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Proceedings, 2025, WSF11

The 11th World Sustainability Forum (WSF11)

Barcelona, Spain | 2–3 October 2025

Volume Editors:
Manuel Pedro Rodríguez Bolívar, University of Granada, Spain
Irene Petrosillo, University of Salento, Italy

Number of Papers: 100
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Cover Story (view full-size image): The 11th World Sustainability Forum (WSF11) was held from 2 to 3 October 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. The conference aimed to serve as a catalyst for urban resilience and environmental sustainability, [...] Read more.
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Self-Rated Health and Environmentally Conditioned Needs: A Dynamic Model for Sustainable Urban Well-Being
by Darja Kobal Grum and Bojan Grum
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 1; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131001 - 17 Nov 2025
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This study introduces a dynamic model that links self-rated health with environmentally conditioned needs, offering a new psychological approach to understanding well-being in urban environments [...] Full article
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From Stone to Pixels: Sustainable Tourism and Heritage Management Through the Digital Twin of Göbeklitepe, Turkey
by Ceren Başaranoğlu Sevindi and Vedia Derda Taşar
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 2; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131002 - 17 Nov 2025
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This study examines how Göbeklitepe, which is of great importance in terms of world cultural heritage, can be preserved and evaluated within the scope of sustainable tourism through its digital twin model [...] Full article
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The Quality Urban Label (QUL) as a Tool for Accelerating Carbon Neutrality in Cities: The 4Q and 5E City Model †
by Jordi Mazon
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 3; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131003 - 17 Nov 2025
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Simple indicators are often used to summarize the complexity of systems or products, commonly through color-coded labels paired with letters [...] Full article
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Child–Nature-Based Experiences in Urban Preschools: A Comparative Analysis of Intervention Using User Participation Design
by Farhana Mohammed Isa, David Grierson and Ombretta Romice
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 4; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131004 - 18 Nov 2025
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Regular exposure to natural environments significantly supports children’s holistic learning and overall health and well-being [...] Full article
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Climate Change: Sustainable Management Model Emergency Shelters for Regions Affected by Heavy Floods
by Juan Antonio Torrents Arevalo and Ricardo Xavier Avila Chong
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 5; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131005 - 18 Nov 2025
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Climate change is having profound effects on populations worldwide, manifesting through environmental degradation, reduced economic productivity, and loss of human life [...] Full article
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Climate, Culture, and Craft: Reclaiming Timber as an Architectural Signifier
by Kalpanee Jayatilake
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 6; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131006 - 18 Nov 2025
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Mass timber has emerged as a sustainable and viable alternative to steel and concrete, offering carbon-saving potential and biophilic qualities [...] Full article
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Integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Framework in Marine Protected Area Management: A Comparative Document Analysis of Tubbataha and Apo Reefs Natural Parks
by Jelica Refuerzo Enriquez and Veronica Reyes Gamboa
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 7; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131007 - 18 Nov 2025
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Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park (TRNP), a UNESCO World Heritage site, and Apo Reef Natural Park (ARNP), included on UNESCO’s tentative list, are two of the Philippines’ most vital marine protected areas (MPAs) [...] Full article
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Analysis of Urban Mobility on a University Campus: Greenhouse Gas Emissions at the Brusque University Centre (UNIFEBE), Brazil
by Karol Diego Carminatti Baumgärtner, Caroline Bado, Sofia Deixelberger, Jochen Eckart and Devin Feng
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 8; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131008 - 18 Nov 2025
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Climate change is one of the greatest challenges of the 21st century, with global warming, driven by greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, at its core [...] Full article
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Enhancing Coastal Resilience: Investigating the Crucial Role of Adaptive Capacity in Flood Vulnerability of the Municipality of Brooke’s Point, Palawan
by Angelito Bisquera, Jr., Jennifer Furigay, Mark Spencer Ramos and Juan Ismael Vallejo
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 9; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131009 - 18 Nov 2025
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Flooding, or inundation, represents a complex natural hazard that poses significant threats to both human settlements and the environment [...] Full article
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The Impact of Climate Change on Socio-Ecological Systems: Challenges for Agricultural Sustainability in Palestine
by Amjad Mizyed
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 10; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131010 - 19 Nov 2025
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This research critically examines the ecological constraints that affect sustainable agricultural development in Palestine, a region with a complex political and environmental context [...] Full article
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Innovative Integrated Biorefinery in Waste Management as an Important Factor for Sustainable and Resilient Cities Development
by Joanna Kazimierowicz, Marcin Dębowski and Marcin Zieliński
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 11; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131011 - 19 Nov 2025
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A key area of the smart city is the free flow of energy within the urban fabric [...] Full article
