scholarly journals Social Acceptance of Forest-Based Bioeconomy—Swedish Consumers’ Perspectives on a Low Carbon Transition

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (14) ◽  
pp. 7628
Author(s):  
Emil Nagy ◽  
Carolina Berg Rustas ◽  
Cecilia Mark-Herbert
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Renewable Resources ◽  
Path Dependence ◽  
Social Acceptance ◽  
Forest Biomass ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Consumer Awareness ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Production And Consumption

The concept of the bioeconomy is associated with sustainable development changes and involves transitions in both production and consumption within systems. Many of these transitions relate to using renewable resources, like forest biomass, to meet basic needs, such as food, energy and housing. However, consumers must become aware of the forest-based bioeconomy so that they can contribute to the transition. This study aims to contribute to an understanding of this matter that may lead to social acceptance of the forest-based bioeconomy and, in particular, to Swedish consumer awareness of the concept and of a particular product (wooden multi-story buildings) representing the forest-based bioeconomy. The results show consumer awareness of forest sequestration capacity but less awareness of the connection to the forest-based bioeconomy and the role of wooden multi-story buildings. The results indicate a slow transition that is hindered by path dependence and limited comprehension among consumers of the effects of their choices for a forest-based bioeconomy. This study provides valuable insights for future studies of how consumer awareness and social acceptance of the forest-based bioeconomy are interconnected.

scholarly journals BRICS’ Contribution to the Global Transition to Sustainable Consumption and Production Patterns

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-28
Author(s):  
Andrey Sakharov ◽  
◽  
Inna Andronova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Sustainable Consumption ◽  
Crisis Response ◽  
Brics Countries ◽  
Production And Consumption ◽  
Sustainable Consumption And Production ◽  
International Climate ◽  
The Impact

The rationalization of production and consumption patterns lies at the core of sustainable development as it determines the level of anthropogenic impact on the environment, which is ultimately the subject of all international climate arrangements. This topic broadly encompasses not only sustainable development goal (SDG) 12, but also certain aspects of SDGs 7 and 11. The role of BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) in promoting the concept of sustainability globally is determined by their place among the leading producers and consumers of natural resources and emitters of pollutants, as well as the parties to major global agreements in this area. This article focuses on the institutional contribution of the BRICS agenda to the international community’s efforts to achieve the SDG targets related to the rationalization of resource production and consumption. In addition, because the socio-economic crisis of 2020 caused by the COVID-19 pandemic is seen as one of the factors impeding the implementation of the goals, the article also highlights the impact of COVID-19 and the crisis response of BRICS governments on long-term strategic planning for sustainable development.

Mobile Phone Waste and the Circular Economy

2020 ◽  
pp. 600-620
Author(s):  
Tim Cooper ◽  
Matthew Shapley ◽  
Christine Cole
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Substantial Reduction ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Waste Streams ◽  
Production And Consumption ◽  
Alternative Approaches

The need to progress toward the circular, low-carbon economies that are necessary for sustainable development demands a substantial reduction in the generation of waste. Although the amount of waste arising from the disposal of mobile phones is relatively insubstantial compared to other waste streams, it is problematic, partly due to the complexity of its composition: mobile phones contain many types of material in small quantities. Like other small electrical and electronic items, they have proven hard to recover and recycle cost-effectively. They are often stored for long periods and eventually discarded as residual waste rather than separated for recycling. Most have unduly short active lifetimes because they have not been designed for longevity and their potential for durability, repair, refurbishment, and reuse is not realized. This chapter discusses issues relating to e-waste from discarded mobile phones and explores the prospect of alternative approaches to their production and consumption, exemplified by the case of Fairphone.

scholarly journals The Humanitarian Atom: The Role of Nuclear Power in Addressing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

Nuclear Law ◽  
2022 ◽  
pp. 271-298
Author(s):  
Sama Bilbao y Leòn ◽  
John C. H. Lindberg
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
United Nations ◽  
Nuclear Power ◽  
Energy Transition ◽  
Nuclear Technology ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Energy Poverty ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
The United Nations

AbstractAfter decades of mostly rhetoric on climate change, robust and urgent actions must be taken to avoid its worst effects. However, the energy transition discourse reflects an anti-humanitarian philosophy that will undermine any serious efforts of achieving decarbonisation, as well as merely entrenching already-existing global inequalities. The potential of nuclear power for radically reducing greenhouse gas emissions has been well-explored. However, to date, few attempts have been made to fully discern the broader positive impacts nuclear technology can have on achieving sustainable and equitable development. Nuclear science and technology have broad applications and should be placed at the centre of policies aimed at combatting energy poverty, reducing air pollution, providing clean water, addressing food insecurity, or fulfilling any other of the United Nations’ 17 SDGs. This chapter explores the centrality of energy in ensuring sustainable development, a just energy transition, and the importance of nuclear energy, which goes far beyond simply delivering low-carbon electricity.

scholarly journals Application of Green Economy in Malini Agro Park

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 23
Author(s):  
I Wayan Suartana ◽  
I Ketut Suryanawa
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Green Economy ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Resource Base ◽  
Bottom Line ◽  
Policies And Measures ◽  
Specific Objective ◽  
Production And Consumption ◽  
Natural Resource Base ◽  
Environmental Interests

