Exploring the construction of effective payment mechanisms for rural residents could break dilemma value a single investment by government in environmental governance and promote process sustainable domestic sewage treatment (RDST). The effects regulations have been roughly approved; however, their influence on residents’ willingness to pay (WTP) level RDST not fully revealed. Based database 744 respondents, an integrated model was developed verify heterogeneous three WTP further explore...

The Tidal River Management (TRM) approach plays a significant role in enhancing diversified services of the ecosystem rivers affected by tides and their floodplains reducing coastal hazards southwest Bangladesh. main aim this investigation was to complete development Sustainability Index for (SITRM) assess sustainability TRM regions. In first stage, key components along with indicators were identified address problems coast. second stage study, five-point Likert scale applied gather...

<p>This study highlights the perception and option value of climate information in sahelian sudano-sahelian agro-climatic zones Burkina Faso. From sampled farmers only 21.78% have access to information, while 93% them need guide through their decision planning agricultural activities. Option shows interest granted by using information. About 64% are willing pay an average Francs CFA 546.34 obtain The willingness is determined farmers’ ability predict climate, use radio as a means...

Abstract Human consumption of insects has previously been examined in cross-cultural studies. However, such studies rarely include African countries and willingness-to-pay for insect-based food never assessed The current study presents a conducted with 409 urban dwellers from Belgium (191 males; 218 females) 412 Gabon (219 193 females). Each respondent was surveyed questionnaire following the Knowledge, Attitude, Practices model included questions relative to 2 foods (insect baguette insect...

Agricultural white pollution is a pressing concern in China. However, the efficiency and rationality of government’s subsidies for mulch film management remain ambiguous. To formulate reasonable policies optimize fiscal resource allocation, study employs cost–benefit analysis to evaluate economic performance management. Two environmentally friendly measures being primarily proposed China, namely application thicker (hereinafter referred as film) substitution biodegradable film), are selected...

Abstract During the period of socio‐economic transformation initiated in late 1980s by political reform (Doi Moi) Vietnam, agrarian systems evolved considerably. In region around capital, where process industrialization, urbanization, and international integration has been accelerating, a number questions about sustainability those have raised. By diagnosing analysing dynamics agricultural Vietnam from 1980 to 2010, this study aims provide decision‐makers with some sectorial territorial...

Purpose Edible insects are considered as a novel food in western countries, with their introduction to cuisine having overcome major barriers, such disgust. The studies related acceptance of entomophagy have exponentially grown since 2015. However, generally focus on people older than 18 years old. purpose this study is assess the perceptions youngsters towards edible insects. Design/methodology/approach A survey associated an optional tasting session was conducted record opinion 151 Belgium...

The present debate on how to increase global food production in a sustainable way has focused arguments over the pros and cons of genetically modified (GM) crops. Scientists both public private sectors clearly regard GM technology as major new set tools, whereas industry sees it an opportunity for increased profits. However, remains questionable whether crops can contribute agricultural growth, development, sustainability. This review paper examines discusses role Although contribution...

Agricultural plastics play a pivotal role in agricultural production. However, due to expensive costs, plastic waste management (APWM) encounters vast funding gap. As one of the crucial stakeholders, public deserves make appropriate efforts for APWM. Accordingly, identifying whether is willing pay APWM and clarifying decisions' driving pathways explore initiatives promoting their payment intentions are essential address dilemma confronting To this end, by applying extended theory planned...

The industrial sector in Burkina Faso faces two significant energy challenges access to efficient sources that are also renewable. Pyrolysis and gasification emerging as conversion pathways exploit available agricultural biomass. has been adopted successfully, whereas failed without getting beyond the experimental stage. This article assesses potential barriers adoption of based on interviews with stakeholders (users, NGOs, policy makers). We use pyrolysis a benchmark point out adoption....

Abstract Background Dry spells are serious obstacles to rainfed agriculture in Sahelian countries. Various water harvesting techniques used by farmers reduce the impact of climate variability, but not sufficient case a prolonged drought lasting 2–3 weeks. The believe supplemental irrigation is good way adapt dry spells. In this study, we evaluated food contribution and profitability crops comparing various farm ponds that collect runoff from surrounding landscape. Methods We analyzed...

Nowadays, in the North China Plain (NCP), most counties and suburban rural regions are promoting "coal to gas" program under situation of strong government support large medium-sized centralized biogas production (CBP) projects. This paper is aimed at CBP projects, focuses on residents’ “willingness use (WTU)”, buy (WTB)” influencing factors for WTU/WTB. Through analysis residents from Hebei Shandong provinces that belong NCP this survey, we find 85% respondents WTB 63.15 CNY/year per...

The crop production of Burkina Faso generates a large amount residues that can be used for energy production. In the high crops zone, people face low access to household use and productive activities. Due widespread inefficient traditional sources, technologies as gasification have been implemented in rural areas One issues implementing this country is securing biomass supply. This paper aims at assessing availability could gasification. Three levels potential plant agro-industrial are...

Currently, the Chinese government is promoting transformation of clean energy in rural areas to reduce consumption coal cope with smog. It mainly based on “coal gas”. The development biomass resources agricultural an alternative means supply. In order improve structure, we propose upgrade gas” biomass” derived from centralized biogas production (CBP) and straw-briquetting fuel (SBF). This study deals question financing such projects. public–private partnership (PPP) model seen as a response...