Environmental Resilience Research Articles

Innovation green technology in the age of cybersecurity: Balancing sustainability goals with security concerns

This study explores the critical intersection of cybersecurity measures and green technologies, aiming to assess their combined impact on sustainability goals and stakeholder implications. Employing a systematic literature review methodology, the research scrutinizes peer-reviewed journals, conference proceedings, and reports from reputable databases, focusing on publications from the year 2010 to 2024. The review identifies key themes, including the integration challenges and opportunities of cybersecurity within sustainable technologies, the evolving landscape of cybersecurity protocols, and the strategic implications for industry leaders, policymakers, and technologists. Key insights reveal the dual imperative of pursuing sustainability alongside security, highlighting the necessity of integrating robust cybersecurity measures without compromising the environmental benefits of green technologies. The study identifies significant challenges at this nexus, such as the rapid evolution of cyber threats and the complexity of embedding cybersecurity in green innovations. It also outlines opportunities for innovation and the development of a security-aware culture that supports environmental sustainability. Strategic recommendations are provided for stakeholders to navigate these complexities, emphasizing the importance of multidisciplinary approaches, continuous learning, and the development of policies that encourage the adoption of secure and sustainable technologies. The study concludes that fostering innovation in green technology requires a concerted effort to integrate cybersecurity measures effectively, underscoring the need for future research to expand the knowledge frontiers in this critical area. This research contributes to the ongoing dialogue on achieving environmental sustainability and technological resilience, offering a foundation for further exploration and action towards these dual objectives. Keywords: Cybersecurity, Green Technologies, Sustainable Technological, Stakeholder Security Concerns.

Green Thumb, Rich Harvest: Exploring Bioactive Compounds in Horticulture

Horticulture, beyond its aesthetic allure, unveils a world rich in bioactive compounds with profound implications for human health and environmental sustainability. This abstract explores the diverse array of bioactive compounds found in horticultural crops and their potential benefits. Phytochemicals, such as phenolics, flavonoids, alkaloids, and terpenoids, are key players, contributing to plant defense mechanisms and human health. Polyphenols, including flavonoids, exhibit antioxidant properties, reducing the risk of chronic diseases. Glucosinolates in cruciferous vegetables showcase anticancer potential, while essential oils in aromatic herbs offer antimicrobial benefits. Importantly, the cultivation and consumption of bioactiverich horticultural crops promote sustainable agriculture by reducing chemical inputs and enhancing biodiversity. By harnessing the therapeutic potential of nature's pharmacy, horticulture emerges as a pivotal force in fostering human wellbeing and environmental resilience.

A Holocene history of climate, fire, landscape evolution, and human activity in northeastern Iceland

Abstract. Paleoclimate reconstructions across Iceland provide a template for past changes in climate across the northern North Atlantic, a crucial region due to its position relative to the global northward heat transport system and its vulnerability to climate change. The roles of orbitally driven summer cooling, volcanism, and human impact as triggers of local environmental changes in the Holocene of Iceland remain debated. While there are indications that human impact may have reduced environmental resilience during late Holocene summer cooling, it is still difficult to resolve to what extent human and natural factors affected Iceland's late Holocene landscape instability. Here, we present a continuous Holocene fire record of northeastern Iceland from proxies archived in Stóra Viðarvatn sediment. We use pyrogenic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (pyroPAHs) to trace shifts in fire regimes, paired with continuous biomarker and bulk geochemical records of soil erosion, lake productivity, and human presence. The molecular composition of pyroPAHs and a wind pattern reconstruction indicate a naturally driven fire signal that is mostly regional. Generally low fire frequency during most of the Holocene significantly increased at 3 ka and again after 1.5 ka BP before known human settlement in Iceland. We propose that shifts in vegetation type caused by cooling summers over the past 3 kyr, in addition to changes in atmospheric circulation, such as shifts in North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO) regime, led to increased aridity and biomass flammability. Our results show no evidence of faecal biomarkers associated with human activity during or after human colonisation in the 9th century CE. Instead, faecal biomarkers follow the pattern described by erosional proxies, pointing toward a negligible human presence and/or a diluted signal in the lake's catchment. However, low post-colonisation levels of pyroPAHs, in contrast to an increasing flux of erosional bulk proxies, suggest that farming and animal husbandry may have suppressed fire frequency by reducing the spread and flammability of fire-prone vegetation (e.g. heathlands). Overall, our results describe a fire frequency heavily influenced by long-term changes in climate through the Holocene. They also suggest that human colonisation had contrasting effects on the local environment by lowering its resilience to soil erosion while increasing its resilience to fire.

