Digitalisation in agri-education: bridging theory and practice for sustainable agribusiness development

This paper aims to examine the main practices that shape sustainable port development in the context of Korean ports and generalize a typology of port–stakeholder decision framework for sustainable port development. First, the main practices of sustainable port development were examined through a comprehensive literature review and a holistic conceptual framework underpinned by sustainable development and stakeholder management theories. Semi-structured interviews were then conducted with 67 port managers in Korea. Lastly, FAHP was performed based on inputs from 18 port managers to analyze the priorities of the proposed sustainable port development practices. It was found that all proposed practices should be used for evaluating sustainable port development. It was also indicated that Optimized Operation Planning is the most important factor while Internal Environment Management is the least important factor perceived by Korean port managers. A typology of port–stakeholder framework for sustainable development was also generalized to assist port managers in making phased investment decisions. This research contributes to theory building by empirically identifying and validating the sustainable port development practices considering all three aspects of sustainability. It has also generalized a typology of port–stakeholder framework for sustainable development which can be used as a guideline for sustainable development decisions.

Digitalisation in agri-education: bridging theory and practice for sustainable agribusiness development

Purpose – The aim of the article is to investigate to what extent radical economics is the basis of the theory and policy of sustainable development, and what are the limitations of this approach. Research method – Critical analysis of the literature on the subject. Deductive reasoning. Results – Despite many similarities in the substantive, methodological and narrative approaches, and despite many accurate postulates, radical economics cannot be an independent basis for building the theory and practice of sustainable development. It offers an overly one-sided picture of the functioning of the modern economy and the achievements of the economy. Originality / value / implications / recommendations – The article presents the implications for the development of the theory and practice of sustainable development resulting from the achievements of radical economics.

The first edition of the Annual Report on Islands and Sustainable Development 2022, compiles nine (9) powerful case studies and introduces new island ecological and development indexes. Pitched mainly in Chinese Islands-which have seldom found their way in Western literature, the report focuses on the sustainable development of small islands, including in other regions such as the Caribbean. The sustainable development of small islands is critical, especially in the era of climate change and its potential negative impacts and pressures that can disrupt ‘life’ on these small islands. In this regard, there is a stark need to measure and understand the scale and temporal trajectory of an island’s ecological and development status. In part A of the book, titled: ‘Progress in the Theories of Islands and Sustainable Development’; the ICI (island ecological index) and IDI (island development index) are presented. These indexes were developed and tested in over 40 Chinese Islands, in the period 2017 to 2021. The ICI is graded based on the scale of: ‘excellent’, ‘good’, ‘moderate’ and ‘poor’, with excellent meaning that the island’s ecological status is “… excellent and stable, and the island is well protected and managed”. At the lower end, a poor ecological status suggests that the island has a “… fairly poor and fragile ecological condition, and is in desperate need of strengthening protection, restoration and management”, The IDI applies a similar scale of ‘good’, ‘moderate’ and ‘average’. An island that has a ‘good’ IDI, “… has a good and compressive development with outstanding results…” on the three pillars of sustainable development- economy, society/cultural and ecology. The nine case studies, penned in part B titled: ‘Case Studies of Islands and Sustainable Development’, consider a broad range of topics and practices under the sustainable development theme. These include, food and fisheries, tourism, education, partnerships, renewable energy, coastal defense, ecosystem health and whole island renewal and restoration. In the first case study, some key sustainable development practices are highlighted on Dachen Islands, which are now rising from the ashes. These focus on moving towards carbon neutrality, fisheries transformation and blue development. In a similar vein, a whole island renewal is considered on Purple Island, but with a different focus of sustainable development practices. In this case educational enhancement courses to improve place attachment and belonging; improving livability of the island; actively creating a favorite destination were highlighted. Tourism features in the case on Pingtan Islands. The role of social media, policy adjustment and diversity and expansion of product supply are presented as some key sustainable practices. On Gogunsan Islands, sustainable development practices associated with the largest land reclamation project in Korea are presented, inter alia: the optimization of the spatial planning, the commitment to eco-friendly development and the planning for a renewable energy. The development of a collaborative project between communities and an educational institution, reports on the creation of sustainable development student ambassadors, on the small island of Grenada. Ecosystem health restoration in the Miaodao Archipelago, suggests the establishment of an ecosystem health model and the conduct of island ecosystem health assessments as two key sustainable development practices. On Pingdao Island, the sustainable developed practices are crafted from the perspective of industrial upgrading. These include the relocation of the residents to allow for the remediation and restoration of the land and sea utilization and the improvement of the industry chain. Seaweed on Bum-Bum Island is proposed as a sustainable development practice that would support the lives and livelihoods of the Bajau Laut (sea nomads), who depend and live solely on the sea. In this case investments in farming, processing, R&D and market development are proposed. Finally, the development of Sponge Cities or a low-impact development of rainwater systems, is presented as a ‘good sustainable practice for the Zhoushan Islands. An outline as to how this can be achieved is summarized. In sum, this report is an excellent first attempt that brings-out a variety of theories and cases that focuses island sustainable development.

