Environmental Challenges最新文献

{"title":"Harnessing green human capital and circular economy in urbanization: Advancing water resilience through resource conservation and green technology","authors":"Nieke Masruchiyah ,&nbsp;Novita Damayanti ,&nbsp;Prasetya Yoga Santoso ,&nbsp;Asep Marfu","doi":"10.1016/j.envc.2025.101227","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.envc.2025.101227","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study investigates the interplay between green human capital (GHC), circular economy practices, and green technology adoption in strengthening urban water resilience in Indonesia. Using PLS-SEM, IPMA, and predictive performance analysis, the research examines how these factors influence resource conservation and sustainable urban water management. Data were collected from urban planners and policymakers. Findings show that GHC significantly promotes resource conservation and technology adoption, while circular economy practices enhance sustainability through waste reduction and resource reuse. Resource conservation mediates the relationship between key constructs and urban water resilience. The study contributes to the literature by offering empirical insights into the integrated role of human, technological, and systemic factors in urban water resilience. It recommends that planners prioritize GHC development, support circular economy models, and incentivize green technologies through integrated policy frameworks.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34794,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Challenges","volume":"20 ","pages":"Article 101227"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144634032","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Ecological assessment of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in medicinal plants across different seasons and locations in Kashmir Valley, India","authors":"Nusrat Ahmad,&nbsp;Mansoor Ahmad Malik,&nbsp;Mohd Yaqub Bhat,&nbsp;Abdul Hamid Wani","doi":"10.1016/j.envc.2025.101224","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.envc.2025.101224","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi establish vital symbioses with plants that impact development, being a possible strategy in the development of sustainable agriculture. Although there are many different types of medicinal plants in Kashmir Valley, little is known about the native mycoflora's roles, their seasonal and geographical variability in rhizosphere of plants. To understand the mechanism of, which is crucial in regulating the microbial host relationship, a study was carried out across the Kashmir valley to analyze the association of arbuscular mycorhizal fungi with medicinally important plants <em>Valeriana jatamonsi</em> Jones, <em>Lavatera cashmeriana</em> L., and <em>Artemisia absinthium</em> L. During this study plant roots were collected from different areas such as Gulmarg, Sonamarg, Daksum and Kashmir University Botanical Garden (KUBG). The results revealed that the presence of AMF in association with these medicinal plants significantly varied in different areas as well as during different seasons. The maximum root colonization was found during (humidity/wet) summer, and the least root colonization was found during (wet) autumn. A total of thirty-two isolated species of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi belonging to four genera such as <em>Glomus</em> (<em>n</em> = 15), <em>Acaulospora</em> (<em>n</em> = 10), <em>Scutellospora</em> (<em>n</em> = 5) and <em>Gigaspora</em> (<em>n</em> = 2). The soil samples collected from the rhizosphere also showed considerable variation in chemical parameters, such as soil pH, organic carbon, phosphorous, potassium, and nitrogen levels, which directly affected the associated fungal diversity, spore density, and distribution associated with the plants. The outcome of this study provide valuable insights that can inform future research in microbial ecology, agro ecology, sustainable agriculture, and the development of mycorrhiza-based biofertilizer strategies aimed at enhancing the growth and medicinal value of important plant species.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34794,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Challenges","volume":"20 ","pages":"Article 101224"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144631703","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Zero-waste valorization of agricultural products: the model case of mixed fermentation in kombucha","authors":"Marcela Konjevod ,&nbsp;Rosa M. Alonso ,&nbsp;Ameer Y. Taha ,&nbsp;Senentxu Lanceros-Méndez ,&nbsp;Jorge Sáiz","doi":"10.1016/j.envc.2025.101225","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.envc.2025.101225","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The augmented cultivation and processing of horticultural crops, coupled with insufficient handling techniques and infrastructure, have culminated in a massive accumulation of fruit and vegetable waste. This phenomenon presents challenges in the scope of environmental concerns, food safety, and the increasing global population. Nonetheless, this waste holds diverse biological compounds and materials, thereby offering potential for valorization within the Circular Economy framework. This review delves into various potential valorization methodologies of fruit and vegetable waste, starting with the production of kombucha by mixed fermentation processes as a versatile and economically viable means of biotransforming organic matter. The review explores subsequent valorization methods of the bacterial cellulose produced during fermentation and the plant remains collected after the production of the drink. Along the process, we tackle the important task of achieving zero-waste in fruit and vegetable waste management. The review also highlights that succeeding in this practice requires the establishment of cross-sector partnerships enabling one sector to take advantage of the waste generated by another.