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        <pubDate>2026-05-08T11:36:08.648+00:00</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Precarious agency, evolving conditionality, equity and the financialization of vulnerability in Zimbabwe’s nationally determined contributions]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-04-21T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Original Research</category>
        <author>Achieford Mhondera</author>
        <description><![CDATA[Under the polycentric architecture of the Paris Agreement, climate-vulnerable countries face a double bind in which they must craft sophisticated climate pledges (NDCs) to secure finance while maintaining domestic ownership over the implementation process. This paper interrogates how this tension manifests in and is shaped by official climate discourse. Employing a longitudinal critical discourse analysis, specifically the Discourse-Historical Approach, the paper analyses Zimbabwe’s three NDC iterations (2015, 2021, 2025) alongside key policy documents. It traces the strategic evolution of narratives around conditionality, equity, and vulnerability. The findings demonstrate a marked discursive pivot from principled, legalistic claims toward financialized, technocratic, and securitized justifications. While this reflects a masterful adaptation to the ‘grammar’ of global climate governance; the paper argues that it simultaneously constructs a state of precarious agency, a form of performative competence in external negotiation that is structurally contingent on external validation, thereby risking erosion of domestic ownership and externalizing accountability. The paper, therefore, theorizes precarious agency as a core paradox of post-Paris climate politics for the Global South, and it reveals the financialization of vulnerability as a key discursive mechanism through which climate justice claims are translated into transactional demands within an asymmetrical regime. It concludes that effective climate statecraft requires vulnerable states to complement external-facing financial narratives with domestic stories of climate action as sovereign development, as well as transforming conditional dependence into augmented self-reliance.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Disaster resilience through gamification: an experimental study on serious games at the school level in Pakistan]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-04-20T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Original Research</category>
        <author>Mushtaq Ahmad Jan</author><author>Rooh Ullah</author><author>Khadija Farhan Alhumaid</author><author>Waheed Ullah</author><author>Asad Ullah</author><author>Safi Ullah</author><author>Amjad Ali</author><author>Hisham Tariq</author><author>Terrence Fernando</author><author>Shafqat Munir</author>
        <description><![CDATA[This research evaluates the efficacy of serious games in enhancing disaster risk awareness among school children in Peshawar, Pakistan. The research aims to compare the outcomes of the Hazagora board game with traditional lecture methods at the school level. Conducted at a local government school, the study employed an experimental design to compare the educational impact of the context-specific Hazagora board game (experimental group, N = 30) with traditional lecture-based instruction (control group, N = 30). A total of 60 sample sizes were selected through the quota sampling method. Using SPSS 24.0, an Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) test was utilized to detect significant mean value differences across multiple groups, and the Least Significant Difference (LSD) post-hoc analysis test was then applied to identify specific group differences. The study’s findings reveal that the Hazagora game encourages an engaging, interactive environment that simplifies complex concepts, leading to improved learning efficacy and enjoyment. Compared to lectures, the game increases students’ engagement, knowledge retention, and understanding. The resilience scores showed a significant improvement, increasing from 18.6 to 31.5 (SD = 2.54, N = 30), after participants played Hazagora. In contrast, the lecture group demonstrated a moderate improvement, with scores rising from 20.17 to 24.47 (SD = 3.88, N = 30). This enhanced engagement promotes educational equity by offering an accessible, non-traditional learning path, ultimately strengthening community resilience by empowering informed young citizens. These findings suggest that serious games can be an effective educational tool, especially when teaching complex subjects, like disaster risk reduction, environmental sustainability, and climate change.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Financing models for biogas technology in rural areas: insights from global and South African experiences]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-03-05T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Review</category>
        <author>David Tinarwo</author><author>Sophie T. Mulaudzi</author><author>Thilivhali Rasimphi</author>