Green Revolution and Sustainability Impact in the Indian Economy

Green Revolution and Sustainability Impact in the Indian Economy

A novel framework for urban flood resilience assessment at the urban agglomeration scale

With global climate change and continuous urbanization exacerbating floods, urban flood resilience (UFR) has become a key to cope with floods. However, few studies target frameworks of UFR assessment at the urban agglomeration scale over a longer time span. This study, taking the Yangtze River Delta urban agglomeration as a case study, developed an evaluation framework to detail the building of a final evaluation index system of UFR, to analyze UFR's driving factors and spatiotemporal features based on the SSA-PP-KL-TOPSIS (projection pursuit based on sparrow search algorithm-Kullback-Leibler-technique for order of preference by similarity to ideal solution) model. From the perspectives of comparing numerical values and spatial distribution results, the evaluation indicators and method proposed in this article perform better. The case results showed that UFR displayed an overall growth trend and significant spatial heterogeneities. The economic, social, and infrastructure resilience showed a similar growth trend, while the environmental resilience demonstrated a decreasing trend. Environmental resilience has become a weak link in improving resilience. Higher resilience levels were concentrated in the central metropolis, provincial capitals, and industrial cities. The findings could be of use to researchers and practitioners, and the framework presented would be of reference to other flood-stricken areas.

Research on Spatio-Temporal Evolution Characteristics and Driving Factors of Tourism Destination Environmental System Resilience in Yangtze River Economic Belt

Research on Spatio-Temporal Evolution Characteristics and Driving Factors of Tourism Destination Environmental System Resilience in Yangtze River Economic Belt

Collaborative Eco-Industrial networks: A study on environmental resilience

Collaborative Eco-Industrial networks (EINs) are partnerships of companies and industry participants that promote sustainable activities. To optimize resource usage, lessen their influence on the environment and foster innovation, share knowledge, resources and technological advancements. Through collaboration and synergy, these networks promote an industrial ecosystem that is more sustainable and favorable to the environment. The creation of EIN is examined in the review as a crucial component, with an emphasis on closed-loop logistics and Industrial Symbiosis (IS). This study examines the significance of collaborative EINs to environmental resilience by utilizing concepts from 30 investigations in 2017-2023. The review addresses the idea of collaborative EINs and the design components of environmental impact focusing on real-world examples. It introduces the concept of collaborative EINs and a case study of a large company collaborating with partners to establish a recycling-focused EIN. The review emphasizes the importance of EINs in sustainable practices and the need for agility and resilience in supply chain (SC) management in Industry 4.0. It includes metrics relevant to the COVID-19 pandemic to evaluate the economic and environmental effects of EINs. This review concludes that collaborative EIN connections improve supply chain agility and resilience, creating a more environmentally conscious and sustainable industrial landscape.

Feasibility of using bean crop residues for feeding sheep during dry season shortage: implications for economic and environmental resilience

ABSTRACT In Cuba, beans are part of the traditional gastronomy and livelihood of the people. During bean harvest, farmers generate high volumes of stubble, which they burn, thus adversely affecting soil health and organic matter, air quality, and greenhouse gas emissions. Bean harvest occurs during the dry season, a period of feed shortage for livestock, such that integrating farming and livestock production could be a way to feed and fatten sheep at little cost. We assessed the feasibility of feeding bean stubble to sheep by determining 1) volumes produced and nutritional value of stubble, 2) acceptability, performance, and carcass yields of lambs fed stubble, and 3) feasibility for this integrated farming-livestock system at local and regional levels. During harvest, 650 tons of stubble are produced in the municipality of Morón by 190 farmers, which represents a potential to feed more than 3,500 lambs, with acceptable average daily gains of 90 g per day with minimal supplementation. We thus affirm this is a viable technological practice with economic, ecological, and social implications as an acceptable alternative to burning stubble to enhance food security and livelihoods of small and medium-sized farms, while generating new employment opportunities, especially for rural women. Future studies are needed to evaluate the economic, ecological, and social impacts of this agriculture-livestock integration technology.

