Global warming and climate change have become emerging issues for marketing to promote ecologically conscious consumer behavior. Past studies investigated the role of general environmental knowledge in attitude-behavior relationship pro-environmental Using Theory Reasoned Action (TRA) as a guiding framework, this study takes fresh look at that integrates both eco-labels model investigate their predicting The finds eco-label positively influence attitudes towards environment driving findings...

Abstract The use of “eco‐labels” by businesses, both as communication and positioning strategies, is increasing. For these eco‐labels to be effective, however, it requires consumers understand value what are communicating. Research suggests that there many factors impeding consumers’ understanding . Most studies have focused on single dimensions a complex phenomenon in doing so they ignored the multifaceted aspects construct, suggesting more integrated representation warranted. work herein...

This systematic review focuses on the relationship between factors of adaptation strategies and impact climate change among farmers in Southeast Asia. Climate change, a phenomenon that occurs over many years, has affected lives agricultural sector. Therefore, it is essential to analyse affect farmers’ decisions determine their ability adapt maintain livelihoods. As such, present study examines understanding its Approximately 15 related studies were found based repositories from Scopus Web...

The term “eco-labeling” has become a buzzword in today’s sustainable business world. use of eco-labeling various forms been increasing notably for past many years, sometimes as an environmental “requirement” and merely marketing tool. Questions arise about how well these eco-labels are attended understood by consumers. However, though mentionable studies found on aspects eco-labels, gaps exist exploring inclusive set parameters investigating consumer perceptions eco-labels. This paper aims...

Recent investigations in 2010 resulted information that population of Kuala Lumpur City Area has reached 1.66 million people (JPM, 2009). With the growth rate 6.1 percent, then year can be estimated at least to 1.69 people. The number municipal solid waste generated from State Territory and delivered TBTS was recorded 2,000 tonnes per day. Accordingly, generation average for any person is 1.2 kilograms a From survey found almost total respondents, already knew about zero program other...

Purpose The purpose of the paper is to examine relation between concepts Islam with Malaysian managers' opinion regarding corporate social responsibility (CSR). Nearly, 1.6 billion Muslims believe that not only a religion, but also guideline for complete way life. As code life, it needs discuss each and every part Indeed, values principles have been central since time holy Prophet Mohammed may serve as foundation notion CSR similar those in West. Design/methodology/approach This compares...

Tourism is a potential matter in social, environmental and economic levels of government agendas. mentionable earning industry Malaysia. About 24.7 million tourist arrivals Malaysia 2011 receipts RM 58.3 billion from this sector. Malaysian has played significant role instituting legal institutional framework for ensuring sustainable tourism. The present study discusses the tourism enhancement initiatives development plans paper Ninth Plan Tenth Plan, Economic Transformation Program (ETP),...

In recent years, urban poverty in Malaysia has been considered as an increasingly visible phenomenon due to impacts of urbanization.This study aims assess the trends and urbanization during 1970-2012.The also examines consequences rapid vulnerable group country.The used empirical data on urbanization, household income, poverty, population at rural level.The were obtained from Economic Planning Unit (EPU), Department Statistics, Malaysia.The findings reveal that there was a downward trend...

The rapid growth of economy and increasing cost living in Malaysia have given significant impact especially to the lowest household income population. main objective this study was determine risk factors for low quality life (QOL) poor health status This a cross sectional design. A total 347 respondents from groups, including persons with disability Orang Asli were recruited E-kasih. semi-guided self-administered questionnaire used. QOL measured by EQ. 5D utility value visual analogue score...

Climate and agriculture highly interrelated. Agriculture is dependent on the climatic factors. The factors as well other that are determined by climate cause vulnerability of agricultural production. Using a survey method this study aims to determine impacts change in Integrated Agricultural Development Area (IADA), West Selangor, Malaysia. Results suggest over last 5 years like, injurious insects, high temperature, soil fertility loss, cost input materials increased greatly due changes;...

Although Malaysia's poverty rate has decreased, there are still people who suffer from extreme poverty, especially in rural areas. The agropolitan project aims to eradicate and accelerate development achievements of projects evaluated through the extent which they help participants get out measured using Poverty Line Income (PLI). A study Sustainable Livelihood Framework (SLF) was conducted at Gahai Agropolitan Project, Lipis, Pahang, involved 45 participants. Research data obtained...

The assessment of a sustainable city is always related to the selection development indicators. There are few initiatives for integrating indicators from various sectors become an integrated index in Malaysia, whereas issues interrelated. In search adequate set develop index, some existing and indices have been reviewed. purpose this article criteria, sustainability major cities Malaysia. study focused on state indicators, indicator framework has developed. Thirty identified based...

The aim of the study is to ensure that school children be familiar with forest conservation and provide information about nature need for biodiversity action. emphasizes on relationship between educational tourism conservation. Implementation society can successfully achieved by lifelong learning, where special target groups are children.The result reveals teachers, local government community, tour operators, international organizations overall media play significant role in this regard.