Susan Taljaard , Steven P Weerts , Michelle Audouin
{"title":"Advancing sustainable port development in the Western Indian Ocean region","authors":"Susan Taljaard , Steven P Weerts , Michelle Audouin","doi":"10.1016/j.cosust.2024.101489","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cosust.2024.101489","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region is experiencing rapid growth in large-scale developments, including ports. These ports play an important role in the region’s economy, but they are invariably located in coastal areas with rich natural resources that provide other ecosystem-based societal benefits. Progress has been made towards greater port sustainability in the region in recent years, but there is an urgent need to accelerate regional sustainable efforts. In response, the Nairobi Convention Secretariat initiated the development of a ‘<em>Toolkit for Sustainable Port Development</em>’<em>.</em> This was rooted in an Integrated Port Management (IPM) framework comprising four key phases: planning, design, construction, and operations. A systematic and incremental approach is recommended for implementation, first adopting the IPM framework and then applying eco-friendly technologies and practices based on place-based priorities to reduce environmental impacts and unacceptable socio-economic consequences. This will contribute significantly to sustainable port development in the WIO region.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":294,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Environmental Sustainability","volume":"71 ","pages":"Article 101489"},"PeriodicalIF":6.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142417395","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Marta Olazabal , Ana T Amorim-Maia , Cecilia Alda-Vidal , Sean Goodwin
{"title":"What is limiting how we imagine climate change adaptation?","authors":"Marta Olazabal , Ana T Amorim-Maia , Cecilia Alda-Vidal , Sean Goodwin","doi":"10.1016/j.cosust.2024.101476","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cosust.2024.101476","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Imaginaries of adaptation are currently dominated by technocratic, homogenous, top-down approaches that hinder sustainable, just, and effective adaptation worldwide. We have identified three practices that contribute to this problem: (1) an assumption of universality in adaptation; (2) a neglect of pluralistic knowledge systems and values; and (3) an oversimplification of adaptation processes. These three practices have been found to lead to reproductions of vulnerabilities, unsustainable outcomes, or ephemeral changes. New ways of conceptualising and doing adaptation are necessary to expand imaginaries and visions around what adaptation can and cannot be. Through two examples (everyday adaptations and nature-based solutions), our review indicates that expanding or adopting alternative imaginaries of adaptation can help localise adaptation practice, particularly by acknowledging the need for multiple forms of knowledge and the iterative nature of adaptation governance processes.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":294,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Environmental Sustainability","volume":"71 ","pages":"Article 101476"},"PeriodicalIF":6.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1877343524000630/pdfft?md5=c5534fd9a27a7f4f06d04a4bf32a327e&pid=1-s2.0-S1877343524000630-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142163927","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Adaptation constraints, limits and enabling conditions in small island developing states","authors":"Adelle Thomas , Emily Theokritoff","doi":"10.1016/j.cosust.2024.101488","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cosust.2024.101488","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This review of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) from Small Island Developing States (SIDS) highlights a myriad of adaptation constraints that are identified by island nations, with financial and economic constraints emerging as predominant. While governance constraints are less frequently acknowledged, finance and improved governance are identified as critical enabling conditions for adaptation, underscoring the need for increased financial support to improve adaptation governance mechanisms. Addressing the complex array of adaptation constraints facing SIDS demands urgent action to improve adaptation finance and acknowledge the unique vulnerabilities, disproportionate burdens and climate justice concerns of island nations.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":294,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Environmental Sustainability","volume":"71 ","pages":"Article 101488"},"PeriodicalIF":6.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142318647","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Three archetypical governance pathways for transformative change toward sustainability","authors":"Katrien Termeer, Art Dewulf, Robbert Biesbroek","doi":"10.1016/j.cosust.2024.101479","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cosust.2024.101479","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Choosing successful governance strategies for transformative change toward sustainability is critical. However, the multitude of approaches is overwhelming. This article identifies three underlying key dimensions of transformative change: in depth, system-wide, and quick. We content that these cannot be achieved simultaneously due to trade-offs. This provides the starting point for conceptualizing three more realistic archetypical governance pathways. They all start with strategies representing two of the three dimensions, while the third follows: (1) Big Plans start with deep and system-wide change (e.g. large-scale flood protection), (2) Small Wins with deep and quick change (e.g. community-based conservation), and (3) Rule Changes with system-wide and quick change (e.g. the EU Emissions Trading System). Choices depend on the societal context and governance capabilities.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":294,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Environmental Sustainability","volume":"71 ","pages":"Article 101479"},"PeriodicalIF":6.