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2024: Vol. 12
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Challenges in Sustainability (CiS) is a pioneering journal committed to advancing the discourse on sustainable development's complexities and opportunities. It distinguishes itself through a holistic examination of sustainability, integrating environmental, social, and economic perspectives. CiS serves as an essential forum for the articulation of innovative solutions and the evaluation of sustainability practices' effects, making a vital contribution to the discipline. The hallmark of CiS lies in its thorough engagement with both the promising prospects and the inherent challenges of sustainable development. Issued quarterly by Acadlore, CiS schedules its publication of four issues annually in March, June, September, and December.

  • Professional Service - Every article submitted undergoes an intensive yet swift peer review and editing process, adhering to the highest publication standards.

  • Prompt Publication - Thanks to our proficiency in orchestrating the peer-review, editing, and production processes, all accepted articles see rapid publication.

  • Open Access - Every published article is instantly accessible to a global readership, allowing for uninhibited sharing across various platforms at any time.

Editor(s)-in-chief（1）
katie kish
York University, Canada
katiekish@gmail.com | website
Research interests: Ecological Footprint; Complexity Thinking; Ecological Economics

Aims & Scope

Aims

Challenges in Sustainability (CiS) seeks to be a pivotal forum for the dissemination of innovative research that fosters the advancement of sustainability solutions amidst global environmental changes. Our journal's mission encompasses stimulating scholarly and public dialogue on sustainability challenges and proposing integrated solutions that address these issues head-on. We are committed to promoting a multi-disciplinary approach that spans natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities, aiming to synergize diverse perspectives to unravel the complex interplay of factors affecting sustainability. CiS prioritizes research that offers actionable insights into navigating the socio-economic and environmental hurdles to achieving sustainability, advocating for a science-based approach to influencing policy and practice.

Aligned with its mission, CiS motivates authors to explore the theoretical foundations and practical implementations of sustainability, offering comprehensive research without imposing limits on the length of the manuscripts. Key characteristics of the journal include:

  • Every publication benefits from prominent indexing, ensuring widespread recognition.

  • A distinguished editorial team upholds unparalleled quality and broad appeal.

  • Seamless online discoverability of each article maximizes its global reach.

  • An author-centric and transparent publication process enhances submission experience.

Scope

The scope of CiS encompasses a broad range of subjects, providing an in-depth and comprehensive investigation into issues related to sustainability:

  • Climate Resilience and Adaptation: Advanced research on strategies to enhance the resilience of communities, ecosystems, and economies to climate variability and change.

  • Circular Economy and Waste Reduction: Studies focusing on the principles of circular economy, waste management practices, and strategies for reducing waste generation across different sectors.

  • Renewable Energy Technologies and Systems: Innovative research on the development, integration, and optimization of renewable energy sources, including solar, wind, hydro, and bioenergy.

  • Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems: Investigations into sustainable farming practices, food systems planning, and the role of agriculture in maintaining biodiversity and ecosystem services.

  • Water Resources Management: Comprehensive research on sustainable water use, watershed management, and strategies to address water scarcity and quality issues.

  • Sustainable Transportation and Mobility: Exploration of sustainable transportation solutions, including electric and alternative fuel vehicles, public transportation systems, and urban mobility planning.

  • Green Infrastructure and Sustainable Urban Planning: Studies on the design and implementation of green infrastructure, sustainable building technologies, and urban planning approaches that contribute to sustainable urban development.

  • Social Sustainability and Equity: Research on social aspects of sustainability, including social equity, community engagement, and the intersection of social justice with environmental sustainability.

  • Corporate Sustainability and Responsibility: Analysis of corporate practices in sustainability, including sustainability reporting, corporate social responsibility initiatives, and sustainable business models.

  • Technology for Sustainability: Examination of the role of technology in promoting sustainability, including information and communication technologies (ICT), artificial intelligence (AI), and big data analytics in environmental monitoring and sustainability assessments.

  • Environmental Policy and Governance: Evaluation of policy frameworks, governance mechanisms, and international agreements that facilitate sustainable development goals.

  • Sustainability Education and Literacy: Studies on the integration of sustainability into education systems, development of sustainability curricula, and promotion of environmental literacy.

  • Biodiversity Conservation and Ecosystem Services: Research on the conservation of biodiversity, restoration of ecosystems, and valuation of ecosystem services.

  • Health and Well-being in the Context of Sustainability: Explorations of the connections between environmental sustainability and public health, including studies on pollution, environmental justice, and access to green spaces.