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34794,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Challenges","volume":"20 ","pages":"Article 101225"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144656040","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"First national study on genomic profiling of Escherichia coli in United Arab Emirates (UAE) aquatic environments shows diverse Quinolone and Cephalosporin resistance","authors":"A. Papadopoulou ,&nbsp;C.A. Moubareck ,&nbsp;D. Ryder ,&nbsp;A.L. Powell ,&nbsp;M. Stone ,&nbsp;A.W. Joseph ,&nbsp;M.A Khan ,&nbsp;E. Light ,&nbsp;D.W. Verner-Jeffreys ,&nbsp;J.H. Stahl ,&nbsp;W.J.F. Le Quesne","doi":"10.1016/j.envc.2025.101226","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.envc.2025.101226","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a serious threat to human, animal and plant health, and over recent years the role of the aquatic environment as a hotspot and dissemination route for resistant bacteria has been increasingly recognised. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has identified AMR as a critical area of concern; however, limited studies have been conducted regarding the presence of AMR in aquatic environments in the region. This study addresses this gap by conducting a national surveillance to better understand the prevalence of aquatic AMR. We investigated the phenotypic and genotypic resistances in <em>Escherichia coli</em> (<em>E. coli</em>) isolates (n= 256) from sewage impacted and unimpacted coastal waters and artificial lakes across the UAE. Multidrug resistance was observed in 34.2% of isolates, with 22.7% exhibiting resistance to 3^rd and 4^th generation cephalosporins, cefotaxime and ceftazidime, including 16.6% displaying an extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) phenotype. Resistance to fluoroquinolones, macrolides, and carbapenems was also detected. Whole-genome sequencing (n=92) revealed a high prevalence of the <em>fimH</em> virulence gene, as well as conjugative plasmids (IncF, IncA/C and IncY) carrying resistance determinants. Notably, <em>qnrS1</em> and <em>bla_CTX-M-15</em> resistance genes were identified in 39% of sequenced isolates, while the <em>bla_NDM-5</em> gene was detected for the first time in a single isolate. These findings underscore the need for harmonised AMR surveillance and a regional monitoring framework to assess the environmental dissemination of AMR bacteria in a One Health context.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34794,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Challenges","volume":"20 ","pages":"Article 101226"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144656041","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Balancing tree and crop biodiversity and yield in coffee plantations of the Peruvian Amazon: The role of shade and certification as indicators of sustainable management","authors":"Erick Arellanos ,&nbsp;Gerlin Milquito López ,&nbsp;Grobert Guadalupe ,&nbsp;Ligia García","doi":"10.1016/j.envc.2025.101223","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.envc.2025.101223","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Intensive coffee cultivation in full-sun monocultures is often associated with biodiversity loss. In this context, agroforestry systems are increasingly valued for their ability to reconcile agricultural productivity with environmental conservation, especially in tropical regions. This study evaluated yield, tree and crop diversity, and shade cover across four coffee production systems in northern Peruvian Amazonia: certified shaded, uncertified shaded, certified monoculture, and uncertified monoculture. While no significant differences in average yields were found, shaded systems exhibited greater biodiversity, with the certified shaded system showing the highest values. However, excessive crop diversification was negatively associated with yield, particularly in certified farms. Shade cover was positively correlated with tree species richness, suggesting an optimal range of 30–50 % to balance productivity and ecosystem services. Certification was not consistently linked to higher biodiversity, raising questions about its effectiveness and implementation. Findings highlight the viability of shaded agroforestry systems in achieving ecological and economic goals. We recommend promoting certification schemes with quantifiable biodiversity indicators, providing technical assistance, and establishing incentives to maintain adequate shade cover and species diversity. These strategies can enhance farm resilience, conserve critical habitats, and support sustainable development in coffee-growing landscapes of the Amazon.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34794,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Challenges","volume":"20 ","pages":"Article 101223"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144656039","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Recycling of volcanic ash and carbide slag in blended mortars: A multi-criteria performance assessment","authors":"Jad Bawab ,&nbsp;Hilal El-Hassan ,&nbsp;Amr El-Dieb ,&nbsp;Jamal Khatib","doi":"10.1016/j.envc.2025.101222","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.envc.2025.101222","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>A multi-criteria performance evaluation was performed to assess the physical and durability properties of cementitious composites containing volcanic ash (VA) and carbide slag (CS). The investigated mortars involved cement mass substitution by VA at 0–40 % and CS at 0–20 %. Mortar mixes with these respective substitution rates were examined for compressive strength, fresh and hardened densities, water transport properties, electrical resistivity, abrasion resistance, calcium leaching potential, and sulfate attack resistance. The Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to the Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) was utilized to rank the mortar mixes and select VA and CS percentages for superior physical and durability performance. The TOPSIS model was also verified through a sensitivity analysis. Regression relationships were determined between different