Sustainable Development Of Natural Resources Research Articles

Mining and Sustainability in the Circumpolar North: The Role of Government in Advancing Corporate Social Responsibility

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is recognized as important to fostering sustainable natural resource development in the Circumpolar North. Governments are playing an increasingly active role in promoting and shaping CSR initiatives, often in collaboration with Indigenous communities and industry. This paper explores the role of CSR in mining for improving socio-economic and environmental management practice. The article argues that government instituted regulations can lead to the development and implementation of CSR practices by mining companies. To examine the relationship between government requirements and CSR, we use two Northern case studies: Cameco Corporation’s uranium mining operations located in Saskatchewan, Canada and Northern Iron’s iron mining operation located in Troms and Finnmark county, Norway. Through an in-depth review of scholarly literature, document analysis, and semi-structured interviews, our findings suggest that the role of the state in the initiation and implementation of CSR is of much greater importance than is currently acknowledged in the literature. In the case of Cameco, the Mine Surface Lease Agreements agreed to by the corporation and the provincial government provided motivation for the development and implementation of their world-renowned CSR practices, resulting in a community-based environmental monitoring program and benefits for both the company and surrounding communities. With Northern Iron’s operations in Kirkenes, working hour requirements instituted by the Norwegian Government allowed for significantly higher levels of local employment. Our findings suggest a greater role exists for government to facilitate the adoption of CSR policies, contributing in turn to improved socio-economic and environmental outcomes for Northern communities.

Valuation of Ecosystem Services for the Sustainable Development of Hani Terraces: A Rice-Fish-Duck Integrated Farming Model.

As a complementary and symbiotic agro-ecological cycle system, a nature-based integrated rice–fish–duck farming ecosystem was developed in the Honghe Hani Rice Terraces. The main research objective was to evaluate the ecosystem services based on case studies of the Hani integrated rice–fish–duck terraced farming system and determine its potential and its importance as an ecological asset. We developed a valuation model to assess the value of the integrated farming system based on the three aspects of provisioning, regulation and maintenance, and cultural services; we selected eight groups and 10 indictors to evaluate the ecosystem services of the integrated ecosystem in Honghe Hani Rice Terraces was 3.316 billion CNY, of which the provisioning service value was 1.76 billion CNY, the regulation and maintenance service value was 1.32 billion CNY, and the cultural services value was 230.85 million CNY. The evaluation will be useful as a theoretical reference for poverty alleviation policy makers in similar poverty-stricken areas, enabling them to better protect and promote this mode of farming and further promote the protection of the natural environment and cultural heritage alongside the sustainable development of natural resources and human well-being.

Algae in wastewater treatment, mechanism, and application of biomass for production of value-added product

The pollutants can enter water bodies at various point and non-point sources, and wastewater discharge remains a major pathway. Wastewater treatment effectively reduces contaminants, it is expensive and requires an eco-friendly and sustainable alternative approach to reduce treatment costs. Algae have recently emerged as a potentially cost-effective method to remediate toxic pollutants through the mechanism of biosorption, bioaccumulation, and intracellular degradation. Hence, before discharging the wastewater into the natural environment better solutions for environmental resource recovery and sustainable developments can be applied. More importantly, algae are a potential feedstock material for various industrial applications such as biofuel production. Currently, researchers are developing algae as a source for pharmaceuticals, biofuels, food additives, and bio-fertilizers. This review mainly focused on the potential of algae and their specific mechanisms involved in wastewater treatment and energy recovery systems leading to important industrial precursors. The review is highly beneficial for scientists, wastewater treatment plant operators, freshwater managers, and industrial communities to support the sustainable development of natural resources.

