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Sustainable development through religious environmental engagement? Evidence from Switzerland 通过宗教环境参与实现可持续发展？瑞士的证据

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Sustainable Development Pub Date : 2024-06-05 DOI: 10.1002/sd.3064

Adam X. Hearn, Ann‐Lea Buzzi, Julius Malin, Jens Koehrsen

{"title":"Sustainable development through religious environmental engagement? Evidence from Switzerland","authors":"Adam X. Hearn, Ann‐Lea Buzzi, Julius Malin, Jens Koehrsen","doi":"10.1002/sd.3064","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/sd.3064","url":null,"abstract":"This article examines the engagement of religious organizations in addressing environment‐related sustainable development goals (SDGs) in Switzerland and its barriers. To this end, it draws upon semi‐structured interviews with church representatives who are actively engaged in environmental sustainability. We use a planetary boundaries framework with five capitals; natural and physical capital, which refer to the environment (e.g., work to increase biodiversity) and buildings/physical structures (e.g., through PV panels/energy retrofitting projects); financial capital (e.g., cost‐effectiveness); social/symbolic capital (e.g., public campaigning) and human capital (e.g., educational campaigns). The results show that substantial steps are being taken to increase engagement. This is largely due to faith‐based organizations such as Oeku and platforms such as Eco‐Eglise. However, approaches remain heterogeneous with significant tensions, particularly concerning legislative and financial issues, staff role ambiguity, and staff and time resource management. This article contributes to academic research on sustainable development by shedding light on the barriers of religious engagement in environment‐related SDGs. At the same time, it highlights the potential of umbrella organizations in augmenting and accelerating religious environmental engagement.","PeriodicalId":48174,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Development","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":12.5,"publicationDate":"2024-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141384471","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"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}

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Evaluating four decades of energy policy evolution for sustainable development of a South Asian country—Nepal: A comprehensive review 评估一个南亚国家--尼泊尔--四十年来促进可持续发展的能源政策演变：全面回顾

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Sustainable Development Pub Date : 2024-05-23 DOI: 10.1002/sd.3053

Utsav Bhattarai, T. Maraseni, L. Devkota, Armando Apan

{"title":"Evaluating four decades of energy policy evolution for sustainable development of a South Asian country—Nepal: A comprehensive review","authors":"Utsav Bhattarai, T. Maraseni, L. Devkota, Armando Apan","doi":"10.1002/sd.3053","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/sd.3053","url":null,"abstract":"In this study, we assessed the accomplishments and shortcomings of an exhaustive collection of energy policies of Nepal over four decades, using a five‐dimensional energy security framework (availability, affordability, technology, sustainability and governance) for sustainable development. We adopted a mixed‐method approach involving thorough review of 70 policy documents (1984–2022), systematic review of 86 peer‐reviewed journal articles on Nepal's energy policy, and consultations with 11 experts. Our evaluation shows that while there is a progressive trend, Nepal's energy policies face challenges of political instability, governance issues, siloed development practices, lagging research and development, inefficient energy demand management, and heavy reliance on international support. Additionally, we offer four tailored recommendations for the related stakeholders: supply‐side management, demand‐side management, multi‐sector collaboration, and political stability and good governance. The insights and recommendations we provide have significant regional implications, particularly in the context of potential cross‐border clean electricity sharing in South Asia.","PeriodicalId":48174,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Development","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":12.5,"publicationDate":"2024-05-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141104173","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"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}

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Circular economy and waste production models for sustainable development goals 12 and 14: Evidence from cruise sustainability reporting 可持续发展目标 12 和 14 的循环经济和废物生产模式：邮轮可持续性报告的证据

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Sustainable Development Pub Date : 2024-05-22 DOI: 10.1002/sd.3051

