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{"title":"Sustainability assessment of camel breeding: The case of northwestern rangelands in Iran","authors":"Morteza Mofidi-Chelan ,&nbsp;Iman Haghiyan ,&nbsp;Esmaeil Sheidai-Karkaj ,&nbsp;Mahdiyeh Banihasan ,&nbsp;Vigilijus Jukna ,&nbsp;Rando Värnik ,&nbsp;Hossein Azadi","doi":"10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101251","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101251","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study examines the viability of the traditional rangeland-based camel breeding over the long term in Khorkhor village, Iran, emphasizing social, economic, and environmental factors. From 2018 to 2019, data was collected using the sustainability barometer methodology, which included structured questionnaires, interviews, and field observations. The findings show variable levels of sustainability across dimensions: excellent social health (80 %) but lower social justice (43 %), efficient economic processes (64 %), poor economic justice (17 %), and strong environmental health (72 %), but insufficient grazing management (29 %). Social sustainability ranked highest (62 %), while environmental sustainability was ranked lowest (42 %). The economic elements had the highest influence on overall sustainability (R = 0.748), followed by the social and environmental aspects. Notably, there was no significant relationship between economic and environmental variables. The study emphasizes the importance of interventions that address economic and environmental constraints, improve farmer knowledge, and shift to semi-traditional and semi-industrial livestock systems for long-term rangeland management. These findings help to understand how sustainable (environmentally friendly and long-lasting) traditional methods of breeding camels are. Also, these findings could lead to suggestions for changes in breeding camels. The study also emphasizes balancing economic, social, and environmental factors for sustainable rangeland management in similar situations.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54269,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Development","volume":"56 ","pages":"Article 101251"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-05-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144213267","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":"How do visitors perceive the urban greenery microclimate in the city’s only green space? A case study in Brazilian semi-arid","authors":"Arthur da Silva Nascimento,&nbsp;Leonardo Vitor Alves da Silva,&nbsp;Maria Amanda Nobre Lisboa,&nbsp;Alana de Oliveira Silva,&nbsp;Mardonio Freitas Rodrigues Ferreira,&nbsp;Sara Cardoso Ferreira da Silva,&nbsp;Mário Jorge Vital de Melo,&nbsp;Antônio César Vieira da Silva,&nbsp;João Tavares Calixto Júnior","doi":"10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101244","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101244","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Uncontrolled urban growth in Brazil has led to the formation of Urban Heat Islands (UHI), negatively impacting thermal comfort in cities. This study investigates thermal comfort in the Parque Natural Municipal das Timbaúbas, the only Conservation Unit in Juazeiro do Norte, Brazilian Northeast (semi-arid region), exploring how tree cover influences the local microclimate. Differences in air temperature, humidity, and heat index (HI) were analyzed in various areas of the park over a 12-month period. Using variance analysis (ANOVA), differences between areas with and without vegetation cover (WVC and NVC) were examined. Visitor perceptions of thermal comfort were assessed through 500 questionnaires. The results indicate that areas with vegetation cover showed an average reduction of 3.3 °C in air temperature and a 7.3 % increase in relative humidity compared to areas without vegetation cover. The greatest differences in temperature and humidity were observed in the most densely wooded area, with a 6.4 °C decrease in temperature and a 16.2 % increase in humidity. The most critical points, classified as “Extreme Caution” highlight the importance of vegetation cover in mitigating heat. The analysis revealed that 68.4 % of visitors frequent the park in the afternoon, coinciding with the highest temperature values. This study emphasizes the importance of urban tree cover as a strategy to mitigate UHI and improve quality of life in urban areas of this region of Brazil, reinforcing the need for public policies that expand and maintain green spaces.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54269,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Development","volume":"56 ","pages":"Article 101244"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-05-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144178169","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":"Disasters of natural origin, gender equality and GDP growth: a co-integration analysis for Latin America and the Caribbean","authors":"Montserrat Díaz-Fernández,&nbsp;Mar Llorente-Marrón,&nbsp;Paz Méndez-Rodríguez","doi":"10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101252","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101252","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Natural disasters, increasingly frequent and severe, not only cause material and economic damage but also exacerbate pre-existing social inequalities, especially those affecting women and vulnerable groups. The objective of this study is to analyse the dynamic relations between disasters of natural origin (NDs), gross domestic product per capita (GDP) and the gender inequality index (GII) in Latin American and Caribbean countries over the period 2000–2021 using fully modified least squares (FMOLS) estimation of panel models with non-stationary and co-integrated variables. We aim to analyse the short- and long-term relations between