properties to validate and link the outcomes. The outcomes showed that substituting cement with VA at 10–20 % and CS at 0–5 % by mass, either solely or synergically, improved the performance of the mortar. CS incorporation alongside VA improved all properties except the resistance to aggressive environments. These findings highlight that it was possible to replace cement by up to 25 % by mass while achieving superior physical and durability performance, owing to the filler effect of the alternative binders, enhanced pozzolanic reaction, and wide-ranging particle size offered by the ternary system. This study contributes to the collective effort to create sustainable and low-carbon cementitious composites using alternative binders while also aligning with United Nations Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 9 (Infrastructure Resilience), SDG 12 (Waste Management), SDG 13 (Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation).</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34794,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Challenges","volume":"20 ","pages":"Article 101222"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144579396","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Harnessing microbes and plants for bioremediation of heavy metal contaminants: Current paradigms and future perspectives","authors":"Anjuman Ayub ,&nbsp;Atif Khurshid Wani ,&nbsp;Suhaib Mohd Malik ,&nbsp;Mehvish Ayub ,&nbsp;Chirag Chopra ,&nbsp;Reena Singh ,&nbsp;Tabarak Malik","doi":"10.1016/j.envc.2025.101220","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.envc.2025.101220","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The increasing contamination of the environment by heavy metals from industrial, agricultural, and urban activities cause significant risks to the ecosystems and human health. Heavy metals are toxic to aquatic life, plants, and microorganisms, worsening environmental degradation. However, various species have evolved natural detoxification mechanisms, making bioremediation an attractive strategy for environmental preservation. Bioremediation harnessing the natural detoxification capabilities of microorganisms and plants, has emerged as a sustainable and environment friendly alternative to traditional remediation methods. Microorganisms, particularly bacteria employ metabolic pathways to transform or sequester toxic metals, reducing their bioavailability, while certain plants uptake and accumulate heavy metals in their tissues for phytoremediation. The combined use of microbial consortia and plant systems enhances metal detoxification, stabilization, and uptake, offering improved efficiency across various environmental conditions. This study provides a comprehensive account of the recent advancements in the use of microorganisms and plants as sustainable strategies to detoxify heavy metal contaminants. It discusses the potential mechanisms employed by the microbes and plants to mineralize these emerging pollutants in the environment. Further we weigh the pros and cons of the plant and microbe-based remediation strategies, emphasizing their potential integration with conventional methods to develop comprehensive, sustainable solutions for heavy metal pollution control.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34794,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Challenges","volume":"20 ","pages":"Article 101220"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144557079","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Small-scale fisherfolk in Papua New Guinea: Perspectives on climate variability and its impact on coastal fishing operations and activities","authors":"Louis George Korowi ,&nbsp;Mubarak Mammel ,&nbsp;Baker Matovu ,&nbsp;Pei-Ting Huang ,&nbsp;Ajith Raj ,&nbsp;Yao-Jen Hsiao ,&nbsp;Ming-An Lee","doi":"10.1016/j.envc.2025.101221","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.envc.2025.101221","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study aimed at exploring climate variability and small-scale fishers’ perspectives on how climate variability impacts fishing operations in East New Britain (ENB) province in Papua New Guinea. Climate data from 2000 to 2020 and participatory interactions with 80 fishers in three fishing villages of ENB were utilized and conducted. Findings revealed that traditionally, small-scale fisheries (SSF) of ENB have sustained the livelihoods of coastal and island communities for millennia. However, the projected impacts of climate change (CC) are posing significant challenges to fishers, yet limited research has explored the plight of SSF, and fishers, including their knowledge of CC variability. Coastal livelihoods and activities are dependent on fishing and fishing knowledge that is cross-generational. Women and renowned fishers (with unique fish harvesting skills) are critical actors, e.g., in identifying historically rich fishing grounds, and helping fishers or local communities in fishing activities and community festivals, e.g., conventional marriages. Fishing is a sociocultural identity, and this has led to emphasis on sustainable fishing practices by fishers and some key stakeholders, e.g., on the utilization of eco-friendly gear, wooden fences, marking of fish migratory routes, and stone traps. However, the fishers population is ageing. During peak fishing seasons that last one week per month, and depending on the fishing method, fishers earn between 300 and 1500 <em>Kina</em> (72–359 USD) daily. Increasing socioecological shifts were reported, including reducing fish economic value, changing fishing locations, and declining catch. Since 2000, sea surface temperatures (SSTs) have increased by about 1 °C and in December 2020, SST reached 30.20 °C, with the northern and eastern coastal zones of PNG being greatly affected. Fishers reported four critical concerns that affect their livelihoods and which could increase their vulnerability to human-environmental risks. 