        <description><![CDATA[Access to affordable and reliable energy remains a persistent challenge in rural areas of developing countries, where households continue to depend on traditional fuels such as firewood and charcoal. This reliance contributes to deforestation, indoor air pollution, and household energy insecurity. Biogas technology offers a renewable and sustainable alternative capable of addressing these environmental and socio-economic challenges. However, widespread adoption has been constrained by high upfront installation costs, inadequate financial support systems, and limited access to credit facilities. This study reviews existing financing models that have been applied globally and in South Africa to promote the uptake of biogas technology in rural communities. Using a literature-based analytical approach, the paper identifies and evaluates key financing mechanisms, including government subsidies and grants, microfinance and community- based lending, public-private partnerships, carbon credit schemes, and international development assistance. The analysis reveals that while government subsidies and donor support play a vital role in initiating projects, long-term sustainability depends on integrating market-based solutions such as microfinance, carbon trading, and private-sector participation. Findings also show that community engagement and cost-sharing models enhance ownership and maintenance of biogas systems, reducing dependency on external funding. The paper concludes that no single financing mechanism can ensure widespread adoption. Instead, a hybrid approach that combines policy incentives, capacity building, and innovative financing structures is necessary to overcome economic barriers. Strengthening financial inclusion and promoting partnerships across public, private, and community levels are critical to unlocking the potential of biogas technology for sustainable rural development.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Mitigating and adapting to climate change: the role of nature-based solutions in sustaining vegetation health in the Isiukhu River Basin]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-02-04T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
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        <author>Samuel Abuyeka Tela</author><author>Nelly Nambande Masayi</author><author>Mugatsia Tsingalia</author>
        <description><![CDATA[NbS are increasingly recognized for their ability to bolster ecosystem resilience and alleviate climate change impacts. This study evaluated the relationship between these solutions and vegetation health in the River Isiukhu Basin, using the NDVI to assess their effectiveness in addressing climate challenges. Focusing on the period from 1990 to 2023, the research analysed shifts in NDVI alongside temperature and precipitation patterns in the basin, while evaluating how NbS such as afforestation acted as moderating factors. Four key afforestation projects were instrumental in the region. Data on NDVI were sourced from Google Earth Engine and ArcGIS Pro 3.2, while precipitation and temperature information were obtained from the Climate Hazards Group InfraRed Precipitation with Station data (CHIRPS) and TERRACLIMATE, respectively. The interactions among NbS, NDVI, temperature, and precipitation were analysed using Pearson correlation at a 95% confidence level. Findings revealed that afforestation NbS significantly impacted vegetation health and climate conditions. Notably, NDVI in the Isiukhu basin increased by 39.86% from 1990 to 2023, coinciding with a 22.8% rise in precipitation (an increase of 428.53 mm) and a 7.33% increase in mean annual temperature (1.48 °C). A strong positive correlation was identified between NDVI and precipitation (r = 0.6105, p = 0.000), while the relationship between NDVI and mean annual temperature was negative and non-significant (r = −0.006539, p = 0.9737). Therefore, sustaining vegetation health through NbS is not only an ecological necessity but also a strategic policy pathway for mitigating climate change impacts, enhancing sustainable landscape management, and securing long-term ecosystem services in climate-vulnerable Isiukhu River Basin.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[COP29 at the climate crossroads: achievements, gaps, and implications for a warming world]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-01-06T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Policy and Practice Reviews</category>
        <author>M. Imran Khan</author><author>Faisal Asfand</author><author>Muhammad Asif</author><author>Noor Ul Hadi</author><author>Muhammad Farooq</author><author>Tonni Agustiono Kurniawan</author><author>Sami G. Al-Ghamdi</author>
