade, taking into account the peculiarities that they face when submitting the SDR. The purpose of the research was to conduct an analysis of the most common methods of reporting on sustainable development and to develop an effective model (and recommendations for it) for auditing and analyzing sustainable development reporting. Modeling became the main method when writing the paper, taking into account the developed model of analysis and verification of the SDR. The article proposed a new model of verification of non-financial information in sustainability reporting and its graphical display in the audit report. On its basis, it becomes possible to build a new methodology for the audit of the SDR. In addition, the most common international methods of SDR were analyzed, namely the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) and the International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC). The authors concluded that the GRI is the most universal of the three, while the SASB is focused only on investors. IIRC, being similar to both described above, is an intermediate option. Nevertheless, submission according to the SASB system is the most effective for trade networks, taking into account the peculiarities of the functioning of this type of companies and the level of their influence on the external environment. The results of the conducted research and the data presented in the article make it possible to evaluate the modern methods of submitting financial statements in a new way and provide a basis for building new standards for the audit of these reports. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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8. DESIGN THINKING AND ACTION COMPETENCE: FILLING THE GAP WITH UNIVERSITY TRAINING.
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Zeltina, Mara and Radomska, Marharyta
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DESIGN thinking , *SUSTAINABLE development , *ECONOMIC development , *SUSTAINABILITY , *PROJECT method in teaching - Abstract
The transition to sustainable pathways of economic development depends on the clear understanding of the sustainability principles, but it also needs ability to evaluate critically conventional professional practices and rethink them into sustainable one. However, the previous years of struggling for economic transformations have showed a serious issue - lack of action competence when it comes to the implementation of the sustainable solutions. The design thinking is a core of professional competency and high performance, but it must also incorporate skills to act and perform according to the plan. It is especially important for projects embedding sustainable solutions, which are often seen as a complicated and not profitable activity, demanding considerable investments. Moreover, this kind of perception is often demonstrated by all stakeholders - developers, businessmen and authorities. Thus, we believe that action competence must be a fundamental element of design thinking development in students. The most suitable platform for this is project-based learning, which should include a block of feasibility assessment and implementation planning. The paper presents the description of training methods and approaches for building the bridge between design thinking and action competence, based on the project-based courses delivered in Liepaja University and National Aviation University. The methodology of the research included three rounds of experiments, involving student works rating, student self-assessment and peer-review, which undergo analysis as well. The results of the work offer recommendations on the improvement of project design skills and action competence. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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9. THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 CRISIS ON THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN THE RURAL AREA AT THE LEVEL OF GALAȚI COUNTY, ROMANIA.
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BUŢA, Adrian Valentin, NECULIŢĂ, Mihaela, CRISTEA, Dragoş, PETREA, Ştefan, MOGODAN, Alina, and SIMIONOV, Ira
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COVID-19 pandemic , *RURAL development , *RURAL geography , *SUSTAINABLE development , *ECONOMIC development , *AGRICULTURAL technology , *ELECTRONIC publications , *SUSTAINABILITY - Abstract
This paper intends to address the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the development of rural areas in Galati County, after the application of the state of emergency in Romania. The article is based on the interpretation of the change of certain economic indicators in rural areas and their impact on the population, economic environment, industry, and agriculture. Supplementary research has been conducted by interpreting the changes triggered by the COVID-19 crisis on the decisions of local and regional authorities to develop certain strategies and projects before and after the end of the present crisis. At the same time, it is analyzed that rural areas were perceived as providing a defense wall against this pandemic, motivating the population in urban areas to seek shelter in rural areas, thus contributing to the development of the economic environment. However, in reality, rural areas have been the hardest hit, unable to provide the infrastructure needed for such a human wave. In the context of those presented, the paper is an analysis of economic and social factors but also of how the COVID-19 crisis has influenced the current situation in rural areas of Galati County. To reach the result of this analysis, research methods were used based on reports, studies, papers and specialized publications both online and offline. As a main result of this paper we can mention the identification at regional level of changes in social, demographic and economic factors with considerable impact on the rural economy in the coming years. Thus, agriculture will feel a decline due to this pandemic, after 2022. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
10. Policy coherence across Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals: Lessons from Finland.
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Ylönen, Matti and Salmivaara, Anna
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SUSTAINABLE development , *ECONOMIC development , *SOCIAL responsibility of business , *INTERNATIONAL relations , *SUSTAINABILITY , *LABOR mobility - Abstract
Motivation: Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) expand the development agenda. While all major development actors support policy coherence for development (PCD), analysis has been lacking on how this can be achieved as the development agenda expands. We discuss the relationship between SDGs and PCD through a comprehensive case study from Finland. Purpose: To examine the coherence of Finland's foreign and development policy for achieving the SDGs, while leaving no one behind. Particular focus is given to policies related to the private sector's role in development, and attention is also paid to ministries other than the Ministry for Foreign Affairs. Approach and methods: We carried out interviews with policy‐makers and other stakeholders, and analysed relevant documents. We reviewed governmental high‐level policy statements, sectoral alignments, and development aid documents. We also reviewed the position papers that the Finnish Government had issued on European Union (EU) processes, particularly regarding development relating to the private sector. Findings: Finland has been uniquely positioned to advance PCD in its foreign policy, thanks to co‐ordination structures across government. Nonetheless, mainstreaming of the expanded development agenda has been largely limited to the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and its development policy department. The breadth of the SDG agenda has enabled individual targets to be cherry‐picked, with less attention paid to advancing the Agenda 2030 as a whole and to implementing its Leave No One Behind (LNOB) principle. Despite an institutional framework seemingly ideal for policy coherence, traditional sectoral divisions between development policy as a separate field and sustainability as an environmental issue, remain. Five factors in particular hindered policy coherence: (a) Finland's position papers to the EU on taxes and migration all but ignored Agenda 2030 commitments; (b) the Finnish emphasis on the private sector in development narrowed the considerations of development to economic growth; (c) sustainability was seen as green technology, with scant regard to social sustainability; (d) private firms interpreted the SDGs to mean that environmental sustainability could address human rights‐related concerns with corporate social responsibility initiatives; and (e) cuts to staffing in the Finnish Government stymied innovative thinking and working across departmental boundaries. Policy Implications: Finland is generally seen as a front‐runner in mainstreaming development issues, which makes it an interesting case. We outline the key challenges that Finland has faced in tackling PCD, which should be relevant for other Organisation for Economic Co‐operation and Development (OECD) countries as well. Many challenges related to PCD are political and organizational. As such, they are highly dependent on the particular institutional settings in each country. Our methodological approach could be replicated in other similar countries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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11. Economic, environmental, and energy equity convergence: Evidence of a multi-speed Europe?
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Llorca, Manuel and Rodriguez-Alvarez, Ana
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SUSTAINABLE development , *STOCHASTIC frontier analysis , *CARBON emissions , *RENEWABLE energy sources , *SUSTAINABILITY - Abstract
The EU has committed to make Europe the first climate-neutral continent by 2050. Reaching this objective requires massive changes in the region. The biggest challenge is that the green transition happens without sacrificing economic progress and guaranteeing justice and inclusiveness. This pledge implies that every country be capable of addressing the trade-offs between targets while remaining committed towards the common decarbonisation goal. Our paper analyses the success with which countries are carrying out the energy transition. We propose an enhanced hyperbolic distance function and a stochastic frontier analysis approach to model the joint attainment of economic development, environmental sustainability, and energy equity. We apply our model to an unbalanced panel dataset of 29 European countries for the period 2005–2018. Our estimates show that the average performance of the economies has improved over time. The results also highlight the pivotal role of a sustainable economic development with clean energies for both slashing CO 2 emissions and fostering energy equity. Moreover, we find convergence in countries' performance, being this convergence slightly higher for the EU-15 countries compared to the rest. Finally, we show that a higher share of renewable energy sources helps countries that are lagging behind to reach their optimal performance level. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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12. TOWARDS CIRCULAR ECONOMY IMPLEMENTATION IN EUROPEAN UNION.