Articles
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Research article
Modeling Air Quality Determinants in Indonesia Using Generalized Linear Models for Sustainable Development
restu arisanti ,
aisya putri syarnurli ,
dianda destin ,
maharani rizki febrianti ,
yuyun hidayat ,
irlandia ginanjar ,
titi purwandari
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Available online: 10-27-2024

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The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) and Goal 13 (Climate Action), underscore the interconnectedness between air quality and climate change. Escalating levels of air pollution in both urban and rural regions of Indonesia necessitate a deeper understanding of the factors contributing to air quality degradation. This study employs a generalized linear modeling approach, specifically focusing on ordinal logistic regression, to explore the determinants influencing the Air Quality Index (AQI) across 34 provinces in Indonesia. Key predictors, including motor vehicle density, population density, Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions, and forest cover, are analyzed to assess their impact on air quality levels. The findings indicate that the number of motor vehicles and the extent of forest cover are significant predictors of air quality. Elevated motor vehicle density is shown to deteriorate the AQI, while larger forest cover areas are associated with improvements in air quality. These results emphasize the importance of targeted environmental interventions, particularly those aimed at reducing vehicle emissions and preserving forest ecosystems. The study highlights the need for the development and enforcement of policies that promote sustainable urban mobility and forest conservation to mitigate air pollution. By providing a comprehensive statistical framework through ordinal logistic regression, this research offers actionable insights for policymakers. The findings can guide the formulation of effective environmental management strategies, supporting efforts to achieve sustainable development objectives. Moreover, this study demonstrates the relevance of adopting rigorous statistical models to address complex environmental challenges, contributing to the broader discourse on sustainability and climate action.

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Sustainable development has garnered significant attention due to its multifaceted benefits across social, economic, and environmental dimensions. This study investigates the influence of international performance indicators, specifically organisational agility, data science applications, and strategic partnerships, on the advancement of sustainable development initiatives. Additionally, the role of business intelligence (BI) techniques in augmenting this relationship is examined. A mixed-methods approach was employed, integrating both quantitative and qualitative analyses to comprehensively address the research objectives. A systematic review of the relevant literature was conducted, supplemented by data sourced from the World Bank, which was subsequently analysed using Power BI software. This global study encompassed diverse samples from various regions, ensuring a broad representation of perspectives. The findings reveal that the integration of organisational agility, data science applications, and partnerships, when enhanced by BI techniques, significantly accelerates the achievement of sustainable development goals (SDGs). It is concluded that leveraging these international performance indicators, alongside advanced data-driven methodologies, is critical for fostering a more sustainable future.

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This study investigates the complex interrelationships between environmental quality, economic growth, and human capital across 34 provinces in Indonesia from 2017 to 2023, employing a vector autoregression (VAR) approach. The analysis seeks to elucidate how these three critical dimensions influence one another and to provide insights for formulating sustainable development policies that balance economic progress with environmental preservation and human capital enhancement. The findings reveal a bidirectional causality between environmental quality and economic growth, indicating that improvements in one are likely to promote advances in the other. A similar bidirectional causality is observed between environmental quality and human capital, suggesting that better environmental conditions may enhance human capital development, which in turn can contribute to environmental sustainability. However, the relationship between economic growth and human capital is found to be unidirectional, with evidence showing that human capital positively influences economic growth, but not vice versa. This unidirectional causality highlights the importance of investing in human capital to sustain economic growth without compromising environmental integrity. The study underscores the necessity of integrated policy approaches that simultaneously address environmental quality, economic growth, and human capital development. Focusing narrowly on economic growth without considering its environmental and social dimensions may lead to adverse outcomes, undermining long-term sustainability objectives. Therefore, it is recommended that policymakers in Indonesia adopt a holistic perspective, integrating environmental, economic, and social policies to achieve sustainable development goals. The findings of this study provide a nuanced understanding of the interplay among these factors and offer valuable guidance for designing policies that ensure balanced and sustainable development in Indonesia.
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Agriculture's Role in Environmental Sustainability: A Comprehensive Review of Challenges and Solutions
haider mahmood ,
muhammad shahid hassan ,
gowhar meraj ,
maham furqan
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Available online: 10-27-2024

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The growing global population has placed increasing pressure on the agriculture sector to meet rising food demand, posing significant environmental and ecological challenges. This review systematically examines 70 studies selected from the Scopus database, with a focus on the environmental impacts of agriculture and potential mitigation strategies. Of the 70 articles, 38 studies explore the macroeconomic environmental effects of agriculture. While 10 studies report positive environmental contributions from the sector, 23 highlight adverse ecological consequences. Additionally, various studies indicate U-shaped, inverted U-shaped, or N-shaped relationships between agricultural activities and pollution levels. Livestock production and the extensive use of synthetic fertilisers are identified as major contributors to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, while the widespread use of pesticides and herbicides has been shown to cause soil and water contamination. Further environmental degradation is linked to deforestation driven by agricultural expansion, which reduces carbon sinks and biodiversity. The agriculture sector's dependence on fossil fuels also exacerbates its GHG emissions, while its significant freshwater consumption heightens concerns about water scarcity. Moreover, soil degradation, often resulting from monocropping and conventional farming practices, presents an ongoing challenge. However, sustainable agricultural practices, such as agroforestry, crop rotation, conservation tillage, and organic farming, offer promising solutions to mitigate these environmental impacts. These practices not only enhance soil health by reducing chemical inputs but also promote biodiversity within farming systems. Precision agriculture, optimisation of water, fertiliser, and pesticide usage, the adoption of native plant species, and the integration of renewable energy sources have been identified as key strategies for improving the sustainability of agricultural operations. Additionally, genetic advancements in crop development may play a critical role in addressing the sector’s environmental footprint. By adopting these sustainable methods, the agriculture sector has the potential to increase productivity while significantly reducing its environmental impact, contributing to the overall goal of ecological sustainability.