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Investigating the Potential of Community Gardens to Foster Shared Ownership of Public Green Spaces in Malta
by Ryan Debono and Sarah Scheiber
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 12; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131012 - 19 Nov 2025
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This study explores the potential of community gardens as a tool for promoting sustainable urban living within the Maltese context [...] Full article
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Evaluation of the Potential of Eutrophic Urban Water Reservoirs as a Source of Biomass for Anaerobic Digestion Using the Example of the City of Olsztyn, Poland
by Marcin Dębowski, Joanna Kazimierowicz and Marcin Zieliński
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 13; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131013 - 19 Nov 2025
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Olsztyn is a city with 170,000 inhabitants in the north-east of Poland in the Masurian Lake District with an area of 1732 km2, of which 486 km2 are lakes [...] Full article
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Orange Peel Waste in the Circular Economy: An Integrated Assessment Approach
by Patrizia Lombardi, Silvia Barbero, Silvia Fiore, Ilaria Orlandella, Fabiana Rovera, Elena Todella and Tonia Tommasi
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 14; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131014 - 19 Nov 2025
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To save natural resources, a shift to a circular economy is required [...] Full article
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Sustainability Through Sport: A Conceptual Framework for Circular Economy and SDG-Aligned Behavioral Learning in Youth Clubs
by Ghada K. A. Ibrahim and Maya Naja
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 15; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131015 - 19 Nov 2025
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This conceptual paper investigates how federated youth sports clubs in France can operate as informal educational ecosystems to promote sustainability-oriented behaviors and civic responsibility in children aged 7 to 12 [...] Full article
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Monitoring and Reporting the Progress of Sustainable Development Goals at the Regional Level: Evidence from Greek Regions
by Phoebe Koundouri, Efstathios Devves, Conrad Felix Michel Landis, Angelos Plataniotis and Theofanis Zacharatos
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 16; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131016 - 19 Nov 2025
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Despite growing global momentum for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), monitoring and reporting progress at the regional level remains limited [...] Full article
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Analysis of the Management of Textile Waste at Full Scale in Italy
by Silvia Fiore and Ilaria Zucchetto
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 17; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131017 - 19 Nov 2025
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The EU generated 7Mt of textile waste in 2020, 70% of which ended up as mixed household waste, and only 30% was destined for reuse and recycling [...] Full article
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Developing and Monitoring Socio-Environmental Indicators for the INOV.AM Consortium: A Baseline Approach
by Samara Costa, Luís Silva, Ana Carolina Soares, Catarina Faria, Ana Silva, Carolina Neves, Mario Pereira, Joana Silva and Vanessa Oliveira
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 18; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131018 - 20 Nov 2025
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Sustainability concerns have increasingly driven funding for innovation initiatives across Europe [...] Full article
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The Role of CEO Power in Promoting Sustainable Innovation: The Path to China’s 2060 Carbon Neutrality Goal
by Serxho Preka and Xiaoli Tang
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 19; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131019 - 19 Nov 2025
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This study examines how CEO power influences corporate sustainable innovation in response to China’s 2060 carbon neutrality goal [...] Full article
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Interplay of Climate Change, Population Growth, and Building Stock Expansion in Egypt: Pathways to Energy-Efficient Building Development
by Hebatallah Abdulhalim Mahmoud Abdulfattah
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 20; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131020 - 19 Nov 2025
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This research examines the complex relationship between climate change, rapid population growth, and building stock expansion in Egypt, as well as their combined impact on energy demand and urban sustainability, to address the rapidly increasing electricity demand [...] Full article
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Urban Pollution Shapes the Endophytic Microbiome of Urban Trees: Taxonomic and Functional Insights from Fraxinus excelsior, Tilia tomentosa, and Pinus nigra in Plovdiv, Bulgaria
by Slaveya Petrova, Stefan Shilev and Mariana Petkova
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 21; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131021 - 20 Nov 2025
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Urbanization imposes significant environmental pressures on plant microbiomes through pollution, habitat restriction, and microclimate changes [...] Full article
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AI-Powered Framework for Circular Procurement Transparency in Municipal Systems
by Ikechukwu Michael Torti
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 22; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131022 - 20 Nov 2025
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Research Gap: [...] Full article
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Renewable Energy Policy and Emission Reduction: Assessing Policy Strength and Outcomes in the Australian Context
by Niranjika Wijesooriya and Eleanor Padman
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 23; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131023 - 21 Nov 2025
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As nations strive to meet climate commitments under the Paris Agreement, the role of climate law policy frameworks in driving emissions reduction has come under increasing scrutiny [...] Full article
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On System Dynamics: An Evaluation on the Impact of Integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) in a Solar-Powered Hydroponics System in a Local Philippine Community
by Jay Emanuel Quiroz Alegarbes and Amando Radomes, Jr.
