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{"title":"A review of local climate measures to increase resilience of East African agroecological systems","authors":"F.M. van Woesik ,&nbsp;S.C. Dekker ,&nbsp;F. Sambalino ,&nbsp;F. van Steenbergen ,&nbsp;H.J. de Boer","doi":"10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101174","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101174","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Climate change poses significant risks to global agroecosystems. This paper reviews the underexplored impact of small-scale interventions on the local climate by examining their influence on the surface energy balance. It highlights these practices as overlooked opportunities for climate adaptation and mitigation. East Africa, increasingly vulnerable to climate change, serves as a case study. This review paper analyses historical and current local climate management practices implemented by East African communities, drawing on academic and grey literature, and insights from regional field experts. Documenting five distinct adaptation strategies encompassing management of soil moisture, evaporation, surface water dynamics, vegetation, and soil properties, the review enriches the repository of diverse practices and advances our comprehension of the underlying processes. The results of this review contribute to the conceptualization of systematic, community-centric frameworks for local climate management.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54269,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Development","volume":"55 ","pages":"Article 101174"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143580511","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":"Adaptability of biomimicry applications in improving the sustainability in the construction industry","authors":"F.H.Y.D. Silva ,&nbsp;B.A.K.S. Perera ,&nbsp;A.M.D.S. Atapattu ,&nbsp;M.K.C.S. Wijewickrama","doi":"10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101197","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101197","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Employing sustainable construction practices provides the capacity to reduce the environmental damage caused by destructive construction mechanisms, yet the effectiveness of the existing sustainable construction patterns is questionable. Meanwhile, biomimicry was introduced as a practice that involves mimicking and learning from the strategies employed by living organisms to address challenges similar to those that individuals and societies encounter. However, there is a lack of research on inferring biomimicry applications in improving traditional sustainable practices. Consequently, this study aims to investigate the adaptability of biomimicry applications in enhancing the sustainability of the construction industry. A mixed research approach was involved in achieving the study's aim. Three (3) rounds of questionnaire surveys with sixty (60) experts in the research area were conducted using the Delphi technique. The data gathered from the empirical study was analysed using statistical methods and validated with a key informant sample who are actively experienced using biomimicry practices in the construction industry. Accordingly, three (3) semi-structured interviews were conducted for validation of gathered data. The study found that biomimicry applications are crucial for enhancing construction sustainability, as currently, many projects are unlikely to achieve the desired level of sustainability. Furthermore, it was revealed that most biomimicry applications are distinctively adaptable for sustainable practices, yet the benefits, barriers and strategies of adapting biomimicry applications are common for most sustainable practices. Thus, in streamlining the link between biomimicry applications and existing sustainability practices, a mind map was developed by connecting benefits, barriers, and strategies for adapting biomimicry applications in improving existing sustainable practices. The study theoretically reveals how biomimicry applications can be utilised to attain a sustainable construction industry. Practically, the study acknowledges how biomimicry applications could be embraced with sustainable practices while manifesting how to strategically overcome the barriers that hinder the implementation of this practice.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54269,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Development","volume":"55 ","pages":"Article 101197"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143549728","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":"A qualitative framework to identify variables influencing ecological sustainability in tropical small-scale agriculture","authors":"Roberto Carlos Forte Taylor ,&nbsp;Osborne Grant Clark ,&nbsp;Julien Jean Malard-Adam","doi":"10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101180","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101180","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Small-scale agriculture continues to be the sector with the largest number of food-producing farms worldwide. According to literature, this sector is highly diverse, not highly mechanized, and has low environmental impact. As a result, smallholders play a crucial role in ensuring food security and sustainability. Despite their small scale, these systems must be evaluated and compared based on a wide variety of factors influenced by their specific contexts. Environmental conditions, personal preferences, economic constraints, government regulations, and social norms all contribute to these contexts. A comparison of the <em>ecological sustainability</em> of agricultural systems has shown potential, but is often hindered by substantial limitations. Many of these approaches fail to engage stakeholders comprehensively and elucidate the intricate structures, components, and feedback mechanisms of agricultural ecosystems. Incomplete portrayals of these systems' complex interdependencies lead to inaccurate sustainability assessments. A novel method for analyzing and comparing the <em>ecological sustainability</em> of small farming systems in the tropics is presented using semi-structured interviews, content analysis, and causal loop diagrams. Using interviews, we identified key drivers and challenges in the development of these systems. Through causal loop diagrams, we visualized each system and identified its feedback loops. Several important conclusions have been drawn from the study of these systems in Mariato, Panama:</div><div>1.Ecological sustainability is driven by production, regenerative practices, and soil quality</div><div>2.Subsistence and respect for nature motivated the farmers</div><div>3.Degradation of soil and extreme dry seasons were major challenges</div><div>4.All three system types that were compared tended towards equilibrium</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54269,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Development","volume":"55 ","pages":"Article 101180"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143628128","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":"Prolonged drought and governance challenges