荒漠生态系统磷循环及其驱动机制研究进展

PDF HTML阅读 XML下载 导出引用 引用提醒 荒漠生态系统磷循环及其驱动机制研究进展 DOI: 10.5846/stxb202102250530 作者: 作者单位: 作者简介: 通讯作者: 中图分类号: 基金项目: 中国科学院战略性先导科技专项（A类）（XDA2003010301）；国家自然科学基金项目（41671103）；宁夏回族自治区交通厅项目（WMKY1） Advances on phosphorus cycle and their driving mechanisms in desert ecosystems: A review Author: Affiliation: Fund Project: 摘要 | 图/表 | 访问统计 | 参考文献 | 相似文献 | 引证文献 | 资源附件 | 文章评论 摘要:磷（P）循环在维持荒漠生态系统的生物多样性水平、结构和功能的稳定性、元素的动态平衡，以及荒漠自然资源的可持续利用方面有重要作用。通过查阅国内外有关P循环的文献资料，发现当前国内尚缺乏针对荒漠生态系统P循环的系统研究，特别是P循环的生物和非生物驱动机制。综述了荒漠生态系统P的输入-输出过程，植物对P的吸收转运机制以及对P循环的作用，生物土壤结皮（BSC）有机分泌物对P循环的贡献，以及荒漠生态系统P循环过程对气候变化的响应机制等。文末展望了荒漠生态系统P循环的一些重要研究方向和亟需解决的科学问题，包括（1） P在荒漠生态系统中的存在形态、分配及动态平衡；（2）土壤微生物对荒漠植物获取土壤有效P的驱动作用；（3）入侵植物对P循环的影响与潜在生态风险评估；（4）利用分子生物学和基因组学手段揭示真菌-荒漠植物根系系统P循环的基因调控机制；（5）微生物分泌物、土壤磷酸酶类（包括磷酸单酯酶、磷酸二酯酶和三磷酸单酯水解酶）和作用于含磷酸酐和N-P键的酶对土壤P循环的调控；（6）气候变化（干旱、高温和降水节律变化等）如何影响P的生物和非生物转化过程；（7）基于同位素示踪和生态化学计量学理论解释荒漠生态系统P循环路径及其稳定性维持机制。 Abstract:Phosphorus (P) cycle is critical for maintaining biodiversity, structural and functional stability, elemental balance and natural resources for sustainable development in desert ecosystems. To date, by the published works referring to P cycle in desert ecosystems worldwide, we found that studies of P cycle covering desert ecosystems of China is much less comprehensive in particular in elucidating biotic and abiotic driving mechanisms of P cycle. Thereby, we reviewed those shreds of publishes to produce an advance that focused on the P input and output, the mechanisms of adsorbed and transported P by plants and their actions on P cycle, the contribution of organic secretions from biological soil crusts (BSC) on P cycle, and the process of P cycle how to respond to climatic changes. Here, seven impending scientific questions need to be addressed in future studies, including (1) to reveal the chemical fractions, allocation and dynamic balance of P in desert ecosystems; (2) to elucidate the driving functions of soil microorganisms acting on plants uptake available P; (3) to evaluate the potential effects and ecological risks of alien plants acting on P cycle; (4) to explore the mechanisms of gene-regulating P cycle in the fungi-root system by using the approaches of molecular biology and genomics; (5) to explore microbial secretions, soil phosphatase (including phosphomonoesterases, phosphodiesterases, triphosphoric monoester hydrolases), enzymes acting on phosphoryl-containing anhydrides and P-N bonds how to regulate the biological processes of P cycle; (6) to explain the transformation process between organic P and inorganic P under climatic changes; and (7) to quantify P cycle path and uncover the mechanism of P cycle in regulating desert system stability by using isotope tracing and ecology stoichiometry. 参考文献 相似文献 引证文献

Intellectual and Knowledge Investment and its Role in Achieving Sustainable Development of Natural Resources: A Study Applied to the Iraqi Oil Ministry