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 24; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131024 - 21 Nov 2025
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This study explores the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and solar-powered hydroponics to improve agricultural sustainability in Philippine barangays [...] Full article
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Land Surface Temperature and Land Cover in Valencia with Landsat 9
by Ana Fernandez-Garza, Eric Gielen, Nicolas Dosil-Seijo, Adria Rubio-Martin and Manuel Pulido-Velazquez
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 25; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131025 - 21 Nov 2025
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Cities, home to 56% of the world’s population, face increasing challenges due to climate change and rapid urbanization, with a projected urban sprawl of 1 [...] Full article
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The EU’s Regulatory Approach to Advancing Net-Zero Technology Manufacturing as a Sustainable Emerging Sector
by Raquel Carvalho
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 26; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131026 - 21 Nov 2025
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In June 2024, the Regulation (EU) 2024/1735 was adopted [...] Full article
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Analysis of Communication Strategies in Sustainability Reports to Foster Stakeholders’ Sustainability Mindset
by Viktorija Jakubauskyte-Andriuliene
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 27; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131027 - 21 Nov 2025
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As sustainability becomes increasingly important for corporations across Europe, it is crucial to debate whether sustainability communication through sustainability reports fosters genuine mindset transformation among stakeholders [...] Full article
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Hybrid Financing for Marine Conservation: The Case of Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park, Palawan, Philippines
by Veronica Reyes Gamboa and Jelica Refuerzo Enriquez
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 28; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131028 - 21 Nov 2025
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Given the complex financing challenges in marine conservation, this study examines common and digital finance mechanisms and recommends a hybrid finance model for Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park (TRNP), a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Site and an ecologically [...] Read more.
Given the complex financing challenges in marine conservation, this study examines common and digital finance mechanisms and recommends a hybrid finance model for Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park (TRNP), a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Site and an ecologically vital marine protected area in the Philippines [...] Full article
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Social Network and Trust as Drivers for Nurturing Future Human Resource in Sustainable Community Development
by Takehiro Hatakeyama, Fumihiko Miyazaki, Ayami Otsuka, Akifumi Nakamura, Rumi Yatagawa and Hideaki Kurishima
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 29; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131029 - 21 Nov 2025
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Introduction: Human resources are important assets for sustaining and propelling community development, and the educational process is one of the most effective strategies for developing these resources [...] Full article
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Eco-Friendly Polymer Waste Processing Technology to Solve the Plastic Pollution Problem
by Viktoriia Plavan, Oleh Lozovyi, Bohdan Savchenko and Iryna Liashok
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 30; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131030 - 21 Nov 2025
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According to the EU Directive 2018/851 on waste, by 2035 the amount of municipal waste sent to landfills should be reduced to 10% of the total amount of household waste, and the level of reuse and recycling of municipal waste should be increased [...] Read more.
According to the EU Directive 2018/851 on waste, by 2035 the amount of municipal waste sent to landfills should be reduced to 10% of the total amount of household waste, and the level of reuse and recycling of municipal waste should be increased to 65% [...] Full article
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Closed-Loop System for Reducing Agricultural Waste and Enhancing Sustainability—A Proposed Circular Economy Model for the Wine Sector
by Catalin Alexandru Bitea, Ioana Mihaela Balan, Teodor Ioan Trasca, Olimpia Alina Iordanescu, Oana Brinzan, Ionel Calin Jianu, Mariana-Atena Poiana, Teodor Mateoc and Nicoleta Mateoc-Sirb
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 31; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131031 - 21 Nov 2025
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Introduction: [...] Full article
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Reinforcement Learning Control of Hybrid Ventilation for a Climate-Resilient Mediterranean Classroom
by Hussein Krayem, Jaafar Younes and Nesreen Ghaddar
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 32; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131032 - 24 Nov 2025
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Enhancing thermal comfort while reducing cooling demand is a pressing challenge for Mediterranean school buildings, especially as climate change accelerates the frequency and intensity of heat-wave events [...] Full article
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Healthy Roots, Healthy Microbes? Metagenomic Exploration of Soil Microbiota in Contrasting Potato Fields
by Esra Ersoy Omeroglu, Asli Bayer and Aisha Kamba Hitshika
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 33; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131033 - 24 Nov 2025
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Potato (Solanum tuberosum) is a globally significant crop due to its adaptability to various climatic conditions, nutritional value, and economic importance [...] Full article
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Early-Stage Circularity Assessment in the Manufacturing Industry: The Circularity Score
by Ottavia Aleo, Anika Stephan, Sascha Nagel and Johannes Fottner
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 34; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131034 - 21 Nov 2025
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The concept of the Circular Economy (CE) has been largely explored by academia, businesses, and governments, driven by growing environmental and economic concerns [...] Full article
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Sustainable Seismic Retrofitting of Rural Masonry Buildings with SRG Materials: Review, Perspectives, and a Strategy for Protecting Landscape and Heritage
by Stefano Bigiotti, Andrea Grazini and Alvaro Marucci
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 35; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131035 - 25 Nov 2025
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Mixed-use rural buildings, originally designed to integrate residential spaces with agricultural and livestock-related functions, are a defining element of the Italian landscape and a tangible expression of the cultural and productive identity of rural territories [...] Full article
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Efforts and Evaluation of Human Resource Development to Contribute to Regional Sustainability in Japanese Junior and Senior High Schools: Focusing on Changes in Knowledge, Awareness, and Behavior
by Rumi Yatagawa and Hideaki Kurishima
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 36; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131036 - 25 Nov 2025