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1877343524000666/pdfft?md5=1b91f1026bf38d88bf8112271ad077c0&pid=1-s2.0-S1877343524000666-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142230600","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Trends in port decarbonisation research: are we reinventing the wheel?","authors":"Anas S Alamoush","doi":"10.1016/j.cosust.2024.101478","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cosust.2024.101478","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Climate change’s severity has raised global attention and regulations. This in turn has increased the throughput of decarbonisation research in different sectors, and ports are no exception. Also, a question is raised as to whether current port decarbonisation (PD) research covers all important aspects and gaps. The main objective of this systemic review is to <em>identify the current state of</em> research and to bring order among the recent and earlier studies focused on PD. While the results have clustered research into four areas, it appears that many studies have explored similar problems, thus providing only limited progress. Consequently, critical gaps are discussed here, and future research areas are put forward to address the pressing challenges and develop PD research.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":294,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Environmental Sustainability","volume":"71 ","pages":"Article 101478"},"PeriodicalIF":6.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142167771","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Constantino Villarroel Rios , Benjamín B Chicaguala
{"title":"A Maritime Sociology for Sustainability Science","authors":"Constantino Villarroel Rios , Benjamín B Chicaguala","doi":"10.1016/j.cosust.2024.101474","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cosust.2024.101474","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Sustainability science emphasizes interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research. However, several authors argue that sociology remains underutilized, despite its potential to significantly improve our understanding of the human–nature relationship and social change processes. This has been changing in recent years, with more attention directed to maritime social sciences, especially after the MARE 2019 conference. Academic production in different social sciences regarding maritime issues has been intensively developing. In this article, we first assess the current position of sociology within the subfield of maritime social sciences. We found that sociology lags in its engagement in social maritime research and provides a possible explanation related to the classical disciplinary distinction between modernity and tradition. Second, we describe the recent discussions on a possible new “maritime sociology” subfield. Finally, we discuss the potential contributions of sociology’s disciplinary toolbox (agency, institutions, social change, social fields) to transitions to sustainability.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":294,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Environmental Sustainability","volume":"70 ","pages":"Article 101474"},"PeriodicalIF":6.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142076443","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Innovations and insights in environmental monitoring and assessment in port areas","authors":"Martí Puig , Rosa Mari Darbra","doi":"10.1016/j.cosust.2024.101472","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cosust.2024.101472","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Environmental monitoring and assessment in port areas are vital for mitigating the impacts of maritime activities on surrounding ecosystems and communities. This review paper synthesizes recent literature (57 papers) from 2022 to 2024, highlighting technological advancements, case studies, and future directions. The integration of traditional and innovative approaches, such as remote sensing, Geographic Information Systems, big data analytics, and autonomous vehicles, is emphasized to enhance monitoring effectiveness. Key environmental issues, such as air and water pollution, habitat degradation, and noise pollution, are examined, alongside initiatives addressing these concerns. This review aims to inform researchers, practitioners, and policymakers about state-of-the-art techniques and emerging challenges in port environmental monitoring, contributing to sustainable port development and management.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":294,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Environmental Sustainability","volume":"70 ","pages":"Article 101472"},"PeriodicalIF":6.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1877343524000599/pdfft?md5=6586a8b9772056e0ce711ce16fa085ea&pid=1-s2.0-S1877343524000599-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142050173","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Israel Navarrete , Fabiola Parra-Rondinel , Maria Scurrah , Alejandro Bonifacio , Jorge L Andrade-Piedra
{"title":"Recent developments for robust potato seed systems through agrobiodiversity and farmers engagement in the Andes","authors":"Israel Navarrete , Fabiola Parra-Rondinel , Maria Scurrah , Alejandro Bonifacio , Jorge L Andrade-Piedra","doi":"10.1016/j.cosust.2024.101454","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cosust.2024.101454","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Ensuring the sustainability of food systems is imperative, and agroecology, with its emphasis on increasing agrobiodiversity within seed systems, emerges as a crucial approach. However, influential groups strongly promote an emphasis on improved varieties and certified seeds. This article aims to increase the portfolio of options of seed systems interventions by presenting the recent developments in enhancing agrobiodiversity to make potato seed systems in the Andes more robust. We reviewed the literature on this subject, and the results show different innovative seed initiatives taking place in the Andes. These initiatives encompass, for example, capacity-building for regional seed custodian networks, fostering stronger ties between rural schools and local agrobiodiversity knowledge, and the implementation of payments for agrobiodiversity conservation services. We expect that this article shows new strategies to strengthen seed systems through the engagement of farmers and the conservation and use of agrobiodiversity.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":294,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Environmental Sustainability","volume":"69 ","pages":"Article 101454"},"PeriodicalIF":6.6,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1877343524000411/pdfft?md5=db70067a01b7330eb7db4ae8b8ee1220&pid=1-s2.0-S1877343524000411-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141434204","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}