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Grdic, Zvonimira Sverko
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SUSTAINABLE development , *ECONOMIC models , *JOB creation , *ECONOMIC development , *RAW materials , *PLANT productivity - Abstract
In order to ensure economic development and respect of the principle of sustainability, the European Union has introduced a number of innovations in the legal framework and thus provided a large amount of money to modernize the economy. The benefits brought by the new economic model (circular economy) are reflected in the reduction of harmful effects on the environment, increased resource productivity, job creation, reduced dependence on raw material imports, increased competitiveness of the economy and encouraging sustainable economic development. The aim of the paper is to analyse and introduce the circular economy concept and to propose measures, steps and methods to simplify the introduction of the concept into the economy. The paper is structured in such a way that after the introduction follows a call to recent literature. Then it proceeds with performance analysis of the circular economy implication in the countries of the European Union. Subsequently, the authors present the proposals of measures that could be used to implement the circular economy together with a short conclusion at the end. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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13. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY OPTIONS IN URBAN ENVIRONMENT.
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Blums, Rainers, Zvirgzdins, Janis, and Geipele, Ineta
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SUSTAINABLE development , *URBAN planning & the environment , *ECONOMIC development , *CITIES & towns - Abstract
Nowadays cities and society have become close elements that interact and depend on each other on a daily basis. The current trend is for people to move more to live in cities and in this way, such global challenges as overcrowding and urbanization are gaining significance. Such problems as urbanization, population growth, rural depopulation, resource depletion, air, water and soil pollution characterise the damage which modern society has done to the planet's environmental dimension. These issues need to be tackled and the situation needs to be improved to ensure sustainable development, which will ensure the possibility of future generations fulfilling their needs. One of the most significant problems in urban environment and its development processes is the poor efficiency of using the resources. This research is aimed at identifying sustainable development strategy options in urban environment. The authors have used the literature review methodology. The results show that there is an increasing number of cities which are being developed with active support and participation of local communities. Renewable energy, new technologies and smart solutions are being increasingly used in daily urban life. The key dimensions of sustainable development are environmental, economic and social. Thus, in the context of sustainable development, people need to plan their urban development in such a way that their needs are met while making mindful use of the available natural, financial and human resources and reducing their environmental impact. According to the new paradigm of sustainable development, general economic and social development is established, primarily considering environmental aspects. The authors of the paper have provided proposals for sustainable development strategy options in urban environment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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14. Can economic development & environmental sustainability promote renewable energy consumption in India?? Findings from novel dynamic ARDL simulations approach.
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Das, Narasingha, Bera, Pinki, and Panda, Deepak
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ENERGY consumption , *RENEWABLE energy sources , *DYNAMIC simulation , *SUSTAINABILITY , *ECONOMIC development , *SUSTAINABLE development - Abstract
One of the strategies for achieving sustainable development goals is to close the gap between environmental vulnerability and economic progress (SDGs). The significance of renewable energy in harmonizing environmental and economic conditions is becoming a touchy subject in current debates. Against this backdrop, the major objective of this paper is to assess whether economic growth and environmental sustainability can promote renewable energy consumption in the Indian economy by using ARDL and Novel Dynamic ARDL estimation techniques. The results obtained from both the methodology shows that rising efficiency in the economic growth coupled with environmental sustainability leads to an increase in renewable energy consumption. We also find, from the frequency domain causality test, that there is a unidirectional causality between renewable energy consumption and economic growth & renewable energy consumption and environmental sustainability in both the short- and long run. The former causation validating the conservation hypothesis for the Indian economy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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15. Coping with strategic ambiguity in planning sustainable road development: balancing economic and environmental interests in two highway projects in Indonesia.
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Suprayoga, Gede B., Witte, Patrick, and Spit, Tejo
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SUSTAINABLE development , *ECONOMIC development , *HIGHWAY planning , *ENVIRONMENTAL impact analysis , *RESOURCE mobilization - Abstract
In planning regional road development, planners often face a challenge to reconcile various interests and interpretations on the ultimate goals which complicate the discussion decision-making processes. This situation is defined as strategic ambiguity. Standard procedures for impact assessment are mostly ineffective at offering solutions that satisfy all involved stakeholders. This paper analyses the situation by using a Multiple Stream Framework (MSF) approach. MSF identifies three factors, labelled "streams', i.e. the problems, the solutions, and the politics streams, that open sustainability 'windows' for integrating different interests. This paper investigates the opening of such windows in two highway projects in Indonesia. Both projects showed a high ambition for achieving environmental sustainability. In these cases, the window was opened through (i) recognition of the problems and the solutions by the active involvement of stakeholders, (ii) coalitions with influential stakeholders for political supports, and (iii) mobilization of resources and policy networks by the stakeholders. It is concluded that planners might influence the streams to outline decision-making processes and to implement environmental impact assessments effectively. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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16. Sustainable Tourism as a Driving Force in Regional Development of Remote Regions in Siberia: An Integrated Operational Framework.
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Vitálišová, Katarína, Borseková, Kamila, and Blam, Inna
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SUSTAINABLE tourism , *COMMUNITY development , *SUSTAINABLE development , *ECONOMIC development , *COMPETITIVE advantage in business , *SUSTAINABILITY - Abstract
Regional development based on sustainable tourism is one of the options of developing remote regions, which are usually disadvantaged due to their distance, but can have a certain competitive advantage based on their remoteness. The present paper offers in-depth analysis of the tourism potential in selected remote regions of Russia, the Altai Mountains and Lake Baikal with the aim to explore the specific features of their sustainable tourism development and to propose an integrated operational framework for sustainable tourism and regional development usable for similar regions across the world. The proposed integrated operational framework helps to achieve a tricky balance between economic resurrection of remote areas and environment conservation, which is possible only with the proper co-integration of tourists with the community, and local economic development with the environment. It presents a set of drivers and their mutual relations to achieve the successful sustainable tourism development in remote regions in Russia and across the world. The present research results contribute to a knowledge bank that could serve as a useful guide for academics and policymakers involved with sustainable development, geography or environmentally sensitive tourism. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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17. In Search of a Tool to Support Planning Inside Large Cities: the SustaIn-LED Model.
