The ecological environment is crucial to human survival,and ecological civilization is essential to human development.Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization upholds the principle of jointly pursuing the path of...The ecological environment is crucial to human survival,and ecological civilization is essential to human development.Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization upholds the principle of jointly pursuing the path of global ecological civilization,emphasizing that“in the face of ecological and environmental challenges,humanity forms a community of shared future where all prosper together or suffer together,and no country can remain unaffected alone”.展开更多
China's idea of a community of a shared future for humanity(CSFH)has become the guiding principle and norm to be further embedded and integrated into the country's approach to environmental governance.Under th...China's idea of a community of a shared future for humanity(CSFH)has become the guiding principle and norm to be further embedded and integrated into the country's approach to environmental governance.Under the Paris Agreement and the UN Sustainable Development Goals,China strongly emphasizes the implementation of its national strategy to mitigate the global climate crisis,and construct international environmental institutions by advocating fair cooperation resulting in mutual gain.China's role as a responsible major country is expected to be more proactive in international process.In particular,the concept of CSFH exerts positive,far-reaching impacts on the greening of the Belt and Road Initiative and the construction of solid South-South relations.Based on the renewed perception,China shall undertake its responsibilities in the reform of the global environmental governance system by leading multilateralism to strengthen the capacity of relevant international institutions such as the UN.Driven by China's political will,this concept reflects China's more confident attitude toward global environmental governance.Most profoundly,mainstreaming the vision of CSFH will elevate China's role to a new level in the coming years in terms of norm creation in international environmental institutions.展开更多
In order to enhance and restore the ecosystems of natural capital in African arid regions,the Global Dryland Ecosystem Programme(G-DEP)consultative meeting was hosted in Dakar,Senegal,from 23 to 25 September 2019.This...In order to enhance and restore the ecosystems of natural capital in African arid regions,the Global Dryland Ecosystem Programme(G-DEP)consultative meeting was hosted in Dakar,Senegal,from 23 to 25 September 2019.This paper details the first African meeting of the G-DEP.Consultative meeting reviewed preceding dryland ecosystems case studies,identified vulnerable arid and semi-arid regions,and proposed sustainable solutions to problems.It also identified the successes and failures of previous attempts to improve vulnerable ecosystems and ultimately formed an action plan to improve these attempts.Climate,ecosystems,and livelihoods for Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs),Great Green Wall Initiative(GGWI)for Sahara and Sahel,and China-Africa cooperation on science,technology,and innovation are three extra main sections concerned of the meeting.Separately,more specific topics as the complicated relationship between these natural processes and human activity,including pastoralism,soil restoration,and vegetation regenerate techniques,were fully discussed.Consultative meeting also identified the positive effects international collaboration can have on dryland regions,specifically in the capacity of sharing information,technology,and innovation on purpose to develop a joint proposal for long-term research programs in African arid and semi-arid areas.Moreover,meetings that review the progress made on ecosystem management for the sustainable livelihoods in Africa,identification of priority areas,and the development and implementation of ecosystem programs for proper research and collaboration in African arid and semi-arid zones,have been proposed as strategic recommendations to enhance the global partnership for sustainable development.Furthermore,as the outcomes of the workshop,there are three steps proposed to handle African dryland climate changes,several aspects suggested to solve current dilemmas of the GGWI,and a series of actions recommended for G-DEP related activities in Africa.展开更多
Green initiatives are at the forefront of many minds.The purpose of this study was to assess the type of person who would be willing to support(WTS)green initiatives in commercial aviation.A quantitative methodology a...Green initiatives are at the forefront of many minds.The purpose of this study was to assess the type of person who would be willing to support(WTS)green initiatives in commercial aviation.A quantitative methodology and non-experimental research approach were used in this study.A two-stage approach was used to create a regression equation and test model fit.Five-hundred and one participants were recruited for the study.The dataset was randomly divided into two groups to facilitate the two-stage approach.The study used seven possible predictors to determine willingness to support green initiatives in commercial aviation.A statistically significant model was created from Stage 1 and validated in Stage 2.We identified four predictors(Future Time Perspective,Perceived Value,Perception of Climate Change,and Affect)of passengers willing to support green initiatives in commercial aviation while explaining 73.9%of the variance.The equation showed good model fit and accurately predicted consumer scores.Many aviation studies have examined consumers’willingness to support green initiatives.This study aimed to identify what type of passenger is willing to support green initiatives in commercial aviation and provide a discussion on how these views can inform the development of effective policies that promote a more sustainable future for commercial aviation.展开更多
The Great Green Wall Initiative(GGWI)has an overall objective of fighting desert encroachment through proven practices of sustainable management of land,and the reinforcement and protection of natural resources and sy...The Great Green Wall Initiative(GGWI)has an overall objective of fighting desert encroachment through proven practices of sustainable management of land,and the reinforcement and protection of natural resources and systems of production and transformation,while also ensuring socio-economic development of local communities through multi-purpose activity platforms.The activities described in the present study are designed to accomplish several goals:(1)generate wealth,(2)strengthen access to basic social services,(3)manage the transition to a green economy as a means of creating suitable conditions for the emergence of rural production centers,(4)integrate sustainable development in order to eradicate poverty and food insecurity,and(5)strengthen adaptation and resilience capacities of local populations.The present study was undertaken on the basis of a wide variety of available publications and documentation,including articles and scientific papers,thesis,meeting summaries and reports,concerning the implementation of the Great Green Wall Initiative/GGWI in Senegal.展开更多
文摘The ecological environment is crucial to human survival,and ecological civilization is essential to human development.Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization upholds the principle of jointly pursuing the path of global ecological civilization,emphasizing that“in the face of ecological and environmental challenges,humanity forms a community of shared future where all prosper together or suffer together,and no country can remain unaffected alone”.