        <description><![CDATA[The 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29), held in Baku, Azerbaijan, in 2024, convened amidst escalating climate crises and unprecedented global warming, with 2024 recorded as the hottest year in history. This perspective critically examines the outcomes of COP29, evaluating its achievements, gaps, and implications for global climate governance. Notable achievements include the establishment of the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG), tripling climate finance commitments to $300 billion annually by 2035, and the operationalization of Article 6 carbon markets, which promise to mobilize significant resources for mitigation and adaptation efforts. Progress was also made on the Loss and Damage Fund, addressing climate justice for vulnerable nations, and the launch of the Baku Adaptation Roadmap, a structured pathway for advancing global resilience. These initiatives promise enhanced transparency, increased climate finance, and a structured approach to adaptation. However, the summit fell short of delivering transformative actions necessary to align with the 1.5°C target, particularly in areas such as fossil fuel phaseout, equitable finance mechanisms, and loss and damage support. The NCQG's reliance on private finance and loans, rather than grants, underscored ongoing inequities, while insufficient funding and delayed implementation of the Loss and Damage Fund further strained trust between developed and developing nations. Geopolitical tensions, coupled with the influence of fossil fuel interests, diluted negotiations, leaving critical issues deferred to COP30. The findings emphasize the need for robust accountability, equitable financial mechanisms, and inclusive frameworks to align global efforts with the escalating urgency of the climate crisis. As the world turns to COP30 in Belém, Brazil, this perspective provides actionable insights into the transformative changes required to achieve a sustainable and equitable future.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Carbon emissions and subjective well-being in Blue Zone Ikaria and Athens, Greece]]></title>
        <pubdate>2025-12-19T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Brief Research Report</category>
        <author>Jade Radke</author><author>Stella Argentopoulos</author><author>Jiaying Zhao</author>
        <description><![CDATA[Reducing carbon emissions has become largely synonymous with personal sacrifice that can decrease subjective well-being (i.e., happiness, life satisfaction). However, a growing body of research suggests that pro-environmental behavior is positively associated with subjective well-being. To further examine this relationship, this exploratory study examined individual carbon emissions and subjective well-being in Blue Zone Ikaria, Greece, using Athens as a comparison site. Structured interviews and questionnaires with 46 participants (22 in Ikaria, 24 in Athens) revealed that Icarian participants reported higher mental well-being and lower carbon emissions from air travel and clothing consumption than Athenian participants. Icarian participants were also more likely to grow their own food and identify as part of a tight-knit community. These findings suggest that community-focused lifestyles may promote mental well-being while reducing carbon emissions. Future research with larger, more representative samples and objective emissions data is needed to further explore this relationship in Ikaria and other non-WEIRD (Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, Democratic) societies.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[The canary and the crucible: Fiji’s climate stewardship and a blueprint for planetary resilience]]></title>
        <pubdate>2025-12-11T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Systematic Review</category>
        <author>Shifadjzic Khan</author><author>Byung-Wook Yun</author><author>Hirdesh Kumar Sachan</author><author>Deeksha Krishna</author>
        <description><![CDATA[At the razor’s edge of the Anthropocene, Fiji offers the world not a plea for help, but a masterclass in survival: turning existential threat into a radical blueprint for planetary endurance. This review interrogates Fiji’s holistic climate resilience framework as a frontline small island developing state. The central research question asks: How has Fiji integrated national legislation, catalytic climate finance, rights-based mobility, and strategic diplomacy to construct a comprehensive governance model, and to what extent can this emergent architecture serve as a transferable blueprint for anticipatory adaptation in the Anthropocene? A systematic synthesis of scientific literature, policy texts, and institutional reports deconstructs Fiji’s multi-scalar response into a coherent conceptual model. The analysis advances the “Archipelagic Resilience Model,” structured around four interdependent pillars. Geopolitical Acupuncture leverages Fiji’s moral authority to exert influence in global climate governance. Braided Resilience entwines indigenous ecological knowledge, particularly the Vanua worldview, with contemporary climate science. Catalytic Finance mobilizes resources through innovative mechanisms such as sovereign blue and green bonds. Socially-Just Climate Mobility pioneers a rights-based relocation framework that safeguards dignity and cultural continuity. While innovative, this model exposes tensions, including the development–adaptation paradox and risks of maladaptation. By articulating both synergies and contradictions, the study reframes Fiji as a norm entrepreneur and blueprint for planetary resilience. It establishes a forward-looking research agenda to quantify braided systems and scale equitable adaptation pathways in vulnerable contexts.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Developing practical climate adaptation and mitigation toolkits for Canadian forest-based communities: a systematic review]]></title>