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Cantafio, Giuseppe Umberto and Ieromonachou, Petros
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ECONOMIC development , *SUSTAINABILITY , *QUALITY of life , *METROPOLITAN areas , *AIR quality - Abstract
The aim of the present study is to investigate the linkages between local economic development, innovation, and environmental sustainability inside urban areas. Can innovation affect the improvement of the quality of life inside urban areas? This research question comes from the consideration that usually innovation and growth in general are considered sources of conflict in affecting the livability of large cities. The objective of the paper is to design a model -- the "SustaIn-Led" - to connect levels of environmental sustainability, quality of life, and economic development inside metropolitan areas, taking into account also innovation processes, activated by the innovation policies and by the knowledge economy. The study takes in consideration the 53 largest United States metropolitan areas with a population over 1 million, with a time series from the years 2000 through 2015. This has been done because of a two-fold reason: (1) the US among high-income countries is the one with the highest number of universities, patents, and citations; (2) several studies have shown that innovation occurs in large cities. The first part of the present study has carried out the identification of the variables to represent and significantly explain the phenomena - local economic development, innovation, and environmental sustainability - linked to the design of the SustaIn-LED model. Environmental sustainability in urban areas in this paper is represented by means of the Air Quality Index (AQI), while the number of workers synthetically quantifies local economic development. Correlation and multiple regression analyses are conducted in order to examine the relationship between the three main indicators. The multiple regressions for the year 2015 produced a low p-value, indicating that the predictors are significant in the regression analysis. Similar results of p-value are shown in all the years from 2000 to 2013. For 2015, the results showed that part of the variance in the measure of total workers of the metropolitan areas could be predicted by measures of innovation and air quality. Higher R2 values have been registered for the years from 2000 through 2013. The development of the SustaIn-LED model could be utilized in urban regeneration processes to help in the design of new urban planning policies inside large cities by means of a better comprehension of environmental and economic implications caused by the implementation of innovation policies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2019
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18. Safety and sustainability nexus: A review and appraisal.
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Nawaz, Waqas, Linke, Patrick, and Koҫ, Muammer
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SUSTAINABLE development , *SOCIAL development , *ECONOMIC development , *OPERATIONAL definitions , *META-analysis , *ENVIRONMENTAL health - Abstract
Abstract The significance of sustainable development has been globally recognized as it offers a roadmap to counter the existential threats which humanity face in the modern world. While sustainability attempts to achieve a balance between economic growth, social development, and environmental protection, its operationalization is hard to comprehend. Generally, the environmental departments are held responsible for managing issues pertaining to sustainable development, which may lead to, or perceived as, a loss in the economic and social dimension. This paper argues that the operationalization of sustainability can be better understood if the association between sustainability and safety is recognized. This study attempts to answer three questions: (i) how ignoring safety can have adverse consequences for sustainable development; (ii) how safety-related initiatives support the operationalization of sustainability; and (iii) how the integration of safety at the design stage is the key to sustainable development. Following a systematic literature review, this mixed-method exploratory study attempts to emphasize on the safety-sustainability nexus through various practical examples, including City Center of Las Vegas; KiK Textilien and Ali Enterprise; Al-Shaheen Oil Field Gas Recovery and Utilization Project, Qatar; Jetty Boil-off Gas Recovery Project, Qatar; Tetra Ethyl Lead; Chlorofluorocarbons; and Nanomaterials. A commentary from selected safety experts (in the field of nanotechnology) is also provided to reflect on the significance of safety for the commercialization of new products and technologies. The results of this study confirm that safety and sustainability are closely linked, and the former can offer an operational command on the latter because both disciplines share the same pillars, which include economy, environment, and society. Also, historical events suggest that disregarding safety-sustainability nexus any further may lead to more dangerous consequences than ever before because of the growing human interest to adopt new technologies and products straightaway without analyzing the possible consequences. The results of this paper offer a rationale to look across the complete spectrum of safety in the organizational context in order to highlight the areas where optimization or modifications can result in more sustainable outcomes. Hence, managers and researchers can benefit from the findings of this study to improve the sustainability settings in the firms. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2019
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19. Lean manufacturing and sustainable performance: Trends and future challenges.
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Henao, Rafael, Sarache, William, and Gómez, Iván
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LEAN management , *SUSTAINABLE development , *ECONOMIC development , *ENVIRONMENTAL economics , *ECONOMIC trends - Abstract
Abstract Lean manufacturing has proven its positive effects on operational and economic performance in multiple cases. However, growing consciousness regarding sustainability and the Triple Bottom Line approach requires an integral performance based on three main goals: economic growth, environmental preservation, and social responsibility. Given the relevance that lean manufacturing has acquired, it is important to understand its effects on sustainability. Thus, this paper presents a literature review, discussing the most relevant findings of research in this sphere, and identifying current trends concerning the effect of lean manufacturing on sustainable performance. A total of 69 papers were reviewed, following a five-step synthesis methodology. Common and contrasting results were categorized according to each pillar of the triple bottom line, which allowed for the identification of not only growing research trends, but also of knowledge gaps. Unlike previous literature reviews, this study approaches lean manufacturing's effect on performance from a multidimensional point of view, accounting for all three triple bottom line pillars. It contributes on the identification of the main current research trends, which favors branches: one which supports complementary interactions between lean manufacturing and all three pillars of the triple bottom line, and the other, which evidences trade-offs among them. According to the results of the review, knowledge gaps on the matter remain, which require further research. Highlights • A systematic literature review of investigations linking lean manufacturing and sustainable performance is presented. • Presents effects of lean manufacturing on each triple bottom line pillars (operational, environmental and social). • There is a short of theoretical knowledge and empirical evidence on how LM practices affect sustainable performance. • Future lines of research from the identified gaps in the literature are proposed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2019
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20. Evaluación de la sostenibilidad de la matriz productiva del Ecuador.
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René Moreno-García, Roberto, Parra-Pérez, Katia María, Elidea-Quiñonez, Rugina, Isabel Rivera-López, Mirian, Velázquez-Contreras, Luis, and Fernando-Giannetti, Biagio
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SUSTAINABILITY , *GOAL programming , *ECONOMIC equilibrium , *SUSTAINABLE development , *ECONOMIC development - Abstract
For Ecuador, transforming its Productive Matrix from an exporting primary model to a diversified economy represents a challenge to achieve economic development in equilibrium with the environment and society, fundamental pillars of sustainable development and the 17 objectives of United Nations Agenda 2030. The objective of this paper is assess the sustainability of Ecuador's current Productive Matrix. The use of Input Output Model and Goals Programming philosophy as sectorial management tools and multi-criteria analysis, respectively, made it possible to interpret the national Input Output Matrix for 2017 and assess the sustainability of the 72 sectors that make up the Production Matrix; select the productive linkages with the highest and lowest levels of sustainability; and propose public policies that contribute to achieving the country's sustainable development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
21. THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY AND ECONOMIC GROWTH.
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IORDACHE, Grațiela-Denisa
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SUSTAINABLE development , *ECONOMIC development - Abstract
The present paper aims to identify and analyses the relationship between Economic Sustainability and Economic Growth. To attain this objective, I will define the concept of Economic Sustainability from logical point of view, using sufficiency predicates. Next, I will define the concept of Economic Growth from logical point of view, using sufficiency predicates. Finally, I will identify and analyze the relationship between these two concepts. Therefore, the paper will contribute to a better understanding of the concepts of Economic Sustainability and Economic Growth, and their relationship. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2018
22. Innovation system foresight and systemic innovation for the overseas countries and territories.
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Jezic von Gesseneck, Milan, Toffanin, Renato, and Jezic von Gesseneck, Josip
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TECHNOLOGICAL innovations , *SUSTAINABLE development , *SUSTAINABILITY , *NON-self-governing territories , *ECONOMIC development - Abstract
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to describe through innovation system foresight and systemic innovation approach to address key systemic issues of European Union (EU) Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs) concerning the sustainable development and economic resilience: the authors highlight the need for a systemic approach to innovation policy for the sustainable islands’ growth.Design/methodology/approach This research focuses on a multiple case study of selected OCTs, members of the Association of the OCTs. Specifically, this paper illustrates the foresight approach implemented in six OCTs in the context of the Territorial Strategies for Innovation project funded by the 10th European Development Fund.Findings The focus is on innovation system foresight and systemic innovation: the authors argue that key innovation elements of the individual OCTs can be used as crucial components of an emerging innovation system while this specific type of foresight can assist the governments of respective OCTs in the selection and design of specific instruments in relation to the formulation of their innovation strategies and policies.Originality/value This paper is based on work undertaken by the Territorial Strategies for Innovation project team during a three-year period dedicated to supporting the governments of OCTs both in defining and in implementing their innovation strategies. Its main contribution is to develop the concept of innovation system foresight and systemic innovation for the OCTs. The work presented here is considered to be of value by highlighting specific innovation elements for achieving sustainable and inclusive growth in OCTs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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23. Calculating a GPI for Liaoning Province of China.