Assunta Di Vaio, Giuseppe Dell’Amura, Meghna Chhabra, Antonio Garofalo

{"title":"Circular economy and waste production models for sustainable development goals 12 and 14: Evidence from cruise sustainability reporting","authors":"Assunta Di Vaio, Giuseppe Dell’Amura, Meghna Chhabra, Antonio Garofalo","doi":"10.1002/sd.3051","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/sd.3051","url":null,"abstract":"The relationship between the practices and initiatives governing “waste production models” (sustainable development goal [SDG]12) and marine biodiversity goals (SDG14) is relatively unexplored. Aiming to bridge this gap by drawing on stakeholder and legitimacy theories, this study examines onboard cruise ships' circular economy (CE)‐based waste management practices and initiatives, correlating SGDs 12 and 14. Consequently, Carnival Corporation Plc's 2020–2022 sustainability reports are analyzed using content analysis by both Leximancer software (ver. 5.0) and manual methods. The results highlight the corporation's increasing commitment to green technologies for “waste production models” to achieve SDG14. However, its sustainability reports provide unclear evidence of the impact on marine biodiversity. Findings implies that practitioners should partner and invest in green technologies for “waste production models” to achieve SDG14. Besides being the first to explore the link between the two SDGs within the CE framework, this study advances insights into waste management within “waste production models,” enhancing the understanding of sustainable practices.","PeriodicalId":48174,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Development","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":12.5,"publicationDate":"2024-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141109862","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"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}

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Financing sustainable development goals in Sub‐Saharan Africa: Does international capital flows matter? 为撒哈拉以南非洲的可持续发展目标筹资：国际资本流动重要吗？

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Sustainable Development Pub Date : 2024-05-22 DOI: 10.1002/sd.3041

Sana Slimani, Anis Omri, Abdessalem Abbassi

{"title":"Financing sustainable development goals in Sub‐Saharan Africa: Does international capital flows matter?","authors":"Sana Slimani, Anis Omri, Abdessalem Abbassi","doi":"10.1002/sd.3041","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/sd.3041","url":null,"abstract":"This study investigates the role of international capital flows in financing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA). Using data from 41 SSA countries from 2000 to 2018 and employing the System Generalized Method of Moments (System GMM), the research examines the impact of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and remittances on the SDGs across disaggregated levels (economic, social, and environmental sustainability) and the aggregated level (SDGI). The findings underscore the crucial significance of international capital flows as essential financing sources for SSA countries. FDI emerges as a contributor to economic and social sustainability at the disaggregated level, yet it exhibits negative effects on environmental sustainability. Conversely, remittances are shown to positively contribute to economic and social sustainability at the disaggregated level. However, the impact of international capital flows on the aggregate SDGI is found to be insignificantly positive. These results highlight the necessity for policymakers in SSA to devise strategies that maximize the benefits of FDI while addressing its adverse effects on environmental sustainability. Furthermore, they emphasize the importance of strengthening policies aimed at directing remittances towards sustainable investments, thereby advancing the achievement of the SDGs. Governments are urged to prioritize enhancing regulatory capacities in environmental matters through investments in modern technologies and appropriate standards, aiming to strike a balance between environmental protection and economic needs. Additionally, they should prioritize transparency, public participation, and robust enforcement mechanisms. Encouraging environmentally friendly foreign investments and promoting regional and international cooperation are also crucial steps towards effectively managing local environmental challenges.","PeriodicalId":48174,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Development","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":12.5,"publicationDate":"2024-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141112183","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"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}

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Synergizing social sustainability and technological innovation for carbon neutrality in OECD economies 协同社会可持续性和技术创新，实现经合组织经济体的碳中和

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Sustainable Development Pub Date : 2024-05-21 DOI: 10.1002/sd.3038

Yiwen Wang, Nadia Hanif, Numan Arshad, M. Hussain, Zeeshan Arshad, Muhammad Usman

{"title":"Synergizing social sustainability and technological innovation for carbon neutrality in OECD economies","authors":"Yiwen Wang, Nadia Hanif, Numan Arshad, M. Hussain, Zeeshan Arshad, Muhammad Usman","doi":"10.1002/sd.3038","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/sd.3038","url":null,"abstract":"Economies around the globe are pushing toward a society's sustainability perspectives and upgradation in technology to protect the environment from global warming and the depletion of energy supplies. This shift in perception is primarily intended to alter people's attitudes toward posterity. By integrating the theories of interactions between social and ecological systems and the environment Kuznets curve (EKC) framework, this study explores the impact of nonrenewable energy consumption, social sustainability, and technological innovation on CO₂ emissions across the Organization for Economic Co‐operation and Development (OECD) countries from 2001 through 2020. Based on the estimates of FMOLS, PARDL, and QARDL, the 10‐year CO2 emissions and gross domestic product projections are traced using the average growth rate for each country and an average value of independent variables. The findings of this study highlight the detrimental effect of nonrenewable energy consumption on CO₂ emissions, underscoring the urgency for sustainable energy alternatives. However, the positive role of social sustainability and technological innovation in curbing CO₂ emissions within OECD countries is equally significant. Accentuating the importance of social sustainability within this context, the study sheds light on the integral role that societal factors, such as education, public awareness, and social well‐being, play a substantial role in shaping sustainable practices. It is found that Brazil, China, Malaysia, Russia, South Africa, and Thailand need to focus on higher economic growth to experience decarbonizing economic growth.","PeriodicalId":48174,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Development","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":12.5,"publicationDate":"2024-05-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141116640","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"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}

