Abstract Honesty is considered an important value across societies, and economic development is associated with the extent to which people trust each other. Children around the world are taught from a…

The land of what is today Vietnam witnessed the emergence of three early kingdoms during the third century BCE, all decentralized tributary networks of distinct polities. After resisting the…

Abstract Millions of households in developing countries burn dung cakes made from common farmyard manure to fulfil their household energy needs. Localised studies investigate dung cake use and its…

Abstract We investigate the effects of law enforcement framing and social context on compliance with the law in a lab-in-field experiment. In particular, we examine the effects of framing a simple…

Protected areas are not only key to biodiversity conservation but can also function as natural infrastructure that could reduce the impact of extreme weather events. This policy brief explores how…

This study investigates pro-social and pro-environmental preferences through a survey experiment that examines behavioral shifts from single-use medical masks to reusable fabric masks among healthy…

Abstract Despite the substantial evidence linking particulate matter exposure to adverse health outcomes, a large portion of the global population, particularly in low-income countries, continues to…

ABSTRACT Purpose Rural people seek diverse opportunities to increase and stabilize their welfare. Understanding the factors influencing livelihood strategies can help improve policies that promote…

Abstract Addressing gendered energy poverty requires policies that ensure equal consideration for women and men. In order to close the gender gap in energy access, the Kenyan Ministry of Energy…

Abandoned, Lost, or Otherwise Discarded Fishing Gear (ALDFG) is a global challenge, that adversely impacts both marine ecosystems and the livelihood of fishers. This study explores the fishers’…