        <pubdate>2025-06-16T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Systematic Review</category>
        <author>Effah Kwabena Antwi</author><author>Akua Nyamekye Darko</author><author>John Boakye-Danquah</author><author>Erin C. Fraser-Reid</author><author>Heather Macdonald</author><author>Priscilla Toloo Yohuno (Apronti)</author>
        <description><![CDATA[The effects of climate change events such as wildfires, storms, flooding, and pest outbreaks remain a constant threat to the health of Canadian forests. Consequently, adaptation and mitigation actions are necessary to reduce the effects and impacts of climate change and prevent further deterioration of forest health. Using a climate change toolkit is a common way for forest practitioners to understand their climate risks, develop locally relevant adaptation and mitigation options, and drive the implementation of strategies to improve forest resilience. In this review paper, we examine how climate change adaptation and mitigation toolkits have been developed in the Canadian forest sector, the challenges that were encountered, and if and how Indigenous and local knowledge were incorporated into the process. Our results show that toolkits developed holistically and comprehensively provide a good foundation for implementing long-term impactful climate action. Achieving this requires a broad understanding and mapping of climate issues, implementation options, as well as best practices for monitoring and evaluation of action plans. If developed appropriately, toolkits can provide flexible pathways that are tailored to local changing climatic patterns, events, and impacts within specific contexts or sectors, ultimately improving forest resilience in the face of climate change.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Measuring climate resilience in low- and middle-income countries using advanced analytical techniques and satellite data: a systematic review]]></title>
        <pubdate>2025-04-22T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Review</category>
        <author>Patricia Codyre</author><author>Pearse C. Murphy</author><author>Dúalta Ó Fionnagáin</author><author>Jemima O’Farrell</author><author>Yared Mesfin Tessema</author><author>Charles Spillane</author><author>Peter C. McKeown</author><author>Michael Geever</author><author>Aaron Golden</author>
        <description><![CDATA[Anthropogenic changes to our Earth’s climate system are amongst the most pressing challenges facing humankind. Advances in satellite systems for earth observation are revolutionizing our ability to monitor and assess environmental changes, manage natural resources and respond to global challenges, including climate change and disaster management. Here we review the potential for satellite Earth Observation and artificial intelligence solutions to accelerate climate action at scale. The satellite industry already has extensive expertise in emergency communication and is a critical element of any comprehensive global emergency warning and messaging infrastructure to support unserved populations in remote and rural regions. We review the literature demonstrating how current technologies and methodologies that have been developed to leverage satellite-based information and the critical role that satellite data plays to support vulnerable populations in Low-and middle-income countries. Whilst previous reviews focus on isolated climate indicators, our systematic review demonstrates how the fusion of remote sensing, AI-driven analytics and geospatial data can provide a more comprehensive, real-time assessment of climate vulnerabilities and adaptive capacities. We situate our review within established global frameworks, such as: the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) addressing goals related to climate action (SDG 13) and zero hunger (SDG 2). The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, the Paris Agreement: supporting Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) with data-driven strategies and the delivery of the Early Warnings for All initiative which calls for the implementation of early warning systems to protect all global populations by 2027.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Promoting green transformation of enterprises in China to adapt to climate change: an evolutionary game analysis]]></title>
        <pubdate>2025-03-26T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Original Research</category>
        <author>Jin Luo</author><author>Wei Feng</author>