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Toward a sustainable environment within the framework of carbon neutrality scenarios: Evidence from the novel Fourier‐NARDL approach 在碳中和方案框架内实现可持续环境：来自新颖的傅立叶-纳差法的证据

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Sustainable Development Pub Date : 2024-05-21 DOI: 10.1002/sd.3056

Abdullah Emre Caglar, Senem Gönenç, M. A. Destek

{"title":"Toward a sustainable environment within the framework of carbon neutrality scenarios: Evidence from the novel Fourier‐NARDL approach","authors":"Abdullah Emre Caglar, Senem Gönenç, M. A. Destek","doi":"10.1002/sd.3056","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/sd.3056","url":null,"abstract":"Sustainable energy policies are directly proportional to countries' achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Economies that want to achieve their 2030 and 2050 targets are looking for alternative energy sources until renewable energy sources mature. In this context, this study models the environmental quality of France, which is the leader in the use of nuclear energy in Europe, from a different perspective through nuclear energy technologies. This study empirically uses the novel Fourier asymmetric autoregressive distributed lag approach. It confirms that increases and decreases in nuclear technology have different effects on the load capacity factor within the framework of the load capacity curve (LCC) hypothesis. It also provides evidence for the existence of the LCC hypothesis and offers sustainable energy policies for France. The French government should allocate funds to cleaner energies instead of investing in nuclear energy technologies. Thus, the long‐term transition to a low‐carbon economy can be accelerated instead of short‐term targets. By eliminating nuclear energy, a severe burden on the French economy, infrastructure can be created for alternative energy sources. Finally, the French government can gain momentum in achieving SDGs 7 and 13 by withdrawing support from nuclear energy technologies.","PeriodicalId":48174,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Development","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":12.5,"publicationDate":"2024-05-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141118158","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"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}

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Towards a cleaner and sustainable Europe and Central Asia: An investigation of the logistics‐environment nexus 实现更清洁和可持续的欧洲和中亚：物流与环境关系调查

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Sustainable Development Pub Date : 2024-05-21 DOI: 10.1002/sd.3055

M. Shamout

{"title":"Towards a cleaner and sustainable Europe and Central Asia: An investigation of the logistics‐environment nexus","authors":"M. Shamout","doi":"10.1002/sd.3055","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/sd.3055","url":null,"abstract":"The logistics industry is the backbone of global trade and is crucial for the attainment of economic progress across the world. However, the industry involves activities that increase the consumption of energy resources including fossil fuels, which harms the environment. Thus, with a special focus on Europe and Central Asia, this study explores the logistics‐environment by evaluating the impact of logistics performance (LP) on environmental performance (EP) while controlling for key macroeconomic indicators such as income, trade openness, foreign direct investment, and industrialization. The motivation for this study is derived from the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs‐11 and 13) which highlight sustainability and climate change mitigation. Using Poisson pseudo maximum likelihood with high‐dimensional fixed effects (PPMLHDFE) for 47 European and Central Asian countries over the period 2007–2018, the findings revealed that the overall logistic performance, and some of its components—customs, trade, and transport infrastructure, and tracing and tracking have a significant positive impact on the overall EP, environmental health, and ecosystem vitality. Additionally, the study confirms the detrimental effects of economic growth, trade, and industrialization on environmental quality and health from logistics and supply chain management (SCM) perspectives. Further policy caveats and suggestions are elucidated in the concluding section.","PeriodicalId":48174,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Development","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":12.5,"publicationDate":"2024-05-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141113732","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"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}

