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Online shopping is growing in the last decade and change consumer buying behavior in retailing industries. These technology-enabled services improve efficiency and provide multiple options for purchasing which may affect consumption behavior and lifestyle. This article aims to explore the impact of online shopping especially on foods and groceries...

This article describes awareness raising campaign and engagement of junior high school students as one of major users and its impacts on the knowledge and intentions to use public bus in developing city. The awareness program was conducted through the planning of activities; implementation of training and evaluation of programs. To capture the...

The Asia-Europe Environment Forum (ENVforum) Annual Conference 2019 “ The Role of Consumers in Triggering Change in Consumption & Production” was held from 29 to 30 July 2019 at the Pacifico Yokohama in Yokohama, Japan. The conference brought together various stakeholders from civil society organisations, governments, and businesses to discuss the...

Transformative actions on climate change and other sustainability issues at city level is important to achieve GHG emission reduction. To anchor transformative actions, a wider societal consensus building based on science policy process is key element. This paper explores process to prioritize policies and detail actions of selected policy on low...

In many cities, ride-hailing or shared taxi systems have transformed service delivery, spurred new businesses, and changed lifestyles. There is nonetheless limited systematic analysis of the impact of these shared taxi systems on transport decisions and travel patterns. The article aims to fill that void by drawing on new survey data to analyze...

Geospatial data of urban green spaces (UGS) is mostly unavailable for emerging Indian cities, which effects their provisioning, maintenance and monitoring. In absence of spatial data, the strategic vision and comprehensive urban planning to enhance urban environment of cities witnessing transition are compromised. Owing to the direct link between...

Under S-16 project, Japan-Thailand SCP Research Collaboration Joint Symposium was held to desicuss possible collaboration for Policy Design Research for SCP on October 22nd 2019 at Sukosol Hotel, Bnagkok, Thailand. Hotta and Tasali presented how SCP policy research and design requires co-design approach.

A report on the policy related to Circular Economy in Japan, developed for The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation.

More and more researchers are working with cities on innovative responses to climate change. Many of these efforts involve purposive experimentation. These experiments entail collaboration between researchers and policymakers in efforts to introduce small-scale initiatives that open opportunities for large-scale transformations. The promise of...

The participants of the Asia-Europe Environment Forum (ENVforum) Annual Conference 2019 “ The Role of Consumers in Triggering Change in Consumption & Production” brainstormed the root causes of the plastic waste problem and proposed policy recommendations based on national experiences and expertise on the issue. The following were the key insights...