In Canada, Indigenous peoples have been managing fires for generations. Challenges and alternatives related to power, jurisdiction, legislation, accreditation, liabilities, and resources exist in identifying and protecting forests from wildfires. Cultural burning can benefit community welfare, biodiversity, and wildfire risk reduction. This study compares Indigenous fire stewardship (IFS) in Canada with cultural burning practices in Indonesia, using literature and comparative research methodologies. Both countries face challenges to this issue. Canada allows cultural burning on reserves with supervision, while Indonesia permits local communities to burn up to two hectares without supervision. Community empowerment, Indigenous Ecological Knowledge (IEK), and fire management are crucial in both nations. Comparative analysis informs future cultural burning policies, emphasizing local expertise in risk reduction.

Climate change’s impact can negatively influence human life, such as increasing temperatures and sea levels. This research aims to analyze the impact of climate change on air temperature during the rainy and dry seasons in East Java, specifically the Wlingi Reservoir area. Daily temperature observation data from 1990-2023 will be analyzed spatially using Inverse Distance Weighting (IDW) interpolation and statistically through analysis of long-term variability, rate of change in annual and seasonal scales and climate anomalies that occur. The results show a positive pattern of increase from 1990-2023, both on an annual and seasonal scale. The average temperature change rate at East Java climate stations increased to more than 1℃/34 years, with the most significant climate anomaly occurring in 2016. The humidity caused by the rain causes the temperature to be warmer than in the dry season. Thinner air pressure in mountainous areas causes cooler temperatures than coastal areas. During the 34 years of observation, the earth’s surface has warmed over the years and may continue to rise.

Bali is one of the areas in Indonesia prone to water crisis due to the ever-increasing demand for water in line with population growth and economic activity. The cultural values of Tri Hita Karana and Sad Kertih inspire the Balinese perception of water. This study aims to evaluate water management policies in Badung Regency, Bali Province, by incorporating the cultural values of Tri Hita Karana and Sad Kertih. This research used qualitative methods, and the data analysis used document analysis and environmental discourse methods. The results of this study indicate that water governance in Badung is not optimal because it is still centralized and needs to involve cultural roles in the local community. This study concludes that the involvement of local communities, especially customary villages, is essential to realize sustainable water governance in an integrated manner. In addition, it is necessary to strengthen the appreciation of the values of Tri Hita Karana and Sad Kertih, which support the principles of environmental sustainability.

This study examines how Somalia’s economic growth is impacted by climate change. We employ time series data from 1991 to 2022 and the ARDL (Autoregressive Distributed Lag) model to investigate the impact of temperature, CO₂ emissions, and rainfall on real GDP both in the short and long terms. The findings reveal a significant negative impact of climate change on Somalia’s long-term economic growth. However, the short-term effects seem less pronounced. Based on these results, the study recommends focusing on emission reduction through sustainable practices and renewable energy, alongside developing adaptation strategies for managing rainfall variability and promoting drought-resistant agriculture. Additionally, long-term planning that incorporates climate change considerations and fosters international collaboration is crucial. While limitations like data accuracy and the exclusion of other influencing factors exist, the study offers valuable insights for policymakers and future research directions to further explore this complex relationship.

Preservation of the quality of the environment and the safety of human life depend on a multitude of factors. Recently, one of the most significant of these factors has been increasing carbon dioxide content in the Earth’s atmosphere and the air in industrial facilities and residential and public buildings. Capturing CO₂ to lower its content in the air is among the most topical issues in current scientific studies. The presented study demonstrates the adverse effects of CO₂ on human health and climate change. The authors conduct a patent search and an analysis of literary sources on methods of CO₂ removal and systematize and substantiate the expediency of further experimental studies on improving sorption-based removal. The study presents a specially developed toolkit, including an experimental setup for testing various substances and reagent solutions for efficiency of CO₂ capturing in indoor spaces, a program methodology of respective experiments, and a dedicated software program “Processing of the results of experimental studies of the properties of CO₂ absorbers”. The research findings indicate that all the examined solutions can be used to reduce CO₂ concentration in the air in indoor spaces, although the most efficient of these is a solution of caustic soda. The obtained results are of undoubted interest for the development of technologies and methods of capturing CO₂ to reduce its concentration in the air in residential, public, and industrial buildings, in emergency shelters, and in the atmosphere.

