The Bioenergy Sector and Its Job Opportunities
Bioenergy represents a major source of renewable energy. Its production involves converting biological materials Continue reading The Bioenergy Sector and Its Job Opportunities
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Ethical Concerns with Medical AI – Should We Care?
Artificial intelligence (AI) has played an increasingly important role across many fields of research and areas of business and industry Continue reading Ethical Concerns with Medical AI – Should We Care?
An Introduction to Wellbeing Economics
Wellbeing economics is a branch of economics that places greater emphasis on measuring and promoting the overall well-being of individuals and society Continue reading An Introduction to Wellbeing Economics
How Sustainable Is Urban Mining? – Part 1
Metal recovery from e-waste has become a popular alternative to mining raw ores, to the extent that academic researchers and practitioners have started to refer to it as “urban mining.” Continue reading How Sustainable Is Urban Mining? – Part 1
Business and Biodiversity: Part 3 – Business-Biodiversity Relations and Some Examples of Good Practice
Transitioning to a more sustainable production process requires better assessing and managing business dependence on biodiversity and ecosystem services by the private sector. Continue reading Business and Biodiversity: Part 3 – Business-Biodiversity Relations and Some Examples of Good Practice
Business and Biodiversity: Part 2 – Causes of the Loss of Biodiversity
Biodiversity is globally declining due to anthropogenic activities and climate change. According to Treweek et al. (2006), the rate of global diversity loss has been faster in the Continue reading Business and Biodiversity: Part 2 – Causes of the Loss of Biodiversity
Business and Biodiversity: Part 1 – What is Biodiversity and why is it Valuable?
Biodiversity is essential to many aspects of human life. It provides us with a diverse range of resources, including food, fiber, fuel, and building materials. Biodiversity also plays a critical role Continue reading Business and Biodiversity: Part 1 – What is Biodiversity and why is it Valuable?
Does Good ESG Performance Lead to Greater Stock Price Resilience in Times of Crisis?
Numerous fund managers and data providers postulate that implementing good environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices can help build social capital and trust in a firm Continue reading Does Good ESG Performance Lead to Greater Stock Price Resilience in Times of Crisis?
ESG Investing: What’s Holding Back Individual Investors? – An Infographic Introduction
Investors may not have sufficient access to information or transparency regarding the ESG funds they are interested in. This can make it difficult Continue reading ESG Investing: What’s Holding Back Individual Investors? – An Infographic Introduction
Grassroots Innovations for Sustainability: Part 2
GI takes many different forms. Nicolosi et al. (2018) classified GI into 7 categories with each category encompassing Continue reading Grassroots Innovations for Sustainability: Part 2
Grassroots Innovations for Sustainability: Part 1
Grassroots innovation (GI) has gained increased attention in recent years as a significant driver for sustainable development Continue reading Grassroots Innovations for Sustainability: Part 1
Climate Change and the Coffee Sector: Vulnerability and Adaptation Options
Coffee is a plant species known for its high sensitivity to progressive climatic changes Continue reading Climate Change and the Coffee Sector: Vulnerability and Adaptation Options
About Upcycling: Concepts and Recent Engineering Examples
“Upcycling” refers to the process of repurposing something that is no longer needed into a new item of greater value Continue reading About Upcycling: Concepts and Recent Engineering Examples
Sustainable Tourism: Part 2
A healthy natural environment is a prerequisite for the tourism industry to thrive. Further degradation of the ecosystem Continue reading Sustainable Tourism: Part 2
Sustainable Tourism: Part 1
The tourism sector plays a crucial role in our modern economic system, accounting for 10.3% of the total global Continue reading Sustainable Tourism: Part 1
Ecotourism – An Infographic Introduction
Ecotourism is a form of sustainable travel that focuses on exploring and conserving natural environments while promoting environmental education and community development. Continue reading Ecotourism – An Infographic Introduction
An Introduction to Alternative Food Networks: Part 2 – Box Schemes and Community Gardens
A box scheme is a form of alternative food network (AFN), formally defined by the Cambridge Dictionary as: Continue reading An Introduction to Alternative Food Networks: Part 2 – Box Schemes and Community Gardens
An Introduction to Alternative Food Networks: Part 1 – Community Supported Agriculture
Community-supported agriculture (CSA) is a form of alternative food network, formally defined by the Continue reading An Introduction to Alternative Food Networks: Part 1 – Community Supported Agriculture
Barriers to Environmental Conservation – Gaps between Science, Policy, and Practice
The natural sciences play a crucial role in shaping environmental policies and practices. However, there are situations Continue reading Barriers to Environmental Conservation – Gaps between Science, Policy, and Practice
Using Organic Waste Materials to Produce New Products: Opportunities and Challenges
Organic waste can be broadly defined as any biodegradable material originating from a plant or animal Continue reading Using Organic Waste Materials to Produce New Products: Opportunities and Challenges
Blockchain Technology And The Circular Economy
Blockchain technology and the circular economy are two concepts that have gained significant attention in recent years Continue reading Blockchain Technology And The Circular Economy
An Introduction to the Governance Frameworks for Sustainable Development
To achieve sustainable development, it is essential to implement effective governance frameworks that balance the interests of various stakeholders and ensure long-term sustainability. Continue reading An Introduction to the Governance Frameworks for Sustainable Development