Environmental Management Activities Research Articles

Understanding sedimentary dynamics and bottom sediment characteristics in Bons Sinais Estuary – Mozambique: Insights from statistical analysis and Pejrup diagram

This article addresses the Bons Sinais Estuary sedimentary dynamics and bottom sediment characterization and its implication to pollution, based on bottom sediment grain size and statistical parameters. There were collected 15 bottom sediment samples with a Van veen sampler, which were further analysed by sieve and pipette methods. Sand was the most dominant textural class (51%), followed by silt (25%) and clay (24%). The sedimentary dynamics have varied from moderate to high. Both size of sediments and Pejrup diagram suggests that the hydrodynamics of this Estuary is high. Although the percentage of coarse sediments is higher, the estuary is susceptible to pollution, as the amount of thinner sediments is considerable regarding the values of skewness. These results may be useful to environmental management actions including pollutants tracking.

Digitalisation and environmental management activities: The effects of family ownership`

AbstractWhile digitalisation has significant implications for environmental management activities, this nexus has received minimal attention in research. Given this backdrop, this study uses a unique survey dataset of 386 micro and small enterprises (MSEs) and conducts an OLS regression analysis to examine the impact of digitalisation on environmental management activities. The study also investigates how family ownership moderates this relationship. The study finds that digitalisation supports environmental management activities as an important strategic mechanism, and that family ownership has a negative moderating effect on the relationship between digitalisation and environmental management activities. This study contributes to ‘institutional theory’ by highlighting its applicability to the new context of MSEs in emerging markets. Further, the study provides managerial insights into how to ensure environmental management practices in the digital age.

Community engagement approaches for malaria prevention, control and elimination: a scoping review

IntroductionGlobally malaria programmes have adopted approaches to community engagement (ACE) to design and deliver malaria interventions. This scoping review aimed to understand, map, and synthesise intervention activities guided by ACE...

IMPROVING THE PERFORMANCE OF SUSTAINABLE HUMAN RESOURCES IN COFFEE BEAN SUPPLY IN THE SATAK COFFEE AGROINDUSTRY, KEDIRI DISTRICT

The supply of coffee beans in Indonesia involves several stakeholders, namely farmers, collectors and KUB (Joint Business Group). Sustainable supply activities are human, economic, social, environmental and technological resource management activities. The aim of this research is to analyze the sustainability performance of human resources in the supply of coffee beans in Indonesia. The data processing stage is identifying the supply of coffee beans in Indonesia. Analysis of identifying the supply of coffee beans in Indonesia, analysis of added value, measurement and assessment of the sustainable supply performance index for coffee beans. The added value of coffee bean supply was analyzed using the Hayami modification. SCOR-AHP (Supply Chain Operations Reference-Analytical Hierarchy Process) is used to measure the sustainability performance of human resources. The supply status of coffee beans is calculated using the Multi-Dimensional Scaling (MDS) technique with R software. The value added ratio for coffee farmers is low (46.58%) compared to collectors with (71.31%) and KUB (86.35% ). Farmers' supply performance is 71.99% lower than collectors with a value of 88.15% and KUB 86.77%. The economic dimension of sustainability is almost sustainable (78.39), the social dimension is sustainable (89.25), the environmental dimension is almost sustainable (79.63) and the technological dimension is almost sustainable (67.68). The aggregate value of sustainable supply shows 78.72% which means almost sustainable. This research recommends a strategy for building partnerships between coffee farmers and coffee cafes to improve performance and sustainability of the supply of coffee beans.

Influence of mountain pine beetle outbreaks on large fires in British Columbia

AbstractA key uncertainty in understanding climate change effects on wildfires in western North America is the role of mountain pine beetle (MPB) outbreaks in driving wildfire occurrence and severity. In this study, we investigated the complex relationship between MPB outbreaks, other environmental factors, and wildfire occurrence in British Columbia (BC), Canada. We adopted a fire risk analysis method developed for fire occurrence prediction to separate the effect of changing fuel conditions on wildfires in BC when neither post‐outbreak fuel conditions, climate, nor management is stationary. Using lasso‐logistic regression and a novel variable ranking procedure, we determined that MPB‐affected areas had 1.7 times more large lightning‐caused fires (≥100 ha), as the likelihood of large lightning‐caused fires increased by 40% in these areas and likely contributed to the increased burned areas in BC. Meanwhile, the likelihood of large human‐caused fires decreased in MPB‐affected areas. Fire weather factors were most influential for both lightning‐ and human‐caused fires, while anthropogenic factors were most influential for human‐caused fires. Fuel dynamics following MPB outbreaks vary across the wide distribution of a host species such as lodgepole pine, at stand and landscape levels. Furthermore, the expression of the effects of MPB and other disturbances on wildfire is also conditional on, as well as confounded with, many other environmental factors and management activities that vary across western North America. Therefore, a lack of consensus on the impacts of MPB on wildfire is not surprising.

