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Sustainable management of agricultural water resources using rainwater harvesting systems: based on evidence from Iran
Rainwater harvesting systems (RWHS) play a vital role in water resource management, particularly in developing countries such as Iran. Amid declining rainfall and increasing drought conditions, these systems offer a sustainable solution for agricultural water supply, reduce financial costs, and…
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Does climate risk suppress rural household consumption? empirical evidence from rural China
Increasing climate risks may influence the behavioral decisions of microeconomic entities, including household consumption choices. Based on the data of the China Household Finance Survey in 2019, this study empirically examines the impact of climate risk on rural households' consumption demand and…
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A Foodprint framework for assessing food sustainability
The intensification of agricultural practices to meet rising food demand is a major driver of environmental degradation. Current dietary patterns exacerbate these pressures, favoring foods that are economically accessible but environmentally detrimental and nutritionally poor. This work proposes a…
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Modeling and predicting land use / land cover dynamics in Borana National Park, southern Ethiopia
Understanding LULC dynamics is essential for biodiversity conservation. This study quantified historical LULC changes from 1987 to 2023 and projected future trends (2023-2059) in Borana National Park (BNP) in southern Ethiopia. This area is increasingly threatened by long-term LULC dynamics that…
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Quantitative evaluation of comprehensive risk of drought in Inner Mongolia grassland based on multi-source data
Under the dual impacts of global climate change and human activities, drought disasters in the Inner Mongolia grassland are a critical constraint on the high-quality development of animal husbandry. Based on disaster system theory, this study integrates multi-source grid data (meteorological…
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A tool for the estimation of the magnitudes and monetary values of ESS losses and returns on investment to combat degradation of agricultural resources
Reversing the effects of agricultural resource degradation – and its implications for ecosystem services (ESS) – require targeted policy action. Comprehensive and consistent estimates of the magnitudes and monetary values of the loss of ESS due to inaction and avoided losses due to action to…
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Physical and socio-economic drought vulnerability in a high-risk local government unit of the Bicol River Basin, Philippines
Climate change–driven drought increasingly threatens water security and community resilience in climate-sensitive watersheds like the Bicol River Basin (BRB) in the Philippines, highlighting the urgent need for sustainable watershed management. This study evaluates the drought vulnerability of…
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Education, green technology, and clean energy as indicators of sustainability and resilience in BRICS economies
This study investigates how education, green technology, and clean energy function as explicit indicators of sustainability and ecological resilience in BRICS economies over the period 1995–2021. Moving beyond income-centered Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC) analyses, the study employs advanced…
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Do conditional monetary incentives drive behavioral changes and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in rice production? Evidence from a field experiment in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam
Rice production is a major contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Reducing GHG emissions in this sector is essential for achieving the climate targets. However, little is known about the effectiveness of monetary incentives for promoting low-emission practices. This study investigated…
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Nature-based solutions to reduce carbon emissions, control groundwater overdraft, and conserve avian biodiversity with multi-benefit conservation planning
Climate change is undermining the effectiveness of static reserve systems by shifting species distributions and increasing the opportunity costs of conservation, particularly for land and water under more frequent temperature and hydrological extremes. We developed an integrated framework that…
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Sulphur addition has negative impacts on individual species abundance in natural plant species communities
Industrial and agricultural activities as well as the combustion of fossil fuels lead to increased levels of sulphur (S) deposition in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, affecting soil acidity and plant communities. Local empirical studies have provided insights into potential effects of high S…
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In urban national parks acoustic indices represent avian habitat quality better than avian diversity
Acoustic indices provide a statistical method to quantify and assess relationships between soundscapes and avian diversity; however, more testing is necessary before acoustic indices are accepted as suitable proxies for biodiversity. Our objectives were to assess relationships between two measures…
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Bibliometric and systematic evaluation of lichens for biomonitoring in hydrocarbon pollution and mining
Hydrocarbon pollution from oil spills, traffic emissions, and industrial processes continues to be a significant global threat to biodiversity, soil quality, water quality, and human health. Lichens, mutualistic life forms between fungi and photobiont symbionts that lack a protective cuticle, are…
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Geospatial analysis of land use and land cover change and environmental impacts in Uttarakhand, India: A review
Uttarakhand, Himalaya's a state, is having serious environmental problems that are mainly due to urbanization, infrastructure development, and climate change. The systematic review gathers together geospatial studies in order to assess the extent of LULC changes and their impact on the environment…
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Topological signatures of socio-energy transitions in South Africa
The success of energy transitions in coal-dependent economies, such as South Africa, is critical not only for reducing greenhouse gas emissions but also for achieving Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG 7) on affordable and clean energy, ensuring access to reliable, renewable, and…
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Enhancing rural women's livelihood sustainability through medicinal plants cultivation: A hybrid SWOT–Fuzzy AHP–TOWS analysis.
Rural women in developing countries often face significant barriers to employment, income generation, and access to productive resources. In Iran, medicinal plants (MPs) cultivation offers a sustainable pathway toward economic empowerment and livelihood resilience. This study develops and…
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Inequality and the driving forces of carbon emissions from urban and rural household consumption in China
Household consumption is emerging as a significant source of carbon emissions growth; however, embedded equity concerns, particularly the mechanisms underlying urban–rural carbon inequality, remain inadequately explored. This study examined the trends, sources, and driving mechanisms of carbon…
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Analysis of the potential of urban surfaces for energy use by applying solar energy or green roofs
Renewable energy is rapidly increasing in importance in the energy mix in many countries worlwide. They are a key part of the energy transition to more sustainable energy systems.Green roofs are multi-layered systems covered with plants, grasses or turf that are placed on terraces and roofs of…
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Carrying capacity based on ecological footprint of six metropolitan areas in Java Island
Urbanization is considered an inevitable result of population growth in many developing countries. Cities attract migrants due to economic opportunities, infrastructure improvements, and higher living standards. However, rapid and uncontrolled urban expansion has generated significant environmental…
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Assessing and managing heat vulnerability in Henan Province, China: An entropy-weighted and random forest framework
Background: Extreme heat poses growing public health challenges, particularly in rapidly urbanizing regions. Assessing heat vulnerability at the county level is crucial for guiding adaptation strategies. Methods: A county-level Heat Vulnerability Index (HVI) was developed for Henan Province, China…
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