        <description><![CDATA[Climate change is driving the traditional development mode to a green, low-carbon, and sustainable development path. Enterprise green transformation is an important path to achieve green and low-carbon. This study, based on evolutionary game theory, analyzes the driving mechanisms of enterprises green transformation, focusing on the interactive relationship between government policy support and enterprise green transformation. By constructing a game model for both government and enterprises, it examines the impacts of different levels of policy support, enterprise transformation costs, market return expectations, and environmental penalties on enterprise green transformation decisions. The results indicate that high government policy support significantly enhances the success rate of enterprise green transformation, while transformation costs, market returns, and environmental penalties play important moderating roles in the decision-making process. Particularly in the context of the “dual carbon” goals, sustained and stable policy support is crucial for enterprise green transformation. This study further suggests promoting enterprise green transformation through market-oriented measures, digital technology empowerment, and long-term incentive mechanisms, providing theoretical foundations and practical guidance for government policy formulation and enterprise green development.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Land-based climate mitigation strategies for achieving net zero emissions in India]]></title>
        <pubdate>2025-02-18T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Mini Review</category>
        <author>Deepak Jaiswal</author><author>Khadeeja Mol Siddique</author><author>T. R. Jayalekshmi</author><author>A. S. Sajitha</author><author>Amit Kushwaha</author><author>Sruthi Surendran</author>
        <description><![CDATA[Despite advancements in electrification and the transition to solar-based electricity production, India will continue to depend on land-based carbon offsets to achieve its net-zero target. Land-based climate mitigation strategies in India can be implemented by utilizing underutilized marginal lands or increasing land availability through technological interventions to close agricultural yield gaps. Both below-ground (e.g., soil carbon) and above-ground (e.g., standing tree biomass) options offer viable pathways for such measures. Key strategies include cultivating perennial bioenergy feedstocks, afforestation, establishing fast-growing Miyawaki forests, restoring wetlands and mangroves, and applying biosolids to land. However, caution is essential to prevent unintended consequences, such as clearing natural forests or introducing microplastics into soils. The cost of carbon sequestration and the resilience or permanence of stored carbon will be critical factors in determining the preferred approach. Additionally, land-based strategies often overlap spatially, making GIS-based tools indispensable for identifying optimal solutions tailored to local conditions. Integrating these strategies into the national carbon budget can enhance transparency and contribute significantly to India’s net-zero emissions goal.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[World Climate Research Programme lighthouse activity: an assessment of major research gaps in solar radiation modification research]]></title>
        <pubdate>2025-02-05T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Review</category>
        <author>Jim M. Haywood</author><author>Olivier Boucher</author><author>Chris Lennard</author><author>Trude Storelvmo</author><author>Simone Tilmes</author><author>Daniele Visioni</author>
        <description><![CDATA[It is increasingly evident that maintaining global warming at levels below those agreed in the legally binding international treaty on climate change. i.e., the Paris Agreement, is going to be extremely challenging using conventional mitigation techniques. While future scenarios of climate change frequently include extensive use of terrestrial and marine carbon dioxide removal in the second part of the 21st century, it is unproven that these techniques can be scaled-up to reach the scale required to significantly reduce concentrations of atmospheric carbon dioxide and significant uncertainties and detrimental side-effects exist. These issues have led to increasing interest in so-called “Solar Radiation Modification” whereby the global mean temperature of the Earth is reduced by either blocking a small fraction of sunlight from reaching it or by increasing the Earth’s albedo to reflect a small proportion of incident sunlight back out to space. Here we systematically identify key research gaps associated with the two most prominent Solar Radiation Modification techniques, i.e., Stratospheric Aerosol Injection (SAI) and Marine Cloud Brightening (MCB). We provide an assessment of the research gaps associated with other less prominent SRM techniques. We assert that transparency and inclusivity in SRM research is essential in providing objective and impartial research findings to each and every stakeholder in an equitable way.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Potential of conservation agriculture practice in climate change adaptation and mitigation in Ethiopia: a review]]></title>
        <pubdate>2024-11-05T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Review</category>
        <author>Leta Hailu</author><author>Wondimagn Teka</author>