Study of implementation of the eco-pesantren concept at Dayah Terpadu Inshafuddin, Banda Aceh

Environmental problems and the phenomenon of global warming that occurs raise awareness of the impact of the environment on sustainable development. It is very important to increase awareness and knowledge about the environment. One of them is through an educational approach in Islamic education institutions (Pesantren), through the application of the Eco-Pesantren concept. This study aims to examine the potential for implementing the Eco-Pesantren concept at Dayah Terpadu Inshafuddin, Banda Aceh. The research method is descriptive qualitative, with data collection techniques through observations and interviews. The results of the study show that Dayah Terpadu Inshafuddin has implemented several aspects of the Eco-Pesantren concept such as making eco-friendly Pesantren policies and involving students in eco-friendly practices even though it has not been maximized. The implementation of eco-friendly Pesantren can improve the quality of the Islamic environment and encourage environmental management activities that bring social and ecological benefits. Improvements in several aspects will provide a foundation for the implementation of the Eco-Pesantren concept. Through this implementation, Pesantren is expected to contribute an environmental education model to support sustainable development.

Stakeholders’ Attitude in Implementing Cleaner Production: Case of The Pharmaceutical Industry in Jakarta

The medicines production process in the pharmaceutical industry, especially in herbal medicines, impacts natural resources and environmental pollution. Implementing cleaner production (CP) can be a profitable solution for companies. Stakeholders’ attitudes toward implementing CP are needed to achieve a sustainable pharmaceutical industry. This research was conducted at the Company X, a pharmaceutical industry that produces herbal medicines located in DKI Jakarta Province. This research aims to identify and analyze stakeholder attitudes toward CP as assessed based on knowledge, responses, and practices through a questionnaire. The sample was conducted on 122 stakeholders participating in production and environmental management activities, including the Manager, Supervisor, and Staff. The results show that all stakeholders’ knowledge, responses, and practices have a good average criteria. The most significant number of stakeholders who were respondents were production staff at 37.7%. From the results of this research, it is hoped that all respondents will know the herbal medicine production process and implement CP at Company X.

The Condition of Climate Change Adaptation in Polish Municipalities Before and After the Pandemic on the Basis of Cso Environmental Indicators - Management Implications

The pandemic undoubtedly had a significant impact on local development management processes in municipalities in economic, social, environmental and institutional-political dimensions. The article presents and evaluates various activities of municipal governments in the field of environmental management for climate protection and formulates recommendations for municipalities in this regard. The main purpose of this article is to assess the condition of climate change adaptation in municipalities before and after the pandemic, particularly in Polish municipalities, based on the environmental specific indicators of the Central Statistical Office. The purpose of the paper was realized on the basis of a review of the latest literature on the subject, domestic and foreign, as well as quantitative and qualitative comparative analysis. The study was carried out in thirty Polish urban-rural municipalities, , at the same time district cities (cities of the seat of county government, cities, "micro capitals" of counties), with varying own incomes. In Polish municipalities, climate change adaptation priorities have changed in very positive terms after the pandemic, in particular, this applies to municipal spending on ambient air protection (including renewable energy sources, thermal modernization, etc.), which has increased two or even three times compared to the time before the pandemic, which has not yet been recognized and studied in the conducted review of the recent literature on the subject. At the same time, the pandemic period slowed down the remaining investment and management of environmental activities, and generally did not improve waste management in municipalities.

Appraisal of solid waste generation in secondary schools towards sensitisation on environmental quality and education

PurposeThis study evaluates the quantity and composition of solid waste produce in secondary schools and assesses level of environmental consciousness and management activities. This is aimed for the present and future planning of high schools' environment as well as integrating the system into urban waste management.Design/methodology/approachThis research used primary and secondary data to realize its purpose. Primary data was obtained through measurement of actual waste generation and questionnaire administration. Secondary data was the official information obtained on the schools selected. The primary data collected was analysed with descriptive statistical method such as percentage, mean cross measures of central tendency, frequency distribution and cross tabulation.FindingsThe study established that a total of 375.6 kg of solid waste is generated in the selected schools and daily per capita waste generation is 0.56 kg. Paper material is the waste component with the highest quantity and 88.5% of waste produced is recyclable. Thus, solid waste generated in secondary schools if carefully managed with suitable management options has potential for promoting circular economy and sustainable development. The paper recommends environmental education for stakeholders in secondary schools and waste segregation culture should be enforced in every secondary school.Originality/valueThe paper builds on the reasons for poor environmental quality in secondary schools in developing countries and revealed unscientific means by which resources are wasted and the environment is mismanaged through low understanding of solid waste.