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Introduction: To support the long-term sustainability of depopulated island communities in Japan, this study developed and implemented an education for sustainable development (ESD) program designed to cultivate future human resources capable of contributing to their local regions [...] Full article
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Decoding the Paradoxical Drivers of Renewable Energy Transition in Arab Countries
by Xuming Qian and Ji Zhu
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 37; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131037 - 25 Nov 2025
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This paper examines the gap between early planning and current achievements in renewable energy development across Arab countries, while investigating correlations with five key determinants: natural conditions, financial capacity, energy consumption markets, trade patterns, and political stability [...] Full article
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“Co-Learning” for Sustainable and Resilient Communities: Conceptualization, Typology, and Method Development
by Hideaki Kurishima, Rumi Yatagawa, Takehiro Hatakeyama and Fumihiko Miyazaki
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 38; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131038 - 25 Nov 2025
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Achieving sustainable and resilient communities requires addressing complex and layered regional challenges, including decarbonization, demographic shifts, resource circulation, and energy transitions [...] Full article
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Harnessing the Anti-Acne Potential of Locally Sourced Seaweeds from Coastal India: Toward Sustainable and Natural Skincare Alternatives
by Sudheeksha Kiran and Shashi Kiran Nivas
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 39; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131039 - 25 Nov 2025
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With rising global awareness regarding sustainability, the exploration of marine bioresources for eco-friendly therapeutic applications has gained significant momentum [...] Full article
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Circular Material Strategies for Temporary Urban Interiors: Reframing Micro-Scale Design Through the New European Bauhaus
by Şükran Büşra Ümütlü
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 40; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131040 - 25 Nov 2025
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Urban interiors—particularly semi-public, transitional, and transient environments—have been largely overlooked in academic discourse and policy frameworks [...] Full article
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Exploring Planetary Health Resilience to Air Pollution Across Exposure Durations Using Nationally Representative Data from Korea
by Sujin Ma and Jin-Won Noh
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 41; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131041 - 25 Nov 2025
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According to 2020 OECD data, PM2 [...] Full article
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Planning for Heat: Ward-Level Insights on Kochi’s LST Dynamics and Mitigation Strategies for Climate Future
by Gopikrishna Venugopal Sreelatha and Swathi Sethuram
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 42; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131042 - 25 Nov 2025
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Most studies on Land Surface Temperature (LST) in tropical monsoon cities tend to treat the urban landscape as a single unit, often leading to broad and generalized recommendations for managing urban heat [...] Full article
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Techno-Economic Feasibility of Green Hydrogen Production Utilizing Geothermal Energy in Indonesia
by Jati Permana Kurniawan, Ahmad Yani, Andi Joko Nugroho and Mohamad Husni Mobarok
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 43; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131043 - 25 Nov 2025
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This study provides a comprehensive techno-economic assessment of green hydrogen production utilizing geothermal energy, conducted by PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk, Indonesia [...] Full article
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Sustainable Futures Through Living Heritage: A Canal-Led Urban Regeneration for Alappuzha’s Heritage Zone
by Swathi Sethuram
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 44; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131044 - 25 Nov 2025
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Amid global efforts to meet Sustainable Development Goals, it is vital to address small towns of the Global South to assess true global progress [...] Full article
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Assessing Artificial Shading and Evaporative Cooling for Enhanced Outdoor Thermal Comfort at the American University of Beirut
by Zahraa Abdullah Diab, Hadi Hasan Kachmar and Nessreen Ghaddar
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 45; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131045 - 25 Nov 2025
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Urban environments, especially university campuses, are increasingly exposed to thermal discomfort due to the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect and extensive solar radiation [...] Full article
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Towards Energy Prosumers: A National-Scale Residential Modelling for Solar Performance Assessment in Italy
by Paola Catalano
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 46; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131046 - 26 Nov 2025
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The fast growth of Renewable Energy Communities (RECs) in Europe makes the development of robust analytic frameworks for the simultaneous technical and economic performance evaluation a necessary activity [...] Full article
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Potentials of Product Lifecycle Management to Enhance Circular Economy
by Iris Graessler, Jens Pottebaum and Sven Rarbach
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 47; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131047 - 26 Nov 2025
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The environmental impacts of a product are predominantly determined in the early stages of its creation [...] Full article
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Assessing the Impact of Outdoor Air Pollutants Affecting the Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) in Naturally Ventilated Classrooms of Public School Buildings in the Philippines
by Carlos Salili Sanchez, Jr. and Leah Punongbayan Dela Rosa
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 48; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131048 - 26 Nov 2025
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Despite policies and efforts aimed at improving air quality in the Philippines, indoor air quality remains a critical issue in naturally ventilated public school classrooms in highly urbanized cities [...] Full article
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Upcycling Prefabricated Building Materials to Develop Pavilions for Community Gardens in Huddersfield, UK
by Yun Gao, Manas Murthy, Tamiris Capellaro Ferreira, Nwakaego Onyenokporo, Hemen Galal and Nic Clear
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 49; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131049 - 26 Nov 2025
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As average temperatures in the UK continue to rise, and the effects of climate change are felt across communities, the government has revised requirements for urban development pertaining to Biodiversity Net Gain and access to green spaces (under the Town and Country Planning [...] Read more.