in Turkana County, Kenya – Access to water and livelihood changes","authors":"Shilpa Muliyil Asokan ,&nbsp;Raphael Mulaha Kweyu ,&nbsp;Mary Makokha Kalibbala ,&nbsp;Joy Apiyo Obando","doi":"10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101193","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101193","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The traditional livelihood practice of pastoralism is under threat in Turkana County in Kenya. The past decades have seen a shift in livelihood practices from pastoralism to other livelihood practices in the arid and semi-arid lands; including small-scale crop farming, small-scale businesses, charcoal burning and selling of firewood. Through the case study areas in three villages – Emeiyana, Nalemsekon and Ayanae Akunoit – in Lokichar, Turkana County, this paper analyses the role of long periods of drought and the existing state of political and socio-economic marginalization in driving livelihood changes among vulnerable pastoral communities. The study results indicate that access to water especially during periods of prolonged drought such as the recent 2020–2022 drought, is a crucial factor driving livelihood changes. The historical marginalization of the communities is found to further aggravate the situation resulting in food insecurity.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54269,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Development","volume":"55 ","pages":"Article 101193"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143580429","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":"Decision-making strategies for climate change adaptation in coastal regions of Africa","authors":"Alireza Babapoorkamani ,&nbsp;Liana Ricci","doi":"10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101196","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101196","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":54269,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Development","volume":"55 ","pages":"Article 101196"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143549731","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":"Drivers of pro-environmental behaviors and risk perception to climate change in small coastal communities: An insight from the Mexican Pacific","authors":"María de los Ángeles Milanés-Salinas ,&nbsp;Carlos Orión Norzagaray ,&nbsp;Georges Seingier ,&nbsp;Guadalupe Gómez-Hernández ,&nbsp;José Alberto Zepeda-Domínguez ,&nbsp;Luis Felipe Beltrán-Morales","doi":"10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101194","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101194","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Addressing climate change (CC) requires actions oriented at improving the environment, known as pro-environmental behavior (PEB), which are particularly relevant in small communities. However, it has been proposed that PEB-related actions must be linked to a state of awareness where people perceive the risk of CC (RP) as a threat to their environment. This study is oriented to investigate how a small community, economically dependent on coral reef services, perceives CC, whether it recognizes the threats to its livelihood, and to identify the factors that drive RP and PEB. We used data from 47 surveys conducted among economically active adults from the coastal community living in Cabo Pulmo National Park (Mexican Pacific), representing around 75% of the community population. Our results indicate that the population studied has a vague definition of CC, associating its impacts primarily with temperature increases, likely influenced by media dissemination. Variable associations revealed that PEB is mainly motivated by compliance with park regulations and sustain their daily livelihoods, rather than RP or other coral reef threats. This was explained as them perceiving CC as a future threat, as they have not witnessed significant CC negative impacts during their time living in the reef. Perceptions in small communities can be highly variable and influenced by multiple factors, mainly threats perceived prioritize immediate economic impacts over longer-term environmental risks. The use of models adapted to the local cognitive-cultural context helps to identify the underlying causes for their RP and how to better adapt to CC threats.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54269,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Development","volume":"55 ","pages":"Article 101194"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143549729","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":"A critical review of opportunities and challenges of solid waste management in an emerging economy- evidence from Pakistan","authors":"Sajid Rashid ,&nbsp;Hameeda Sultan ,&nbsp;Wajid Rashid ,&nbsp;Bushra Danish Talpur ,&nbsp;Roberto Xavier Supe Tulcan ,&nbsp;Muhammad Tariq Khan ,&nbsp;Eve Bohnett ,&nbsp;Muhammad Safar Korai ,&nbsp;Lixiao Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101182","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101182","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>A substantial rise in solid waste (SW) generation coincides with socioeconomic development, making solid waste management (SWM) a growing wicked challenge for developing country like Pakistan. The SWM is marked by systemic inefficiencies and significant ecological dangers, is a significant socio-economic concern in Pakistan. With huge amount of waste improperly disposed of in open fields, waterways, and roadsides, the country faces significant environmental and public health threats. This comprehensive review examines the current state of SWM in Pakistan, such as open dumping and landfilling. Analyzing the multidimensional barriers to successful waste SWM and discovering potential strategic interventions. The research shows that Pakistan's SWM is fundamentally inhibited by inadequate legislative frameworks, narrow political commitment, minimal public awareness, and insufficient technological infrastructure. Despite the considerable potential of solid waste as a resource for energy generation and recycling, current practices remain predominantly linear and unsustainable. Key systemic challenges include outdated regulations, financial limitations, and a lack of coordinated stakeholder engagement across municipal, private, public, and informal sectors. The study identifies critical determinants of effective SWM, emphasizing the importance of employment generation, local governance, public-private partnerships, and technological integration. These factors are intrinsically linked to achieving sustainable development goals. The analysis suggests that comprehensive policy reforms, including supportive investment frameworks, educational initiatives, financial incentives, and strict waste disposal regulations, are essential for transforming SWM network. Finally, it emphasizes the need for improved public participation and government commitment to transition towards a circular economy and substantial potential for generating greener energy from waste, which could be harnessed through better planning and investment.