基金National Social Science Found of China"Research on the Opportunities,Risks and Challenges Facing the Joint Construction of the Belt and Road in the Next 35 Years"[Grant number.19VDL003].
文摘China's idea of a community of a shared future for humanity(CSFH)has become the guiding principle and norm to be further embedded and integrated into the country's approach to environmental governance.Under the Paris Agreement and the UN Sustainable Development Goals,China strongly emphasizes the implementation of its national strategy to mitigate the global climate crisis,and construct international environmental institutions by advocating fair cooperation resulting in mutual gain.China's role as a responsible major country is expected to be more proactive in international process.In particular,the concept of CSFH exerts positive,far-reaching impacts on the greening of the Belt and Road Initiative and the construction of solid South-South relations.Based on the renewed perception,China shall undertake its responsibilities in the reform of the global environmental governance system by leading multilateralism to strengthen the capacity of relevant international institutions such as the UN.Driven by China's political will,this concept reflects China's more confident attitude toward global environmental governance.Most profoundly,mainstreaming the vision of CSFH will elevate China's role to a new level in the coming years in terms of norm creation in international environmental institutions.
基金Funding to support this consultative meeting was provided by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(41761144053,41661144022)the International Partnership Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences(121311KYSB201700).
文摘In order to enhance and restore the ecosystems of natural capital in African arid regions,the Global Dryland Ecosystem Programme(G-DEP)consultative meeting was hosted in Dakar,Senegal,from 23 to 25 September 2019.This paper details the first African meeting of the G-DEP.Consultative meeting reviewed preceding dryland ecosystems case studies,identified vulnerable arid and semi-arid regions,and proposed sustainable solutions to problems.It also identified the successes and failures of previous attempts to improve vulnerable ecosystems and ultimately formed an action plan to improve these attempts.Climate,ecosystems,and livelihoods for Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs),Great Green Wall Initiative(GGWI)for Sahara and Sahel,and China-Africa cooperation on science,technology,and innovation are three extra main sections concerned of the meeting.Separately,more specific topics as the complicated relationship between these natural processes and human activity,including pastoralism,soil restoration,and vegetation regenerate techniques,were fully discussed.Consultative meeting also identified the positive effects international collaboration can have on dryland regions,specifically in the capacity of sharing information,technology,and innovation on purpose to develop a joint proposal for long-term research programs in African arid and semi-arid areas.Moreover,meetings that review the progress made on ecosystem management for the sustainable livelihoods in Africa,identification of priority areas,and the development and implementation of ecosystem programs for proper research and collaboration in African arid and semi-arid zones,have been proposed as strategic recommendations to enhance the global partnership for sustainable development.Furthermore,as the outcomes of the workshop,there are three steps proposed to handle African dryland climate changes,several aspects suggested to solve current dilemmas of the GGWI,and a series of actions recommended for G-DEP related activities in Africa.
文摘Green initiatives are at the forefront of many minds.The purpose of this study was to assess the type of person who would be willing to support(WTS)green initiatives in commercial aviation.A quantitative methodology and non-experimental research approach were used in this study.A two-stage approach was used to create a regression equation and test model fit.Five-hundred and one participants were recruited for the study.The dataset was randomly divided into two groups to facilitate the two-stage approach.The study used seven possible predictors to determine willingness to support green initiatives in commercial aviation.A statistically significant model was created from Stage 1 and validated in Stage 2.We identified four predictors(Future Time Perspective,Perceived Value,Perception of Climate Change,and Affect)of passengers willing to support green initiatives in commercial aviation while explaining 73.9%of the variance.The equation showed good model fit and accurately predicted consumer scores.Many aviation studies have examined consumers’willingness to support green initiatives.This study aimed to identify what type of passenger is willing to support green initiatives in commercial aviation and provide a discussion on how these views can inform the development of effective policies that promote a more sustainable future for commercial aviation.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(31361140360)Global Dryland Ecosystem Programme supported by the International Partnership Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences(121311KYSB20170004)
文摘The Great Green Wall Initiative(GGWI)has an overall objective of fighting desert encroachment through proven practices of sustainable management of land,and the reinforcement and protection of natural resources and systems of production and transformation,while also ensuring socio-economic development of local communities through multi-purpose activity platforms.The activities described in the present study are designed to accomplish several goals:(1)generate wealth,(2)strengthen access to basic social services,(3)manage the transition to a green economy as a means of creating suitable conditions for the emergence of rural production centers,(4)integrate sustainable development in order to eradicate poverty and food insecurity,and(5)strengthen adaptation and resilience capacities of local populations.The present study was undertaken on the basis of a wide variety of available publications and documentation,including articles and scientific papers,thesis,meeting summaries and reports,concerning the implementation of the Great Green Wall Initiative/GGWI in Senegal.