        <description><![CDATA[Land degradation is a major problem in Ethiopia, as it contributes to climate change by releasing greenhouse gases (GHG) and slowing carbon sequestration rates. The objective of this review was to assess the role of conservation agriculture (CA) in climate change adaptation and mitigation in Ethiopia. The critical review method processes for identifying and synthesizing peer-reviewed research and review articles, reports, proceedings, and book chapters were followed, with materials obtained from relevant search engines. The findings of the various reports revealed that minimum tillage assists in soil moisture conservation when compared to conventional tillage. Conservation tillage maintains crop residue, reduces soil temperature significantly, and increases nutrient buildup in the surface soil layer, all of which lead to higher crop growth and production thus help as adaptation to climate change. Furthermore, agriculture and other land uses significantly contribute to greenhouse gas emissions; nevertheless, conservation agricultural methods improve soil organic carbon (SOC), soil aggregation, and carbon in aggregate, as well as soil health that contribute to climate changing mitigation. Several studies found that soil health indicators such as soil aggregation, soil organic carbon storage, soil enzymes, and microbial biomass improved under conservation tillage practices, potentially improving the carbon-nitrogen cycle, soil stability, and overall crop productivity. In terms of climate adaptation and mitigation, CA is one of the non-substitutable choices for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Crop diversity, increased nitrogen consumption efficiency, crop rotation, improved soil carbon sequestration methods; crop residue retention, minimum soil disturbance, manure incorporation, and integrated farming systems are all important factors in minimizing GHG emissions. Moreover, factors impeding CA adoption include a lack of appropriate equipment and machinery, weed control methods, the use of crop residue for fuel wood and animal feed, a lack of awareness about the benefits of CA on soil health and sustainability, and a lack of government technical and financial support for smallholder farmers. Adoption and scaling up of CA practices are critical for ensuring a sustainable development goal and resilient future. Thus, relevant stakeholders should consider the aforementioned considerations while promoting the technology on a large scale through integration with enhanced technology.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Seven continents. One sky]]></title>
        <pubdate>2024-10-04T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Review</category>
        <author>Beatrice Georgiana Vuţoiu</author><author>Maria Bianca Tǎbǎcaru</author><author>George Andrei Beşchea</author><author>Ştefan Ioan Câmpean</author><author>Alexandru Mihai Bulmez</author><author>Gabriel Nǎstase</author>
        <description><![CDATA[This paper explores the global impacts of climate change and pollution across diverse regions, highlighting unique challenges and innovative initiatives. From rising temperatures and severe droughts in Africa and Australia to melting glaciers in the Arctic and pollution in Asia, each continent faces significant environmental threats. Despite these challenges, countries are making strides in renewable energy, conservation, and community-based actions. International agreements and local indigenous practices play vital roles in these efforts. The paper concludes with a call for continued global cooperation and local action, emphasizing the potential for a sustainable future through collective innovation and resilience-building. Through this comprehensive analysis, the paper underscores the urgency and possibility of addressing global warming and pollution for a healthier planet.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Projected changes to Arctic shipping routes after stratospheric aerosol deployment in the ARISE-SAI scenarios]]></title>
        <pubdate>2024-09-27T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Original Research</category>
        <author>Ariel L. Morrison</author><author>Debanjali Pathak</author><author>Elizabeth A. Barnes</author><author>James W. Hurrell</author>
        <description><![CDATA[IntroductionRapid reductions in Arctic sea ice in response to warming have led to increased interest in using the Arctic Ocean for commercial shipping. As the world warms, however, different strategies are being considered to stabilize or reduce surface temperatures in order to prevent critical climate change impacts. One such strategy is stratospheric aerosol injection (SAI), a form of solar climate intervention. Projected changes to Arctic sea ice under SAI with specific regards to shipping have not yet been assessed.MethodsWe compare output from two SAI simulations that have different global mean temperature targets with a non-SAI control simulation to provide the first assessment of Arctic Ocean navigability under potential SAI scenarios.ResultsWe find that sea ice concentration and thickness quickly stabilize or increase