An intellectual capital and knowledge is one of the basic and very important resources for modern organizations in light of the knowledge economy. It is another form of capital recognized in the new economy. The intellectual and cognitive capital consists of the basic components represented by the experiences, skills, knowledge and capabilities that individuals working within organizations possess, which have a clear and profound effect on determining the success of the organizations from their failure. The results showed that there are strong correlations between the independent variable with its dimensions represented by intellectual capital and knowledge capital and between the dependent variable represented in investment in natural resources, as well as there is a strong relationship between the independent variable with its dimensions represented by intellectual capital and knowledge capital and between the dependent variable represented in investment in resources. Accordingly, a set of recommendations were presented that can contribute to improving the level of investment. Its role in achieving the best investments for the natural resources is found underground through the interest in the human resource, which is one of the most important reasons for the success of organizations and the first element in achieving the well-being of society, as the more the human resource He has the knowledge, skill and ability to optimally utilize natural resources whenever this is one of the most important factors for the success of organizations. In addition, organizations today have to pay attention and benefit from the intellectual and knowledge capital, especially in developing countries. The necessary requirements must also be provided

Bad Custom

The place and function of custom as a species of law—distinguished from custom as simply polite manners or cherished cultural traditions—has long been a source of research and debate among legal theorists and historians. One school of thought, reflecting the authority of written statute in modern jurisprudence, has relegated custom in a juridical sense to “primitive” societies, whereas proper law belongs to a world of state sovereignty. Other scholars have revisited the continuing validity of custom, including a trenchant body of work on the use (and manipulation) of custom in modern colonial regimes. At the same time, some have seen benefits in the acknowledgment of custom as a source of norms. A 2006 collection of articles, for instance, explored ways in which customary law might serve as a better foundation for the sustainable development of natural resources. As David Bederman has written, “Custom can be a signal strength for any legal system—preliterate or literate, primitive or modern.”

Design and electrospun closed cell structured SiO2 nanocomposite fiber by hollow SiO2/TiO2 spheres for thermal insulation

Thermal insulation materials play an important role in energy conservation and the sustainable development of natural resources. Herein, novel silica composite nanofibers (SiO2 NFs) with closed cell structure and excellent thermal insulation performance were designed and prepared via electrospinning technique using hollow SiO2/TiO2 spheres (HSTSs) as pore-forming agent and infrared shielding agent. The addition of HSTSs broke the continuity of heat transfer pathways inside the NFs and enhanced the infrared thermal radiation shielding performance of SiO2 NFs, endowed it with ultra-low thermal conductivity and low infrared transmittance. Meanwhile, the materials exhibited good flexibility, high tensile strength, low density and excellent thermal stability, indicating promising application as insulation materials. This research not only provides a novel strategy to prepare porous nanocomposite fibers for thermal insulation, but also offers a new insight for the development of porous materials with multiple functions.

The Role of Social Capital in Collective Action: The Case Study of Natural Resource Management

The main objective of this study is to examine the role of social capital on collective action in natural resource management. Based on investigating a series of updated theoretical and empirical evidences on the role of social capital in collective action, mainly in natural resource management areas, the following common key findings are worth drawn: Examined literatures generally indicated that natural resources need protection from destructive actions of people to achieve sustainable development. Thus far, communities have shown in the past and increasingly today that they can collaborate for long-term resource management. Social capital variables like heterogeneity index, bridging and linking social capital, civic engagement, cooperative norms, limited numbers of participants and formalized groups are found to be very significant and positively affecting collective action for community’s achieving sustainable natural resource development. Particularly, indicated that the aforementioned variables are playing a fundamental role in reducing transaction cost of exchange like reducing cost of enforcing rules and information asymmetry; and improve local authority performance by pooling them in the networks. This study is also aimed to review varies literatures to investigate whether there is positive relation between social capital and collective environmental action.Most study used model estimation of social capital variables in collective action revealed that the higher the social capital level, the more likely individual is willing to contribute in collective action to protect the natural resource. Results also found that individuals with higher degree of social capital are more likely to participate in collective actions because they can access more information, develop linkages and engage in decision making processes. Similarly, based on the findings, most literature also showed that in formalized groups, social capital is high, and people have the confidence to invest in collective activities in achieving their common natural resource goals. Keywords: Social capital and collective action DOI: 10.7176/RHSS/11-19-02 Publication date: October 31 st 2021