This paper aims to analyze the success of applying the Carbon Exchange policy in supporting the green banking concept in Indonesia. The Indonesian Carbon Exchange is a commitment of the government to fight against climate change by ratified the Paris Agreement and legalized Financial Service Authority Regulation (FSAR) No. 14 of 2023 on Carbon Trade through Carbon Exchange, where the results of carbon trade will be reinvested for projects to decrease emissions. This research employed in-depth socio-legal method. Research results showed that based on these six banks’ sustainability report of 2022, they have allocated funding to the Sustainable Business Activity Category sector which significantly increased from 2020 to 2022 as the banks’ contribution to support the green banking concept. Thus, it is certain that the Carbon Exchange policy has an effective role in increasing the portfolio of banks’ sustainable funding in the year 2023 as banks buy carbon units from companies that work in the Sustainable Business Activity Category sector. Based on the six green banking indicators of six banks, it was shown that carbon emission and paperwork or paperless aspects experienced an increase in 2022. Therefore, banks made efforts by buying carbon units from Carbon Exchange. Unfortunately, the green banking concept in Indonesia is yet to be measured precisely because it is still in the early stages of implementation. Therefore, support and collaboration from government, banking industry and society is an essential effort to accelerate Carbon Exchange policy.

Environmental issues have become a pressing global concern due to the increasingly consumptive human lifestyle. High levels of environmental literacy and responsibility are essential for reducing the rate of environmental damage, particularly among students studying Geography Education at Universitas Negeri Semarang (UNNES) who are future educators. This study analyzes students’ environmental literacy and responsibility in the UNNES Geography Education program. Employing a quantitative approach, the study assessed environmental literacy variables, including indicators of knowledge, competence, affective, behavior, and environmental responsibility variables. A sample of 168 UNNES Geography Education students from semesters 4, 6, and 8 participated in the study, selected using the proportional stratified random sampling method. Data collection methods included tests, questionnaires, observations, and documentation. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive percentage analysis techniques. The study findings indicate that the environmental literacy level of UNNES Geography Education students falls within the moderate category, with an average score of 50.86. Similarly, the level of environmental responsibility is categorized as moderate, with an average value of 82.04.

This study examines the delicate balance between cultural practices and environmental conservation in Bali through the use of turtles in Balinese Hindu rites. Due to cultural value, traditional usage persists notwithstanding Government Regulation Number 7 of 1999 and international accords like CITES. The Turtle Conservation and Education Centre (TCEC) in Serangan Village, known as Turtle Island, educates the community, preserves local traditions, and promotes sustainable tourism to conserve turtles. We assessed turtle conservation programmes and their effects on local traditions through interviews with key community members and village observations. 75% of respondents indicated that they would continue to use turtles in traditional ceremonies. While some argue that the law permits the offering of turtles in traditional ceremonies due to their holy status, others hold a different view. The findings indicate that this society values cultural heritage and biodiversity conservation, yet they frequently clash. The perspectives of the Serangan Islanders on TCEC show that it is possible to effectively conserve turtles while simultaneously fulfilling economic needs and preserving traditional events. This study emphasises the need for socio-culturally adaptive conservation techniques to protect endangered turtle species. It requires increased community engagement and education to link traditional practices with conservation demands to preserve culture and the environment.

