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Climate change adaptation strategies among rice farmers in coastal agro-ecological systems
Full text linkBackground: This study aims to identify the indicators and impacts of climate change experienced by rice farmers in Lawele Village, a coastal area of Buton Island, and to examine the structural and non-structural adaptation strategies they implement. The research also assesses farmers’ participation in government-led climate adaptation programs. Methods: A descriptive quantitative method was used, involving structured interviews with 30 purposively selected rice farmers. Data were gathered through questionnaires, field observations, and documentation, and analyzed using percentage-based tabulation to describe patterns of climate-related impacts and adaptive responses. Finding: All respondents (100%) reported direct impacts of climate change, including pest outbreaks, declining yields, and crop failure, as well as indirect impacts such as increased production costs and reduced income. Structural adaptation measures primarily involved the construction and maintenance of irrigation channels initiated by the government, with farmers contributing to their upkeep. Non-structural adaptations were practiced universally (100%), including fertilizer application and adjustments to cropping patterns to reduce pest pressure and maintain productivity. However, the adoption of pest-resistant improved varieties remained limited, with only 17 farmers (57%) using them, while 13 farmers (43%) had not, largely due to high seed prices, limited technical assistance, and the absence of continuous support programs. Participation in climate adaptation training was also low, with only 15 farmers (50%) having attended government-led extension activities. Conclusion: Climate change exerts significant direct and indirect pressures on rice farming in Lawele Village. Although farmers have adopted various adaptation strategies, their implementation is hindered by economic constraints, insufficient technical guidance, and limited engagement in training programs. Strengthening institutional support and providing sustained capacity-building initiatives are essential to enhancing the resilience of rice farming systems in this coastal, climate-vulnerable region. Novelty/Originality of this article: This article bridges the experiences of local farmers, adaptation strategies, and institutional participation gaps in the context of coastal rice farming, which has not been widely researched, by providing empirical evidence and insights relevant to policy
Antecedents and outcomes of green brand image: Perspectives from guests of DOT-accredited hotels
Full text linkBackground: Amid growing calls for environmental accountability in hospitality, this study explores how Green Brand Image mediates the relationship between perceived Green Brand Benefits both functional (e.g., eco-friendly operations) and emotional (e.g., environmental self-expression) and brand outcomes such as trust, loyalty, preference, and perceived sustainable corporate image. Drawing from associative network theory and the hierarchy of effects model, the study builds on recent literature emphasizing the cognitive and affective processes driving green consumer behavior. Methods: Data were collected from 260 guests who stayed at Department of Tourism (DOT)-accredited accommodations in Cebu City, Philippines. Using a structured survey and analyzed through Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). Findings: Study reveal that emotional benefits (β = 0.607, p <0.001) have a more substantial impact on Green Brand Image than functional benefits (β = 0.284, p <0.001). Green Brand Image significantly influences trust (β = 0.740), loyalty (β = 0.716), preference (β = 0.679), and sustainable corporate image (β = 0.743), all at p <0.001. Full mediation was confirmed across all pathways (H8a–H8h), suggesting that brand outcomes are realized only when green benefits are internalized through a credible and emotionally engaging brand image. These results validate the role of emotional engagement in sustainability marketing and highlight the image construct as a decisive conduit for influencing consumer behavior. Conclusion: The study concludes that hotels must combine authentic environmental initiatives with emotionally resonant storytelling to build consumer trust and long-term brand equity. Novelty/Originality of this article: The novelty of this study lies in empirically demonstrating the full mediating role of Green Brand Image in an emerging Southeast Asian tourism context, where green branding is still evolving
The dynamics governance of renewable energy in rural: Insights from Indonesia