The habitat utilization and environmental resilience of Homo heidelbergensis in Europe

The European populations of Homo heidelbergensis may have contributed to the genetic heritage of modern Eurasians. A better understanding of the possible effects of palaeoenvironmental alterations on the evolution of ancient humans can help to understand the origin of developed traits. For this purpose, the spatiotemporal alterations of physical factors were modelled in Europe for the period of 670–190 ka, covering the existence of Homo heidelbergensis in Europe. The factors included the following: paleoclimatic conditions, climatic suitability values of ancient humans, two prey species, and the European beech. Furthermore, the distribution and features of wood used for toolmaking were also investigated. Finally, changes in the relative mortality risk, the percentage of the body covered by clothing, and daily energy expenditure values in the coldest quarter of the year were modelled. The results suggest that H. heidelbergensis inhabited dominantly temperate regions in Europe where prey such as red deer were present. In the northern regions, European beech trees were abundant. When making wood tools, they preferred relatively light but not the strongest woods, which were readily available in the vicinity of the sites. Although hard and heavy woods were also occasionally used, at a European level, significant changes were observed in the relative mortality risk, the percentage of the body covered by clothing, and daily energy expenditure values during the period of 670–190 ka. However, substantial differences between archaeological sites in these values, indicating somewhat ecological variations, were not found during the studied period.

Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Development and Environmental Resilience

In this section, we delve into the exploration of how artificial intelligence (AI) can contribute to sustainable development and bolster environmental resilience. In light of the pressing global challenges posed by climate change, resource scarcity, and environmental degradation, there arises an imperative to devise innovative solutions that foster sustainable practices and fortify ecosystem resilience. This segment examines a range of AI applications pertinent to sustainable development and environmental resilience. These applications encompass climate modelling, energy efficiency optimization, waste management, biodiversity preservation, and disaster response, among others. Moreover, we delve into both the potential benefits and risks associated with deploying AI in these arenas. Emphasis is placed on the significance of ethical considerations, transparency, and inclusivity in the implementation of AI-driven solutions. The objective of this segment is to offer insights into the effective utilization of AI for cultivating a more sustainable and resilient future. This will be achieved through the presentation of successful case studies, alongside the illumination of emerging trends and prospective pathways

Enhancing wastewater remediation in microalga Euglena gracilis: The role of trivalent cerium (Ce³⁺) as a hormonal effect factor and its metabolic implications

This study explored the effects of trivalent cerium (Ce³⁺) as a hormonal effect factor on microalga Euglena gracilis in domestic wastewater treatment. It was discovered that 12.50 mg/L Ce³⁺ markedly enhance E. gracilis dry weight (by 63.44%, P < 0.05) and boost its efficiency in extracting key water quality indicators such as total nitrogen (TN) by 66.08% (p < 0.05), total phosphorus (TP) by 37.17% (p < 0.05), ammonia nitrogen (NH4+-N) by 39.90% (p < 0.05), and chemical oxygen demand (COD) by 97.17% (p < 0.05) from wastewater. Metabolomic analysis revealed that Ce³⁺ treatment significantly alters E. gracilis's metabolic profile, notably in lipid metabolite synthesis. This treatment increased the production of essential membrane lipid metabolites like phosphatidylglycerol and phosphatidic acid, vital for cellular membrane integrity. Additionally, Ce³⁺ stimulated the synthesis of certain antioxidant dipeptides, reducing wastewater-induced reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels. This treatment improved not only nutrient removal efficiency from wastewater by E. gracilis but also its conversion to high-value metabolic products, such as paramylon and lipids. These findings highlight Ce³⁺'s pivotal roles in augmenting E. gracilis's wastewater treatment efficacy and environmental resilience, offering significant insights for microalgae's use in environmental management and bioenergy.

Contribution of Livestock Farming to Environmental Pollution in China

Purpose: The aim of the study was to examine contribution of livestock farming to environmental pollution in China. Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries. Findings: The study found that livestock farming in China significantly contributes to environmental pollution, posing substantial challenges to water, air, and soil quality. Intensive livestock operations, characterized by concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs), generate large quantities of animal waste containing nutrients and pathogens that contaminate water bodies. Additionally, livestock farming contributes to air pollution through emissions of ammonia and other pollutants, particularly in areas with intensive farming practices. Soil degradation and nutrient imbalance further exacerbate environmental degradation, with higher livestock densities associated with increased soil compaction and nutrient runoff. Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Tragedy of the Commons &amp; Ecological Modernization Theory may be used to anchor future studies on contribution of livestock farming to environmental pollution in China. Promote the adoption of sustainable livestock management practices through capacity building, training, and extension services for farmers. Encourage the implementation of integrated farming systems that optimize resource use, minimize waste generation, and enhance environmental resilience. Strengthen regulatory frameworks and enforcement mechanisms to ensure compliance with environmental standards and promote responsible livestock production. Implement stringent measures to control water pollution from livestock waste, including mandatory wastewater treatment and monitoring programs.