This article presents new theories of sustainable development. The need for new theories of sustainable development arises from the need to explain the attitudes and various dispositions towards the sustainable development agenda. Five theories of sustainable development are presented, namely, the extinction avoidance theory of sustainable development, the collective stewardship theory of sustainable development, the rogue agent theory of sustainable development, the divine intervention and providence theory of sustainable development, and the resource-resilient world theory of sustainable development. These theories articulate the unspoken philosophy or paradigms regarding the need for sustainable development and who should be responsible for achieving sustainable development. These unspoken philosophy or paradigms have the power to move people to take action towards sustainable development or to do nothing about it, or to oppose the sustainable development agenda. Scholars, policy makers and researchers will find these theories useful in their work in sustainable development.

This article aims to analyse the basic premises of the theory of sustainable human development as it is based on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and contrast it with the theoretical and political proposals of capitalism. With this purpose, in the first place, the work studies the central elements of development theory, as well as the basic premises that support the capitalist model. Secondly, the article compares the essential contradictions between both theoretical proposals, as well as the invisibility of these contradictions in the 2030 Agenda. The article concludes that the foundational ideas of capitalism, as well as the policies derived from these conceptions, are essentially opposed to the theory and practice of sustainable human development and that this is the real limit to advance in the 2030 Agenda.

Book Review Copyright Information: All rights reserved unless otherwise indicated. Contact the author or original publisher for any necessary permissions. eScholarship is not the copyright owner for deposited works. Learn more at http://www.escholarship.org/help_copyright.html#reuse Review: Theories of Sustainable Development Edited By Judith C. Enders and Moritz Remig Reviewed by: Yves Laberge Centr'ERE, Quebec. G1V 0A6, Enders, Judith C. and Remig, Moritz (eds.), Theories of Sustainable Development. Abingdon: Routledge, 2015, x+201 pp. ISBN: 9781138796362, hardcover, US $140.00. This book is part of the Routledge Studies in Sustainable Development. Theories of Sustainable Development does not pretend to present all the existing theories of Sustainable Development, but these thirteen essays undoubtedly induce a fundamental theoretical discussion, not aiming for “the drafting of a comprehensive theory of sustainability, but rather the creation of a fruitful relationship between practice and theory,” as claimed by Armin Grunwald in the second chapter (titled “What kind of theory do we need for Sustainable Development?”) (p. 25). Most contributors to this collective effort are working in German institutions; here, they present their research in English but often rely on German authors and German theoretical frameworks which are probably unknown to most Anglophone researchers in our field, and that is what makes this book relevant. Incidentally, many bibliographical references at the end of chapters are in German, but English-speaking readers can now benefit from these lesser-known perspectives and thoughts with these essays. For example, discussions and references based on the writings of thinkers such as Lothar Kuhne and Martin Warnke about landscapes conceived as “always historical places” can be seen as an interesting renewal for non-German scholars in domains like the philosophy of the environment (p. 158). As an elusive concept, “Sustainable Development” is defined in many interesting ways by various contributors in about every chapter; many experts reaffirm the importance for sustainability to always be critical and aware of the social dimensions of the environment. For example, Armin Grunwald conceives Sustainable Development firstly “as a process” (Armin Grunwald, p. 27). Elsewhere, in his excellent essay on “Transdisciplinary humanistic sustainability theory” (Chapter 6), Felix Ekardt gives a rich and detailed definition of Sustainable Development, covering almost two pages, “as the establishment of a permanent, globally practicable and future-capable mode of life and economics” (Felix Ekardt, pp. 65-66), but also as “a complex array of problems, involving a wide range of social-scientific and humanistic disciplines” (Felix Ekardt, pp. 65-66). On a related topic, Thomas Jahn sees sustainability as “a relational, not a substantive concept” (p. 33) as he provides a detailed and nuanced articulation of this core concept that can be characterized “as a normative category,” that “triggers a specific complex of integration problems” (p. 33). At the center of every chapter, theory itself seems to be the neglected dimension of most studies in sustainability, although its real importance remains debatable for some experts like Armin Grunwald: “...the fact that virtually no theoretical debate on sustainable development has been carried out during the past ten years is not necessarily a problem” (p. 17). Laberge: Review: Theories of Sustainable Development