The Public Perception of the Existence of Coal Mines in South Kalimantan Province, Indonesia

Background and Objectives: The coal mining business is a source of foreign exchange for the country, but it is also thought to have a negative impact on the environment, therefore its continued existence can lead to a variety of public perceptions, both positive and negative. The purpose of this study is to ascertain public perceptions of the coal mining industry's existence and operational implications.
 Methods: The survey approach was used in this study to obtain information from respondents. Questions were posed using interviews, questionnaires, and secondary data.
 Results: The community leadership structure in the study area is that 35 respondents (48%) follow non-formal leadership, while 38 respondents (52%) follow formal leadership. Most community conflicts are usually triggered by land boundary disputes (38%), and complaints are not responded to (38%), and are resolved by consensus deliberation. Community responses to the impact of coal transportation are health problems (52%), the impact of the presence of coal mines is an increase in the economy (54%), disruption to public roads (66%), noise (66%), and air quality (72%). Coal hauling activities also have an impact on improving business prospects, namely 10% of respondents stated significant (high), 66% moderate, and 24% none. while for the criteria for increasing income, 16% of respondents stated an increase of 62%, a small increase, and 22% did not report. The environmental disturbance parameter stated that 60% of respondents felt disturbed and 40% did not. Environmental management activities on the impact of coal mining operations are 20% of respondents stating good, 34% abstaining and 22% not good.
 Conclusion: Community development and empowerment programs around the mine site must be implemented properly, and mine exploration permit holders must strictly adhere to the environmental impact analysis document and environmental management monitoring plan approved by the Ministry of Environment and Forestry.

Environmental complaint insights through text mining based on the driver, pressure, state, impact, and response (DPSIR) framework: Evidence from an Italian environmental agency

Individuals, local communities, environmental associations, private organizations, and public representatives and bodies may all be aggrieved by environmental problems concerning poor air quality, illegal waste disposal, water contamination, and general pollution. Environmental complaints represent the expressions of dissatisfaction with these issues. As the time-consuming of managing a large number of complaints, text mining may be useful for automatically extracting information on stakeholder priorities and concerns. The paper used text mining and semantic network analysis to crawl relevant keywords about environmental complaints from two online complaint submission systems: online claim submission system of Regional Agency for Prevention, Environment and Energy (Arpae) (“Contact Arpae”); and Arpae's internal platform for environmental pollution (“Environmental incident reporting portal”) in the Emilia-Romagna Region, Italy. We evaluated the total of 2477 records and classified this information based on the claim topic (air pollution, water pollution, noise pollution, waste, odor, soil, weather-climate, sea-coast, and electromagnetic radiation) and geographical distribution. Then, this paper used natural language processing to extract keywords from the dataset, and classified keywords ranking higher in Term Frequency-Inverse Document Frequency (TF-IDF) based on the driver, pressure, state, impact, and response (DPSIR) framework. This study provided a systemic approach to understanding the interaction between people and environment in different geographical contexts and builds sustainable and healthy communities. The results showed that most complaints are from the public and associated with air pollution and odor. Factories (particularly foundries and ceramic industries) and farms are identified as the drivers of environmental issues. Citizen believed that environmental issues mainly affect human well-being. Moreover, the keywords of “odor”, “report”, “request”, “presence”, “municipality”, and “hours” were the most influential and meaningful concepts, as demonstrated by their high degree and betweenness centrality values. Keywords connecting odor (classified as impacts) and air pollution (classified as state) were the most important (such as “odor-burnt plastic” and “odor-acrid”). Complainants perceived odor annoyance as a primary environmental concern, possibly related to two main drivers: “odor-factory” and “odors-farms”. The proposed approach has several theoretical and practical implications: text mining may quickly and efficiently address citizen needs, providing the basis toward automating (even partially) the complaint process; and the DPSIR framework might support the planning and organization of information and the identification of stakeholder concerns and priorities, as well as metrics and indicators for their assessment. Therefore, integration of the DPSIR framework with the text mining of environmental complaints might generate a comprehensive environmental knowledge base as a prerequisite for a wider exploitation of analysis to support decision-making processes and environmental management activities.