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54269,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Development","volume":"55 ","pages":"Article 101182"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143609784","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":"Adapting to climate change: Women's livelihood strategies in uMkhanyakude District Municipality","authors":"Nomfundo Patricia Sibiya ,&nbsp;Mulala Danny Simatele","doi":"10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101185","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101185","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Climate change has a profound effect on the livelihoods of women in rural areas, worsening existing inequalities and vulnerabilities. However, women are not passive; they actively look for ways to adapt to the effects of climate change. This article aims to explore the resources, strategies, and assets women employ to sustain their livelihoods and achieve livelihood outcomes amid changing climatic conditions. A mixed-method research approach was used to gather data from 74 women in the uMkhanyakude District Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Data was collected in 2021 using an online survey. The qualitative data obtained were analysed through thematic analysis, while the quantitative data were processed using IBM SPSS Statistics software and Microsoft Excel. Droughts have been identified as the most common form of extreme weather in the area, although floods occur as well. These extreme weather conditions result in water shortages, livestock loss, home destruction, agricultural job losses, decreased food affordability, and aggravated health problems. Women were observed to employ strategies that are primarily associated with social assets and financial resources to improve resilience. The research indicates that while the district municipality enhances women's capacity to protect their livelihoods amid climate change, it concurrently excludes them from participating in decision-making and educational initiatives. This exclusion underscores a significant gap in the adaptation strategies being developed. Although enhancing women's capabilities is advantageous, the study stresses the importance of combining this with inclusive decision-making and educational programmes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54269,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Development","volume":"55 ","pages":"Article 101185"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143643378","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 and impacts of climate-induced extreme weather events in South Africa (1920–2023)","authors":"Godwell Nhamo,&nbsp;Lazarus Chapungu,&nbsp;Gideon Walter Mutanda","doi":"10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101183","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101183","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Climate change is increasingly recognized as one of the most pressing global challenges of the 21st century. In South Africa, climate-induced extreme weather events have become more frequent, intense, and unpredictable, posing significant threats to humanity, ecosystems, and the economy. Therefore, there is an urgent need to better understand the trends and impacts of climate-induced extreme weather events in South Africa to inform evidence-based policy and decision-making. This study examines the trends and impacts of climate-induced extreme weather events in South Africa over the period 1920 to 2023. Using a comprehensive analysis of historical data, and scientific literature, the study identified significant trends (p &lt; 0.05) in the frequency of climate-induced weather events. The results reveal a general increase in the frequency of most extreme weather events, with notable spikes in specific decades. For instance, the 2011–2020 decade recorded the highest number of extreme weather events, totalling over 1,800. However, there is a spatial variation in the frequency of occurrence of these events across provinces, with the Western Cape province having the highest frequencies, while the North West Province has the lowest. The findings highlight the significant socio-economic and environmental impacts associated with such climate-induced extreme weather events, including infrastructure damage, agricultural losses, water scarcity, and adverse health effects. The study underscores the critical need for robust climate adaptation and resilience strategies to address the escalating risks posed by, among other weather extremes, floods, droughts, tornadoes, heatwaves, hailstorm, snow and frost, and wildfires. The increasing prevalence and severity of these events call for immediate and coordinated action to enhance South Africa's preparedness and response capabilities in the face of a changing climate.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54269,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Development","volume":"55 ","pages":"Article 101183"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143527460","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":"Harmonizing tourism and conservation through payment for ecosystem services: A case study of Gili Matra, Indonesia","authors":"Diswandi Diswandi,&nbsp;Luluk Fadliyanti,&nbsp;Mansur Afifi,&nbsp;Busaini Busaini,&nbsp;Muhammad Mujahid Dakwah","doi":"10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101184","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101184","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Tourism activities on small islands are developed to obtain economic benefits. However, challenges due to limited land-carrying capacity often lead to environmental degradation. This study explores the potential of implementing a Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) program in Gili Matra, North Lombok, Indonesia, to balance tourism and conservation. Utilizing a mixed method with both quantitative and qualitative research approaches, this study examines the demand, supply, and public policy interventions necessary for a successful PES program. The Contingent Valuation Method was employed to assess the willingness to pay and willingness to accept among international and domestic tourists, tourism entrepreneurs, and fishing households. The results indicate that domestic tourists are willing to pay an average of Rp 35,000 (approximately US$ 2.15) per visit, while foreign tourists are willing to pay US$21.46 per visit. Entrepreneurs express willingness to pay a monthly fee of IDR 52,000 (approximately US$ 3.2). On the supply side, fishing households are willing to accept Rp 1,326,000 (approximately US$ 81.51) per month for coral reef conservation efforts. The findings suggest the feasibility of adopting PES in small island tourism to contribute to sustainable tourism and support SDGs 14 and 15. The study recommends implementing a mandatory PES scheme through regional regulations and integrating fees into admission tickets via a digital platform for effective management.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54269,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Development","volume":"55 ","pages":"Article 101184"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143474634","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}