Sustainable development is the 21th century human face a common theme. The early 1990s, with the theory and practice of sustainable agriculture development in depth, whether governmental organizations or experts and scholars, are increasingly felt the complexity of modern economic and social system determines the development of agriculture is not the only problem. China is a long history of large agricultural country, agriculture is the basis of the national economy, but also the basic guarantee for sustainable development and priority areas. In this paper, the reality of China's agriculture and rural areas, analysis of China's current agricultural development in the presence of system defects to explain the meaning of sustainable agricultural development, and pointed out that sustainable agricultural development of China's important economic and social development.

The idea of individualisation is powerful: in late-modern society, people’s sense of identity is based on their individual experience rather than their relationships with others. This is problematic for sustainable development because it conflicts with the ideal of participation enshrined in its theory and practice. It is also unclear how the idea plays out in this field, with emerging evidence that some sustainable development policy and practice is individualising. The realities of individualisation are more complex. Empirical studies outside sustainable development have shown that individualising policy does not necessarily have individualising effects. Considering how the idea and realities of individualisation cast new light on subjectivities imagined in sustainable development theory and practice, I argue that sustainable development scholars and practitioners need to consider a range of late-modern subjectivities, and be critically aware of how individualisation is potentially reproduced in policy and practice.

Digital green innovations are being implemented in manufacturing to help organizations achieve sustainability by adopting sustainable development practices (SDPC). However, little is known about the impact of the information management process (IMP) on organizations’ digital green innovation. To address this gap, we devised a multidimensional framework based on the resource-based view (RBV) theory that serves as a basis for sculpting how the IMP captured and sustained organizational digital green innovation via SDPCs. 533 respondents from big and medium-sized manufacturing businesses in China were surveyed, and data were analyzed using the structural equation modeling (SEM) approach. The study makes numerous significant findings. Firstly, the SDPC’s dimensions (environment, economic, and social) are considerably improved by the IMP’ dimensions (acquisition, dissemination, and application). Secondly, SDPC’s dimensions are critical for attaining organizations’ digital green innovation. Thirdly, SDPCs’ implementation mediates the linkage between the IMP and organizations’ digital green innovation. Our findings suggest that investing in and implementing cutting-edge technology and sustainable practices are critical for long-term success. Still, soft issues, such as organizational information management, are equally critical in today’s information-based economy. Finally, in light of the study findings, we present theoretical and managerial implications.

