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Factors driving community engagement through social capital formation - focusing on community-based eco-tourism in Dongbaek Village, Jeju, Korea
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This study explores the place attachment between natural resources and community, which has been enhanced through eco-tourism, by identifying community governance's role in conserving and using natural resources. Community participation is paramount in community-based eco-tourism. Thus, the factors promoting the sustainability of local participation were studied. Local governance in Dongbaek Dongsan, which was accredited as the Ramsar Wetland City for the first time in the world, Jeju, was used as a case study, and in-depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted. The roundtable, akin to the town meeting in the US, enhanced residents' satisfaction and induced a continuous contribution to the village project. Social capital formed through governance boosted the sense of place for the elderly and created the same for migrants and youngsters.
Factors driving community engagement through social capital formation - focusing on community-based eco-tourism in Dongbaek Village, Jeju, Korea
SeoYeon An; HyeMin Park
International Journal of Global Environmental Issues, Vol. 22, No. 4 (2023) pp. 355 - 374
This study explores the place attachment between natural resources and community, which has been enhanced through eco-tourism, by identifying community governance's role in conserving and using natural resources. Community participation is paramount in community-based eco-tourism. Thus, the factors promoting the sustainability of local participation were studied. Local governance in Dongbaek Dongsan, which was accredited as the Ramsar Wetland City for the first time in the world, Jeju, was used as a case study, and in-depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted. The roundtable, akin to the town meeting in the US, enhanced residents' satisfaction and induced a continuous contribution to the village project. Social capital formed through governance boosted the sense of place for the elderly and created the same for migrants and youngsters.]]>
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International Journal of Global Environmental Issues, Vol. 22, No. 4 (2023) pp. 355 - 374
SeoYeon An
HyeMin Park
University of Seoul, 163 Seoulsiripdae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea ' University of Seoul, 163 Seoulsiripdae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Ramsar City
sustainable community-based ecotourism
governance
social interaction between natural resources and community
social capital
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Analysis of the role of wetland parks in urban sustainability: a case study of Suzhou, China
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Wetlands play an important role in a sustainable urban future. It not only provides variously ecological services to the city's environment, but also promotes the transmission and development of indigenous culture. A clear understanding of the ecological function and cultural value of urban wetland parks is critical to driving urban wetland conservation. To date, little literature has addressed the significant role of wetland parks in urban development. To fill this gap, this article applies case research methods to analyse the ecological, cultural, and educational functions of wetland parks from a sustainable urban development perspective. Taking Suzhou wetland parks as an example, this article not only shows how Suzhou has developed new wetland restoration approaches based on its own specific conditions to improve the ecological and cultural functions of wetland parks, but also examines the broader impacts of the development of Suzhou wetland parks for a sustainable future of the city.
Analysis of the role of wetland parks in urban sustainability: a case study of Suzhou, China
Lihui Zhou; John Joseph Puthenkalam
International Journal of Global Environmental Issues, Vol. 22, No. 4 (2023) pp. 375 - 392
Wetlands play an important role in a sustainable urban future. It not only provides variously ecological services to the city's environment, but also promotes the transmission and development of indigenous culture. A clear understanding of the ecological function and cultural value of urban wetland parks is critical to driving urban wetland conservation. To date, little literature has addressed the significant role of wetland parks in urban development. To fill this gap, this article applies case research methods to analyse the ecological, cultural, and educational functions of wetland parks from a sustainable urban development perspective. Taking Suzhou wetland parks as an example, this article not only shows how Suzhou has developed new wetland restoration approaches based on its own specific conditions to improve the ecological and cultural functions of wetland parks, but also examines the broader impacts of the development of Suzhou wetland parks for a sustainable future of the city.]]>
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International Journal of Global Environmental Issues, Vol. 22, No. 4 (2023) pp. 375 - 392
Lihui Zhou
John Joseph Puthenkalam
Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, Sophia University, Japan ' Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, Sophia University, Japan
wetland parks
biodiversity conservation
water purification
indigenous culture
environment education
China
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Wetland park management and Nipponia nippon protection in Northwest China
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Wetland is the main place for temporary rest and wandering behaviour of <i>Nipponia nippon</i>, and the abundant animals and plants there are the main food source of <i>Nipponia nippon</i>. As the first National Wetland Park in Northwest China, Qianhu National Wetland Park plays a great role in maintaining the healthy development of ecology, restoring environmental service functions and improving environmental carrying capacity. Qianhu National Wetland Park is an important choice for <i>Nipponia nippon</i> ex-situ protection and wild release, as well as an important habitat to expand its survival range. This wetland park has a good ecological environment and rich biological species, which not only provides great convenience for the reproduction of <i>Nipponia nippon</i> and other wetland animals, but also builds the corridor bridge for the growth of <i>Nipponia nippon</i> population.