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The Philippines possesses significant solar energy potential, yet the adoption of rooftop solar power (RTSP) among households remains limited despite its benefits in reducing electricity costs and contributing to the clean energy transition. This study investigates the determinants influencing households’ willingness to adopt RTSP in Metro Manila and surrounding provinces, utilizing the contingent valuation method. Survey results indicate that economic factors, particularly the potential for electricity bill reduction, along with environmental considerations, are positively associated with adoption intentions. While a substantial portion of households (82%) expressed some level of intention to adopt RTSP, the figure drops to 20% when focusing exclusively on households with definitive adoption plans. This suggests that perceived returns on RTSP investments are insufficient to spur broader adoption without further intervention. Policy measures, including increased financial incentives such as enhanced net metering rates, the accreditation of RTSP providers to mitigate perceived risks, and the provision of low-cost financing options, are deemed necessary to enhance adoption rates. Additionally, other economic advantages, such as property value appreciation and enhanced roof durability, could be emphasized in future marketing and public awareness campaigns to strengthen the case for RTSP adoption. Greater government support is critical to unlocking the potential of RTSP in the Philippines and aligning household energy practices with national sustainability goals.

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This bibliometric analysis offers an in-depth examination of the research trajectory concerning carbon capture and storage (CCS), as documented in Scopus-indexed publications from 1998 to 2024. A marked increase in scholarly output has been observed, reflecting the growing academic and practical interest in CCS technologies as critical tools for mitigating climate change. The analysis identifies significant growth periods following key global climate agreements and technological advancements, underscoring the academic community’s engagement in developing and implementing solutions to reduce emissions. Additionally, periodic fluctuations in publication trends have been detected, which may indicate shifts in funding priorities, research focus, and the advent of competing technologies. The notable peak in 2024 suggests that CCS research has potentially reached a pivotal stage of maturity or has been revitalized in response to recent environmental policies or global events. This analysis emphasizes the need for future research to delve deeper into the evolution of CCS technologies, their integration with renewable energy strategies, and the role of policy and economic factors in shaping the CCS research landscape. Such inquiries are deemed essential for guiding global CCS research and policymaking toward effective and sustainable climate action.

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Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) presents distinct challenges across different income economies, necessitating a comprehensive analysis to identify critical factors influencing progress. This study systematically examines obstacles to SDG attainment across various income groups by analyzing data from 215 nations spanning 2012 to 2021. Principal Component Analysis (PCA) was employed to uncover patterns within the factors, while fuzzy graph modeling elucidated their dynamic influences. The analysis focused on nine key variables: poverty, unemployment, youth literacy, adult literacy, health (undernourishment), food security, access to electricity, carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, and other greenhouse gas emissions. Findings indicate that CO2 emissions serve as the primary barrier to achieving SDG 13 (climate action) in high-income nations. Conversely, poverty and undernourishment emerge as significant challenges impeding progress in upper-middle-income, lower-middle-income, and low-income groups. The study provides a novel, integrated view of the multifaceted impacts and interactions between socio-economic and environmental factors in addressing SDG challenges. The results offer valuable insights for policymakers, highlighting the need for differentiated strategies tailored to income-specific contexts. It is recommended that governments in high-income countries extend financial support to lower-income groups to alleviate poverty and improve food security, while fostering collaboration in climate mitigation and adaptation to promote balanced and sustainable global development.
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Research article
Sustainability Evaluation of Regency Development in Peatland Areas of Riau Province, Indonesia
ardika perdana fahly ,
akhmad fauzi ,
bambang juanda ,
ernan rustiadi
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Available online: 07-29-2024

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The sustainable development of peatland ecosystems is imperative due to their susceptibility to climate change. This study evaluates the sustainability of regency development in the peatland areas of Riau Province, Indonesia, utilizing the rapid appraisal technique combined with the Rapfish multidimensional scaling (MDS) algorithm. Critical attributes influencing sustainability were identified, including the Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) in the agriculture, forestry, and fisheries sectors, unemployment rates, GRDP growth rates, investment levels, poverty rates, population growth, deforestation rates, waste management practices, environmental conservation efforts, community involvement, local wisdom, occurrence of peat fires, and groundwater level stations. The findings indicate that the sustainability status of regencies in peatland areas predominantly falls between less and moderately sustainable. Consequently, an urgent need exists to accelerate the implementation of new development paradigms, such as green and low-carbon development strategies, to achieve sustainable development goals in peatland regions effectively. Enhanced policies and practices are required to address the identified sustainability dimensions, fostering resilience and promoting long-term ecological balance.
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