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{"title":"Policy instruments and cultural currents shaping recycling behaviours: A systematic review","authors":"Emma Etim ,&nbsp;Joseph Eyo Duke ,&nbsp;Busayo Qazeem Ibikunle ,&nbsp;Kelechi Chijindu Nnamdi ,&nbsp;Adewumi Otonne ,&nbsp;Oluwasegun Odunlade ,&nbsp;Olumuyiwa Adegorite ,&nbsp;Ihunanya Ngozi Erondu ,&nbsp;Isaiah Adisa ,&nbsp;Olusegun Joseph Oguntimehin Jr. ,&nbsp;Jonathan Ikeolumba ,&nbsp;David C. Nwogbo","doi":"10.1016/j.envdev.2026.101432","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.envdev.2026.101432","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Recycling policies are now widely adopted; however, jurisdictions that implement similar instruments may report markedly different outcomes. This heterogeneity suggests that effectiveness depends not only on policy design and infrastructure, but also on the sociocultural conditions into which these instruments are introduced. Yet, most previous reviews have examined policy levers and cultural factors in isolation. This systematic literature review synthesised global evidence on how waste-policy instruments interact with sociocultural forces to shape recycling behaviours and outcomes. We followed the PRISMA guidelines, included 32 academic articles and six grey-literature from over 24 countries. We covered the period between 2006 and 2024. Our analyses show that legislation alone is insufficient; effective waste-policy instruments require clear accountability for operations and financing, enforceable regulations, and adaptation to local political and sociocultural contexts. This is illustrated by the contrasting experiences of Canada and Malaysia's EPR models. We also found that EPR can galvanise community identity when local actors are meaningfully involved; that DRS effectiveness depends on reducing logistical and social frictions; that PAYT encourages sorting at source (as in Belgium) but performs best when recycling is convenient, profitable, and supported by investment in basic waste-management infrastructure; and that landfill bans, while signalling strong societal commitment to circularity, deliver highly variable results depending on cultural legitimacy, social cohesion, and the surrounding policy ecosystem. Together, these findings show the need to move beyond generic legislation-only interventions toward context-sensitive policies calibrated to local sociocultural and infrastructural realities.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54269,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Development","volume":"58 ","pages":"Article 101432"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146022988","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":"Climate hazards, migration, gendered exploitation, and the ‘sex-for-fish’ economy in Rwenzori region: Implications for development to Uganda","authors":"Eria Serwajja ,&nbsp;Yeeko Kisira ,&nbsp;F.S. Nalwanga ,&nbsp;Priscilla Mwondha ,&nbsp;Herman Muhindo ,&nbsp;Charlotte Nakakaawa Jjunju","doi":"10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101415","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101415","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Climate change has intensified the occurrence of natural hazards, leading to widespread forced relocations across the globe. These events have significantly reshaped socio-economic and livelihood pathways in both rural and urban landscapes. This study explores the gendered impacts of climate-induced migration and how women cope with and navigate these challenges in Muhokya resettlement village, Rwenzori region of western Uganda. A cross-sectional research design comprising of a survey of 171 households, 4 focus group discussions, and 20 key informant interviews was used. Quantitative data were analyzed using frequencies and one-sample t-test, while thematic and content analysis were applied to qualitative data. The findings reveal that most women were forcibly displaced after losing their homes to floods. The consequences of displacement have been severe, including increased school dropout rates among girls, early marriages, heightened vulnerability to HIV/AIDS, engagement in transactional sex, denial of conjugal rights, and rising cases of gender-based violence. Limited access to healthcare services, particularly antenatal, sexual, and reproductive health care has further exacerbated women's vulnerability. The coping mechanisms, such as survival-based practices like “sex for fish,” have proven unsustainable and harmful. The study proposes strengthening local women-led self-help groups to enhance access to livelihood assets, integrating gender-responsive livelihood training within resettlement programs, increasing access to government livelihood initiatives, and improving healthcare and psychosocial support services. Establishing inclusive community decision-making platforms can also enhance women's agency in adaptation planning. These interventions offer practical pathways for reducing gender disparities and promoting equitable resilience in line with Sustainable Development Goals 11 and 13.