Given mounting concerns surrounding the escalating greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) associated with fossil fuel extraction, production, and utilization by both Russian and global oil and gas corporations, devising novel strategies to mitigate the impacts of climate change is imperative. This study is underpinned by a comprehensive review and analysis of global trends in greenhouse gas emissions, diverse decarbonization methods applicable to the oil and gas industry, and established approaches to assess decarbonization initiatives in this sector. These insights underscore the need to advance conceptual frameworks to refine the analysis of decarbonization efforts undertaken by Russian oil and gas enterprises. This study makes a valuable scientific and methodological contribution toward fostering sustainable low-carbon development within the oil and gas industry. This goal is achieved through the implementation of a comprehensive model that passes the ecological and economic impacts of decarbonization initiatives at Russian oil and gas companies. The model proposes an approach to evaluate the effects of these initiatives on the competitiveness of the oil and gas sector using a Balanced Scorecard (BSC) approach supplemented with a range of ecologic metrics. Additionally, the model introduces an integral indicator to quantify the influence of the Balanced Scorecard on key operations of an oil and gas company during decarbonization efforts.

This study aims to identify the concentration levels of physical-chemical, inorganic and organic parameters through hydrochemistry, determining their origin, abundance, distribution and migration in the Pachapaqui mining unit. Methodologically, a detailed study was carried out that included ground and surface water sampling, chemical analysis to determine water quality, measurements of levels and flow rates, using different hydrogeological modelling diagrams to understand the dynamics of water flow in the study area. The main results revealed, through Piper's diagram, that the waters of the mine mouths contain predominantly Ca and SO₄ ions, classifying them as sulphate (CaSO₄). This composition, consistent with the local geology, was confirmed by the Stiff diagram. In addition, significant variability in SO₄ levels was observed, suggesting the influence of factors such as lithology and acid mine drainage. The final conclusion indicates that the hydrochemical studies of the mine mouth waters are predominantly sulphate (CaSO₄), influenced by geological factors and acid mine drainage. These findings, crucial for groundwater resource management, do not imply significant risks for the construction of pit plugs.

The industrial revolution had begun in the 20th century, which resulted in pollution, the appearance of epidemics and diseases, and a demand for sustainability. Numerous cities have adopted the smart city concept to improve energy efficiency, manage services, improve the quality of life for users, and lessen and resolve environmental problems. Since it may be a route to the smart city, a smart university can be thought of as a mini city, and smart city strategies can be implemented in it. Digitization is a catalyst for transforming a traditional university that is based primarily on human practices into a smart university that uses artificial intelligence integrating intelligent learning platforms. The Smart Campus initiative aims to create a university where technology aids academics, staff, students, and visitors in performing daily responsibilities more efficiently and effectively and makes life inside a modern-campus easier. The smart campus has to be understood to identify and validate a framework and ultimately apply it to a university using the smart infrastructure technologies. In this Research; a comprehensive review of retrofitting universities to reflect the modern worldwide technological movement in renovating a sustainable technological architectural design and construction for a university to create a smart educational environment.

Amid increasing global awareness of the urgency of climate change and limited energy resources, designing strategies to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions are crucial, especially in developing countries like Indonesia. With its growing per capita energy use and significant carbon emission burden, Indonesia faces a dual challenge: meeting its growing energy needs while minimizing environmental impacts. This study integrates Knowledge of Energy-Saving Labels (KEL) into the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) to explore the purchasing behavior of Energy-Efficient Home Appliances (EHAs) on Java Island, which is the region with the highest domestic energy consumption in Indonesia. Data from 239 valid questionnaires were collected and analyzed using the Partial Least Squares (PLS) approach through Smart-PLS version 4 software. The findings show that consumer attitudes (CA), perceived behavioral control (PBC), and subjective norms (SN) significantly influence the intention to purchase EHAs. Likewise, KEL significantly influences CA, PBC, and SN. This research not only confirms the applicability of the TPB in analyzing the behavior of Indonesian consumers towards EHAs but also provides practical insights for policymakers and industry to formulate more effective strategies to increase awareness and adoption of energy-efficient household products.

