This paper examines the events in early 2022 surrounding the arrival in Australia of the men’s world Number 1 tennis player Novak Djokovic and his subsequent forced departure without having had the opportunity to pla...This paper examines the events in early 2022 surrounding the arrival in Australia of the men’s world Number 1 tennis player Novak Djokovic and his subsequent forced departure without having had the opportunity to play in the Australian Open tennis tournament.The authors of this paper address,in chronological order,the facts and a summary of the legal issues that arose.The events that unfolded arose less as a result of the visa that had been granted to Mr.Djokovic and more as a result of the information and documents provided by him in relation to his medical exemption from the requirement for vaccination.This paper identifies the detention of Mr.Djokovic upon his arrival into Australia,the decision by Australian Border Force to cancel his visa,Mr.Djokovic’s successful first legal challenge,the decision by the Minister to exercise his personal discretion,and Mr.Djokovic’s unsuccessful second legal challenge.Finally,this paper examines the potential negative impacts that these events may have had,and may still have,on international tourism to Australia and its global reputation.展开更多
Numerous decision-makers in politics,science,and business worldwide have acknowledged that hydrogen H_(2) will become one of the most important energy sources of the 21st century if the desired energy transition to ca...Numerous decision-makers in politics,science,and business worldwide have acknowledged that hydrogen H_(2) will become one of the most important energy sources of the 21st century if the desired energy transition to carbon-free energy sources is to be taken seriously.Nevertheless,this transition in general and the introduction of H_(2) in particular is still progressing far too slowly.There are now countless projects worldwide,including several worth billions of US dollars,but we are still waiting for the breakthrough.There seem to be various reasons for this,not just one single or most important one.Purpose:In the overall context of global earth overheating(often downplayed as“climate change”),hydrogen H_(2) will undoubtedly play a decisive role as of now.The paper aims to identify the key challenges and propose solutions for establishing a sustainable value chain for market penetration of H_(2).Design/methodology/approach:This paper aims to shed light on the current situation using freely accessible publications from global management consultancies and the German government,as well as critical reporting.The problem of human behavior is also explained by the Novak Triangle.Findings:Most people have come to understand that anthropogenic global overheating can only be solved by new technologies(which cost money,time,and behavioral change)in production and application.Hydrogen H_(2) appears to be an essential part of the desired solution.Nevertheless,there are currently still numerous challenges and also concrete concerns worldwide,which partially cast the implementation in a questionable light.The findings suggest that establishing a demand and supply of H_(2) needs a comprehensive infrastructure,circular economy principles,and changes in consumer behavior and policy frameworks.The paper proposes solutions for addressing these challenges.Affected countries:The situation described here relates to Germany and the EU countries,but it is likely to be comparable,or at least similar,for many industrialized countries.The challenges and solutions proposed in this paper are relevant to countries worldwide that are transitioning to sustainable energy and transportation systems.Research/future/practical implications:As of 2024,it must be stated that the implementation of H_(2) is still progressing far too slowly,even in the“model country”Germany.There are still problems and stalling in many places.The biggest challenge seems to be the problem:without demand,there is no supply;without supply,there is no demand.This can then best be achieved with simple“out-of-the-box”solutions in mindset(see Novak triangle).The research implications of this paper include the need for further research on the challenges of establishing a sustainable value chain and the effectiveness of the proposed solutions.The future implications of this paper include the importance of establishing a sustainable value chain to mitigate climate change and reduce dependence on fossil fuels.The core point will become the collaboration across the entire value chain to establish a sustainable infrastructure for sustainable energy and transportation systems.Originality/value:Currently,there are virtually no scientific books that would present the overall context of the challenges.Therefore,only current surveys,market volumes,and challenges in environmental and working conditions can be described here.This paper contributes to the literature by analyzing the challenges of establishing a market model for hydrogen H_(2).The paper proposes solutions for addressing these challenges and shows difficulties.It provides valuable insights for policymakers,industry stakeholders,and researchers working towards a sustainable energy future.展开更多
文摘This paper examines the events in early 2022 surrounding the arrival in Australia of the men’s world Number 1 tennis player Novak Djokovic and his subsequent forced departure without having had the opportunity to play in the Australian Open tennis tournament.The authors of this paper address,in chronological order,the facts and a summary of the legal issues that arose.The events that unfolded arose less as a result of the visa that had been granted to Mr.Djokovic and more as a result of the information and documents provided by him in relation to his medical exemption from the requirement for vaccination.This paper identifies the detention of Mr.Djokovic upon his arrival into Australia,the decision by Australian Border Force to cancel his visa,Mr.Djokovic’s successful first legal challenge,the decision by the Minister to exercise his personal discretion,and Mr.Djokovic’s unsuccessful second legal challenge.Finally,this paper examines the potential negative impacts that these events may have had,and may still have,on international tourism to Australia and its global reputation.
文摘Numerous decision-makers in politics,science,and business worldwide have acknowledged that hydrogen H_(2) will become one of the most important energy sources of the 21st century if the desired energy transition to carbon-free energy sources is to be taken seriously.Nevertheless,this transition in general and the introduction of H_(2) in particular is still progressing far too slowly.There are now countless projects worldwide,including several worth billions of US dollars,but we are still waiting for the breakthrough.There seem to be various reasons for this,not just one single or most important one.Purpose:In the overall context of global earth overheating(often downplayed as“climate change”),hydrogen H_(2) will undoubtedly play a decisive role as of now.The paper aims to identify the key challenges and propose solutions for establishing a sustainable value chain for market penetration of H_(2).Design/methodology/approach:This paper aims to shed light on the current situation using freely accessible publications from global management consultancies and the German government,as well as critical reporting.The problem of human behavior is also explained by the Novak Triangle.Findings:Most people have come to understand that anthropogenic global overheating can only be solved by new technologies(which cost money,time,and behavioral change)in production and application.Hydrogen H_(2) appears to be an essential part of the desired solution.Nevertheless,there are currently still numerous challenges and also concrete concerns worldwide,which partially cast the implementation in a questionable light.The findings suggest that establishing a demand and supply of H_(2) needs a comprehensive infrastructure,circular economy principles,and changes in consumer behavior and policy frameworks.The paper proposes solutions for addressing these challenges.Affected countries:The situation described here relates to Germany and the EU countries,but it is likely to be comparable,or at least similar,for many industrialized countries.The challenges and solutions proposed in this paper are relevant to countries worldwide that are transitioning to sustainable energy and transportation systems.Research/future/practical implications:As of 2024,it must be stated that the implementation of H_(2) is still progressing far too slowly,even in the“model country”Germany.There are still problems and stalling in many places.The biggest challenge seems to be the problem:without demand,there is no supply;without supply,there is no demand.This can then best be achieved with simple“out-of-the-box”solutions in mindset(see Novak triangle).The research implications of this paper include the need for further research on the challenges of establishing a sustainable value chain and the effectiveness of the proposed solutions.The future implications of this paper include the importance of establishing a sustainable value chain to mitigate climate change and reduce dependence on fossil fuels.The core point will become the collaboration across the entire value chain to establish a sustainable infrastructure for sustainable energy and transportation systems.Originality/value:Currently,there are virtually no scientific books that would present the overall context of the challenges.Therefore,only current surveys,market volumes,and challenges in environmental and working conditions can be described here.This paper contributes to the literature by analyzing the challenges of establishing a market model for hydrogen H_(2).The paper proposes solutions for addressing these challenges and shows difficulties.It provides valuable insights for policymakers,industry stakeholders,and researchers working towards a sustainable energy future.
