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From dilemmas to paradoxes: A complex systems view of sustainability management in UK universities

European Management Review, EarlyView.
Abstract Recently, universities have transformed from passive contributors to active participants in the global sustainability movement. However, the absence of robust theoretical frameworks and larger‐scale samples has limited the progress that universities can make towards becoming sustainable.
Antonia Voigt, Andrew MacLaren
wiley   +1 more source

Ocean Literacy Opportunities in Urban Marine Ecosystems: Gorgonian Populations in Barcelona (Catalonia, Spain)

Ocean and Society
Urban marine ecology, an emerging field in marine research, presents new opportunities to promote ocean literacy and contribute to the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021–2030).
Janire Salazar, Josep-Maria Gili, Lucía Millán, Begoña Vendrell-Simón, Sílvia Gómez   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Exploring Interactions Between Young Chinese as Second Language Learners and Chinese‐Speaking Students in Hong Kong: Influence of Interlocutor and Patterns of Interaction

International Journal of Applied Linguistics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Oral interaction plays a facilitative role in second language acquisition. While numerous studies have explored adult learners’ interactions, research that has examined young learners’ interactions, especially among Chinese as a second language learners (CSLs), is lacking. This study focused on CSLs and Chinese‐speaking students (CSSs) in Hong
Jing Yan
wiley   +1 more source

Leveraging Networks to Promote Ocean Literacy

Current: The Journal of Marine Education
One of the key approaches to promoting ocean literacy described by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of the United Nations during the Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development is leveraging networks (UNESCO-IOC 2021).
Sarah Pedemonte, Craig Strang, Chia-Dai (Ray) Yen   +2 more
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Challenges to artificial intelligence‐enabled digital technology adoption in farms: a multi‐method approach

International Transactions in Operational Research, EarlyView.
Abstract Artificial intelligence (AI)‐enabled digital technologies have the potential to transform agriculture by supporting decision‐making and automating operations. However, their limited adoptions and scholars’ atheoretical explorations constrain our understanding.
Guoqing Zhao, Shaofeng Liu, Xiaoning Chen, Huilan Chen, Xinyi Li, Guoste Pivoraite   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Ocean Literacy Accessibility

Abstract (English) This chapter explores the practical aspects of accessibility in ocean literacy, embodying the principles of Dana Ahmed’s approach to blue education as demonstrated in her project, EcoSpectrum. The focus is on pragmatic strategies to enhance inclusivity and accessibility within the realm of ocean education, ensuring that ...
Ahmed Dana, Poto Margherita Paola, Heckman Stefanie   +2 more
openaire   +1 more source

Protecting While Promoting? The Limits of Agroindustry‐Driven Pesticide Safety in Ugandan Smallholder Agriculture

Journal of Agrarian Change, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Pesticide use is expanding rapidly across sub‐Saharan Africa, while regulatory oversight and public protection structures remain weak, leaving smallholder farmers exposed to mounting health and environmental risks. In response, agrochemical industry actors have launched ‘safe use’ initiatives that emphasize training and personal protective ...
Elina Andersson, Ellinor Isgren, Aggrey Atuhaire   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Fresh Look at Freshwaters—River Literacy Principles for the Environmental Education of Riverside Communities Affected by Water Scarcity, Desertification and Transboundary River Pollution

Earth
The sustainable management of water resources requires experts and also citizens who understand the hydrosphere and its key functions. To educate the public about water-related issues, various water literacy concepts have been developed. However, many of
Attila D. Molnár, Gudrun Obersteiner, Sabine Lenz, Uroš Robič, Tine Bizjak, Stefan Trdan, Dejan Ubavin, Dusan Milovanovic, Violin S. Raykov, Martin Kováč, Michal Kravčík, Helene Masliah-Gilkarov, Fruzsina Kardoss, Gergely Hankó, Zsuzsanna Bitter, Tímea Kiss   +15 more
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Disasters, Dictators, and Donors: The Impact of Foreign Aid on Economic Activity (Mis)Reporting

Review of Development Economics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This paper examines how governments manipulate economic data to secure more foreign disaster aid. By using nighttime lighting as a reliable measure of economic activity, we make two key findings: (1) foreign disaster aid is positively linked to a country's understatement of its gross domestic product, indicating a deliberate strategy to ...
M. Martin Boyer, J. Bradley Karl, Charles M. Nyce   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Public Understanding of Water‐Sensitive Urban Design and Implications for Land Use Planning: Insights From Aotearoa New Zealand

Water and Environment Journal, EarlyView.
Conventional urban drainage systems are frequently found to contribute to degradation of urban watercourses. The implementation of Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) and associated nature‐based infrastructure is considered one potential solution to mitigate stormwater‐induced degradation.
Angelina da Silva Coelho, Silvia Serrao‐Neumann, Jason Kurz   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source