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Hou, Yu
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SUSTAINABLE development , *GROSS domestic product , *ECONOMIC indicators , *ECONOMIC development , *WELL-being , *ECONOMIC policy , *CHINESE province economic conditions - Abstract
The conventional equation of economic well-being with the gross domestic product (GDP) has dominated policy thinking for at least 50 years. However, a variety of authors have pointed to the social and environmental costs of economic development and called for more comprehensive and more representative measures of progress to be developed. Therefore, a variety of 'adjusted' indicators have been developed. The robustness and reliability of these indicators is still a contentious issue. But these attempts raise important questions about sustainable development and pose an important challenge to conventional thinking about the relationship between economic progress, well-being and sustainability. The Genuine Progress Indicator (GPI) is one of the indicators of measuring sustainable development. Apply it to Liaoning Province, this paper evaluates Liaoning's GPI from 1978 to 2011. GPI, Per Capita GPI and GDP of Liaoning are compared with each other. It is concluded that GDP and Per Capita GDP of Liaoning grow much faster than GPI and Per Capita GPI. Grouped all components of GPI into three categories (economy, environment and Social), it shows that social and environmental development lags behind economic growth in Liaoning. This paper is till now a unique application of GPI indicator in Liaoning and China's provincial level and also contribution to the continuing development of the methods and results for the Index of Genuine Progress Indicator (GPI). Policy implications are given finally. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2017
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24. Bioeconomy as a new S-curve for Thai economy.
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SAARDCHOM, NARUMON
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BIOECONOMICS , *BIOMASS energy , *SUSTAINABLE development , *ECONOMIC development ,THAI economy, 1986- - Abstract
Thai economic growth lags behind all other ASEAN countries because its export dependence along with the political and economic vulnerabilities. With the growing bioeconomy worldwide, Thailand needs a clear bioeconomy roadmap as a new growth engine for its economy. Four potential clusters to build bioeconomy in Thailand include the bioenergy, bio-based industry, bio-food and bio-agriculture, and bio-medicine and health. There are roadmaps for only the first two clusters. The paper discusses the potential bio-based products for the bio-food and bio-agriculture as well as bio-medicine and health and proposes the use of the Pracharath strategy to build bioeconomy in Thailand with the main objective of creating the sustainable economy. Since a smart community is a key driver for the sustainable economy, five steps to smart community proposed in the paper will immune communities in the rural area of Thailand, make them self-reliant, and remove the dependency culture. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2017
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25. PROMOTING THE GREEN BUSINESS - A PILLAR OF THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT.
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MIHĂILĂ (BORZA), Mioara, BODESCU, Dan, and ROBU, Maria
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ECONOMIC development , *SOCIAL context , *SUSTAINABLE development , *ENVIRONMENTAL protection , *GREEN business - Abstract
The evolutionary trends of the economic and social environment are increasingly associated with new forms of the economic growth and development, focused on the attention given to the relation with the environment and the impact on this. This orientation is also supported by the sustainable development strategies, which are increasingly active for the national business practices. By this paper, we aim to bring together, in a common vision, the approaches that support a balanced economic growth, in accordance with the requirements of the environmental protection and the natural resources conservation. Through a qualitative empirical research, we identify the green businesses as a pillar of the sustainable development that supports the evolution of the business environment in a consolidated and balanced pace. The analysis, descriptive-exploratory, is based on synthesis and exemplification and follows the evolution of green business in the last 10 years, at European and national level, starting from the European experiences in the countries that have supported and promoted the mechanisms to strengthen the green business. The results of the study are materialized in a synoptic presentation of the national business environment oriented towards the green business, arguing the need to connect the strategic requirements of the sustainable development, Horizon 2030, with the specific objectives of any form of business: profitability and stability. Thus, we present a general dashboard that groups the most relevant areas in which green businesses in Romania have demonstrated their sustainability, considering both economic and social objectives, as well as the ecological ones. Although the means of promoting such businesses are not very visible, sufficiently transparent or strongly supported, we draw some conclusions which support the hypothesis that the future of a solid and sustainable business environment requires the reconsideration of the economy-environment relationship and promoting the symbiotic perspective on which the green business it is based. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
26. Mitigating environmental harm in urban planning: an ecological perspective.
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Matlock, Adrianne Showalter and Lipsman, Jacob E.
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ECOLOGICAL modernization , *SUSTAINABILITY , *SUSTAINABLE development , *ECONOMIC development , *BEST practices - Abstract
Environmental sustainability is a major focal point of urban planning, yet scholarly discourse often fails to grapple with the environmental contradictions inherent in the reliance on economic growth found within the prevailing sustainable development paradigm. This paper develops an ecological-sociological framework for analyzing sustainable planning best practices, which shape local sustainable planning implementation. A key argument of ecological-sociological scholarship is that sustainable development is an expression of ecological modernization, which erroneously tries to solve environmental problems through economic growth-based strategies. The authors use content analysis to examine the American Planning Association's 2015 Sustaining Places: Best Practices for Comprehensive Plans and find that its principles and environmental harm mitigation strategies incorporate an ecological modernizationist approach to sustainable planning. The authors argue that embrace of economic growth and underspecification of ecological standards hinder the field of sustainable planning from promoting best practices that mitigate environmental harm in the long term. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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27. MODERN CHALLENGES OF ECOLOGICAL SUSTAINABILITY.
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Nestorović, Olgica and Petrović, Vesna
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SUSTAINABILITY , *SUSTAINABLE development , *ECONOMIC development , *GREEN technology , *ENVIRONMENTAL management - Abstract
Sustainable development is a modern concept that implies economic growth and development in line with the social, economic and ecological component. In this paper, the author will analyze the effects of sustainable development on the ecological component, i.e. environment. The question arises whether the environment and economic growth are in positive correlation or not. In the past, we witnessed serious environmental threats at the expense of economic development. Today, economic development offers new opportunities for environmental protection by creating conditions for applying advanced environmental technology and management systems, but also by encouraging environmentally-friendly consumption models. Also, economic growth can contribute to sustainable development, but also cause enormous damage to the environment in the absence of the application of adequate measures. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2019
28. Culturally sustainable development: theoretical concept or practical policy instrument?
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Throsby, David
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SUSTAINABLE development , *PRACTICAL politics , *SUSTAINABILITY , *CULTURAL policy , *ECONOMIC development - Abstract
This paper outlines the concepts of sustainability and sustainable development, and considers the evolution of efforts to integrate culture into sustainable development policy and practice over recent years. The specific concept of culturally sustainable development (CSD), first promulgated more than 20 years ago, is re-assessed in the light of contemporary circumstances as a theoretically plausible proposition and as a basis for application to cultural policy formation. The paper proposes a set of principles by which consistency of a cultural policy or cultural development strategy with CSD can be judged. The application of each of the principles is discussed, drawing illustrations from particular policy areas in both developed and developing countries. The paper argues that CSD is a concept that has both theoretical substance and potential for practical policy application. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
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29. Sustainable production in emerging markets through Distributed Manufacturing Systems (DMS).
