Elaborating the Motivations and Attitudes Driving Interest in Voluntary Biodiversity Credits
ABSTRACT Global biodiversity loss has prompted the search for new sources of conservation finance, such as voluntary biodiversity credits (VBCs). However, despite optimistic market projections, current uptake of VBCs is limited. Adopting an interpretive approach, we analyse 21 semistructured interviews with early market actors (buyers, sellers ...
Gamze Yakar‐Pritchard +5 more
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Whole-genome resequencing identifies adaptive variation associated with complex terrain in southwestern Chinese ducks. [PDF]
Li Q +6 more
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ABSTRACT Sustainability reports (SRs) are widely criticized for vague disclosures and selective emphasis on positive outcomes, yet systematic research on two core SR challenges remains limited: materiality (whether disclosed content is relevant) and balance (whether both achievements and challenges are reported).
Mahsa Mohammadrezaei +1 more
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UAV Aeromagnetic Path Planning in Complex Terrain Based on a Q-Learning-Assisted Multi-Strategy Starfish Optimization Algorithm. [PDF]
Yuan S, Li Z, Zhang J.
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ABSTRACT The role of academia in shaping the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) remains insufficiently understood. This study examines how SDG discourse is constructed within accounting and business research by integrating bibliometric analysis with a systematic review of 731 peer‐reviewed articles published between 2020 and 2024.
Silvia Panfilo +2 more
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A Bio-Inspired Ring-Cutting and Compliant Clamping Mechanism for Selective Harvesting of Flexible-Stem Crops in Complex Terrain. [PDF]
Du J +5 more
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A Critical Analysis of Microsoft's Rhetoric and Reality of Sustainability Engagement
ABSTRACT This study critically examines Microsoft's environmental, social and governance (ESG) rhetoric and operational reality, to offer insights that extend beyond conventional greenwashing or bluewashing. Drawing on over 20 years of Microsoft's sustainability reports (2003–2024), third‐party ESG evaluations and media investigations, it employs ...
Omaima A. G. Hassan, Iqbal Khadaroo
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Transferability of aboveground biomass estimation using Sentinel-1/2 and GEDI data in subtropical forests of complex terrain, China. [PDF]
Wang G +11 more
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ABSTRACT This study examines sectoral heterogeneity in corporate biodiversity disclosure (CBD) among Chinese listed firms over the period 2001–2023. Drawing on stakeholder, institutional, and resource dependency theories, it investigates how environmental exposure, ownership structures, and market dynamics influence biodiversity risk recognition and ...
Orkun Bayram +2 more
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An Improved Red-Billed Blue Magpie Optimization Algorithm for 3D UAV Path Planning in Complex Terrain. [PDF]
Xu Y, Xue N, Zhang Y.
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