The Economics of Millets in India

The article presents a compelling argument for reevaluating the role of millet production in India's economy. Millet, with its historical significance dating back to ancient civilizations and its inherent environmental resilience, indeed offers a promising avenue for sustainable agriculture in regions with limited water resources. The fact that millets require minimal inputs underscores their potential as economically efficient crops. However, despite these advantages, millets have fallen into obscurity in the 21st century. Understanding the reasons behind this downtrend and analysing the potential for revitalizing millet production is crucial. The economic rationale presented in the article sheds light on the opportunities and scope for leveraging millets to drive economic development, particularly in the Indian context. By conducting a theoretical and economic analysis based on secondary data, the article aims to uncover the underlying economic dynamics of millet production. This analytical approach provides insights into the challenges and opportunities associated with reintegrating millets into India's agricultural landscape, the article highlights the importance of reassessing the role of millet production in India's economy. By recognizing the economic potential of millets and addressing the barriers to their cultivation and consumption, policymakers can harness this ancient grain to foster sustainable agricultural practices and drive economic development.

Monitoring the spatial–temporal distribution of invasive plant in urban water using deep learning and remote sensing technology

Despite water ecosystems being capable of sustaining biodiversity and enhancing the overall resilience of the urban environment, they are highly susceptible to biological invasions. Invasive aquatic plants (IAPs) threaten the natural environment by reducing the diversity of native aquatic plants and animal communities. Detecting IAPs and mapping their distribution is crucial for the protection of urban water ecosystems. This study is the first of its kind to use high-resolution unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) imagery and deep learning approaches to monitor the expansion of Pistia stratiotes (water lettuce). A DJI Matrice 300 RTK was utilized to capture time-series images with a resolution of 0.018 m on the Guanyin Lake, Cangshan District, Fuzhzou, China, during an outbreak and subsequent rapid growth stage of water lettuce. Three deep learning model architectures and three backbones were combined to detect water lettuce. Model performance and the ability to generalize the model were evaluated to determine the optimal model for water lettuce detection from time-series high-resolution UAV imagery. Results show that the DeepLabv3 + model with ResNet-34 achieved superior performance in detecting water lettuce from time-series imagery, yielding an average accuracy of 90.24 % (85.33 %≤F1_score ≤ 96.54 %) for water lettuce detection on five different dates. For the UAV image acquired on September 26th, the U-Net model with ResNet-18 yielded the highest accuracy (F1_score = 92.46 %), but it was not the optimal model for multi-temporal water lettuce detection on subsequent dates. The distribution of water lettuce can have large variations at different times, with an average change rate of 49.50 % every two days and the highest change rate up to 60.33 %. The study demonstrates that the combination of UAV imagery and a deep learning model can achieve excellent accuracy for water lettuce monitoring and provide a method to map IAPs in dynamic urban water systems over time.

Assessing the Lifecycle Environmental Resilience of Urban Green Infrastructures Coping with Acute Disturbances and Chronic Stresses

Urban green infrastructure (UGI), a key component of nature-based solutions (NbSs), plays a vital role in enhancing urban resilience. Nonetheless, the absence of a thorough resilience evaluation for UGI has hindered the efficacy of its design and implementation. This article proposes an innovative urban environmental resilience index (ERI) framework designed to evaluate the lifecycle performance of UGI. First, a coupled environmental resilience evaluation system is proposed that encompasses indicators for the adaptation to acute disturbances and the mitigation of chronic pressures. Second, the inventive formulas for calculating the environmental resilience index are presented, which establish the weighting of indicators through Delphi-analytic hierarchy process (AHP) analysis, and the Storm Water Management Model (SWMM), GaBi, and i-Tree models are employed for the quantitative assessment. Third, four representative UGI scenarios in urban built-up areas have been selected for comparative analysis and in-depth discussion by calculating the resilience index. This research presents UGI solutions as adaptive measures for “Black Swan” events and “Gray Rhino” phenomena, offering significant case studies and methodological frameworks which will inform future endeavours in green and sustainable urban development.