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Rauch, Erwin, Dallasega, Patrick, and Matt, Dominik T.
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MANUFACTURING processes , *SUSTAINABLE development , *EMERGING markets , *EMISSIONS (Air pollution) , *ECONOMIC development - Abstract
In the future, customer value will be achieved not only through the realization of a product or a service but also through socially and environmentally responsible and economically efficient manufacturing processes encouraging positive effects for society. Distributed Manufacturing Systems (DMS) are currently discussed in science as a possible approach for sustainable manufacturing. This approach consists largely of the use of decentralized, adaptable and flexible mini-factories. Such production units, organized in networks, allow production-on-demand and therefore the reduction of transport and emissions. In addition, they support the growth and development of regional economic cycles. This paper proposes an increased application of DMS in emerging markets to achieve sustainable production. First, actual challenges of production in emerging markets with a special focus on sustainability are described. In a literature review, the actual state of the art in sustainable manufacturing and distributed manufacturing is presented. Second, the concept of DMS is explained, describing reasons for a trend toward distributed manufacturing. In the next section, the effect of DMS on sustainability in production in emerging markets is analyzed based on the traditional dimensions of sustainability. The paper closes with a critical discussion of DMS and an outlook on future needs in research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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30. THE IMPACT OF "NEARLY ZERO ENERGY CONSUMPTION" CONCERNING ROMANIAN HOTEL SYSTEM RELATED TO THE SUSTAINABLE TOURISM STRATEGY.
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MĂZĂREL, Adrian, CANJA, Cristina Maria, and BOERIU, Adriana Elena
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SUSTAINABLE development , *ECONOMIC development , *SUSTAINABILITY , *ENERGY consumption , *ECOLOGICAL modernization - Abstract
The development strategy in tourism industry requires a complexity of processes which claim the combination of the economical, social and environmental factors, concreted in medium and long term progress of the tourism society. Generally, sustainable development follows the performance on three levels - economic, by increasing the development degree and resources development, ecologically through recycling and avoiding environmental and social degradation by increasing the number of jobs, re-launching the traditional professions. The paper highlights a study conducted in the Romanian hotel environment regarding the top management's opinion of introducing in the infrastructure optimization strategies elements leading to tourist accommodation structures with "Nearly 0 energy consumption". The identified methods by which a hotel operator can reduce energy consumption are diverse, innovative and possible to be implemented in stages. The results of the study can constitute a fundamental approach for the purpose and objectives of a consultancy project that can support the goal of hoteliers in Romania, supporting the reduction of energy operating costs, the introduction of renewable energy sources, and stimulating the behavioral schema of staff and customers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2018
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31. Economic Growth Quality, Environmental Sustainability, and Social Welfare in China - Provincial Assessment Based on Genuine Progress Indicator (GPI).
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Long, Xianling and Ji, Xi
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ECONOMIC development , *SUSTAINABILITY , *PUBLIC welfare , *SUSTAINABLE development , *POLLUTION - Abstract
Abstract In order to devise scientific and sustainable development strategy, it is vital to assess the quality of economic growth. As a useful complement to traditional economic indicators, GPI's most reputed virtue is its great improvement in evaluating environmental and social costs. In this paper we estimate the GPI for all 31 provinces in mainland China from 1997 to 2016. GPI estimation is highly sensitive to income inequality, climate change damage, and depletion of non-renewables. We address contestable methodological assumptions associated with the three items which have been usually ignored in empirical studies. We use the Atkinson index in place of the Gini index as a measure of income inequality. We avoid the problematic duplicated counting of climate change damage and the unjustified cost escalation factor in depletion of non-renewables. Our results show that: first, GPI per capita has recently declined in some provinces, unveiling a threat to social welfare and sustainability; second, the "relative threshold effect"—the progress of social welfare promotion is slower than the expansion of economic scale—has been found in many provinces; third, resource consumption and environmental pollution, especially water pollution and carbon emissions, would generate substantial welfare losses. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2019
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32. Towards the development of eco-industrial estates in Bhutan.
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Wangdi, Sonam Chuki and Nepal, Madhav Prasad
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INDUSTRIALIZATION , *ECONOMIC development , *INDUSTRIAL districts , *SUSTAINABLE development , *INDUSTRIAL ecology - Abstract
This paper investigates the potential of applying industrial ecology in the development of eco-industrial estates in Bhutan. It presents the factors contributing to the success or failure of eco-industrial estates along with the benefits arising from the set-up of such facilities to industry, the environment and local communities. The development strategies, policies, practices, laws, rules and regulations, market conditions and private-sector initiatives undertaken in Kalundborg Eco-industrial Park, Burnside Eco-industrial Park and Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate in Denmark, Canada and Thailand, respectively, are used to analyse eco-industrial development in Bhutan. The existence of supportive legislation, a close working relationship between the government and private sector, enabling an environment for information sharing, and a diverse mix of industries in Bhutan are identified as the key opportunities and supportive conditions for as well as the challenges to eco-industrial development in Bhutan and realisation of the government's vision for a 'cleaner' industrial sector. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2018
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33. Green infrastructure and planning policy: a critical assessment.
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Lennon, Mick
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GREEN infrastructure , *INFRASTRUCTURE & the environment , *SUSTAINABLE development , *ECONOMIC development , *ENVIRONMENTAL protection , *SOCIAL development - Abstract
Advocates of the green infrastructure (GI) concept claim it offers a progressive planning approach that facilitates synergies between economic growth, environmental conservation and social development. Although widely endorsed by both planning practitioners and academics, little academic literature exists critically evaluating what GI entails or the potential implications of its institutionalisation within planning practice. This paper addresses this deficit by critically examining the interpretation and representation of the GI concept in planning policy. The paper first critically analyses international interpretations of GI. Following this, the particular attributes of GI's interpretation in the Republic of Ireland are investigated. The paper demonstrates how the emergence of GI in Ireland relates to broader debates on attempts to reconcile environmental concerns with development aspirations in planning policy. It is deduced that GI may represent an approach to planning policy formulation wherein habitat conservation initiatives are primarily designed and justified relative to the ecosystems services they are seen to provide to society. The paper also cautions against the risks posed by confining GI debates to the deliberations of technical specialist. The paper concludes by identifying some issues that may arise in the implementation of a GI approach and suggests ways to enhance the potential benefit of the concept's use in spatial planning. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
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- 2015
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34. Sustainable Development of One of the Poorest Province of the European Union: Lublin Voivodeship, Poland -- Attempt of Assessment.
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Widomski, Marcin K., Gleń, Piotr, Łagód, Grzegorz, and Jaromin-Gleń, Katarzyna M.
