This systematic review delves into the realm of sustainable consumption and production practices within developing economies, aligning with the objectives of SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production). Encompassing diverse geographical regions spanning Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the...

The paper reviews environmental, social, and governance (ESG) Criteria and Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) within the EU policy framework. It evaluates the integration of the SDGs into existing sustainability reporting frameworks, advocating for more comprehensive and interdisciplinary...

Climate change and environmental degradation constitute challenging and demanding issues that need mitigation and adaptation strategies and plans, as well as scientific research to test the causality between economic growth and pollution levels. From this viewpoint, the present theoretical...

Human activities have created environmental degradation with the internalization of the resulting externalities having been the main concern for policy makers worldwide. Uncertainty and unconvincing scientific evidence of various biophysical processes are present in many planned environmental...

This paper investigates the Chinese secondary industry, revealing two significant findings through the integration of neoclassical economic theory and contemporary quasi-experimental methods. Firstly, it reveals that stringent environmental regulations can result in substantial economic losses,...

This review examines the pivotal role of government incentives-tax breaks, subsidies, and green bonds- in advancing sustainable construction practices within developing countries. Tax incentives encourage investment in energy-efficient technologies, stimulate innovation, and enhance market...

This paper investigates the implications of high HI35 days, which increase the demand for water and energy supplies, overconsumption, and higher emissions induced by cooling demand. Socially, HI35 is associated with health morbidity and loss in labor productivity; hence, policies directed at...

Climate change poses major challenges to the global economy and society, requiring coordinated efforts to alleviate its impacts. Given the nature of climate change, the adoption of central bank policies offers a more holistic strategy for managing and mitigating climate risks, thereby bolstering...

The climate-trade nexus gains increasing attention as governments are taking great efforts to forge a post-2012 climate change regime to succeed the Kyoto Protocol. This raises the issues of the scope of trade-related measures and of when and how they could be used. To gain some guidance on the...

The climate-trade nexus has become the focus of academic debate, and has gained increasing attention as governments are taking great efforts to forge a post-2012 climate change regime to succeed the Kyoto Protocol. With concerns about their own competitiveness and growing greenhouse gas...