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Inequity in unmet health care needs of women and children in India: A barrier to sustainable development goals in health 印度妇女和儿童未得到满足的保健需求不平等：实现卫生领域可持续发展目标的障碍

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Sustainable Development Pub Date : 2024-05-20 DOI: 10.1002/sd.3042

Raj Kumar, I. Chowdhury

{"title":"Inequity in unmet health care needs of women and children in India: A barrier to sustainable development goals in health","authors":"Raj Kumar, I. Chowdhury","doi":"10.1002/sd.3042","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/sd.3042","url":null,"abstract":"Despite progress in maternal and child health, significant gap and high inequity persist in unmet health needs, creating a barrier to universal health coverage. Previous studies have analysed inequity of health outcomes and healthcare availability, but limited research is available on delayed or not‐seeking treatment. Research conducted on unmet treatment lacks emphasis on vulnerable groups; women and children. The objective is to fill this research gap by estimating the contribution of socio‐economic factors to inequality in the unmet health needs of women and children. This study uses the concentration index, concentration curve and horizontal inequity index to estimate inequality. A decomposition analysis is conducted to estimate the contribution of each socio‐economic factor to inequality. The need‐adjusted index shows the inequity due to non‐need factors. The unmet health needs are significantly higher among socioeconomically disadvantaged groups. In addition to wealth, factors such as caste (4.43% and 7.23%), education (7.27% and 13.05%), media exposure (3.88% and 6.39%) and distance problem (5.35% and 14.61%) contribute to the inequity for both women and children. A negative horizontal inequity index confirms that non‐need factors are major contributors to inequity. Findings add new theoretical insights on healthcare accessibility and inform policymakers on factors creating disadvantages in treatment‐seeking. Action plans for universal health coverage need to incorporate social and institutional factors in policy and budgetary allocations. Further, health‐card system, health‐record‐keeping practices and community‐health officer/clinic can improve treatment seeking.","PeriodicalId":48174,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Development","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":12.5,"publicationDate":"2024-05-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141122598","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"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}

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Which direction for stakeholder capitalism? Approaches and reporting towards POP accounting 利益相关者资本主义的方向是什么？实现持久性有机污染物会计的方法和报告

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Sustainable Development Pub Date : 2024-05-17 DOI: 10.1002/sd.3052

P. Biancone, Silvana Secinaro, V. Brescia, D. Calandra

{"title":"Which direction for stakeholder capitalism? Approaches and reporting towards POP accounting","authors":"P. Biancone, Silvana Secinaro, V. Brescia, D. Calandra","doi":"10.1002/sd.3052","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/sd.3052","url":null,"abstract":"Our study uncovers the evolving landscape of stakeholder capitalism. This paradigm recognises the intrinsic value of capital among diverse stakeholders and underscores the importance of engaging them in the long‐term value‐generation process. Through bibliometric analysis, we explore the multifaceted nature of stakeholder capitalism, its historical evolution, and the current debates surrounding its implementation, particularly in social reporting and integrated performance representation. Our findings illuminate the growing emphasis on POP accounting as a potential bridge between traditional shareholder‐centric models and a more inclusive stakeholder‐oriented approach. POP accounting emerges as a vital tool for demystifying complex financial data, offering a transparent, accessible narrative that resonates with broader stakeholders. By integrating insights from various sectors and geographical regions, this paper sheds light on the practical implications of adopting POP accounting within stakeholder capitalism. It suggests it could catalyse a more democratic, transparent, and sustainable corporate governance framework. Our research contributes to the ongoing corporate responsibility and governance discourse, providing actionable insights for businesses, policymakers, and academics committed to fostering an equitable, stakeholder‐inclusive future.","PeriodicalId":48174,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Development","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":12.5,"publicationDate":"2024-05-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141127037","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"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}

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Are we doing enough to understand our relationship with the environment? A bibliometric analysis of the instruments that evaluate pro‐environmental behavior 我们在理解我们与环境的关系方面做得还不够吗？对环保行为评估工具的文献计量分析

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Sustainable Development Pub Date : 2024-05-16 DOI: 10.1002/sd.3023

Estefanía Sánchez Flores, Barlin Orlando Olivares, Rubén Vinueza Chérrez, Rocío Serrano Rodríguez

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