Integrating ESG and organisational resilience through system theory: the ESGOR matrix

PurposeThis paper aims to develop a conceptual framework that jointly considers Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors and organisational resilience (OR) components to ameliorate organisations' understanding of sustainability’s overall requirements and related decision-making processes.Design/methodology/approachThis paper combines ESG and OR through a 3x3 conceptual matrix, where ESG factors are listed along the vertical axis and OR components along the horizontal axis. This results in nine quadrants, which have been read according to two arrangements: (1) static, looking at the specific characteristics of each single quadrant, and (2) dynamic, investigating the relationships between the different quadrants according to the system theory (ST) lens.FindingsThe integration between ESG and OR results in nine organisational typologies, each characterised by a specific focus: (1) green visioning, (2) eco ethos, (3) climate guard, (4) inclusive strategy, (5) empathy ethos, (6) community shield, (7) ethical blueprint, (8) integrity ethos and (9) compliance guard. These typologies and related focuses determine the different strategic options of organisations, the decision-making emphasis concerning ESG factors and OR components and the organisation’s behaviour concerning its internal and external environment. According to ST, the nine typologies interact with each other, emphasising the existence of interconnectedness, interdependence and cascading effects between ESG and OR.Originality/valueThe paper represents a unique attempt to interrelate ESG factors and OR components according to a ST lens, emphasising the dynamic nature of their interactions and organisations’ need for continuous adaptation and learning to make decisions that create sustainable long-term value.

“Sustaining the Sustainable Sustainability”: Leveraging Digitalization and Emerging Technologies by the Auditor in Providing Assurance on Sustainability Reporting

In today's rapidly evolving world, the importance of sustainability and circularity has become more prominent than ever. Businesses and economies worldwide are recognizing the need to transition towards a circular model, where resources are used efficiently and waste is minimized. This transition necessitates changes across all sectors, including financial auditing. While the main object of financial audit is to provide an opinion on financial statements to ensure that it gives true and fair view of the accounts, the auditor will also need to assess an organization's sustainability by evaluating its environmental and social impact, resource efficiency, and circularity performance. It becomes more and more important that the financial auditor should provide a comprehensive assessment of the organization's sustainability practices, enabling stakeholders to understand its commitment to environmental responsibility, social equity, and economic resilience. Auditing sustainability reporting involves different challenges compared to those encountered in auditing financial statements. The independent audit report issued by the financial auditor on sustainability reporting plays an essential role in building confidence in the robustness of non-financial information, providing benefits such as: ensuring the credibility of ESG information presentations within the annual report; creating a positive impact on the company's reputation; strengthening the company's awareness of material ESG risks and facilitating the improvement of internal systems, processes and controls and the company's performance in the ESG area; better positioning of the company in ESG rating rankings. Hence, auditing sustainability reporting goes beyond financial metrics and includes non-financial indicators that reflect the organization's triple bottom line – people, planet, and profit. Henceforth, by expanding the scope of financial audits to incorporate sustainability metrics, audit companies can demonstrate their commitment to the circular economy and provide transparency regarding their clients’ environmental and social performance. Henceforward, auditing sustainability reporting not only enables stakeholders to make informed decisions, but also promotes accountability and incentivizes organizations to adopt circular practices. In this context, to effectively track, measure, and assess the sustainability performance of organizations, emerging technologies play a crucial role. This paper explores the role of emerging technologies in facilitating the transition of financial auditing towards a circular economy by employing a Reflexive Thematic Analysis (RTA). Analyzing the literature on the subject is the first step in the process, which is followed by a reflective study of the underlying themes and their consequences for financial auditing procedures. Several important themes emerged, highlighting the benefits, difficulties, as well as moral and social ramifications of integrating modern technology. These themes draw attention to the topic's complexity and shed light on the opportunities and difficulties that come with incorporating emerging technologies into an audit engagement on sustainability reporting.

Durability Evaluation of Polyurethane-Bound Porous Rubber Pavement for Sustainable Urban Infrastructure