Sustainable development is an elusive term that many people misunderstand to mean solely environmental protection or economic development. Sustainable development is more than this. It is about maintaining and improving people’s quality of life without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It is not limited to a concern for the natural environment or focused exclusively on economic development. Rather sustainable development is a concept based on integrating socio-cultural, environmental and economic considerations. Therefore, technical and vocational education and training (TVET) systems require a deep understanding of the theory and practices of sustainable development. The changing nature of the world of work, especially due to globalization and technological changes, affects the way these changes impact upon the quality of local social, economic and environmental conditions. Unfortunately, TVET in many countries remains locked in the role of being a mere supplier of skilled labour to industry and is therefore unable to respond effectively to the needs of sustainable development strategies. TVET professionals thus face the dual challenge of reorienting technology and conserving natural resources, reducing energy consumption and improving the quality of human life. As a result, they need to be aware of the challenges of applying the concept of sustainable development in the workplace. The situation becomes more critical with the emergence of the knowledge-based economy. With the drastic transition from the industrial age to the information age and then to the knowledge age, workplace complexity is steadily increasing. There is also considerable evidence to show that certain knowledge-based technologies are transforming the development process all over the world. These technologies are information technologies, advanced material technologies, biotechnologies and new energy technologies. These technologies are not narrow technologies but groups of technologies that are underpinned by a variety of related disciplines. A common

Today, there are problems of increasing economic, social, and financial stability and environmental protection (security) in Ukraine, and they are extremely relevant and important. They necessitate the solution of complex tasks aimed at ensuring the sustainable development of communities by means of effective state policy. The article summarizes and develops an approach to the realization of the national interests of Ukraine in the context of the continuous development of communities. It has received international recognition and is thus a system of views on the movement of economies and communities as their consistent interaction with each other and with nature. Today, it is recognized as a valuable model of the future world civilization, which marks the latest state of social development and is recognized as post-industrial. The theory and practice of sustainable development is a reflection of the objective need for economic reorientation and all social development with urgent consideration of the preservation of natural and human opportunities for current and future generations. For Ukraine, especially in view of its integration policy, the introduction of the concept of sustainable development acquires not only scientific but also political relevance and is one of the significant aspects of improving the efficiency of municipal self-government and achieving the best results. Thus, among the criteria of sustainable development of regions, it is expedient to include the criteria of municipal self-government activities, which would contribute to the dynamic and sustainable development of municipal entities, but the basic and optimal level of implementation of ideas and national interests of sustainable development is the municipal level. Therefore, local authorities should ensure the sustainable development of communities, taking into account the principles of local self-government and creating conditions for the transfer of a minimum economic, ecological and social debt to future generations.

Implementing Sustainable Development Strategies

In this article we give a synthesis of the argument that inadequate management theory and practice have contributed to Africa's lack of sustainable development. The article is based on a keynote address by the Governor of the Bank of Botswana, Ms Linah Mohohlo to the biannual conference of the Africa Academy of Management in Gaborone, January 2014. The governor, based on rich insights of a practitioner was content that scholars, practitioners, and policymakers have not done enough to integrate theory and practice to initiate models relevant for African sustainable development. We therefore call upon African scholars, managers, and experts to take the challenge of identifying common cultural practices which could be integrated into modern management models for African sustainable development.

The Conference “Sustainable Development of the Marine Environment and Coastal Zone in Vietnam: Challenges and Prospects” (VMECZ 2021) was held in a hybrid format (virtual and on-site) on December 29th 2021. It was organized by the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Viet Nam National University Ho Chi Minh City in collaboration with the Institute of Sea and Island Studies, which is part of the General Administration of Vietnam’s Seas and Islands.Due to the challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, VMECZ 2021 was rescheduled from November 26-27, 2021 to a later date in December. Ten keynote speakers were selected to present their work in the morning and afternoon sessions, which lasted approximately 5-6 hours and included 1.5 hours of Q&A and discussion. Zoom was used as the platform which allowed Q&A interactions with the audiences during streaming.The conference (both the Vietnamese and English segments) received over 70 papers of scientific, theoretical, and practical importance from across Vietnam and attracted more than 200 attendees. After a thorough evaluation process, 11 full papers were selected from researchers with a variety of expertise from governmental agencies, universities, and research institutions across Vietnam. All scientific submissions were peer-reviewed and featured a broad spectrum of cutting-edge research subjects, such as identifying new challenges in theory and practice of maritime environmental governance and sustainable development in coastal zones, introducing new achievements, promoting latest research on sustainable socio-economic development, proposing novel solutions, as well as new economic and social models that maximize the potential and benefits of the seas and islands.List of Location of Organizer, Sponsors, Committees are available in this pdf.