65 % of fishers are uncertain or have limited knowledge on CC, climate variability, its drivers, and associated impacts. Fishers emphasized fourteen perspectives that could mitigate the increasing socioecological shocks and vulnerabilities they face. Most of the perspectives cut across socio-cultural, economic, institutional, and environmental domains of sustainable fishing practices. Five starting points for sustainability transformations for policy and research are recommended including: (1) education programs on ecological processes, fishers’ local socioecological knowledge and climate variability, (2) collaborative stakeholder engagements in CC-policy design and community adaptation and mitigation actions, (3) integrated socio-ecological approaches on marine resource management, cost-benefit sharing, and co-management, (4) capacity-building programs and initiatives, and (5) proactive national-level prioritization of coastal and island fishers’ rights. Although fishers i","PeriodicalId":34794,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Challenges","volume":"20 ","pages":"Article 101221"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144562973","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A systematic review of native–invasive pollinator competition in urban green space","authors":"Szilvia Kisvarga ,&nbsp;Katalin Horotán ,&nbsp;András Neményi ,&nbsp;Jana Táborská ,&nbsp;Zsanett Istvánfi ,&nbsp;László Orlóci","doi":"10.1016/j.envc.2025.101219","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.envc.2025.101219","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Urbanization and climate change jointly disrupt urban vegetation by altering phenological cycles, increasing vulnerability to pests and diseases, and causing habitat fregmantation. These changes reduce essential ecosystem services—such as temperature regulation, air purification, and flood mitigation—and contribute to broader biodiversity decline. Pollinators, which rely on continuous floral resources, are especially vulnerable in urban environments. Invasive pollinator species intensify resource scarcity through exploitative behaviors (e.g., monopolizing nectar and pollen) and interference actions (e.g., aggressive exclusion), thereby reducing foraging opportunities and reproductive success among native taxa. This review synthesizes recent studies that elucidate the mechanisms underlying competition between native and invasive pollinators in urban ecosystems. We evaluate how urban policy instruments— such as integrated pest management protocols, native plant mandates, and pollinator-friendly zoning—shape vegetation composition and pollinator assemblages. Evidence shows that eradicating invasive flora, followed by the establishment of diverse native plantings, significantly elevates native pollinator richness within two years. Moreover, nesting infrastructures tailored to the life‐history traits of indigenous bees selectively enhances native recruitment while deterring exotic cavity‐nesters. Finally, we emphasize adaptive management frameworks that integrate real-time monitoring technologies (e.g., computer vision systems) and stakeholder engagement to sustain resilient pollination networks amid increasing environmental pressures. By bridging ecological theory with practical policy recommendations, this review offers a strategic framework for balancing urban development with the conservation of native pollinator communities.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34794,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Challenges","volume":"20 ","pages":"Article 101219"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144518422","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Ecological environment protection and governance for rural revitalization in Lijiang River Basin, China: A case study on Qingshitan reservoir","authors":"Liuyi Yang ,&nbsp;Haijon Gunggut ,&nbsp;Howe Eng Tang ,&nbsp;Haidy Henry Dusim ,&nbsp;Tianze Huo ,&nbsp;Xizi Wang ,&nbsp;Zhenchang Mo","doi":"10.1016/j.envc.2025.101218","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.envc.2025.101218","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Due to Qingshitan Reservoir area’s unique geographical location, it plays a crucial role in the overall ecological environment protection of the Lijiang River Basin. However, there is a lack of research on the ecological environment of the Qingshitan reservoir area in the field of law. To address these gaps, this study aims to examine rural environmental protection and environmental governance in the Lijiang River Basin, highlighting the implementation of the rural revitalization strategy. This study employed a mixed-methods approach to administer a questionnaire and conduct interviews in the Qingshitan Reservoir areas. The questionnaire was completed by 95 samples chosen via a cluster sampling method, whereas 15 interviewees were selected through a convenience sampling method. Descriptive statistics, multiple regression analysis and thematic analysis were performed. The results indicated a crucial need to improve the coordination of legislation, balance economic growth and environmental protection, boost water pollution management, develop eco-tourism and ecological products, and promote ecological compensation policies. Multiple regression analysis revealed that the predictors influencing ecological quality of the rural areas in the Lijiang River Basin include active local participation in environmental protection, effective multi-department collaborative management, law and regulation protection, and involvement of public. Concerning key methodology, future research should include a larger sample of hundreds of respondents from all regions. Additionally, questionnaire and interview items should be tailored according to the ecological conditions of the central and lower regions of the Lijiang River Basin. Additional analysis of the legal framework for ecological conservation and rural governance should be conducted.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34794,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Challenges","volume":"20 ","pages":"Article 101218"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144535182","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}