Permeable pavements are vital in sustainable urban water management, addressing critical challenges while enhancing environmental resilience. This study focuses on the innovative polyurethane-bound Porous Rubber Pavement (PRP), which possesses high permeability and elasticity due to its unique composition of stone and crumb rubber aggregates with polyurethane binders. PRP’s useful benefits, such as noise reduction, efficient snow/ice management, and others, enhance its appeal, emphasizing the necessity for a thorough investigation into its performance and characteristics, especially in North America. To address these gaps, this paper comprehensively analyzes PRP’s durability and performance, including its strength range, failure criteria, and susceptibility to moisture-induced damage. Various testing methods are utilized, such as evaluating the abrasion loss of the stone aggregate, rutting, stripping due to moisture susceptibility, resistance to degradation from impact and abrasion, and permeability tests. This study evaluates five distinct mix compositions with varied proportions of aggregates and binders. Further, it investigates the effects of different binder types on PRP performance, such as aromatic and aliphatic binders obtained from various sources. Upon the analysis of the comprehensive test results, it was found that the mix characterized by increased rubber aggregates and a high binder content demonstrated a superior performance across various tests for PRP applications. This mix exhibited an enhanced resistance to abrasion, raveling, rutting, and permanent deformation, showcasing its durability and functionality. Additionally, when combined with an aliphatic binder, it displayed an optimal performance even in challenging freeze–thaw conditions, making it a recommended choice for long-term pavement solutions.

Development and validation of a Context-sensitive Positive Health Questionnaire (CPHQ): A factor analysis and multivariate regression study

BackgroundThe concept of Positive Health (PH) has gained increasing attention as a way of measuring individuals’ ability to adapt in the face of contextual challenges. However, a suitable measurement instrument for PH that encompasses contextual factors has not yet been developed. This paper responds to this need by developing a Context-specific Positive Health (CPH) measurement instrument that aligns with the Capability Approach (CA).MethodsThe measurement instrument was developed and tested among a representative sample of 1002 Dutch internet survey panel members with diverse sociodemographic backgrounds. The instrument was developed in two stages: a preparation phase consisting of focus groups and expert consultations, and a validation among a representative panel of Dutch citizens. The goal of the preparation phase, was to pilot test and refine previously proposed Positive Health questionnaires into an initial version of the CPHQ. The validation phase aimed to examine the initial CPHQ’s factorial validity using Factor Analysis, and its concurrent validity using Multivariate Regression Analysis.ResultsThe developed questionnaire demonstrated adequate factorial and concurrent validity. Furthermore, it explicitly includes an assessment of resilience, this being a key component of PH.ConclusionsThe introduced measurement tool, the CPHQ, comprises 11 dimensions that we have labeled as follows: relaxation, autonomy, fitness, perceived environmental safety, exclusion, social support, financial resources, political representation, health literacy, resilience, and enjoyment. In this article, we present four major contributions. Firstly, we embedded the measurement in a theoretical framework. Secondly, we focused the questionnaire on a key concept of Positive Health - the “ability to adapt.” Thirdly, we addressed issues of health inequality by considering contextual factors. Finally, we facilitated the development of more understandable measurement items.

Innovations in Sustainabilty Business Models – Toward Development for Peace in Conflict-affected Zones in the Philippines

The proposed business model (also termed herein as the Business Sustainability Framework) presents strategies for agribusiness and approaches to restoring the forests and watersheds that were initiated in the Province of Bukidnon in Northern Mindanao, Philippines. It is believed that the framework deserves merit for replication in other conflict-affected zones. This study aimed to conceptualize and document a holistic and collaborative approach taken to develop a model for an inclusive and sustainable business practice that can ensure food security and support livelihoods of the Indigenous People (First Nations) of Bukidnon, many of whom are smallholder farmers, while augmenting environmental resilience. The methodology applied for developing the model in Bukidnon utilized various strategies namely, social preparation, community organizing, participatory community development planning, as well as study tours and cross learning programs for farmers from the Bangsamoro to model sites in Bukidnon. The results of these strategies demonstrated that the key components of the framework, namely securing availability of food (i.e., adequate and nutritious food on the table), livelihood opportunities (i.e., through the production of cash crops for sale to generate sustainable disposable income), and reforestation of degraded forests and watersheds (i.e., maintaining the integrity of the ecosystem and adequacy of water supply) can be pursued effectively through a more participatory collaboration between corporations and communities. This paper emphasizes that the creation of food security and livelihood opportunities, alongside inclusive community development and the promotion of ethics and values formation, is urgent given the pressing need for the newly-established government in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (or BARMM) to deliver the much needed dividends of peace through inclusive and equitable partnerships between companies and communities. Based on the promising outcomes and results in Bukidnon, it is believed that the replication of the framework in the conflict-affected Bangsamoro region can lead to sustainable agribusiness economic models and help bring equity and social justice, and enhance environmental sustainability. The study recommends that the authorities give special consideration to the promotion of the proposed model in the Bangsamoro.