As average temperatures in the UK continue to rise, and the effects of climate change are felt across communities, the government has revised requirements for urban development pertaining to Biodiversity Net Gain and access to green spaces (under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and the Environment Act 2021) [...] Full article
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Urban Sprawl and Socio-Spatial Inequality in Mexico’s Largest Cities: Implications for a Sustainable Urban Landscape
by Reynaldo Hinojosa-Contreras, Eric Gielen and José-Sergio Palencia-Jiménez
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 50; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131050 - 26 Nov 2025
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In the context of Latin American urbanization, Mexico’s five largest metropolitan areas—Tijuana, Guadalajara, Monterrey, Puebla-Tlaxcala, and León—exhibit sprawling growth patterns characterized by low-density expansion, peripheral development, and increasing fragmentation of the urban landscape [...] Full article
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Integrating AI and Sustainability Education: Students as Innovators for Sustainability
by Gabriel Granco
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 51; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131051 - 26 Nov 2025
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Undergraduates today are being pulled in two opposing directions of mastering Artificial Intelligence (AI) and addressing sustainability [...] Full article
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Valorisation of Agroforestry Waste for Optimised Biole Formulation Through Diversified Inputs for Nutrient Recovery
by Dennis Renato Manzano Vela, Ana Carola Flores Mancheno and John Oswaldo Ortega Castro
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 52; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131052 - 26 Nov 2025
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Closing nutrient loops is central to the circular economy in agriculture [...] Full article
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AIoT and Open Data for Environmental Justice: Smart Public Lighting as a Platform for Resilient and Sustainable Communities in Open-Pit Mining Regions
by John Alexander Taborda Giraldo, Miguel Enrique Iglesias Martínez and Pedro Fernandez de Cordoba
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 53; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131053 - 26 Nov 2025
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The environmental and social impacts of open-pit mining in Colombia’s Caribbean region have underscored the urgency of adopting inclusive and innovative solutions for environmental risk management [...] Full article
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Assessing Heat Vulnerability in Toulouse: A Spatiotemporal Approach Using Google Earth Engine
by Aiman Mazhar Qureshi, Khairi Sioud and Olivier Debono
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 54; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131054 - 26 Nov 2025
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Urban heat vulnerability is a growing concern for public health, particularly in rapidly urbanizing regions [...] Full article
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Life Cycle Assessment of Road Expansion: Implications for Sustainable Infrastructure Development in Developing Countries
by Erica Irinia Cruz Peraza
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 55; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131055 - 26 Nov 2025
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In developing countries like El Salvador, road infrastructure expansion projects are often subject to environmental impact assessments (EIAs), yet these typically exclude supply chain impacts [...] Full article
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Environmentally Responsible Chemical Purification Method of Natural Graphite for Sustainable Battery Production
by Volodymyr Khomenko, Viktoriia Plavan, Dmytro Nikulin, Iryna Makyeyeva and Olha Kyslova
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 56; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131056 - 26 Nov 2025
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The global transition to renewable energy is an immediate goal to ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all, which is fully consistent with Sustainable Development Goal 7 [...] Full article
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Monitoring and Managing Cultural Heritage Under Climate Change: Technological Strategies and Implementation Challenges in Brazil
by Ernestina Rita Meira Engel, Lisiane Ilha Librelotto and Laia Haurie
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 57; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131057 - 26 Nov 2025
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Climate change poses a significant threat to cultural heritage, affecting the physical integrity, structural stability, and historical value of cultural assets [...] Full article
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Closing the Loop in Farming—A Life Cycle Assessment of Manure to Hydrogen and Biofertilizer: Biorefinery for Energy and Nutrient Self Sufficiency
by Arsal Tehseen, Gumersindo Feijoo and Sara González-García
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 58; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131058 - 26 Nov 2025
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The goal to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions has resulted in an increase in global efforts to develop renewable and sustainable technologies across key polluting sectors [...] Full article
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The Quest for a Spatial ESG Framework for the Real Estate Sector
by Thomas Blaschke and Marius Servais
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 59; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131059 - 26 Nov 2025
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ESG (Environment, Social & Governance) has arrived in European finance and the real economy [...] Full article
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Life Cycle and Cost Analysis of Eco-Friendly Telecommunication Poles: From Waste to Infrastructure
by Hector Gabriel Vieira Nunes, Inês Costa, Bruno Silva, Diogo Martins, Bruno Rodrigues, Rui Gonçalves and Catarina Basto-Silva
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 60; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131060 - 27 Nov 2025
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Telecommunications are essential to modern society, enabling real-time information exchange, connecting people, and driving economic and social development [...] Full article
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Jin’An Park, Fuzhou, China: Integrating Sustainable Development Goals with Traditional Landscape Aesthetics in Urban Blue–Green Space Planning and Design
by Wenkui Wang, Jingyuan Luo, Xuewei Zhang and Tao Luo
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 61; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131061 - 27 Nov 2025