A new coupled multiphase flow–finite strain deformation–fault slip framework for induced seismicity

Production of hydrocarbons and water from subsurface reservoirs are known to cause permanent deformation of the reservoir and seismicity along faults both of which are detrimental to sustainable development of natural resources. Most of the prior studies on understanding fluid flow-induced plasticity and seismicity have focused on one or the other phenomenon due to the numerical difficulty associated with simultaneous modeling of the two failure phenomena because stress and deformation evolve non-linearly in both plasticity and seismicity. However, in reservoirs undergoing long-term production, plastic failure can alter the stress paths of points on a fault such that the onset, location, and magnitude of actual seismic events can no longer be predicted by a poroelastic simulation due to inaccurate stress and deformation history. We present a computational framework for coupled multiphase flow, finite strain poroplastic deformation, and dynamic fault slip and use it to understand the impact of plastic deformation on the onset, location, and magnitude of induced fault slip events. We evaluate the impact of plasticity on reservoir pressure, deformation, induced stress, and fault slip by comparing infinitesimal strain elastic and finite strain poro-elastoplastic models. For real-world applications, we consider different scenarios where the reservoir is either mechanically weaker or stronger than the caprock. We analyze the stress evolution as a function of the change in reservoir pressure to understand the role of contrast in reservoir and caprock elastic moduli on geomechanical stability. The results show that the poroplastic reservoir exhibits larger vertical deformation and delayed slip than the poroelastic reservoir after the same amount of oil production. For the same amount of pressure drop, a reservoir with a smaller modulus than the caprock displays a larger vertical displacement and an earlier onset of both plastic failure and fault slip. For a reservoir with a larger modulus than the caprock, vertical displacement is larger on the reservoir top boundary and smaller on the ground surface, and a higher pressure drop is needed to induce plastic failure and fault slip.

Mobilising Natural Resources for Sustainable Development: Copper mining and path dependence in Zambia

This paper analyses the role of copper mining in Zambia and examines the country’s over-reliance on this mineral, which is still its main export. Despite this industry being a colonial construct, it remains mostly unaltered in contemporary times, with foreign actors largely benefitting from it at the expense of Zambians, especially the working class and the vulnerable. Due to path dependence, Zambia’s development prospects continue to be locked into an ‘enclave economy’ type of development. The article argues for an alternative development pathway that breaks away from the one that was initially carved out by the colonialists and calls for pre-eminent roles to be played by local actors in the copper mining sector.

Soil resource inventory and land use planning for mandilala watershed in shiwalik hills of north-west himalayas using remote sensing and Gis

Land resource mapping of Mandhala watershed representing Shiwalik hills of North-West Himalayas in Himachal Pradesh was done using multi-temporal and multi-spectral high resolution Indian remote sensing (IRS) satellite imagery and Survey of India (SOI) toposheets in conjunction with ground checks/field surveys to generate database layers including watershed boundary, drainage network, slope, landforms, land use/land cover, soils, land capability, suitability for major crops, suggested land use, etc. at 1:12,500 scale. About 55% of the watershed is under forests. Agriculture occupies about 12% area while rest is mainly under scrub and grasslands. These soils, still in initial stage of their pedogenic development, possess low productivity owing to inherent limitations related to topography, soil characteristics, erosion and erratic rainfall apart from excessive human interference. A need based resource conservation and land use plan consistent with the problems and potentialities identified in the area, was suggested by integrating different database layers in geographical information system (GIS) environment. The study also demonstrated utility of remote sensing (RS) and GIS techniques in sustainable natural resource development planning.