Wetland park management and Nipponia nippon protection in Northwest China
Dong-Rui Di; Guang-Wei Huang
International Journal of Global Environmental Issues, Vol. 22, No. 4 (2023) pp. 393 - 402
Wetland is the main place for temporary rest and wandering behaviour of <i>Nipponia nippon</i>, and the abundant animals and plants there are the main food source of <i>Nipponia nippon</i>. As the first National Wetland Park in Northwest China, Qianhu National Wetland Park plays a great role in maintaining the healthy development of ecology, restoring environmental service functions and improving environmental carrying capacity. Qianhu National Wetland Park is an important choice for <i>Nipponia nippon</i> ex-situ protection and wild release, as well as an important habitat to expand its survival range. This wetland park has a good ecological environment and rich biological species, which not only provides great convenience for the reproduction of <i>Nipponia nippon</i> and other wetland animals, but also builds the corridor bridge for the growth of <i>Nipponia nippon</i> population.]]>
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International Journal of Global Environmental Issues, Vol. 22, No. 4 (2023) pp. 393 - 402
Dong-Rui Di
Guang-Wei Huang
Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, Sophia University, Tokyo 102-8554, Japan ' Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, Sophia University, Tokyo 102-8554, Japan
ecological management
Nipponia nippon
Qianhu
endangered species
National Wetland Park
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Ecological environment assessment of Nanhe National Wetland Park, Sichuan, China based on remote sensing ecological index
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Wetland parks are built to protect the ecological environment of the wetland, the evaluation of the ecological function of wetland parks is important and the result depends largely on the evaluation index. The remote sensing ecological index (RSEI) was imported into our study for the ecological environmental evaluation of Nanhe National Wetland Park, Sichuan, China. As a result, the area proportion with 'excellent' or 'good' ecological environmental conditions of the wetland park is 24.37%, 48.23% and 59.07% before, during and after the building of the park, respectively, which imply an improvement of the wetland park. In total, 55.29% area of the wetland park's ecological environmental condition improves, most of which are forest areas. In the meanwhile, 19.41% area was deteriorated, which is mainly due to the construction of roads and buildings. This work shows that building a wetland park is a very useful measurement to improve the local environment.