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In the context of contemporary urbanization and urban renewal, blue–green spaces (BGS) serve not only as vital open spaces and regional characteristic scenery but also as critical ecological infrastructure underpinning urban sustainability [...] Full article
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The Role of NGOs, Media, and Customers in Driving Alignment and Accountability in CSR and ESG Reporting
by Agus Fahrurrozy Abdillah
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 62; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131062 - 28 Nov 2025
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The credibility and effectiveness of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting are increasingly influenced by key stakeholders: customers, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and media [...] Full article
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From Simulation to Sustainability: DER-CAM-Driven Energy Planning for the Green Transition
by Mauro Mini, Diego Rattazzi, Paolo Finocchi and Fabrizio Tavaroli
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 63; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131063 - 28 Nov 2025
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Energy efficiency is crucial for the green transition in buildings [...] Full article
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From Ecological Terrorism to Sustainable Tourism: The Resistance, Recovery, and Resilience of the Locals of Barangay Kalawakan, Dona Remedios Trinidad, Bulacan, Philippines
by Arvin D. Eballo and Mia B. Eballo
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 64; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131064 - 28 Nov 2025
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This research article explores the transformation of Barangay Kalawakan in Doña Remedios Trinidad, Bulacan, into a hub for grassroots ecological justice [...] Full article
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Integrating Technology, Community Knowledge, and Spatial Mapping for SDG Localization: A Model for Sustainable Governance at the LSGI Level in Kerala, India
by Jeena Johnson and Biju Terrence
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 65; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131065 - 28 Nov 2025
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Introduction and Research Gap: [...] Full article
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Spatial Dynamics of Slum Expansion and Prediction in East African Cities
by Katabarwa Murenzi Gilbert and Qian Shi
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 66; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131066 - 28 Nov 2025
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As the Earth continues to urbanize rapidly, informal settlements are becoming a defining feature of many developing cities [...] Full article
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Assessment of Eco-Efficiency in Galician Dairy Farms with a Focus on the Production of High Value-Added Products Such as Ice Cream
by Victoria Carballeira Fernández, Leticia Regueiro Abelleira, Lucía Argiz Montes and Sara González García
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 67; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131067 - 1 Dec 2025
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The food sector is responsible for approximately 25% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, with dairy production playing a significant role [...] Full article
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Engaging Homeowners in Developing Climate-Adaptive and Good-Quality Residential Housing Retrofitting in Yorkshire, England
by Ayana Ifeorah, Yun Gao and Manas Murthy
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 68; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131068 - 1 Dec 2025
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Globally, the built environment accounts for approximately 40% of energy consumption, projected to rise to 60% by 2060 and 72% by the century’s end [...] Full article
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Model of the New Active Customer Relationship Within the Framework of the Energy Communities Defined by the European Union in Catalonia
by Eduard Falco-Artieda, Marina Codina-Escolar and Roberto Villafafila-Robles
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 69; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131069 - 2 Dec 2025
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The aim of this contribution is to define active customer relationships within the renewable-based energy communities in the EU, and, namely, in Catalonia [...] Full article
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Trends in Sustainability Reporting Frameworks: A Critical Review of Evolution and Drivers in Fossil Fuel Organisations
by Niranjika Wijesooriya, Llewellyn D W Thomas and Jarrod Vassallo
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 70; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131070 - 2 Dec 2025
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Sustainability reporting in the private sector has evolved significantly over the past three decades, moving from ad hoc environmental disclosures to comprehensive frameworks that integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations into corporate strategy and stakeholder communication [...] Full article
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Uncovering Fragmentation in Nature-Based Solutions for Climate Adaptation: A Territorial Knowledge Synthesis for Climate-Resilient Planning in Europe
by Parveen Kumar, Yawei Wang, Lena C. Grobusch, Sverre Van Klaveren and Annemarie Groot
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 71; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131071 - 2 Dec 2025
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Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) have emerged as a cornerstone of sustainable urban and
regional climate adaptation strategies […] Full article
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Analysis of the Customers’ Behavior Towards Sustainable Waste Management and Circular Economy
by Slaveya Petrova, Bogdan Nikolov, Viktoriya Getzova, Megi Dakova, Aygun Erturk-Mincheva and Margarita Ruseva
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 72; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131072 - 2 Dec 2025
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Waste management is an essential part of sustainable development and environmental protection [...] Full article
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Shared Spaces as a Promising Contribution to Sustainable Renovation of Residential Neighborhoods
by Sabina Jordan, Anuša Babuder and Robert Boyer
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 73; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131073 - 2 Dec 2025
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The existing building stock presents a major challenge for sustainable improvements, but is not being addressed comprehensively enough to meet the EU’s 2050 climate targets [...] Full article
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Shipping Emissions in Portugal’s Continental Exclusive Economic Zone
by Crismeire Isbaex, Francisco António Borges, Luís Rosa, Carmen Luisa Vásquez and Teresa Batista