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TREN PERKEMBANGAN PENELITIAN AKUNTANSI HIJAU: SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW

Research Purposes: This study aims to review the information that has existed in previous studies because the concept of Green Accounting (GA) in Indonesia is still in the growth stage and as a basis for scientific development and can provide ideas related to new topics in the future. Research Methods: This research used the systematic literature review (SLR) method and a total of 47 articles accredited with SINTA was analyzed in this study. Research Results and Findings: The development trend of the number of publications related to Green Accounting is still fluctuating from 2012 to 2022. The most used research method is quantitative research. The most widely used instruments in collecting data in such studies mainly used documentation techniques. And analyze the most widely used data is the multiple regression method. The overall research series related to the implementation of GA in Indonesia is quite good but needs improvement because there has not been much research and limited topics. This research has implications for environmental management actions, and efforts based on environmentally friendly principles or green innovation can continue to increase.

A spatial explicit vulnerability assessment for a coastal socio-ecological Natura 2000 site

In line with the global trend, the Ria de Aveiro coastal lagoon is subjected to multiple co-occurring pressures threatening vital benefits flowing from nature to people. The main objective of this research was to assess the status of habitats important for ecosystem services in the Ria de Aveiro by identifying vulnerable areas to anthropogenic threats. The pressures from seven relevant human activities (recreation, services, aquaculture, agriculture, commercial development, unintended impacts from management, and invasive alien species) were analysed based on their spatiotemporal distribution (exposure) and impact over the EUNIS habitats (EUNIS codes A2.2, A2.22 – sand flats and beaches; A2.3 – mud flats; A2.61 – seagrasses; A2.5, A2.53C, A2.535, A2.545, A2.554 – salt marshes; and, X10 – ‘Bocage,’ a landscape of small-hedged fields) in seven distinct landscape units. A prospective scenario, co-developed for the year 2030, was evaluated using a map-based risk assessment tool and brought forward the near-term vulnerability of the seagrass biotope. The highest risks posed to intertidal habitats (mud flats and salt marshes) were driven mainly by environmental management activities that support critical socio-economic sectors. Our methodology evaluated plausible threats to habitats in the near term, established baseline knowledge for the adaptive management process in Ria de Aveiro Natura 2000 site, and showcased how future assessments can inform the operationalization of ecosystem-based management as new information becomes available.

Implementasi Pembelajaran Pai Kelas X Berbasis Adiwiyata

The main aim of this research is to describe the implementation of Adiwiyata-based Islamic religious education learning at SMA Negeri 3 Pasuruan. The research method uses a qualitative research approach with descriptive research type. This research was carried out at SMA Negeri 3 Pasuruan. The data sources in this research are Islamic Religious Education subject teachers and students. Data collection techniques use observation, interviews and documentation. The results of the research are that the implementation of the Adiwiyata program has been implemented well and is in accordance with Adiwiyata school standards according to the criteria of the Ministry of the Environment and the behavior of most school residents has good criteria in school environmental management activities. Based on observations that have been made, students at SMAN 3 PASURUAN basically have the character of caring about the environment, such as always maintaining cleanliness, taking off their shoes when entering class, using ablution water sufficiently and not excessively, so that the arguments from the Qur'an or The hadith regarding environmental awareness has been widely applied, both through subject matter and through the practice of daily life.

Implementation Adiwiyata Program in Shaping the Environmental Care Character of Senior High School Students

Abstract: The Adiwiyata Program is a government effort to address the crucial issue of environmental preservation, which directly impacts the quality of human life. This research explores student participation in participatory-based environmental activities within the Adiwiyata program. The study was conducted among senior high school students using a case study method with a qualitative approach. Data was collected through interviews and documentation due to the pandemic's limitations on extracurricular activities and online learning. The implementation of the program in senior high schools was carried out through four activity programs: building maintenance, land and facility utilization based on environmental protection and management principles, development of environmentally-focused extracurricular activities, and environmental action activities to commemorate environmental days. The Adiwiyata program has had a positive impact on schools and student behavior, resulting in a clean, beautiful, healthy, and comfortable school environment, increased awareness of environmental cleanliness, and good participation of students in environmental management activities.