variables as well as their causality and dynamics to shed light on these interconnected relations and their implications for the region. A significant bidirectional relation between NDs and gender inequality is identified: disasters exacerbate inequality, disproportionately affecting women, while higher levels of inequality increase vulnerability to such events. Additionally, there is evidence of a unidirectional relation between economic growth and GII. In several Latin American and Caribbean countries, the speed of adjustment indicates that gender inequality tends to persist or even worsen. These findings underscore the importance of addressing gender inequality as a critical element in disaster management and sustainable economic development in Latin America and the Caribbean. An approach that recognizes and addresses gender disparities can facilitate a more inclusive and effective recovery from disasters.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54269,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Development","volume":"55 ","pages":"Article 101252"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-05-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144154327","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":"Community perceptions and ecosystem services provided by small hydropower plants","authors":"Isabel Boavida ,&nbsp;Maria João Costa ,&nbsp;José Maria Santos","doi":"10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101247","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101247","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Small hydropower plants (SHPs) are increasingly promoted for their potential to provide renewable energy in rural regions, but their impact on river ecosystems and local communities remains a topic of debate. This study explores the ecological and socio-economic effects provided by small hydropower plants (SHPs) on river ecosystem services (ES) in rural regions. Through two case studies of SHPs on the Couto and Avelames Rivers (NE Portugal), we assessed local communities' awareness and perceptions of the implementations of those infrastructures and the ES provided by these modified water bodies, by using a face-to-face survey of 114 respondents near the SHPs locations. The results indicate that 70 % of respondents preferred the water body created by the SHPs weirs for recreational purposes, and 83 % acknowledged that riverside areas enhanced their well-being. Economic benefits were also important, with 39 % of respondents recognizing improvements in job creation, river access, and regional economic growth due to the SHPs. Clean energy production and water storage were identified as the most valued ES, with principal component analysis (PCA) showing high loadings for these services (0.549 for recreational activities and 0.807 for storage). Despite these benefits, 32 % of respondents expressed a preference for pre-SHP river conditions, citing concerns over ecological impacts. Only 39 % of respondents were willing to pay for river conservation efforts, highlighting economic constraints in these rural communities and a perception among locals that the responsibility for maintaining river ecosystems lies with public authorities. The study emphasizes the need for balancing clean energy production with the preservation of river ecosystems and the inclusion of local communities in SHPs environmental impact assessments to ensure a sustainable development of these regions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54269,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Development","volume":"55 ","pages":"Article 101247"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-05-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144124176","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":"Applying the Norm Activation Model to analyze climate change adaptation behaviors of forest-dwellers","authors":"Somayeh Tatari-Chegeni ,&nbsp;Mehdi Rahimian ,&nbsp;Javad Sosani ,&nbsp;Fatemeh Rahimi Fayzabad ,&nbsp;Homa Molavi","doi":"10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101246","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101246","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Climate change poses a serious threat to economies that depend on agriculture and natural resources. Iran is especially at risk due to both its difficult environmental conditions and management challenges. Understanding how forest dwellers in western Iran adapt to climate change is key to developing effective strategies. This study investigates the adaptive behaviors of these communities using the Norm Activation Model. Data was collected through a questionnaire completed by 374 participants. The findings confirmed all the model's hypotheses, explaining 74.9 % of the variation in adaptive behavior. These results provide valuable guidance for policymakers to design targeted support measures. Specifically, adaptation behaviors were positively linked to household size, education level, income from forest resources, livestock ownership, use of the internet and social media for climate information, participation in training, and reliance on forests, surface water, and weather-dependent jobs. The government should strengthen public policies, promote a variety of adaptive behaviors, and support social networks that allow forest dwellers to share knowledge. Using big data and AI can further enhance these efforts by offering better tools and insights for climate adaptation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54269,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Development","volume":"55 ","pages":"Article 101246"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144134425","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":"Agri-environmental indicators regarding Broccoli cultivation: a case study in Pella, Greece","authors":"Christos D. Anagnostopoulos ,&nbsp;Dimitrios P. Platis ,&nbsp;Anastasios