Abstract Studies document that micro and small enterprises are growing rapidly in Ethiopia. The industrial sector consumes a large proportion of electricity in the country. The growing number of micro…

Successfully analyzing and managing trade-offs between community welfare and wildlife conservation are complex tasks that require a multidisciplinary approach and consideration of various factors…

Abstract Socioecological systems (SES) are complex and adaptive systems with variables and relationships that interact at different temporal and spatial scales. Identifying and analyzing these…

Abstract Environmentally friendly alternatives (EFA) are touted as a key component of a transition towards lowering the impact of human activity on the environment. Still, the environmental costs of…

This brief is based on results from the study Energy Demand and Energy efficiency and Conservation Practices of Manufacturing Industries in Ethiopia, EfD Study (MS-761) by Sied Hassen and Abebe Damte…

This paper presents a global synthesis of economic values for ecosystem services provided by 15 terrestrial and marine biomes. Information from over 1,300 studies, yielding over 9,400 value estimates…

The decline in Gyps vulture populations in South Asia, caused by the use of diclofenac in livestock, has disrupted scavenging services, leading to increased public health risks and higher costs for...

Our study demonstrates that forest conservation can serve as a public health investment, enhancing social welfare by mitigating illness and reducing associated healthcare expenditures.

As people get richer, and ecosystem services scarcer, policy-relevant estimates of ecosystem value must rise

Preamble Formalization in small-scale gold mining communities in Colombia offers valuable insights into the complexities surrounding this process. Analyzing elements such as the formation of local…