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The buildings and construction sectors play a pivotal role in combating climate change. Globally, they account for 30% of the final energy consumption and 27% of total energy sector CO 2 emissions. Buildings currently consume up to 40% of the world’s total energy, and it is projected to increase to 50% by 2030. The world faces a significant...

Robust empirical assessments of the long-term cumulative global effects of free trade and economic globalization on the environment are limited. This account fills this gap by constructing a dynamic computable general equilibrium model to estimate the environmental effects of a milestone in the recent history of trade liberalization: China’s 20...

There is a general decline in biodiversity and the environment of coastal wetlands worldwide. Reasons for the decline obviously include overexploitation of wetland resources, climate change and industrialization, to mention but a few. This study used a purely qualitative approach using mainly focus group discussions (FDGs) in the framework of...

Climate science and national emissions reporting communities have historically used different definitions and methods for anthropogenic land-based carbon removals. As the mitigation agenda accelerates, reconciling these differences for comparability and moving towards integration is crucial for enhancing confidence in land-use emission estimates.

This study investigated the impacts of a farmer field school (FFS) programme focused on farm forestry in arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs) in Kenya from 2017 to 2020. Specifically, we examined whether this agricultural extension approach enhanced livelihood diversification and reduced vulnerability to climate-related shocks among rural households...

Relational values contribute to the pluralistic valuation of nature by providing a unique perspective beyond the dichotomy of intrinsic and instrumental values. This study examines how the Nagara River Basin in central Japan is relationally valued by locals and the factors influencing their evaluation. The Nagara River Basin is home to...

This educational book serves as a comprehensive resource for teachers, designed to empower the next generation of Sri Lankans to become responsible citizens and champions of environmental sustainability. It addresses the entire lifecycle of plastic, with a dual focus on upstream reduction of plastic use—encouraging mindful consumption and...