Full text linkBackground: Renewable energy in rural areas is a complex issue with interactive effects, thus reveals the dynamics of governance barriers in Indonesia that have not been resolved since the responsibility through the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) initiative framework was delegated to local (rural) governments to be actualized in the field, but if seen in reality the results have not been significant, so that the expected goals have not been achieved consistently. Methods: The study applied a qualitative descriptive approach and content analysis to investigate, comprehend, and analyze the dynamic governance of renewable energy in rural areas, with a special focus on Indonesia. Finding: The key findings reveal that crumbling governance is the main issue at the central-local level structure in actualizing the renewable energy initiative. Hence, policy misalignment, duplicated efforts, and inefficient initiatives affect the governance dynamics. Conclusion: The study concludes that the Indonesian government (central-local) must intensify the institutional frameworks, foster stakeholder collaboration, simplify regulatory processes, and assist local capacity building to move forward. These steps will enable more efficient, responsive, and sustainable renewable energy governance in rural areas. Novelty/Originality of this article: The novelty contributes to the broad scientific implications of renewable energy as a governance framework to elicit prosperity for the community in rural areas of Indonesia and other developing countries based on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for affordable and clean energy prospects
Navigating economic fragility and climate risk: Transformative pathways to eco-welfare in vulnerable coastal ecosystems
No full textBackground: In Hatiya Upazila, Noakhali District, Bangladesh, a coastal area vulnerable to one to three yearly disasters as well as risks like tidal waves, floods, and river erosion, this study examines climate risk and community-driven resilience. Method: This study was conducted in four villages in Hatiya Upazila, namely Nalchira, Chariswar, Jahajmara, and Nijhum Dwip, which were selected due to their geographical vulnerability and socio-economic diversity. Data were collected through triangulation of primary sources, including 12 interviews with key informants, 12 thematic case studies, and 12 focus group discussions, as well as secondary government statistics. Analysis was conducted using iterative thematic coding and subjective interpretation to synthesize field observations and individual narratives into insights on local resilience. Finding: The results show extreme economic fragility, with 80% of households using ways to cope, like cutting back on meals and buying food on loan, to deal with malnutrition. The majority of the population, who make between BDT 4,000 and 4,500 a month, rely on daily employment, fishing (21%), and agriculture (20%), all of which are hampered by severe weather. Raised plinths, income diversification (e.g., livestock rearing, handicrafts), and water management are examples of adaptable behaviors; but susceptibility is made worse, especially for women, by a lack of availability of alert systems, health services, and education. Conclusion: Recommendations include strengthening early warning systems, promoting sustainable livelihoods, and improving infrastructure like storm shelters and sanitation. Leveraging Hatiya’s productive fisheries and fields can enhance resilience and serve as a model for other climate-sensitive regions. Novelty/Originality of this article: This study highlights the critical role of local governance, informal leadership, and social networks in shaping resilience. It suggests that adaptation is most effective when integrating indigenous knowledge with structured community coordination, offering a more dynamic perspective on long-term climate survival
Dialectical relationship between law, constitutional law approach, and political economy in phenomenon of sharia economy driving MSMEs and halal industry: A literature review
No full textBackground: The development of Sharia economy in Indonesia has increasingly influenced the growth of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and the halal industry, particularly in Mataram City, West Nusa Tenggara. This phenomenon raises questions about the interplay between legal frameworks, constitutional law approaches, and political economy in shaping sustainable economic development. Methods: This study employs a qualitative literature review, analyzing scholarly articles, government reports, and policy documents related to Sharia economy, MSMEs, halal industry, and Indonesian constitutional and economic law. The aim is to understand how legal and political-economic perspectives interact in promoting economic initiatives rooted in Islamic principles. Findings: The analysis reveals that the integration of legal and constitutional approaches with political economy provides a comprehensive framework for understanding the growth of Sharia-based economic activities. In Mataram City, West Nusa Tenggara, MSMEs and halal industries thrive through supportive legal frameworks, government policies, and community-based initiatives that align with Islamic economic principles. This synergy demonstrates the dialectical relationship between law, politics, and economic practices in fostering inclusive and ethically grounded economic development. Conclusion: The study concludes that legal, constitutional, and political-economic integration is essential for promoting Sharia economy as a driver of MSMEs and halal industry, ensuring both compliance with Islamic principles and sustainable regional economic growth. Novelty/Originality of this article: This research offers a unique interdisciplinary perspective by combining constitutional law, political economy, and Sharia economic principles to reinterpret economic development in Mataram City, West Nusa Tenggara, highlighting the practical and theoretical implications of legally and ethically grounded economic policies
Community-based ecotourism in rural landscapes: Integrating global sustainability frameworks with local environmental governance