S. Siomos ,&nbsp;George C. Menexes ,&nbsp;Kiriaki L. Kalburtji ,&nbsp;Andreas P. Mamolos","doi":"10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101243","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101243","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The effects of climate change could directly affect agricultural production. The related greenhouse-gas-emissions during agricultural production has negative impact on the agri-food sector, as well as the use of water resources. Broccoli is a widespread crop in eastern Mediterranean area, which is highly–valued due to its flavor and its nutritional values. The main aim of this study was to estimate agri-environmental indicators of broccoli crops in Pella, Central-Macedonia. Sixteen farms were selected and studied for three cultivation periods. The specific objectives of this study were to: i) apply an adjusted LCA-method to estimate the energy indicators and the carbon and water footprints of two different broccoli varieties (Parthenon and Triton), ii) compare the two different varieties per cultivation period and each cultivar between the different cultivation periods, and iii) identify the most-friendly to the environment broccoli cultivar, but also which cultivation period was the best for each cultivar. Fuel, fertilizers and irrigations represented the largest energy inputs for both varieties and for all the cultivation periods. Although the two varieties appear to have the same input requirements, there is a differentiation in their productivity through the cultivation periods, which led to increased use of blue water for the Triton F1 hybrid compared to that of Parthenon. Parthenon was more demanding in irrigation inputs than Triton when rainfall was low. High rainfall could have led to high fungicide inputs in some cultivation periods for both varieties. Cultivation periods with high fungal diseases led to low outputs for Triton F1 hybrid, while those with low fungal disease showed high outputs for Triton, which led to high energy use efficiency. It is concluded that the studied agri-environmental indicators could lead to the selection of the best broccoli cultivar to reduce the required inputs and the negative impact on the environment, without affecting crop yields.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54269,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Development","volume":"56 ","pages":"Article 101243"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144195454","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":"Measuring climate risks: A new multidimensional index for global vulnerability and resilience","authors":"Johanna Fajardo-Gonzalez ,&nbsp;C.A. Knox Lovell ,&nbsp;Julie Lovell ,&nbsp;Heidi Edmonds","doi":"10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101227","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101227","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>As climate change intensifies, countries face varying degrees of vulnerability and resilience, affecting their capacity to withstand and recover from environmental, economic, and social shocks. This study introduces the Multidimensional Vulnerability and Lack of Resilience Index (MVLRI), a novel framework that enhances traditional vulnerability assessments by incorporating resilience as a critical component. Synthesizing 26 key indicators across economic, environmental, and social dimensions, the MVLRI provides a comprehensive measure of how countries confront climate risks. Our findings reveal that vulnerability and resilience, while distinct, function as complementary factors that contribute differently across countries. By integrating resilience into vulnerability analysis, we identify both the risks of neglecting this dimension and potential targeted policy interventions. The MVLRI's strong correlations with governance indicators emphasize how institutional performance shapes national capacity to address climate adversity. This multidimensional approach offers policymakers an evidence-based tool for designing interventions that simultaneously enhance resilience and reduce vulnerability.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54269,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Development","volume":"56 ","pages":"Article 101227"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-05-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144231127","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":"Reinforcing adaptation: How climate change perceptions and land tenure security shape ethnic minority resilience in Vietnam","authors":"Tran Thi Phuong ,&nbsp;Nguyen Quang Tan ,&nbsp;Nguyen Cong Dinh ,&nbsp;Tran Quynh Huong ,&nbsp;Nguyen Tien Nhat ,&nbsp;Nguyen Huu Ngu","doi":"10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101245","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101245","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study investigates how climate change perceptions and land tenure security shape ethnic minority resilience and adaptation strategies, focusing on Thua Thien Hue province, Vietnam. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining a quantitative survey of 398 small-scale households in 2024 with qualitative insights from field notes and in-depth interviews with key informants. The findings reveal that households adopt diverse strategies, including crop diversification, climate-resilient varieties, and improved irrigation systems, to mitigate climate risks. However, adaptation outcomes are influenced by sociodemographic factors such as education, labor availability, and gender dynamics. Secure land tenure emerges as a critical enabler of long-term investments in sustainable practices, while tenure insecurity, evident in disputes, acquisition concerns, and constrained decision-making, limits adaptive capacity. Additionally, households' perceptions of climate change, particularly concerning productivity and labor intensity, significantly shape their responses. These findings underscore the importance of integrating land tenure reforms, gender-sensitive policies, and awareness campaigns into Vietnam's climate adaptation agenda. This would offer scalable solutions for other vulnerable regions globally.