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Determinants of livelihood diversification and its contribution to food security of rural households in Gozamin Woreda, Ethiopia

open access: yesCogent Economics & Finance
This study was conducted to assess the determinants of rural households’ livelihood diversification and its contribution to household food security status in Gozamin Woreda, Amhara region, Ethiopia.
Anteneh Tenaw Taye   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Adaptive management of the climate change problem: bridging the gap between research and public policy [PDF]

open access: yes
There are important differences between adaptation to normal climate and adaptation to climate change. One scientific community is organized to address extreme probabilities in current distributions, and their disaster potential.
Săvoiu, Gheorghe
core   +1 more source

Disaster Risk Management of Cultural Heritage Sites in Albania. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
UNESCO has a vital role to play in constructing a global culture of disaster preparedness and mitigation, building in the minds of people a Disaster Risk Management of Cultural Heritage Sites in Albania culture of resilience to risk, promoting awareness,
SCALET M., D. POLETTO, G.P. CAVINATO, and M. MOSCATELLI
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Ecosystem‐Centered Robot Design: Toward Ecoresorbable Sustainability Robots (ESRs)

open access: yesAdvanced Science, EarlyView.
Robots exploring natural ecosystems can support monitoring and conservation, but must adopt ecosystem‐centered design to avoid pollution, waste, and damage. This review proposes guidelines for co‐designing ecoresorbable sustainability robots (ESRs), uniting materials, robotics, and ecological contexts in a single framework.
Tülin Yılmaz Nayır   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Impacts of urbanization on food security in Ethiopia. A review with empirical evidence

open access: yesJournal of Agriculture and Food Research
Currently, the globe is challenged by various problems, such as war/conflict, poverty, climate change, and urbanization. Among them, Urbanization become the main problem. It has a disproportionate impact on developed and developing countries.
Mekonen Getachew Abebe
doaj   +1 more source

Assessment of Economic Recovery in Shanghai, China after the Pandemic Using Quarterly Nighttime Light Data [PDF]

open access: yesThe International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences
The COVID-19 pandemic, which spanned from 2020 to 2022, significantly influenced socio-economic activities in Shanghai, China. Analysing the recovery of the Shanghai economy from the effects of the pandemic is crucial for understanding broader trends in ...
F. Li   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

The role of accountability within disaster risk governance [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
During the decade that followed the adoption of the Hyogo Framework for Action in 2005, calls for greater public, private and civic accountability to reduce risk and vulnerability became increasingly vocal.
Amaratunga, Dilanthi   +2 more
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4D Printing of Magnetically Responsive Shape Memory Polymers: Toward Sustainable Solutions in Soft Robotics, Wearables, and Biomedical Devices

open access: yesAdvanced Science, EarlyView.
Merging 4D printing with magneto‐responsive shape memory polymers opens new avenues for intelligent, reconfigurable systems. This review navigates cutting‐edge fabrication techniques, magnetic fillers, and smart polymer matrices, unveiling their potential in soft robotics, biomedical devices, and wearable tech.
Kiandokht Mirasadi   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

What is needed to make climate resilient development pathways planning actionable in cities?

open access: yesEnvironmental Research Communications
Climate Resilient Development Pathways (CRDP) is a promising concept for cities to integrate climate change mitigation and adaptation to achieve sustainable development for all.
Sadie McEvoy   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

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