No full textBackground: This study investigates the implementation of community-based ecotourism as a strategy for advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), focusing on its dual role in promoting environmental conservation and strengthening local economic resilience. A fundamental disconnect persists between universal sustainability principles and their practical application within complex local governance systems, creating a critical research gap. Method: Employing a qualitative case study approach grounded in Ribot and Peluso's (2003) Theory of Access, this research analyzes the intricate power dynamics and access mechanisms within a community-based ecotourism initiative in Sanghyang Kenit, Indonesia. The study deconstructs interactions across a multi-stakeholder network involving PT PLN Indonesia Power, Karang Taruna youth organization, Village Government, and the Citarum Harum Task Force. Findings: The analysis reveals that benefit streams and control over ecotourism commons are governed by dynamic "bundles of power" technology, capital, labor, knowledge, authority, social identity, and relations. These mechanisms create asymmetric governance structures where effective multi-stakeholder collaboration emerges as crucial for balancing conservation and community welfare objectives. The study demonstrates how global sustainability frameworks are reconfigured through local power contests, creating both constraints and opportunities for sustainable outcomes. Conclusion: The research proposes recalibrating institutional arrangements toward polycentric governance models that ensure equitable benefit distribution, enhance managerial flexibility, and standardize conservation practices. Achieving ecotourism's potential requires coordinated action among landholders, policymakers, managers, and tourists to embed global sustainability norms into localized governance structures. Novelty/Originality of this Article: This article makes a distinctive contribution to political ecology by applying Access Theory to tourism governance, offering nuanced understanding of how power asymmetries shape the localization of global sustainability frameworks in rural landscapes
Spatial analysis of flood disaster vulnerability in islamic boarding schools
No full textBackground: Flooding in urban areas is a priority in the management and mitigation of natural disaster risks, especially floods, because they are the most frequent natural disaster. This study explores flood vulnerability in urban areas by developing research on flood disaster vulnerability variables for Islamic Boarding Schools (IBS) that have a fairly large educational community in Cimahi City. Methods: This research methodology is based on the compilation and processing of a series of spatial variables (Slope, Elevation, Land, Rainfall, Land Cover, and River Density), then classification is carried out through the results of the assessment of each variable with a value weight adjusted to the characteristics of the study area and also based on previous studies. The resulting thematic map is then applied using an overlay technique to the distribution of Islamic Boarding School locations in Cimahi City. Findings: The study found that most Islamic Boarding Schools in Cimahi City are located in areas with moderate to high flood vulnerability, influenced by slope, elevation, rainfall, land cover, river density, and soil type. Out of 30 schools, 23 are highly vulnerable. Flood risk poses social, economic, and educational challenges, highlighting the need for disaster preparedness, early warning systems, adaptive infrastructure, community engagement, and policy improvements to mitigate future flood impacts. Conclusion: The study’s results provide a basis for mitigating and preventing ecological disasters in Islamic boarding schools, addressing flood-prone locations and the lack of spatial and social research focused on disaster preparedness within these communities. Novelty/Originality of this article: The novelty lies in assessing flood vulnerability specifically for Islamic Boarding School communities in Cimahi City, integrating spatial variables with social considerations, an approach rarely addressed in prior urban flood studies
The fragile future: Interpreting well-being and uncertainty in the OECD data on life satisfaction
No full textBackground: Modern societies pursue well-being amid persistent uncertainty, where risk, inequality, and insecurity redefine how individuals imagine and measure a good life. While the OECD Well-Being Indicators offer numerical representations of life satisfaction, these data also reflect deeper social meanings of fragility, trust, and adaptation. This study aims to interpret how uncertainty shapes collective understandings of well-being and the future as social constructions. Methods: Using an interpretive approach to secondary data from the OECD Well-Being Indicators (2017–2024), this research focuses on dimensions of life satisfaction, trust, work-life balance, and perceived security. Rather than employing statistical inference, the study treats descriptive patterns as narratives of meaning. The theoretical component integrates Giddens’s Reflexive Modernity, Beck’s Risk Society, and Sen’s Capability Approach to analyze how well-being operates as a moral negotiation under conditions of risk and reflexivity. Findings: The results indicate that although many societies report moderate satisfaction, underlying uncertainty and social distrust persist. Well-being appears more dependent on trust, relational stability, and moral confidence than on material prosperity. These findings reveal that life satisfaction embodies both optimism and precarity, reflecting the paradox of progress in late modern societies. Conclusions: Well-being represents a fragile equilibrium between hope and insecurity, offering insights into how societies sustain meaning under uncertainty. Novelty/Originality of this article: This study reinterprets OECD well-being data as cultural expressions rather than economic metrics, introducing a sociological framework that connects well-being, uncertainty, and social sustainability through interpretive analysis