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 74; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131074 - 2 Dec 2025
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The maritime sector faces urgent decarbonization challenges within the framework of global climate targets [...] Full article
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Implementation Knowledge in Sustainable Business Model Innovation: New Value Opportunities
by Senad Osmanovic, Henrik Barth and Pia Ulvenblad
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 75; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131075 - 2 Dec 2025
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Research Gap [...] Full article
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Circularity and Renewables in Sustainability: Challenges to Modern Growth Patterns †
by Eugene Eteris
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 76; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131076 - 2 Dec 2025
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Modern national governance often incorporates two policy directions into sustainable growth, i [...] Full article
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Associations Between Marine Plastic Pollution and Disease Burden: A Cross-National Study of COPD and Skin Disorders
by Yoon-Ah Shin, Hui-Won Jeon and Jin-Won Noh
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 77; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131077 - 2 Dec 2025
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Despite the increasing global concern about plastic waste pollution, its specific implications for chronic disease patterns across socioeconomic contexts remain underexplored [...] Full article
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Building a Coherent Ecological Network Through Legislation and Planning Guidelines
by Nasim Sadraei Tabatabaei, Chiara Di Dato, Lorena Fiorini and Alessandro Marucci
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 78; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131078 - 3 Dec 2025
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Landscape connectivity is a key element in biodiversity conservation and illustrates one of the major factors to consider in the spatial organization of protected areas network [...] Full article
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Exploring the Intersection of Fintech and Governance in Promoting Sustainable Agribusiness Practices in Ghana
by Godwin Appiah-Kubi, Ernest Kwaku Agyei, Sellassie Akoto and Godsway Kwame Kisseih
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 79; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131079 - 2 Dec 2025
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The agricultural sector remains a vital component of Ghana’s economy, significantly contributing to employment, food security, and national GDP [...] Full article
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Merchant Ship Recycling as a Strategy for Decarbonization Maritime Sector
by Carmen Luisa Vásquez, Crismeire Isbaex, Luís Rosa, Francisco António Borges, Lucas de Aquino Marinho and Teresa Batista
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 80; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131080 - 3 Dec 2025
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Maritime transport supports 80% of global trade but contributes 2 [...] Full article
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Development and Characterization of Sustainable Bio-Resins from Agricultural Waste for Eco-Friendly Lightweight Industrial Applications
by Alhayat Getu Temesgen, Jörg Kaufmann and Holger Cebulla
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 81; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131081 - 2 Dec 2025
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Natural flora and fauna, especially in the seas and marine life, as well as human health and global warming, are all significantly impacted by the environmental effects of petroleum-based plastics [...] Full article
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Optimizing Multiple Tier Supplier Networks with Recurrent Neural Network Model in Reducing Scope 3 Carbon Footprint in a Product Supply Chain
by Eugene Yin Cheung Wong, Ran Wei, Kev Kwok Tung Ling and Jasmine Siu Lee Lam
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 82; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131082 - 3 Dec 2025
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Scope 3 emissions constitute a significant portion of the total product carbon footprint, particularly within globalized supply chains involving cross-border transportation [...] Full article
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Place Attachment to Pocket Parks in Dasmariñas City
by Zhardei Alyson Naranjo and Géza Fischl
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 83; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131083 - 4 Dec 2025
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The transformation of leftover spaces in the residential zones of Dasmariñas City into pocket parks represents a practical and sustainable urban intervention [...] Full article
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Investigating the Deficiencies in ESG Knowledge Among Economics and Management Students in Poland: An Analysis of Underlying Causes and Suggestions for Educational Improvement
by Anna Adamus-Matuszyńska and Beata Kolny
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 84; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131084 - 4 Dec 2025
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Although students frequently serve as subjects in social research, an analysis of studies on students’ knowledge of sustainable development and social responsibility reveals a significant scientific gap in this domain [...] Full article
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Interactive Dynamics of Water–Energy–Climate Change–Food Production Conundrum: Evidence from BRICS
by Samuel Kwabena Chaa Kyire, Jeffery Kofi Asare, Shir Mohammad Samadi and Surjeet Singh Dhaka
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 85; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131085 - 5 Dec 2025
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Against the background of climate change, efficient water use and the transition towards renewable energy are paramount in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, especially food security [...] Full article
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Transforming Higher Education: Universities as Living Laboratories for Sustainable Development Goals Integration
by Stella Apostolaki and Paraskevi Papadopoulou
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 86; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131086 - 8 Dec 2025
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Introduction: Universities serve as pivotal environments for understanding, promoting, and driving transformative change toward achieving the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) [...] Full article
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Urban Community Public Space Assessment Through Social Cohesion Analysis: The Case of Baguio City Public Market