after SAI deployment. When sea ice thickness stabilizes in response to SAI, the number of days when the Arctic Ocean is navigable remains fairly constant, but increasing sea ice thickness leads to reduced navigability compared to the non-SAI simulation. From 2035-2069, both the Northwest Passage and Northern Sea Route are accessible from July-November in all three simulations, but there are no navigable routes under either SAI scenario from April-June. When the Arctic is navigable, it can take 2-12 days longer to cross the Arctic Ocean in the SAI simulations than in the non-SAI control simulation, and there are large year-to-year variations in travel time.DiscussionOverall, Arctic shipping may take longer and be more difficult in an SAI vs a non-SAI world because of relatively thicker sea ice, but the degree to which Arctic shipping may change in response to SAI is dependent on the particular climate intervention strategy.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Meritocracy and inequality in the climate debate in Edinburgh, Scotland]]></title>
        <pubdate>2024-08-21T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Original Research</category>
        <author>Nia Hunjan</author><author>Miriam Gay-Antaki</author>
        <description><![CDATA[This paper underscores the role that structural barriers play in climate change research in Edinburgh, Scotland. By employing an intersectional gender analysis we stress how unequal power relations underly our understanding of climate change, influence the quality and nature of climate research and responses developed. Using semi-structured and unstructured interviews with women and men working in climate change, we identify the shared experiences of individuals who face gendered barriers in climate science and policy, examine their perception of privilege, and their consequent perceived success in climate change research. Our findings stress the relationship between the concept of meritocracy, the underrepresentation of women and marginalized groups in science, and the reproduction of systematic barriers to contribute to the climate debate. We stress the importance of relationships and networks in supporting and encouraging marginalized voices to succeed in participating in climate change research and science more broadly.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Socio-economic implications of forest-based biofuels for marine transportation in the Arctic: Sweden as a case study]]></title>
        <pubdate>2024-07-04T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Review</category>
        <author>Dalia M. M. Yacout</author><author>Mats Tysklind</author><author>Venkata K. K. Upadhyayula</author>
        <description><![CDATA[Arctic melting is an effect of climate change; the use of fossil fuels in marine shipping emits large amounts of air emissions that impact climate change, and Arctic aquatic and human life. Swedish pulp and paper mills generate large amounts of waste and side streams that could be utilized. The production of forest-based biofuel may be a promising solution to achieve sustainable Arctic marine shipping. This review highlights the socio-economic impacts associated with the production of forest-based biofuel in Sweden, the related opportunities, challenges, knowledge gaps, and further need of research. From the economic perspective, it was found that the production and use of forest-based biofuel have short and long-term economic sustainability benefits: (a) short-term benefits, the use of the waste and side streams of the pulp and paper industry is a low-cost available feedstock, unlike first-generation biofuel from crops like corn forest-based biofuels neither require additional land use, water resources nor compete with food. (b) Long-term benefits: (i) the Swedish shipping sector depends on imported fossil fuels, these new biofuels can replace partly those imported fossil fuels that will reduce shipping costs, and generate economic benefits for local consumers. (ii) Usage of forest-based biofuels as blends with conventional fuels in existing engines will reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the Arctic shipping to the set limits in the region. (iii) One of the important socio-economic impacts of forest-based biofuel production and use is the new job creation and employment opportunities that will impact the local communities and livelihoods of indigenous people in the area. From a societal perspective, stakeholder involvement is essential to address the sustainability challenges of biofuel production: EU policymakers need to encourage the production and use of biofuels by developing policies that promote biofuel use. Further studies are needed to develop more efficient and low-cost biofuel production routes, more investments in related research and development are required as well. Local indigenous communities must be involved in the decision-making process through surveys, local dialogues, and research studies. The production of forest-based biofuels has great potential and many social-economic impacts alongside the environmental benefits.]]></description>
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