Development that exploits natural resources is an easy story to hear. The exploitation-based development model that is maintained will only result in marginalization. A green economy as a means of achieving sustainable development is designed to protect and increase the value of the natural resource base, increase resource efficiency, promote sustainable or environmentally friendly patterns of production and consumption, and encourage the world towards low carbon development. Green economy policies and measures should be designed to improve the integration between economic development and its sustainable aspects. A development that combines economic, social and environmental interests to meet the needs of the current generation without sacrificing the interests of future generations. For this reason, Malini Agro Park, which is located in the arid area of ??Pecatu, implements an integrated hydroponic system to support sustainable development. The specific objective of this research is to examine in depth the implementation of green accounting at Malini Agro Park. Index Terms— green economy, triple bottom line accounting

scholarly journals Assessment of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Implementation in Bulgaria and Future Developments

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (21) ◽  
pp. 12000
Author(s):  
George H. Ionescu ◽  
Elena Jianu ◽  
Ioana C. Patrichi ◽  
Florin Ghiocel ◽  
Lili Țenea ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Transition Process ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
The European Union ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Low Carbon Economy ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Inclusive Society

The European Union has taken on the role of global leader in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals set out in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, making substantial efforts to support this ambitious approach at the level of each Member State. The objective of this research is the assessment of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) implementation in Bulgaria as well as the existing development potential, given the existing knowledge gap related to this important topic. The data available on Eurostat were processed using dynamic indices and time series analysis based on ARIMA methodology in order to identify the evolution trend of the main indicators associated with the SDGs, as well as the dynamics of progress. The results obtained estimate, for 2030, a degree of fulfillment of the assumed targets of 36.28%, but also reveal the existence of high potential for accelerating the transition process to a low-carbon economy and a more sustainable and inclusive society.

Materials Science and Engineering Opportunities for an Energy Efficient and Low Carbon Economy

2011 ◽  
Vol 690 ◽  
pp. 177-180
Author(s):  
Diran Apelian
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Energy Efficient ◽  
Materials Science ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Science And Engineering ◽  
Low Carbon Economy ◽  
Grand Challenges ◽  
Materials Science And Engineering ◽  
Carbon Economy

The 21st Century faces grand challenges, and sustainable development for the planet is an issue that cannot be ignored. The role of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) is pivotal in addressing these societal grand challenges. In the keynote lecture the specific MSE areas will be discussed. In this paper, the context and the framework for these developmental areas will be presented.

scholarly journals Zeolites for Fine Chemical Production State of Art and Perspectives

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 231 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mario G. Clerici
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Vegetable Oils ◽  
Renewable Resources ◽  
Active Sites ◽  
Zeolite Catalysts ◽  
Chemical Production ◽  
Fine Chemical ◽  
Acid Catalysed Reactions ◽  
State Of Art

The paper analyses the role of catalysis and that of renewable resources in the frame of a sustainable development. The possible uses of natural feedstocks for chemical production and the application of catalytic<br />methods to their transformations are reviewed, with emphasis on carbohydrates and vegetable oils and on zeolite catalysts, respectively. The problems arising from the embedment of active sites on the catalyst<br />surface are discussed, with the aid of specific examples taken from oxidation and acid catalysed reactions.

scholarly journals Role of higher education in sustainable development of regions

2021 ◽  
Vol 250 ◽  
pp. 04005
Author(s):  
Zhanna Gardanova ◽  
Natalya Nikitina ◽  
Veronika Grebennikova ◽  
Vyacheslav Ilgov
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Social Acceptance ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Social Growth ◽  
Know How ◽  
Sustainable Regional Development

The role of higher educational institutions (HEIs) in sustainable regional development is becoming a subject of attention of researchers and policymakers. Apart from clear inputs such as sustainable education and promotion of renewable energy sources, HEIs can act as partners and consultancies for the local authorities helping them to embark on the path of sustainable economic and social growth. Our paper looks into the role of higher education in sustainable development of regions. We identify HEIs as the hubs of knowledge and know-how spill-overs as well as active players in industry-university connection. Our results confirm the importance of higher education in promoting the decarbonization of economy, helping the transition to the renewables and the creation of wider social acceptance of sustainable development.

scholarly journals Enviromental Protection and Sustainable Development in the European Union: Evolution, Governance and Implications for Competitiveness

2012 ◽  
pp. 77-96
Author(s):  
Annette Bongardt ◽  
Francisco Torres
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Low Carbon Economy ◽  
Eu Governance ◽  
Production And Consumption ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Carbon Economy ◽  
The Eu

This article considers how the EU governance set-up envolved with respect to environmental protection and sustainable development. It aims at evaluating the EU´s progress towards creating  the basis for a competitive, low-carbon, European economy (a kind of EU industrial strategy) and sustainable production and consumption patterns. The article concludes that environmental and energie policies have become increasingly Europeanized and come under the single market and competitiveness rationale. It puts forward that the shift to a low-carbon economy is associated with important economic benefits, whereas economic costs appear overrated. However, shortcomings in EU governance sit uneasily with a more coherent approach to sustainable development.

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