by Caryll Bern Buenaluz Fuchigami, Hannah Atienza, Marla Louise Balgos, Kim Aira Daquioag, Xandrex Dupiano, Dann Dwayne Lafiguera, Rosario Janice Laza, Kalista Iris Mangaliag and Pia Justine Orencia
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 87; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131087 - 8 Dec 2025
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Public markets function as commercial hubs and essential public venues that promote social interaction and a shared identity [...] Full article
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Waste Wood for Designed Urban Amenities
by Ilze Stokmane and Una Ile
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 88; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131088 - 9 Dec 2025
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Urban environments function as a set of interconnected ecological, social, and economic systems [...] Full article
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Analyses of Social Housing of the County of Cascais Towards Decarbonization
by Sara Mota Carmo
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 89; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131089 - 9 Dec 2025
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The construction industry consumes 40% of global energy and is a major target for new environmental sustainability policies [...] Full article
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MoBI: A Drone-Towed Multiparametric Buoy for Smart Water Monitoring
by Alessio Chirigu, Alberto Mancosu, Sara Pinna, Mariella Sole, Matteo Anedda and Daniele D. Giusto
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 90; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131090 - 10 Dec 2025
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The increasing pressure on aquatic ecosystems—exacerbated by climate change, pollution, and human exploitation—calls for advanced and sustainable solutions for real-time environmental monitoring [...] Full article
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ESG Investment in Urban Green Projects: A Bayesian Uncertainty Approach
by Zhaoyi Zheng and Fernando Polo Garrido
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 91; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131091 - 11 Dec 2025
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With the acceleration of global climate change and urbanization, urban green infrastructure, as a key means to enhance ecological resilience and environmental quality, continues to attract the attention of policymakers and academia [...] Full article
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Machine Learning for Resilient Cities: Mapping of Food Accessibility and Shock Vulnerability in Metropolis Hong Kong
by Andrew Ka Tsui
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 92; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131092 - 15 Dec 2025
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Food accessibility and resilience in urban environments are critical components of sustainable development, particularly in densely populated metropolises [...] Full article
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Architecture as Environmental Storytelling: Creating Participatory and Regenerative Museum Spaces
by Nusrat Nasrin Ananna
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 93; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131093 - 15 Dec 2025
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This study demonstrates how architecture can serve as a powerful tool in creating an environmental narrative to promote regenerative design principles and boost awareness of biodiversity [...] Full article
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The Hidden Environmental and Climate Footprint of Frontier AI: Evidence from Google’s Gemini Training and Regional Emissions
by Jun Ho Choi
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 94; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131094 - 17 Dec 2025
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Recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) have generated widespread interest and investment across industries, yet the environmental and public health costs of large-scale model training remain poorly understood [...] Full article
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From High Intrinsic Drive to Sustainable Resilience: The Organizational Empowerment Mechanism of Community-Based Childcare—A Field Study of “Tongxin Post” in Guangdong Province
by Xiaochun Wang, Xiaoling Wu and Jun Lu
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 95; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131095 - 19 Dec 2025
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Against the backdrop of rapid urbanization in China, community-based childcare services for school-age children are confronted with the dilemma of “easy onset but difficult sustainability [...] Full article
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Bridging Food Security and Sustainability: A Circular Economy Approach
by Nitish Kumar Singh
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 96; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131096 - 19 Dec 2025
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This study addresses the essential dual challenge of assuring global food security in the face of expanding populations and the widespread repercussions of climate change, while also reducing the environmental degradation inherent in current agricultural practices [...] Full article
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Balancing Heritage and Comfort: Optimising Energy Efficiency Through Sustainable Retrofitting of Traditional Buildings in Tropical Warm-Humid Climate
by Olutola Funmilayo Oyebanji, Lucelia Rodrigues, Lorna Kiamba and Aminu Adamu Bena
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 97; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131097 - 19 Dec 2025
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Traditional buildings, while architecturally and culturally significant, often encounter challenges in thermal performance due to the limitations of available construction materials and research carried out to quantify the thermal performance of these traditional buildings in the warm, humid climate of Nigeria [...] Full article
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Stakeholder Participation in an Innovation Ecosystem in the Philippines: A Human-Centric Approach to Localized Innovative Urban Planning
by Dina Cartagena Magnaye
Proceedings 2025, 131(1), 98; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025131098 - 22 Dec 2025
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The Global Innovation Index of the Philippines, based on the 2022 World Intellectual Property Organization report, indicated that it ranked 59th among the 132 economies, ranking 51st in 2021 and 50th in 2020 [...] Full article
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In the context of globalization, climate change and environmental security have become key challenges for modern societies [...] Full article
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Circular Kaupanes: A Circular and Low-Carbon Industrial Ecosystem in a Norwegian Port Territory
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