Scale-related governance challenges in the water\u2013energy\u2013food nexus: toward a diagnostic approach

The notion of a water–energy–food (WEF) nexus was introduced to encourage a more holistic perspective on the sustainable development of natural resources. Most attention has been directed at identifying potential synergies and trade-offs among sectors that could be addressed with improved technologies and management. The governance of the WEF nexus more broadly has received comparatively little attention, and the importance of scale in space and time has been largely ignored. Inspired by scholarship on multi-level governance in individual sectors, this paper identifies four scale-related governance challenges in the WEF nexus, namely: (1) scalar fit, which arises when planning and operating procedures work at different levels along the scales of space and time in different sectors; (2) scalar strategies, wherever the levels at which actors have influence and in which action takes place are contested and negotiated; (3) institutional interplay, where rules and norms in different sectors influence each other at different levels; (4) scalar uncertainty, arising out of the complexity of multi-level and multi-scale interactions. The relevance of these four challenges is illustrated with case studies from developed and developing countries. These examples show the importance of considering multiple levels and scales when assessing the likely effectiveness of WEF nexus governance mechanisms or proposals. The cases underline the need to pay close attention to issues of power, contestation, and negotiation, in addition to the analysis of institutional design. Thus, this paper recommends that nexus governance efforts and proposals be scrutinized for scale assumptions. The four identified challenges offer a suitable starting point for diagnosis.

Strategy for Sustainable Village Status Improvement in Kundur Village Kepulauan Meranti District

This research discusses about strategies to sustainable improve village status in the village of Kundur, Kepulauan Meranti Regency. The problems and phenomena in this study are the selection of Kundur village to be one of the priority development target villages, the lower the IKE value in 2018-2019, and the IDM calculation 2018-2019 The purpose of this research (1) to find out the social, economic and ecology conditions in the Kundur village, (2) to find out the strategies carried out to continuously improve the status of the Kundur village. The research method used is a mixed method. From the results of the study, the existing conditions of social security get a sccore of 0,878 economic resilience of 0,600 ecology resilience of 0,850. From the results of these scores get the Kundur village IDM score of 0,776. And the strategy that should be carried out by the Kundur village to improve the status of thee village is anaggresive and growing strategy, by making utilizing human resources in maintaining natural resources for sustainable development, innovation in adding village owned business entity (BUMDes) units in accordance with existing conditions, and addition of plantation production types.

Essential improvement of non-timber forest products in Myanmar

Non-timber forest products were studied by interviewing the informants during the survey trip to the Tanintharyi Nature Reserve located in Dawei Township and Yephyu Township, Tanintharyi Region, Myanmar. The land area of the reserve forest is 1700 km2. Bioprospecting of non-timber forest products focusing on rural area development and systematic utilization of natural resources for sustainable development are popular nowadays. The extraction of economically important natural resources, leaving the forest structurally and functionally intact, has derived as an advanced strategy. The present study is the information of non-timber forest resources of Tanintharyi Nature Reserve located in the southern part of Myanmar, conducted from December 2017 to August 2018 by interviewing the informants of botanical folk knowledge. Totally 55 families, 113 genera, and 143 species were recorded as herbal medicines used locally by Dawei and Myeik (ancient Bamar) ethnic groups. This result will be helpful for the systematic search of biochemical and genetic information to develop commercially valuable products for pharmaceutical and cosmetics.

The energy-food-water nexus: Water footprint of Henan-Hubei-Hunan in China

Energy security, food security, and water security have become the three most prominent problems in human survival and sustainable development. The three are interrelated and directly affect each other; that is, there exists a nexus between, energy, food, and water (EFW). A scientific understanding and correct response to this is important for achieving the sustainable development of natural resources. This study uses quantitative analysis to estimate the Central China region's energy-food production water footprint (WF) and virtual trade water flow from 2001 to 2016. It proposes a Modified Water Stress Index (MWSI) associated with virtual water outflows and evaluates the pressure exerted by virtual water flowing out, along with the effect of trade on local water resources systems. The results indicate that the energy and food production WF and virtual trade water flow are on the rise, causing water stress in local and export areas. Based on the adjustment of industrial structure, optimization of production technology, and rational regionalization of ecological divisions, the paper makes comprehensive policy recommendations to ensure the region's sustainable development of water resources for the future.