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54269,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Development","volume":"58 ","pages":"Article 101415"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145840779","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":"Climate change and ecosystem services: bridging science, policy, and community insights in Himalayan mountain ecosystem","authors":"Ashis Mandal ,&nbsp;Arijit Das ,&nbsp;Manob Das","doi":"10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101428","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101428","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The mountain ecosystems provide various ecosystem services (ES) crucial for human well-being. These fragile and vulnerable ecosystems face increasing threats from climate chang. This study aims to support ecosystem-based decision-making and enhance understanding of how climate change threatens ES in the Himalayan region to better inform management strategies and harmonize local actions with global sustainability goals. The Common International Classification of Ecosystem Services (CICES) has been employed for classification framework. A total of 270 studies were reviewed, and 237 studies were removed based on the exclusion criteria and finally 33 studies were selected for review based on inclusion criteria. Most of the studies were published in 2019, and geographically, the highest studies were found in Nepal, followed by India. The provisioning ecosystem services (PES) were highly studied in HMR, followed by the regulating of ecosystem services (RES) and cultural ecosystem services (CES). Biomass and water were highly studied in provisioning ES. Most of the studies assessed one ES, followed by two ES. Climate change has had a significant adverse impact on provisioning, regulating, and cultural ES. Changes in temperature and rainfall will have a significant impact on food production systems, carbon sequestrations, temperature regulations and aesthetic quality. The annual temperature in HMR has significantly increased from 1901 to 2014, which will influence the provision of ES supply. Therefore, this study suggests ecosystem-based implications for effective strategies to mitigate climate change in mountainous ecosystems.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54269,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Development","volume":"58 ","pages":"Article 101428"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145976616","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":"Pioneering small and medium-sized enterprises’ engagement in sustainability policy in Japan: Toward a new role in policymaking","authors":"Mari Kosaka","doi":"10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101394","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101394","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>While the engagement of large corporations in sustainability policy has been widely studied, the potential role of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in this area remains underexplored. This qualitative study aims to clarify how SMEs can participate in sustainability-related policymaking within the context of political corporate social responsibility (CSR). To that end, interviews were conducted with 14 pioneering Japanese SMEs that had received recognition through one of two government-sponsored award programs for their implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). To analyze the political activities of these firms, this study adopts the framework proposed by Westman et al. (2020), which conceptualizes SME political engagement through formal political participation, activism, civic engagement, and involvement. Based on this framework, the collected data were classified and analyzed to identify how SMEs engage in political processes. The findings reveal that SMEs influence both sustainability policymaking and informal rule-setting within sectors such as production and healthcare, often through participation in advocacy groups and other collective actions. These results suggest that SMEs are not merely passive recipients of policy but have the capacity to shape it through diverse forms of engagement, acting as policy actors. By positioning SMEs as a previously underexamined unit of analysis, the study contributes to the literature on political CSR and sustainability governance, offering a new perspective on the ways in which smaller firms can participate in and help shape public policy, particularly within the sustainability domain.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54269,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Development","volume":"58 ","pages":"Article 101394"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145652126","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":"Fostering coastal beach hygiene in Ghana: Exploring the role of informal community women associations","authors":"Adam Salifu ,&nbsp;Ummu Markwei ,&nbsp;Ama Boafo-Arthur ,&nbsp;Rosemond Akpene Hiadzi ,&nbsp;Abena Asomaning Antwi","doi":"10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101423","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101423","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Coastal litter remains a significant environmental and public health concern, negatively affecting tourism, marine ecosystems and the livelihoods of coastal communities. Despite ongoing sanitation interventions, many beach-cleaning initiatives in Ghana are externally driven and lack long-term sustainability. This study examined the role of informal women's community groups in maintaining beach cleanliness in Ghana's Greater Accra Region and explored strategies to strengthen their contributions to sustainable, community-driven sanitation. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire administered to 192 respondents, comprising 155 beach users and 37 community residents, alongside ten key informant interviews and eight focus group discussions conducted across nine purposefully selected beaches. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics (frequencies and percentages) and chi-square tests to examine associations between sociodemographic characteristics, participation in clean-up activities, and perceptions of beach cleanliness. Qualitative data were analysed thematically. The results show that although over 80 % of respondents regarded beach cleanliness as highly important, only approximately one-third had ever participated in organised clean-up activities. Approximately 70 % reported that existing women's groups were not actively involved in beach-cleaning efforts, largely due to limited recognition, inadequate resources, and weak institutional coordination issues. Chi-square analyses indicated that participation in clean-up activities was significantly associated with stronger perceptions of shared responsibility for beach cleanliness, whereas educational level showed a modest association with pro-cleanliness attitudes. Qualitative findings further revealed that women's groups—often organised around religious, trade, and community networks—possess substantial social capital, organisational capacity, and culturally grounded commitments to cleanliness that remain largely underutilised. The study concludes that repositioning informal women's associations through targeted capacity building, material and financial support, and stronger institutional partnerships can enhance sustainable community-led coastal sanitation in Ghana.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54269,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Development","volume":"58 ","pages":"Article 101423"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145884432","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 meta-analysis of waste sorting behavior: Examining the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) and the role of contextual factors","authors":"Ridha Rizki Novanda ,&nbsp;Leo Rio Ependi Malau ,&nbsp;Tri Yulni","doi":"10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101426","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101426","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Although waste sorting has been widely recognized as a key aspect of solid waste management and extensively studied using the TPB, previous empirical findings remain varied and inconsistent, particularly regarding the relationships among TPB variables, which limits the formulation of constructive insights for stakeholders and policymakers. This article aims to quantitatively synthesize the relationships among the core constructs of the TPB in relation to waste sorting behavior and to examine whether income level and continent moderate these relationships. A meta-analysis was conducted to identify and statistically integrate 39 empirical studies comprising 26,001 respondents, all of which were related to waste sorting intention and behavior. These studies were retrieved from two reputable databases, namely Scopus and Web of Science (WoS), and were evaluated using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) protocol. The results of the analysis indicate that the TPB effectively explains both the intention (INT) and behavior (BHV) associated with waste sorting. Attitude toward the behavior (ATB), subjective norm (SN), and perceived behavioral control (PBC) all exhibit a positive and significant influence on waste sorting intention. Intention is also found to be a significant predictor of actual behavior. However, the analysis of moderating variables reveals that the core constructs of TPB are significantly related only in upper-middle income countries and in Asia. This study successfully synthesizes and statistically integrates the factors influencing waste sorting intention and behavior, thereby providing greater clarity regarding the core constructs of the TPB in this context. This study also demonstrates the influence of contextual factors, namely income level and continent, highlighting the need for waste sorting policies to consider the unique characteristics of each location.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54269,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Development","volume":"58 ","pages":"Article 101426"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145925597","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":"Assessing the impact of agri-environmental schemes on input use in Hungary's wine sector: Implications for sustainability and policy design","authors":"Imre Fertő ,&nbsp;Gergely Csurilla ,&nbsp;Szilárd Podruzsik","doi":"10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101424","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101424","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Agri-Environmental Schemes (AES) are a key policy tool within the European Union's Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) aimed at promoting sustainable farming practices and mitigating environmental externalities. However, their effectiveness in reducing input use in high-value, resource-intensive sectors such as viticulture remains uncertain. This study evaluates the impact of AES participation on input expenditures in Hungary's wine sector, focusing on fertilizer use, crop protection costs, and energy consumption. Using a robust econometric approach - Propensity Score Matching (PSM), Entropy Balancing (EB), and Inverse Probability Weighting (IPW) - the analysis addresses selection bias and estimates the causal effects of AES participation. Findings indicate that AES participation significantly reduces crop protection costs, suggesting a shift towards more sustainable pest management practices. However, no significant effects are observed on fertilizer or energy expenditures, highlighting potential gaps in AES design concerning these critical inputs. Additionally, results suggest that AES participants manage larger, resource-abundant farms, raising concerns about the inclusivity of the scheme. These findings underscore the need for targeted policy refinements to enhance the effectiveness of AES in viticulture, particularly by improving accessibility for smaller farms and strengthening incentives for input reduction. The study contributes to the broader discourse on agri-environmental policy by providing empirical evidence to inform the design of more effective and inclusive sustainability interventions in the European wine sector.