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SUSTAINABLE development , *POLISH voivodeships , *SUSTAINABILITY , *ECONOMIC indicators , *ECONOMIC development - Abstract
This paper presents the attempt of sustainable development assessment for one of the poorest regions of the European Union (EU), Lublin Voivodeship in Poland, during its first decade in the EU, i.e. 2004-2013. Our analyses, performed for all pillars of sustainability: social, economic and environmental-technical, were based on sustainable development indicators (SDIs). The set of 21 sustainable development indicators, based on freely available statistical data, was proposed in this paper. The SDIs for Lublin Voivodeship were compared to values for Poland and the European Union. The special attention was put to assessment of sustainable development diversification between urbanized and rural areas of Poland and Lublin province. Our analyses showed than both, Poland and Lublin Voivodeship, clearly developed during the last decade but their sustainable development is still endangered and slowed down by several causes. Moreover, the value of most tested sustainability indicators was significantly below the European mean. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2015
35. THE OPPORTUNITIES OF EXTRACURRICULAR MUSICAL CLASSES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN EDUCATION.
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Vītols, Edgars
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MUSIC education , *ARTS education , *SUSTAINABLE development , *ECONOMIC development , *EMOTIONAL intelligence - Abstract
Sustainability is determined by attitude. It is based on a system of values that can be developed by improving emotional intelligence. The precondition for the development of sustainability is a change in personal, corporate and global way of thinking. Therefore, the dominant role should be given to the kind of education, where the axiological aspect together with emotional intelligence development constitutes the basis for sustainable thinking. Sustainable Development Education as a part of developmental/global education is meant for obtaining knowledge about the interdependence of social, economic and environmental spheres, however, it may prove to be insufficient in the absence of a corresponding human resource for the implementation of real ideas. Sustainability and social responsibility are related concepts that include responsible behavior in relation to any personal manifestation. The paper discusses the possibilities of youths' emotional intelligence and the perfection of value system in high school extracurricular musical activities, focusing on evaluating such properties and capabilities as: social responsibility, empathy, cooperation skills, self-actualization, positivism, etc. The author has made this research of these characteristics in the youth choir and is ready to present the obtained results. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2017
36. SUSTAINABLE CONSUMPTION - BETWEEN THEORY AND PRACTICE.
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ŁUCZKA, Władysława and SMOLUK-SIKORSKA, Joanna
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SUSTAINABLE development , *ECONOMIC development , *SUSTAINABILITY , *SUPPLY & demand , *ENVIRONMENTAL protection - Abstract
The aim of the considerations is to define the essence of sustainable consumption as one of the conditions of the practical realisation of sustainable development concept. The paper underlines the importance of sustainable consumption implementation as well as its importance for the future development. The existence of narrow and broad understanding of sustainable consumption was indicated in the elaboration. In the first case, it concerns environmental aspects, whereas in the second, it covers three dimensions: economic, environmental and social ones. The authors also indicated the practices in fames of sustainable consumption on different levels, i.e. individuals, households and governmental ones. They considered different aspects of sustainable consumption, which is an alternative occurrence in relation to consumptionism and manifests itself in eco-consumption, collaborative consumption, deconsumption and responsible consumption. Nevertheless, sustainable consumption is on the margin of mainstream consumption processes. The elaboration also presents a number of factors and obstacles for realisation of the sustainable consumption, both on demand and supply side. First, it requires fundamental changes in value system, social awareness and consumer habits. The state should use particular tools (informational, legal, economic and financial ones) to enable realisation of the sustainable consumption concept. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2017
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37. Australian Cities Lead the "Race to the Top": Lessons for the United States.
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Jelier, Richard
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CITIES & towns , *URBANIZATION , *SUSTAINABLE development , *ECONOMIC development - Abstract
Australia presents a compelling framework for success and best practices in effective urbanization. The paper explicates the most important components of Australian cities' "Race to the Top". Successful metropolitan patterns are not attributed to a single factor, but the commingling of policies - sound urban and land use planning, strong and coordinated state and local leadership, superior heritage planning, effective multicultural policies and an overall commitment to sustainable development driving the entire process. Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth are among the most livable in the world. For the majority of U.S. cities to compete in the "Race to the Top," state, local and federal leaders must adopt new models and change existing patterns of development. Research methods include six, month-long visits of direct field research in Australia with dozens of semi-structured interviews of state and local planners, attendance at planning and council meetings, primary source data including all of the major structure plans, economic development activities, sustainability plans and regional plans. Australia's "Race to the Top" can be understood through three primary lenses: sound regional planning with an emphasis on place building, enhancing the knowledge economy and a recent overall commitment to sustainable development. ..PAT.-Unpublished Manuscript [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2009
38. Building energy for sustainable development in Malaysia: A review.
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Shaikh, Pervez Hameed, Nor, Nursyarizal Bin Mohd., Sahito, Anwer Ali, Nallagownden, Perumal, Elamvazuthi, Irraivan, and Shaikh, M.S.
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ENERGY consumption of buildings , *ENERGY policy , *ENERGY conservation in buildings , *SUSTAINABLE development , *ECONOMIC development - Abstract
Malaysia is located in Southeast Asia near the equator within the typical tropical climatic zone. The efficient use of energy is vital due to the dependency on fossil resources that are being exhausted, which ultimately cause CO 2 emissions. Economic development and population growth are deemed to affect the growing energy demand in the country. Therefore, sustainability, energy security, and climate change are crucial challenges for the power sector in Malaysia. The aforementioned issues can be tackled with energy efficient measures in the building sector. Buildings in Malaysia consume 14.3% of the overall energy and 53% of only electrical energy is being consumed in residential and commercial sectors. Therefore, energy efficiency in buildings is crucial in order to reduce the energy use and improve the local environmental sustainability. This paper discusses a review on the building energy scenario, the policy perspectives, building energy efficiency programs along with landmark buildings and their characteristics. Besides, the potential of renewable energy resources in buildings and various prospective issues and challenges faced by the country have also been discussed. The significant review content thus benefits researchers, scientists and practitioners for a better understanding on energy efficiency and the sustainable measures that have been so far taken. The review also puts forward some actions to promote building energy efficiency and conservation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2017
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39. Regional sustainable development strategy based on the coordination between ecology and economy: A case study of Sichuan Province, China.
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Liu, Yunzhi, Yang, Rongjin, Sun, Meiying, Zhang, Le, Li, Xiuhong, Meng, Lingyu, Wang, Yizhuo, and Liu, Qiang
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ECONOMIC indicators , *ECOLOGICAL zones , *BIOINDICATORS , *ECONOMIC expansion , *ECONOMIC development , *SUSTAINABLE urban development , *SUSTAINABILITY , *SUSTAINABLE development - Abstract
• A zoning method based on ecological indicators and economic indicators is applied. • Ecological and economic situations are highly correlated with topographic conditions. • The coupling coordination degree(CCD) between ecology and economy is calculated. • Economic development is highly positively correlated with CCD. • Targeted regional sustainable development strategies are put forward. The coordinated development of ecology and economy is one of the key issues of sustainable development. A full understanding of the relationship between ecology and economy is necessary for the coordinated development of the two. This paper takes Sichuan Province as the research area and county-level administrative districts as the research unit. Based on the medium value of the ecological quality index and economic growth index of each unit, Sichuan Province is divided into dual pressure zones (DPZ), economic backward zones (EBZ), ecological crisis zones (ECZ), and coordinated development zones (CDZ) and the coupling coordination degree (CCD) of each unit is studied. The results show that: (1) On the whole, the eastern part of Sichuan Province has a better level of economic development, and the southern part of the western region has a higher ecological quality. The ecological quality and economic growth pattern are highly correlated with topographical conditions. (2) The distribution characteristics of the four types of partitions are significantly different. The EBZ are more distributed in the western and southern of Sichuan Province, the ECZ are more distributed in the eastern, the DPZ and CDZ are relatively more sporadic. More than 90% of the partition changed zones are distributed in the eastern area. (3) The CCD of more than 95% units belongs to moderate coordination and high coordination. The overall CCD of the four types of zones has shown an upward trend from 2010 to 2015. Based on the results, Sichuan Province should follow the path of clear waters and green mountains are as good as mountains of gold and silver, and targeted sustainable development suggestions for DPZ, EBZ, ECZ, and CDZ are put forward. This paper provides guidance for formulating regional sustainable development strategies, especially in areas with unbalanced development due to congenital topographical conditions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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40. Sustainable roads for fragile states in Africa.