Indigenous early warning systems and community resilience in flood-prone areas
No full textBackground: The hazard of flooding is an annual phenomenon that has displaced millions of people over the years worldwide and claimed lives and properties. This study examined indigenous – based early warning method for flood prevention in Ayetoro and its environs in Ilaje Local Government Area, Ondo State, Nigeria. Methods: The study employed descriptive survey design using systematic sampling techniques to select 309 respondents to investigate indigenous based early warming method and flood prevention in Aiyetoro and its environs in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, Nigeria. Four research questions were raised and answered using descriptive statistics. Findings: The result revealed that there was moderate level of indigenous knowledge (grand mean = 3.00, above the standard mean of 2.50) which suggested that Ayetoro and its environs maintains traditional practices for flood prediction and mitigation of respondents on the effectiveness of Indigenous – based Early Warning Method (IEWM), supported by the grand mean value of 3.49 which indicated that the communities finds these methods highly reliable for flood mitigation, because of the timeliness and reliability of the information and trust in the accuracy of predictions. The result also indicated that majority of respondents (53.9%) supported the integration of indigenous knowledge with modern technology, with a grand mean of 3.49. This reveals the community's recognition of the limitations of indigenous methods and the potential benefits of combining them with technological advancements. The result further shows that (94.8%) of the respondents consenting the statements indicated that there were high challenges and barriers to the development and implementation of indigenous – based early warning method in the study area. Conclusion: The study concluded that communities highly value the accuracy and reliability of traditional methods, but the need for modernization is evident to sustain long-term flood management efforts. Novelty/Originality of this article: This study established shortfall in dependability of indigenous methods commonly adopted in the observed communities in the study. Modern technological tools of flood prediction combined with traditional knowledge will help to create a comprehensive and robust flood management system in the study area
Collaborative governance in environmental education: Systematic literature review on enhancing school-community partnerships for sustainable development
No full textBackground: The framework of Collaborative Governance in Environmental Education (EE) has gained increasing attention in recent years, especially in the context of sustainable development. However, the literature on this topic is still limited, so a deep understanding of how school-community partnerships can improve the effectiveness of EE programs has not been fully explained. This study aims to explore the dynamics of Collaborative Governance between schools and communities by identifying the challenges, strategies, and key outcomes that contribute to sustainable environmental education practices. Method: This study uses a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) by synthesizing empirical and conceptual findings from five relevant journal articles published between 2019 and 2025 through the Scopus database. The results of the analysis show that collaboration between schools, local governments, and civil society organizations plays an important role in fostering a culture of sustainability in the educational environment. The findings also revealed that although collaborative efforts can strengthen trust-building, joint decision-making, and mutual accountability, their implementation is still constrained by limited resources, weak coordination, and suboptimal policy support. Furthermore, this study emphasizes the importance of institutional commitment and continuous professional development for educators to maintain the sustainability of EE programs. Conclusion: The results of this study are consistent with the theory of Collaborative Governance, which emphasizes interdependence and shared responsibility among stakeholders in creating public value. This study concludes that Collaborative Governance functions not only as a coordination mechanism, but also as a transformative process that builds collective trust and empowers schools as agents of sustainable change. Novelty/Originality of this article: This study contributes through a systematic mapping of the intersection between Collaborative Governance and Environmental Education, and offers integrative conceptual insights that support the development of a Collaborative Environmental Education Framework that is aligned with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) points 4 and 13