Sedimentology and environmental interpretation of the Coniacian deposits in the Saharan platform (SE Tunisia)

2015 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 135-146 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amna Khila ◽  
Mohamed Ouaja ◽  
Fouad Zargouni
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (15) ◽  
pp. 8522
Author(s):  
Hoang Viet Nguyen ◽  
Wilson Dang ◽  
Hoang Nguyen ◽  
Thi Nguyen Hong Nguyen ◽  
Thi My Nguyet Nguyen ◽  
...  

The COVID-19 crisis has challenged and generated severe impact on the global society, economy, and environment. Under this pandemic context, governments and organizations around the world have issued and strengthened environmental policies and regulations to protect the environment and human health. However, the extant knowledge about how people’s interpretation of environmental policies and regulations influence their psychological well-being in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic is still limited. This study, therefore, investigates the impact of environmental interpretation on psychological well-being with the mediating role of environmentally responsible behavior and the moderating role of psychological contract violation. Using the data from a large sample of 960 residents in China, results of structural equation modeling show a positive relationship between environmental interpretation and psychological well-being, and this relationship is mediated by environmentally responsible behavior. Notably, psychological contract violation has a moderating effect on the indirect effect of environmental interpretation on psychological well-being via environmentally responsible behavior. These findings have several important implications for policymakers in environmental sustainability and pandemic planning.


1997 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan K. Jacohson ◽  
John J. Arana ◽  
Mallory D. McDuff

The increasing cultural and ethnic diversity in the United States should challenge environmental interpreters to offer programs that attract a variety of audiences. This study investigated minority involvement at Florida's nature centers through a census of 77 nature center directors throughout Florida as well as a survey of 21 minority staff working at these educational facilities. School programs at the nature centers are the primary method for reaching minorities; few programs involve minority adults from the community. The focus of the one-day visits for students is primarily nature awareness, with little emphasis on influencing knowledge or attitudes about local issues, human-environment relationships, or actions to reduce environmental problems. The results indicate the need for nature centers to expand their programs to offer long-term, community-based environmental interpretation for a diverse public.


Author(s):  
Ilana Barreto Kiyotani ◽  
Fabiana Gomes Sousa ◽  
Amada Gama Tavares

Atividades sustentáveis têm se tornado o foco de muitos países, principalmente no que diz respeito aos aspectos econômicos e ambientais. A implantação de Unidades de Conservação, como os Jardins Botânicos, e a realização do turismo nesses ambientes têm se mostrado opções para o alcance da sustentabilidade e da consciência ambiental. O objetivo deste trabalho é apresentar, dentro do contexto das Unidades de Conservação, das Áreas de Preservação Permanente e dos Jardins Botânicos, os usos turísticos do Jardim Botânico Benjamim Maranhão (JBBM), em João Pessoa (PB). A escolha leva em conta sua relevância para a cidade no que diz respeito ao incentivo à consciência ambiental, assim como sua representação de maior área de floresta nativa urbana do País. Foram usadas pesquisas bibliográficas, numa abordagem qualitativa, e visitas in loco ao JBBM. O caso relatado tem proporcionado visitação, lazer e educação a turistas e visitantes. Através das atividades realizadas, majoritariamente trilhas, a consciência ecológica e ambiental é instigada, proporcionando ao visitante maior conhecimento e interatividade com o espaço. No entanto, em relação a suas características ambientais, percebe-se que o JBBM poderia implementar mais ações, como atividades mais incisivas de interpretação ambiental; parcerias que favoreçam mais visitações e; práticas pedagógicas relacionadas a outros campos de estudo, como sociologia e história. No que tange a práticas turísticas, além do ecoturismo e do turismo pedagógico, poder-se-ia pensar em outros segmentos do turismo, como de aventura; de eventos; científico e; de experiência. Tourism in Protected Areas: the Botanical Gardens Benjamin Maranhao, Joao Pessoa (PB, Brazil) ABSTRACT Sustainable activities have become the focus of many countries, particularly with regard to economic and environmental aspects. The establishment of Conservation Units, such as Botanical Gardens, and the realization of tourism in these environments have proven options to achieve sustainability and environmental awareness. The aim of this paper is to present, within the context of the Conservation Units, the Permanent Preservation Areas and the Botanical Gardens, the touristic uses of the Jardim Botânico Benjamin Maranhão (JBBM) in João Pessoa (PB). The choice considers its relevance to the city with regard to encouraging environmental awareness, as well as its representation being the biggest urban area of native forest in the country. Library research was used, in a qualitative approach, and also visits to the JBBM. The reported case has provided visitation, recreation and education to tourists and visitors. In all the three activities, mostly trails, the ecological and environmental awareness is instigated, giving visitors a bigger knowledge and interaction with the space. However, in relation to their environmental characteristics, it is noted that the JBBM could implement more actions, such as more forceful activities of environmental interpretation; partnerships that promote more visitations and; pedagogical practices related to other fields of study, such as sociology and history. In terms of tourism practices, in addition to the ecotourism and educational tourism, it is possible to think about other tourism segments, such as adventure; events; scientific and; tourism of experience. KEYWORDS: Tourism; Conservation Units; Jardim Botânico Benjamim Maranhão.


1977 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 45-49
Author(s):  
Richard J. Hodgkinson ◽  
Christopher D. Walley

Carbonate and clastic sediments of Jurassic and Cretaceous age are exposed along the fault-scarp of Djebel Nefusa in north-western Libya. Previous geological investigations have been mainly restricted to the eastern sector of the scarp. Recent studies by the authors in the western sector of Djebel Nefusa and on equivalent sediments in southern Tunisia have allowed the first regional interpretation of these rocks.The area studied lies geographically and geologically at the edge of the Saharan Platform, a large cratonic block, composed of rocks of Precambrian-Palaeozoic age. To the north and east lies a downfaulted sedimentary basin (Gabes-Sabratha Basin) containing a large thickness of Mesozoic sediments. The location of the sections measured along Djebel Nefusa are depicted in Fig.1.The stratigraphic nomenclature of the rock succession of Djebel Nefusa was first established in the east and continued laterally towards the west by later workers. Difficulties in the application of this nomenclature are presented by the recognition of facies changes previously overlooked by earlier investigators. However, as a framework for understanding these changes and the sedimentary processes which caused them, the stratigraphy erected by Magnier (1963) is adopted.


1999 ◽  
Vol 5 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 161-170
Author(s):  
Arne Bondo‐Andersen ◽  
Marianne Linnemann

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