Ecological environment assessment of Nanhe National Wetland Park, Sichuan, China based on remote sensing ecological index
Gao Fei; Li Nana; Xiao Lin; Huang Congde
International Journal of Global Environmental Issues, Vol. 22, No. 4 (2023) pp. 403 - 417
Wetland parks are built to protect the ecological environment of the wetland, the evaluation of the ecological function of wetland parks is important and the result depends largely on the evaluation index. The remote sensing ecological index (RSEI) was imported into our study for the ecological environmental evaluation of Nanhe National Wetland Park, Sichuan, China. As a result, the area proportion with 'excellent' or 'good' ecological environmental conditions of the wetland park is 24.37%, 48.23% and 59.07% before, during and after the building of the park, respectively, which imply an improvement of the wetland park. In total, 55.29% area of the wetland park's ecological environmental condition improves, most of which are forest areas. In the meanwhile, 19.41% area was deteriorated, which is mainly due to the construction of roads and buildings. This work shows that building a wetland park is a very useful measurement to improve the local environment.]]>
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International Journal of Global Environmental Issues, Vol. 22, No. 4 (2023) pp. 403 - 417
Gao Fei
Li Nana
Xiao Lin
Huang Congde
Sichuan University, No. 24, First Ring Road South Section, Chengdu City 610207, Sichuan Province, China; Sichuan Forestry and Grassland Survey and Planning Institute, No. 4, Renmin North Road Section 1, Chengdu City 610000, Sichuan Province, China ' National Forestry and Grassland Administration Key Laboratory of Forest Resources Conservation and Ecological Safety on the Upper Reaches of the Yangtze River, Sichuan Province Key Laboratory of Ecological Forestry Engineering on the Upper Reaches of the Yangtze River, College of Forestry, Sichuan Agricultural University, No. 211, Huimin Road, Chengdu City 611130, Sichuan Province, China; Sichuan Forestry and Grassland Survey and Planning Institute, No. 4, Renmin North Road Section 1, Chengdu City 610000, Sichuan Province, China ' National Forestry and Grassland Administration Key Laboratory of Forest Resources Conservation and Ecological Safety on the Upper Reaches of the Yangtze River, Sichuan Province Key Laboratory of Ecological Forestry Engineering on the Upper Reaches of the Yangtze River, College of Forestry, Sichuan Agricultural University, No. 211, Huimin Road, Chengdu City 611130, Sichuan Province, China ' National Forestry and Grassland Administration Key Laboratory of Forest Resources Conservation and Ecological Safety on the Upper Reaches of the Yangtze River, Sichuan Province Key Laboratory of Ecological Forestry Engineering on the Upper Reaches of the Yangtze River, College of Forestry, Sichuan Agricultural University, No. 211, Huimin Road, Chengdu City 611130, Sichuan Province, China
ecological environment assessment
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wetland park
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Is the Russian invasion of Ukraine a constraint or opportunity for food and energy security in Africa?
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This article analyses the constraints and opportunities of Africa's food and energy security following the Russian aggression on Ukraine. The descriptive analysis of the data shows that despite the opportunities that the African continent abounds, it comes out as an indirect loser of the war in the context of globalisation. The increase in energy prices in Europe and other parts of the world will increase the prices of agricultural and manufactured products on which African countries are heavily dependent. Africa is, therefore, in the middle of the road, leading it into a trap of poverty and inequality. African decision-makers should rethink the policies of food and energy sovereignty and the diversification of sources of income to resist possible external shocks.
Is the Russian invasion of Ukraine a constraint or opportunity for food and energy security in Africa?
Essossinam Ali; Koffi Massèsso Adji
International Journal of Global Environmental Issues, Vol. 22, No. 4 (2023) pp. 418 - 426
This article analyses the constraints and opportunities of Africa's food and energy security following the Russian aggression on Ukraine. The descriptive analysis of the data shows that despite the opportunities that the African continent abounds, it comes out as an indirect loser of the war in the context of globalisation. The increase in energy prices in Europe and other parts of the world will increase the prices of agricultural and manufactured products on which African countries are heavily dependent. Africa is, therefore, in the middle of the road, leading it into a trap of poverty and inequality. African decision-makers should rethink the policies of food and energy sovereignty and the diversification of sources of income to resist possible external shocks.]]>
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International Journal of Global Environmental Issues, Vol. 22, No. 4 (2023) pp. 418 - 426
Essossinam Ali
Koffi Massèsso Adji
Department of Economics, University of Kara, Togo ' Sustainable Solution for Africa (SSA), Lomé, Togo
war economy
economic warfare
food security
energy security
Russia
Ukraine
Africa
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Noise measurements in wind energy production turbines in Kosovo
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This study aimed to evaluate the impact of turbine operation on environmental noise levels. The noise monitoring values were compared with the IFC EHS Noise 2007 instructions, and the results indicated that the turbines on the perimeter of the measured points were not affected by point no. 1.7. However, the measurements showed that the turbines exceeded the limit values allowed by law up to 55 dB during certain periods of the day. Therefore, the company responsible for the turbines must take measures to reduce the noise levels to an optimal level. The recommended measures include the selection and use of quieter turbines and equipment, the placement of noise barriers, the isolation of buildings that can be a source of noise, and the occasional restriction of noise emission. These measures are necessary to prevent noise pollution and to comply with the permissible noise levels as specified by the regulatory bodies.