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54269,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Development","volume":"55 ","pages":"Article 101245"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-05-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144124175","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":"Who cleans up the mess? Exploring community-based solutions for rehabilitating Ghana's artisanal and small-scale mining lands","authors":"Ferdinand Adu-Baffour ,&nbsp;Thomas Daum ,&nbsp;Elizabeth Asantewaa Obeng ,&nbsp;Christine Bosch ,&nbsp;Regina Birner","doi":"10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101239","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101239","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In the absence of effective state mechanisms to enforce more sustainable mining and post-mining practices, the question arises whether community-based solutions could be a “second-best” strategy to restore lands that have been degraded and abandoned after small-scale mining in developing countries, which is also referred to as Artisanal and Small-scale Mining (ASM). This paper applies social capital theory and political ecology to address this question. On this basis, we used qualitative methods, including the Net-Map tool, to analyze a unique case of an NGO-initiated, community-based ASM land restoration project in Ghana. The objective was to examine the conditions under which communities are willing to ensure sustainable land rehabilitation outcomes. The findings reveal that there is community support for reclaiming and remediating former ASM lands using communal labor. However, this support depends on land tenure and benefit sharing arrangements. Traditional authorities were perceived as among the most influential actors to ensure a positive outcome, as they have the power to enact and enforce local laws, norms, rules and practices, and sanction noncompliance with regards to customary land management. In contrast, local community members and landowners, on the other hand, were seen as being largely unorganized, having different land use priorities and lacking secure land tenure. To encourage community-based rehabilitation of land degraded by ASM, policy interventions need to facilitate clear land tenure agreements and equitable distribution of post-restoration benefits. Overall, this study shows that community-based solutions has the potential to be a second-best option for mined-land rehabilitation. These efforts need to pay close attention to social networks, power relations, norms, rules, and practices to ensure their success and to ensure that community members truly benefit from restoration outcomes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54269,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Development","volume":"55 ","pages":"Article 101239"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-05-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144124177","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":"Pathways for effective engagement of the youth in climate and migration advocacy","authors":"Adil Salhi ,&nbsp;Giovanni Marin ,&nbsp;Elena Paglialunga ,&nbsp;Mokgadi Phoebe Ramaloko ,&nbsp;Samar Azzi-Achkouti ,&nbsp;Nathalie Clauter ,&nbsp;Anne-Laurence Pastorini","doi":"10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101242","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101242","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Climate change and migration are increasingly interlinked global challenges, with particularly acute implications for the Mediterranean region. Despite youth are among the most exposed to these implications and expected to lead future responses, limited empirical research has examined how they perceive, interpret, and act upon the climate–migration nexus in diverse national contexts. This study addresses this gap by analyzing youth perceptions and behavioral dispositions across Italy, Morocco, and Lebanon, three Mediterranean countries with distinct socio-political and environmental settings. A structured questionnaire comprising 120 variables was administered to 1425 university students. The analysis proceeded in four stages: descriptive synthesis identified major trends, contingency testing assessed cross-country variations, structural equation modeling explored relationships between climate change awareness, migration perception, policy trust, and climate action engagement, and hierarchical clustering revealed youth attitudinal profiles. Findings reveal that media exposure outweighs formal education in shaping perceptions, though education remains key to deeper awareness. Climate change awareness significantly predicts climate engagement, particularly when mediated by trust in institutional responses. Demographics and national context significantly condition attitudes and behavior. Three attitudinal profiles emerged, skeptical pragmatists, informed adaptors, and committed advocates, highlighting the need for tailored engagement strategies. The findings underscore the need to strengthen policy credibility, enhance transdisciplinary education, and invest in youth-specific communication strategies. This study offers empirical grounding for inclusive, youth-centered approaches to climate and migration policy design.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54269,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Development","volume":"56 ","pages":"Article 101242"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-05-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144204059","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}