Capacitive Resistivity Method Applied to the Environmental Diagnosis and Management of Contaminated Area of Gas Station

This article presents a case study of fuel underground contamination where the geophysical method was applied to support for decision making regarding environmental management activities. The application of geophysical methods that measure electrical resistivity in the study of contaminated areas and their correlations with organic contaminants are discussed, in addition to the presentation of theoretical and practical aspects of Capacitive Resistivity (CR) method. The importance of this work is based on the evaluation of the potential for identification of free phase of organic contaminant by the capacitive method and the assessment of the effectiveness of the remediation implemented through the geophysical data obtained. The method applied was able to identify the highest electrical resistivities related to fuel in the subsurface and indicated the inefficiency of the current remediation by the inadequate positioning of the extraction wells and the inaccuracies in the monitoring of underground contamination and allowed the proposition of recommendations related to management of the case based on geophysical information. From results, it is concluded that the Capacitive Resistivity method can be applied in similar cases of leaks in gas stations to diagnose contamination and to guide the adoption of more appropriate actions of environmental management.

Green management practices and trust for green behavioral intentions and mediation of ethical leadership. An attribution theory perspective in tourism

PurposeThis study aims to examine the mediated effect of ethical leadership between trust based on commitment and compliance-based practices and green behavior intention in tourism sector organizations.Design/methodology/approachThe existing research in sustainability lacks the effects of leadership types on green management practices. This study uses a quantitative method through survey to determine this effect. Data collection is undertaken on the questionnaire formulated from existing studies. The collected data is analyzed with SmartPLS through measurement and structural model assessment for hypothesis confirmation.FindingsThe findings of the study reveal that ethical leadership does strengthen the relationship between trust and green behavior intention when trust is formed on commitment-based practices in comparison to compliance-based practices.Research limitations/implicationsThe study contributes to the attribution theory and its application in sustainability studies by showing that both commitment-based and compliance-based practices help shape the individual trust in an organization which resonates with the assumption that an organization’s seriousness to respond to sustainability issues forms the employee’s trust in the organization. On the practical side, this study provides guidelines for the organizations in tourism industry to demarcate the environmental management activities between compliance and commitment-based practices for better outcomes.Originality/valueA gap is found in sustainability literature where leadership-type effects are rarely explored in green behavior intention formation. To determine the impact of ethical leadership on the relationship between green management practices and green intention behavior, attribution theory is used as a basis combining social responsibility and tourism organizations. The relationship between green management practices and ethical leadership is a novelty by evaluating the compliance-based and commitment-based practices individually to determine their effect on green behavior intention.

How do financial markets reward companies tackling climate change concerns? A natural experiment based on the Brexit referendum

AbstractThis paper explores whether environmental management activities and corporate commitment to tackle climate change concerns play a role in hedging a company's market valuation after a political or economic shock. Based on the literature on corporate social responsibility (CSR) and insurance‐like effects, this study advances knowledge on the impact of companies' engagement to tackle climate change on share price variation after the 2016 Brexit Referendum. The study also contributes to the limited number of studies using a difference‐in‐differences (DID) methodology in the CSR and climate change research area. Specifically, it uses DID, a natural experimental research design, and a multi‐variate regression analysis. The paper concludes that companies' concrete commitment to climate change has a buffer role in mitigating uncertainty related to Brexit. As the study found that financial markets reward companies that pay attention through the adoption of concrete actions and best practices on environmental issues during uncertain periods with respect to those that do not, the findings are in line with previous literature suggesting that corporate environmental commitment plays a buffering role during troubling periods. Results on the buffer role played by screenings, assessments, or disclosure activities to address environmental issues are unclear. We thus argue that during uncertain times, markets sustain companies taking proactive actions to tackle climate change.

Pengelolaan Sampah Rumah Tangga (Studi Kasus di Nagari Saok Laweh Kecamatan Kubung)

This study aims to find, understand and explain the problem as a phenomenon that occurs. The phenomenon in this study is the management of household waste in Nagari Saok Laweh, Kubung District. The results showed that 64% of the respondents acknowledged the very important role of local community leaders, while 36% of the community stated that there was no role from the two governments in terms of providing socialization/training on how to manage waste properly. While 58% of respondents stated that the infrastructure for waste management in Nagari Saok Laweh was still lacking, while the remaining 32% benefited that the infrastructure was sufficient because the community in front of the road was in the trash can, 10% of respondents answered. Community participation in direct waste management 54% of respondents do not carry out environmental management activities directly, and 16% less often, and 7% of respondents quite often and 16% often do waste management.