Noise measurements in wind energy production turbines in Kosovo
Naim Baftiu; Betim Maloku
International Journal of Global Environmental Issues, Vol. 22, No. 4 (2023) pp. 427 - 434
This study aimed to evaluate the impact of turbine operation on environmental noise levels. The noise monitoring values were compared with the IFC EHS Noise 2007 instructions, and the results indicated that the turbines on the perimeter of the measured points were not affected by point no. 1.7. However, the measurements showed that the turbines exceeded the limit values allowed by law up to 55 dB during certain periods of the day. Therefore, the company responsible for the turbines must take measures to reduce the noise levels to an optimal level. The recommended measures include the selection and use of quieter turbines and equipment, the placement of noise barriers, the isolation of buildings that can be a source of noise, and the occasional restriction of noise emission. These measures are necessary to prevent noise pollution and to comply with the permissible noise levels as specified by the regulatory bodies.]]>
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International Journal of Global Environmental Issues, Vol. 22, No. 4 (2023) pp. 427 - 434
Naim Baftiu
Betim Maloku
Faculty of Computer Science, University of Prizren, Prizren, Kosovo ' Faculty of Computer Science, University of Prizren, Prizren, Kosovo
wind
energy
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Comparing stakeholder risk perceptions and behaviours related to chronic wasting disease in free-range and captive deer
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Despite its integral role in hunting industries, venison production, and safeguarding wildlife populations worldwide, captive cervid breeding creates challenges related chronic wasting disease (CWD) transmission. Thus, it is vital that wildlife managers understand stakeholders' perceptions of the relationship between captive deer and CWD, and its implications for CWD management. We used mail-based and online surveys to assess Texas hunter and landowner perceptions (n = 984) of risks associated with CWD in free-range and captive deer populations, as well as their willingness to participate in actions that help prevent the spread of CWD. Risk perceptions related to the seriousness and susceptibility of CWD among captive deer were higher than free-range deer, while concern was lower. Additionally, increased willingness to engage in preventative actions was more frequently predicted by risk perceptions related to free-range deer than captive deer. These results can be used to help agencies improve their decision-making regarding CWD recommendations and policies.
Comparing stakeholder risk perceptions and behaviours related to chronic wasting disease in free-range and captive deer
Elena C. Rubino; Christopher Serenari
International Journal of Global Environmental Issues, Vol. 22, No. 4 (2023) pp. 435 - 449
Despite its integral role in hunting industries, venison production, and safeguarding wildlife populations worldwide, captive cervid breeding creates challenges related chronic wasting disease (CWD) transmission. Thus, it is vital that wildlife managers understand stakeholders' perceptions of the relationship between captive deer and CWD, and its implications for CWD management. We used mail-based and online surveys to assess Texas hunter and landowner perceptions (n = 984) of risks associated with CWD in free-range and captive deer populations, as well as their willingness to participate in actions that help prevent the spread of CWD. Risk perceptions related to the seriousness and susceptibility of CWD among captive deer were higher than free-range deer, while concern was lower. Additionally, increased willingness to engage in preventative actions was more frequently predicted by risk perceptions related to free-range deer than captive deer. These results can be used to help agencies improve their decision-making regarding CWD recommendations and policies.]]>
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International Journal of Global Environmental Issues, Vol. 22, No. 4 (2023) pp. 435 - 449
Elena C. Rubino
Christopher Serenari
Division of Agriculture, Arkansas Forest Resources Center, University of Arkansas System, Monticello, AR, USA; College of Forestry, Agriculture, and Natural Resources, University of Arkansas at Monticello, Monticello, AR, USA ' Department of Biology, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, USA
cervids
CWD
deer breeding
deer farming
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prevention
public perceptions
survey
wildlife policy
wildlife privatisation
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