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54269,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Development","volume":"58 ","pages":"Article 101424"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145840858","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":"Economic and environmental prospects of implementation of waste management systems in higher educational institutions (HEIs): A study on IIT Indore campus","authors":"Sugato Panda,&nbsp;Sayak Chakravorty,&nbsp;Isha Pankaj Pathak,&nbsp;Chetanya Sharma,&nbsp;Mayur Shirish Jain","doi":"10.1016/j.envdev.2026.101439","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.envdev.2026.101439","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Waste management at HEIs presents peculiar challenges as an educational institution operates like a mini municipality. Therefore, this work will discuss the waste management practices at IITIand the quantification of both organic and inorganic waste. Residential hostels, on average, produce 68 kg of waste per day, but married scholar residences exceed this mark, thus demanding suitable and effective management strategies. Advanced time series models, including SARIMA, Prophet, and Holt-Winters, were utilized to predict waste trends; ARIMA was the most accurate of the three (RMSE = 27.24 kg). A techno-economic analysis of the proposed on-site waste treatment facilities revealed that the biogas plant could achieve a payback period of 20 months, with a cumulative cash inflow of INR 3.14 Million (approximately 35,356.18 USD) over three years. Similarly, a Material Recovery Facility (MRF) is expected to break even in four years with a Net Present Value (NPV) of INR 15.18 Million (170,894.28 USD) over a decade. The results indicate that, in HEIs, source segregation, stakeholder engagement, and infrastructure development for integrated waste management systems minimize environmental impacts and are financially viable. The proposed predictive waste management framework will integrate cost-effective treatment options with waste reduction strategies to promote a circular economy. These results can serve as recommendations for policymakers and campus administrators to enhance sustainability in their waste management practices.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54269,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Development","volume":"58 ","pages":"Article 101439"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146173482","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":"Toward equitable urban development: Modeling urban livability and its associated spatial disparities in Greater Kumasi using remote sensing and GIS-MCE","authors":"Moses Asori ,&nbsp;Yetimoni Kpeebi ,&nbsp;Muwaffaq Usman Adam","doi":"10.1016/j.envdev.2026.101433","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.envdev.2026.101433","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Cities in developing countries are rapidly urbanizing, often in ways that undermine urban livability. Yet, in Ghana, evidence on geographic disparities in livability conditions remains limited. We developed a comprehensive single-index urban livability (ULI) score based on 18 contextually relevant factors for Greater Kumasi in Ghana. Physical environmental factors were derived from Landsat 8 imagery; particulate matter (PM_2.5) was extracted from the Socioeconomic Data and Application Center (SEDAC). All other variables were derived from data obtained from OpenStreetMap. We used principal component analysis (PCA) to weight our variables and a weighted sum function to develop the final models. We then modeled population exposure to unlivable conditions and geographic disparities in the ULI scores. Results indicate that 39.7 % of Greater Kumasi falls within the high to very high livability range, while 40 % is categorized as unlivable. Kumasi Metro ranks highest overall, though it exhibits significant disparities in livability, with an entropy score of 2.67 (SD: 0.32). Social amenities and convenience were the strongest predictors of livability, with R² values of 85.6 % and 76 %, respectively, while the health sub-model showed weaker correlations (R² = 14 %). We found pronounced geographic inequalities, especially in access to social services and environmental quality, with central areas enjoying more benefits than the outskirts. Based on the study's findings, we offer recommendations for policymakers and urban planners to address these disparities and enhance urban livability.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54269,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Development","volume":"58 ","pages":"Article 101433"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146173483","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":"Editorial: Framing extreme weather and climate: Anomalous meteorological events (AMEs)","authors":"Neville Sweijd ,&nbsp;Suriyanarayanan Sarvajayakesavalu ,&nbsp;Charlotte McBride ,&nbsp;Juanette John","doi":"10.1016/j.envdev.2026.101431","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.envdev.2026.101431","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":54269,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Development","volume":"58 ","pages":"Article 101431"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147421016","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}