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Righi, Michele and Gardner, Nick
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SUSTAINABLE development , *SOCIAL services , *ECONOMIC development , *POSTWAR reconstruction - Abstract
Better roads are vital for the free movement of people and goods, and for guaranteeing access to markets and essential social services. This, in turn, leads to improved security and promotes economic development. Better roads are particularly relevant in post-conflict and post-disaster contexts, such as in fragile states in Africa where the significance of a sustainable transportation system goes beyond a question of simply improving connectivity; it can also create the fertile soil for peace and stability, and promote inclusive economic development through appropriate gender consideration and sound health and safety practices. This paper is based on the authors' professional engagement in developing countries with various organisations. It includes three case studies on delivering sustainable transport solutions in Africa with the United Nations Office for Project Services. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2016
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41. Co-creating sustainability: cross-sector university collaborations for driving sustainable urban transformations.
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Trencher, Gregory P., Yarime, Masaru, and Kharrazi, Ali
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SUSTAINABLE development , *ACADEMIC-industrial collaboration , *URBANIZATION , *SOCIOHISTORICAL analysis , *ECONOMIC development - Abstract
Abstract: This paper attempts to ‘connect the dots’ between several cases and provide a comprehensive global analysis of the trend of universities reaching across campus boundaries to form partnerships with government, industry and civic organisations to drive an urban sustainability transformation. We refer to this emerging and possibly new academic function as ‘co-creation for sustainability’. Our paper consists of three sections. In the first, we interpret this academic trend from a sociohistorical perspective based on previous social contributions of the university. Secondly, we conduct a macro-level empirical analysis based upon 27 partnerships from Asia, Europe, the Middle East and North America. Here we propose a framework for analysing and comparing key characteristics and commonalties across a large range of cases. We then supplement this with a micro-level study of two cases from Switzerland and the USA (2000 Watt Society Pilot Region Basel programme by Novatlantis and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) domain and Rust to Green Utica by Cornell University). Here we examine closer the specific characteristics, processes, key outcomes and challenges encountered in each partnership. It is expected that this study can provide a valuable contribution to what is potentially a new area of academic research and a powerful way of advancing urban sustainability transformations. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
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- 2013
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42. Sheep and Goat Farming in Greece: Implications and Challenges for the Sustainable Development of Less Favoured Areas.
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Sossidou, Evangelia, Ligda, Christina, Mastranestasis, Ioannis, Tsiokos, Demetrios, and Samartzi, Foteini
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SHEEP farming , *SUSTAINABLE development , *GOAT farming , *ECONOMIC development , *EMPLOYMENT , *INCOME - Abstract
Sheep and goat farming is considered to be one of the most dynamic sectors of the rural economy in Greece, both in terms of employment and overall income. The aim of this paper is to review the levels of sustainability in the small ruminant production systems in two Less Favoured Areas of Greece (LFAs): (1) in the mountainous areas of Epirus, and (2) in the island of Lesvos. In this context, the characteristics of the production systems that have significant impact on the sustainable development of rural areas under study are underlined. The sustainability is examined by the ecological, social and economic points of view, supplemented with cultural and regional elements. The ultimate purpose is to conclude with the challenges for the future rural development in LFAs through the sustainable development of sheep and goat farming. Data is based on surveys undertaken by the SEE-ERA.NET PLUS 'INDI_SHEEP TRADI_CHEESE' Project and the ARIMNET 'DoMEsTIc' Project, still in process. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2013
43. SAINDO DA TRINCHEIRA DO DESENVOLVIMENTO SUSTENTÁVEL: UMA NOVA PERSPECTIVA PARA A ANÁLISE E A DECISÃO EM SUSTENTABILIDADE.
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BITTENCOURT MARCONATTO, DIEGO ANTONIO, TREVISAN, MARCELO, PEDROZO, EUGENIO AVILA, SAGGIN, KLEITON DOUGLAS, and ZONIN, VALDECIR JOSÉ
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SUSTAINABLE development , *SUSTAINABILITY , *DECISION making , *ECONOMIC equilibrium , *NATURAL resources , *SOCIOECONOMIC factors , *ECONOMIC development - Abstract
The sustainable development is entrenched. Your field is characterized by conflicting visions and interests that provide feedback for its fragmentation in two main ideological groups which oppose one another. In one trench are the biocentered, who advocate for the prioritization of natural resources preservation over socio-economic systems; the other trench is occupied by the antropocentered, moved by the belief that Nature exists to serve men and that market growth and technological evolution are enough to create sustainability. This loggerheads makes more difficult to construct a common vision for sustainable development, what results in slow advancement, if not in regress for a bigger equilibrium between economy, society and environment all over the world. Then there is the necessity to reduce the gap between these two vision, so that will make room for actions and politics towards a viable sustainable development. This paper aims: to propose a new conceptual perspective for sustainable analyses and decision, which allows a closer approach of both visions. From a "general map", where we track biocentered and antropocentered actors in opposite fields, we begin the construction of the conceptual model. The industrial ecology perspective is integrated to the stakeholders theory and to the Mauerhofer's (2008) 3-D sustainability for the construction of it, which is conceived to reflect instrinsic sustainable development characteristics and it works as a closed circuit, retrofitted. This model fulfills this paper's objective and is its main contribuition. We suggest the following advancements: 1. the model operation development and its ulterior application over the biocentered and antropocentered main demands, present in the diverse discussion forums; and 2. the model adaptation to specific industries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2013
44. The Choice of the Sustainability Assessment Tool Matters: Differences in Thematic Scope and Assessment Results.
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de Olde, Evelien M., Bokkers, Eddie A.M., and de Boer, Imke J.M.
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SUSTAINABILITY , *HUMAN ecology , *ECONOMIC indicators , *SUSTAINABLE development , *ECONOMIC development - Abstract
While the number of farm-level sustainability assessment tools is growing rapidly, concerns are raised on whether the assessment results of different tools present similar and valid conclusions about the sustainability performance of farms. In this paper we analysed the thematic scope of sustainability assessment tools, and compared assessment results from sustainability assessment tools. A coverage analysis of four tools (RISE, SAFA, PG and IDEA) demonstrated the diversity in approaches to assess sustainability at farm level. Tool developers select different (sub)themes and indicators, and apply different methods for measurement and aggregation of scores. This variability in approaches results not only in different tools, but can also result in different conclusions on the sustainability performance of farms. Decisions made in the development of a sustainability assessment tool need to be transparent to understand and explain the results of a tool and support farmers in a sustainable development of their farm. To improve the transparency in sustainability assessment tools we presented a framework describing decisions made in the development of a tool. An increased transparency in sustainability assessment tools can reduce the risk on distorted assessment results and actions, and contribute to the trust and relevance of future sustainability assessments. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2017
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45. Planning for sustainable cities? A comparative content analysis of the master plans of eco, low-carbon and conventional new towns in China.
