This paper provides statistical evidence of a positive correlation between anomaly precipitation and the variation of planted hectares of rice. Panamanian farmers reduce planted areas of rice when they experience lower levels of rain.

The relationship between environmental degradation and poverty has gained importance in the context of the Sustainable Development Goals. While poverty is known to drive environmental degradation, environmental degradation disproportionately affects the poor and reinforces the...

Natural capital defines planetary boundaries and provides a basis for sustainable development. This study reviews previous theoretical developments and confirms that natural capital accounting within the Inclusive Wealth (IW) framework provides a robust link between current capital assets and...

The premise of industrial symbiosis (IS) is that advancing a circular economy that reuses byproducts as inputs in production is valuable for the environment. We challenge this premise in a simple model. Ceteris paribus, IS is an environmentally friendly approach; however, implementing IS may...

This handbook in Sustainable Finance corresponds to the lecture notes of the course given at University Paris-Saclay, ENSAE, Sorbonne University and Paris Cité University. It covers the following chapters: 1. Introduction, 2. ESG Scoring, 3. Financial Performance of ESG Investing, 4....

This study assesses the effectiveness of Information and Education Campaigns (IECs) in hazardous waste management in the Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines. Utilizing a mixed-method approach, this research combines quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews to examine the impact of IECs on...

This paper extends the Solow-Swan growth model by incorporating environmental factors, applied specifically to Madagascar. The model simulates three scenarios: (1) a baseline scenario with low savings and high deforestation; (2) an economic reform scenario with increased savings but no...

This study evaluates the efficacy of Community-Based Tourism (CBT) as a strategic public administration initiative for sustainable development in Zamboanga City, Philippines. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the research combines quantitative surveys and economic assessments with qualitative...

This study explores the strategic governance of flood and drought management in Zamboanga City, Philippines, through a detailed examination of decentralized governance structures, stakeholder engagement, resource management, and performance measurement. Using a mixed-methods approach, including...

This study develops a hybrid model to integrate climate risks into Côte d'Ivoire’s economic policy, drawing on the work of economists like Keynes, Ostrom, Stiglitz, Sen, and Nordhaus. The model combines decentralized governance, climate risk externalities, and capacity building to address the...