Publishings

Material circularity (MC) develops positively when a material is circulated through reuse, refurbishment, remanufacture, or recycling at its highest quality, it usually being measured through material flow analysis (MFA).  When economic value is generated as commonly measured through life cycle costing (LCC), economic ...

Sustainability has become a key corporate strategy inspiring companies to implement the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).  This paper identifies the SDG priorities in the automotive industry worldwide, from the point of view of the geographic, cultural, social, and economic specifics of the countries in which th ...

Adaptation planning more effectively reduces climate risk when it identifies not only disparities in how people are affected by climate change but also the underlying causes of climate vulnerability.  Transformative adaptation involves consideration of the physical and social drivers of vulnerability and how they inter ...

To accelerate SDG localization and sustainable local and regional development, national governments must urgently implement an enabling framework for subnational governments to meet their devolved responsibilities and the demands of the communities.  The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a holistic agenda intend ...

Civic engagement by all stakeholders is essential for the sustainable development of the local socioeconomic environment, increasing political trust, and strengthening democratic values.  The active participation of stakeholders at the local level is critical for its sustainable development, operations and protection.  ...