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Fu, Yang and Zhang, Xiaoling
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SUSTAINABLE development , *CONTENT analysis , *CITIES & towns , *URBAN planning , *ECONOMIC development - Abstract
Of all sustainable city concepts, eco-cities and low-carbon cities have received a national endorsement in China, with such pilot towns under construction nationwide. However, the performance of eco and low-carbon cities in China has long been heatedly debated, with many negative arguments delineating them as profit-seeking and image-building projects simply capped with impressive names. In reality, while some projects have not fulfilled expectations, most are still at the first stage of construction, so it is too early to regard eco and low-carbon cities as a failure. In this paper, the question of how eco and low-carbon new towns differ from conventional ones in their social, environmental and economic characteristics is posed. Compared to conventional new town plans, the eco and low-carbon city plans incorporate more of a focus on sustainability principles. We examine such perceptions by comparing the master plans of eco, low-carbon and conventional new towns in various aspects ranging from general principles to specific design. The analysis indicates the master plans of the three groups of new towns vary in different ways. The eco-cities and low-carbon cities reflect two trends to promote urban sustainability. The eco new towns are more concerned with the promotion of a sustainable way of life, with its planning focus evenly distributed among all aspects. They particularly stress the creation of an aesthetically pleasing livable environment. In contrast, low-carbon new towns are concerned with the promotion of a sustainable way of production, with an uneven emphasis on the economic sectors such as industrial integration and transformation. However, the master plans only reveal how eco/low-carbon cities are originally intended to differ from non-eco/low-carbon-cities when they start and more comprehensive studies are needed for it to be possible to predict where they will go in the future. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2017
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46. A Weighted Goal Programming model for planning sustainable development applied to Gulf Cooperation Council Countries.
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Jayaraman, Raja, Colapinto, Cinzia, La Torre, Davide, and Malik, Tufail
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SUSTAINABLE development , *CLEAN energy , *ECONOMIC development , *ELECTRIC power consumption , *GREENHOUSE gases & the environment - Abstract
The United Nations agenda for sustainable development by the year 2030 proposes 17 sustainable development goals which include access to affordable, reliable and clean energy, sustained economic growth with full productive employment and, urgent action to mitigate environmental degradation. Planning for sustainable development requires integrating conflicting criteria on economy, energy, environment and social aspects. In this paper, we introduce a Weighted Goal Programming model involving criteria on the economic development (GDP), the electricity consumption, the greenhouse gas emissions, and the total number of employees to determine optimal labor allocation across various economic sectors. The proposed model is validated with data from the six members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (namely Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates). The results of the model aim to provide empirical evidence and insights to decision makers and policy analysts in developing optimal strategies able to simultaneously satisfy energy demand, economic growth, labor development and reduction in greenhouse gas emissions to achieve sustainability targets by the year 2030. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2017
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47. De la Teoría del Crecimiento Económico hacia un cambio de paradigma tecnológico sustentable.
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Alvarado López, Raúl Arturo
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ECONOMIC development , *SUSTAINABLE development , *TECHNOLOGICAL innovations , *INDUSTRIAL ecology , *RENEWABLE energy sources - Abstract
Given the current environmental problems such as climate change, it is urgent to move towards a new technological and production pattern that allow economic growth and care for the environment to be compatible with each other. Different economic growth models have addressed the relationship between this and technical change, however, they have given little importance to the environment. For this reason, the objective of the current paper is to perform an exploratory and descriptive analysis of the role of technological change as a determinant of economic growth from the Solow (1957) and Kaldor & Mirrlees (1962) models, as well as to raise the need to move towards more sustainable growth models based on a new technological pattern and more efficient forms of production that guarantees a green economy, some principles of Industrial Ecology and the intensive use of renewable energy, sustainability. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2017
48. Policy review and outlook on China's sustainable development since 1992.
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Wang, Yi, Sun, Honglie, and Zhao, Jingzhu
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SUSTAINABLE development , *PLANNING , *MANAGEMENT , *SUSTAINABILITY , *ECONOMIC policy , *TECHNOLOGY , *ECONOMIC development - Abstract
The Road to Rio+20 is the journey of countries in the world pursuing the sustainable development. As the first country to release the national Agenda 21, China's experience and lessons are of great significance for both China itself and other countries. The paper reviews the progress made and problems remained in pursuing the sustainable development in China with regard to policy formulation, institutional arrangements, planning and management. In the past five years, the mandatory targets-driven approach, which focused on energy efficiency and key pollutants reduction, played a very important role and made China comprehensive outcomes for sustainability. In order to achieve the targets, China adopted an integrated policy package including legal, administrative, economic and technology instruments. During the 12th Five-Year Plan period (2011-2015), China will continue and strengthen the approach above and mainstream the transformation of economic development pattern through realizing the idea of green and low-carbon development. By summarizing policy trends in the world, the paper points out two directions, i.e., integration approach and taking prioritized and concrete actions for a sustainable future beyond 2012. The paper also presents policy approaches and recommendations for sustainable development in the next 10 years in China. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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49. Decoupling analysis of energy consumption and economic development in China.
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Shi, Longyu, Vause, Jonathan, Li, Qing, Tang, Lina, and Zhao, Jingzhu
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ECONOMIC development , *ENERGY consumption , *FOSSIL fuels , *SUSTAINABILITY , *BIOENERGETICS - Abstract
China’s energy consumption structure, which relies heavily on fossil fuels, has, on the one hand, weakened environmental sustainability at the national level, and also intensified the problem of climate change at the global level, on the other hand. It is therefore essential for policy-makers to adopt immediate measures to transfer to a trajectory of sustainable energy development with low carbon emissions. Using a decoupling index that describes the difference between energy consumption and economic development, this paper studied the process of decoupling in each province in China. Results showed that there was a phenomenon of weak decoupling in China as a whole, while North, Northeast, and East China have experienced rapid economic development and improved energy utilization efficiency, leading to a high level of decoupling. Neimenggu (Inner Mongolia) Province experienced both the highest energy consumption and economic growth, while Beijing and Guizhou Province showed the strongest decoupling. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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50. SUSTAINABILITY AND THE TRAGEDY OF THE COMMONS. A NEW PERSPECTIVE.
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VREJA, Lucia Ovidia, BĂLAN, Sergiu, and MAVRODIN, Cristina
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SUSTAINABLE development , *ECONOMIC development , *ECONOMICS , *SUBSISTENCE farming , *SUBSISTENCE economy - Abstract
The "tragedy of the commons", as part of the mainstream economic theory, assumes that the selfish and rational human nature will lead to the depletion of essential resources (such as water, air, subsistence items, etc.) in the absence of well-defined property rights, formal, top-down management institutions, rules of access and exploitation. Nevertheless, evolutionary theory advances a new model of individual behaviour, based on altruism and cooperation that could lay the foundation of new types of institutions for managing the commons for the long-term benefit of the group or society. Reviewing the relevant literature that identifies instances of cooperation and successful management of the commons, the paper brings into light the essential conditions necessary for a responsible exploitation of a common resource. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2016
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