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Pathways to Social-Ecological Viability for Mangrove Dependent Small-Scale Fisheries in the Bangladesh Sundarbans
(University of Waterloo, 2022-05-19)It is well described in the literature that mangrove-dependent small-scale fisheries (MDSSF) are increasingly vulnerable to drivers of change. However, the survivability of many MDSSF communities indicates that there are ... -
The Perspectives and Roles of Multinational Enterprises in Local Sustainable Development
(University of Waterloo, 2019-08-27)As the rate of urbanization increases, cities face mounting socio-ecological challenges. At the local level, businesses are essential for developing cities and livelihoods and providing services to local communities. Local ... -
Planning for Sustainable Food Systems: Students and Food Swamps in Waterloo Region
(University of Waterloo, 2016-08-19)Since its official definition in 1996 at the World Food Summit, food security has been a focal point in the development of living spaces, with the aim of ensuring that sufficient, healthy food is accessible to all. However, ... -
Pro-environmental behaviour impacts and their relationship to insurance claim frequency through individual household and municipal-level analyses
(University of Waterloo, 2023-06-27)The primary objective of the research has been to determine the relationship between pro-environmental behaviour (PEB) and risk-mitigating behaviours. Chapter 2 approached the objective by comparing a direct measurement ... -
Problematizing eurocentric sustainability within the context of business management and exploring the pluriversality of sustainability
(University of Waterloo, 2024-04-18)Business is held responsible for much of the world’s unsustainability and despite over 50 years of sustainable development and corporate social responsibility (CSR) discourse and practice, the state of sustainability ... -
Promoting Flood Risk Mitigation Among Canadians Through Effective Risk Communication
(University of Waterloo, 2022-10-04)Amid reports of low levels of flood risk awareness and preparedness among Canadians, risk communication emerges as an important tool for encouraging public participation in flood risk management (FRM) and increasing ... -
Rapid Environmental Change, Psychological Distress and Well-being in Chilika Lagoon, India
(University of Waterloo, 2020-02-14)As the effects of climate change are increasingly occurring throughout the world, costal fisheries are at risk of experiencing significant impacts on their environment. As recent studies indicate that psychological distress ... -
Redefining Strategic Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) World
(University of Waterloo, 2020-09-23)In a paradigm characterized by unprecedented levels of transparency and business risks, CSR reporting standards have gained substantial power in their ability to drive organizations towards more sustainable business ... -
The Relation Between Corporate Water Risk, Water Accounting and Financial Performance of Metal Mining Firms
(University of Waterloo, 2016-01-18)Water is increasingly being recognized as a scarce resource. Water intensive industries such as mining are progressively realizing the need and importance to judiciously and efficiently manage their water requirements. ... -
The relationship between demographics and consumers' propensity for rewarding or punishing a company based on social responsibility
(University of Waterloo, 2018-01-23)This research aims to understand the relationship between demographic factors and socially conscious consumption behaviors. Research has been conducted on the relationship between demographic factors and green or socially ... -
The Relationship Between Firm Size, External Affiliations and Adoption of Sustainable Business Practices by SMEs in Kitchener-Waterloo Region
(University of Waterloo, 2016-08-31)Businesses have traditionally been focused on financial growth and short-term profits. However, in recent years there is an increasing realization of the potential that Sustainable Business Practices (SBPs) can play in ... -
Resilience in the tantalum supply chain
(Elsevier, 2018-02-01)Tantalum, considered one of the critical elements by many countries, is a widely used metal in industries such as electronics, aerospace and automotive. The tantalum market has experienced several disruptions and subsequent ... -
The role of higher education institutions in sustainability initiatives at the local level
(Elsevier, 2019-10-01)Universities are central players and important economic actors in many regions, and many of them are, in general, nationally and internationally active in respect of matters related to sustainable development. But there ... -
The role of science in sustainability transitions: Citizen science, transformative research, and experiences from Samothraki island, Greece
(University of Prince Edward Island, 2017-05-01)We highlight the importance of island research that aims to achieve sustainability transitions. All too often, developmental priorities are largely defined by economic policy imperatives, and island research either ignores ... -
The Role of Values and Beliefs in Small-scale Fishery and Dried Fish Production: An Exploration of Social Well-being in Fishing Communities of Sagar Island (Indian Sundarbans)
(University of Waterloo, 2020-06-04)This research highlights the diverse values and beliefs associated with small-scale fisheries and dried fish productions and their role in strengthening social wellbeing of fishing communities. According to the Food and ... -
SEGMENTATION INFORMS THE GAMIFICATION OF SUSTAINABLE FOOD CONSUMPTION
(University of Waterloo, 2024-01-18)Food systems activities produce around 30% of global anthropogenic greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and are responsible for numerous environmental issues which could ultimately harm our ability to grow food reliably. One way ... -
SOCIAL-ECOLOGICAL CHANGE AND MARINE PROTECTED AREAS: INSIGHTS FROM THE RÍA LAGARTOS BIOSPHERE RESERVE, MEXICO
(University of Waterloo, 2019-08-28)This research examined social-ecological regime shifts (SERSs), and their relation to the governance and human dimensions of marine protected areas (MPAs). Characterized by their rapid and long-term onset, SERSs pose a ... -
Social-Ecological Regime Shift in the South China Sea: Examining Governance Approaches in Zhuhai, Guangdong
(University of Waterloo, 2020-01-07)The objective of this research is to examine governance approaches implemented in Zhuhai, Guangdong, for dealing with social-ecological regime shifts (SERS). Here, SERS refers to abrupt, long-term, and significant changes ... -
Social-ecological system change and adaptation: A case of Chilika lagoon small-scale fishery, India
(University of Waterloo, 2015-09-23)Coastal lagoons are highly productive ecosystems and many fisher communities depend on the ecosystem services for their livelihoods. Unfortunately, due to anthropogenic stressors these lagoons are undergoing severe ... -
Social-ecological systems analysis of the dried fish value chain for community wellbeing in the Bay of Bengal coast of Odisha and West Bengal, India
(University of Waterloo, 2023-04-28)Small-scale fisheries (SSF) support over 90 percent of the 120 million people engaged in fisheries globally. Dried fish is an important sub-sector of SSF, which is characterized by the declining social, economic, and ...