A Conceptual Study The Emerging Issues of Sustainable Development of Natural Resources in Economic Development

Sustainable development (SD) has become a popular catchphrase in contemporary development discourse. However, in spite of its pervasiveness and the massive popularity it has garnered over the years, the concept still seems unclear as many people continue to ask questions about its meaning and history, as well as what it entails and implies for development theory and practice. The exploitation of natural resources in India is still done in an unsustainable manner. The social-environmental impacts of mega projects are disdain following which people’s disappointment in the form of movements is a common phenomenon in the region. Owing to underdevelopment, the need for developmental activities is inevitable; however, the approach should focus on sustainable and inclusive growth so that the fulfilment of the basic requirements of the society is sustained at a minimal level while safeguarding the existing rich environmental resources and culture of the indigenous people. The purpose of this paper is to contribute to the discourse on SD by further explaining the paradigm and its implications for human thinking and actions in the quest for sustainable development.

Potential Recreation Activities at Muallim District Forest Reserve

The Muallim district area, in Perak State, Malaysia is rich in diversity of flora and fauna. Among the many varieties in the area is the 23,908 hectare Behrang Forest Reserve (HSB) surrounded by stunning flora and fauna. The area is expected to have a variety of potential natural resources for sustainable development. To collect scientific evidence, a study was conducted to provide a potential inventory of recreational activities in the Behrang Forest Reserve area. The study found that Behrang Forest Reserve has a variety of attractive flora and fauna and is ideal for being a location for moderate and high intensity outdoor recreation activities.

Study of Sustainable Development of Natural Resources in Economic Development of MP: Special Reference to SDGSs

Sustainable development (SD) has become a popular catchphrase in contemporary development discourse. However, in spite of its pervasiveness and the massive popularity it has garnered over the years, the concept still seems unclear as many people continue to ask questions about its meaning and history, as well as what it entails and implies for development theory and practice. In the present study, an attempt has been made to establish cause and effect relationship in between different land use patterns, total population, urban population and net state domestic products (NSDPs) for entire Madhya Pradesh (MP) from the year 1990-91 to 2000-01and to make an effective policy implications for sustainable forest management. The secondary information has been collected to fulfill the requirement of objectives. The purpose of this paper is to contribute to the discourse on SD by further explaining the paradigm and its implications for human thinking and actions in the quest for sustainable development. This is done through extensive literature review.

Indigenous knowledge in utilizing natural resources in batik as sustainable development in Kebon Gedang district of Ciwaringin Cirebon

This study aims to find out the indigenous knowledge of the Ciwaringin society in managing natural resources for sustainable development as an indigenous identity. The research method used in this study is a qualitative approach. Data were obtained through field observations and direct interviews with the indigenous society and five artisans. The results showed that the majority of Ciwaringin society was batik artisans who only painted batik produced in this region. In coloring process of batik, dyeing and painting techniques are used. Natural dyes are obtained from the bark, rind, and leaves that are easy to find. Indigenous knowledge is only popular among craftsmen who acquired initially from the ancestors. This coloring technique is reused by 85% of craftsmen and become a uniqueness of Ciwaringin batik. Although the production process of a sheet of batik cloth is longer than the use of synthetic dyes, it increases the selling price. Besides, this method is believed to reduce the risk of environmental pollution. This step supports the creation of sustainable development. It is hoped that the values of indigenous knowledge can be used as references and enrich scientific knowledge and become constructive thinking contributions to formulate policies of environmental management and conservation.

Introduction to the special issue on “Economic modeling of natural resources for sustainable development”

Introduction to the special issue on “Economic modeling of natural resources for sustainable development”