Clearly climate change is one of the most significant hazards to mankind nowadays. And daily the situation has become worse. No other way characterises climate change except through changes in the patterns of temperature and weather. Human activity generates the primary greenhouse gas emissions. Among these activities are burning coal, oil, natural gas, as well as other fuels; agricultural techniques, industrial operations, deforestation, burning coal, oil. Mostly resulting from human activities, the average temperature of the planet has significantly increased by almost 1.1 degrees Celsius since the late 1800s. One theory holds that internal combustion engines affect roughly thirteen percent. The objective of this work is to do an analysis of a complicated dataset involving fuel consumption in urban and highway environments as well as mixed combinations since the relevance of these variables in modelling attempts dictates. Reduced CO₂ emissions emissions and environmental impact follow from reduced fuel use. The project used numerous machine learning and deep learning approaches to comprehend data analysis. Moreover, this work investigates the dataset to acquire knowledge and concurrently solves problems such overfitting and outliers. Control of complexity is achieved using several methods like VIF, PCA, and Cross-Validation. Models combining CNN and RNN performed really well with an accuracy of 0.99. The R-squared metrics are utilized in order to do the evaluation of the model. Apart from linear regression, support vector machines, Elastic Net with a rewardable accuracy, random forest was applied. It has rather good 0.98 accuracy. We can therefore state that our model analyzed the data properly and generated accurate output since the results we obtained during the assessment phase exactly the same ones we obtained during the training stage. Mass data cleansing is required as well as further study to increase machine learning model accuracy and performance.

Food waste is a social problem as it reduces safe, nutritious food, increases contamination risks through improper disposal, attracts pests, promotes harmful bacteria growth, and heightens environmental issues that threaten agricultural productivity. The study’s goals are to look into how hospital food waste can be turned into nutrient-rich animal feed and fertiliser by setting standards based on the amount of food waste from inpatients, seeing how different waste treatment methods affect the growth and uptake of nutrients by larvae, and and assess the optimization of bioconversion processes through Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The data analysis employed Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and WarpPLS (Warp Partial Least Squares) Path Analysis, using Black Soldier Fly (BSF) as the bioreactor medium. Although the C/N ratio does not meet the standards set by the Indonesian Minister of Agriculture, results show that BSF larvae consuming rice and non-rice waste can serve as alternative raw materials for animal feed and fertilizer. Implementing Hermetia illucens or BSF for organic waste management is a creative solution that can reduce methane emissions and contribute to sustainable waste management. Using SEM to convert hospital waste into high-value products and minimize disposal supports sustainable waste management and a circular economy.

Remediate groundwater (GW) contaminants (anions, T.D.S, Cr₆) to utilize (GW) for irrigation purposes, and implement experimental findings using adsorption technology to minimize pollutants concentration in (GW). Banana peels activated carbon (BPAC) modified to flash as-synthesized graphene (FG) adsorbent. Synthesization of (FG) by transmutation (BPAC) into graphene in a burst of light through an electro-flash reactor technique producing (5gm) of (FG) each time by exposing (BPAC) to manual circuit break of (8 - 10) shocks in the reactor. The adsorption process in batch mode remediates the (GW) samples stabilizing one parameter either (FG) dosage, agitation speed, PH value, or contact time for each experiment and varying the others. Characterization of (FG) The samples’ composition is analyzed using an FTIR spectrometer, SEM, and XRD analysis. Adsorption capacity improved by creating a high internal pores structure with a powerful capacity of adsorption due to its functional surface area. (0.717 m²/gm), and Remediation conducted for (T.D.S, SO₄, NO₃, and Cr₆) values to be proportion to Iraqi’s and FAO standards of irrigation water.

The impacts of heavy metal pollution on the planet are among the major environmental problems, with oil facilities having been singled out as the key origin of the heavy metal emissions. Hence, the current study was conducted to investigate the levels of heavy metals in the soil of oil installations and centers for distribution of Anbar Province, Iraq. The samples of soil were done and performed by AAS (Flame Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy). Additionally, some environmental pollution indicators were measured to find their origins over space and time. The results reveal that the average heavy metal concentrations exceeded the limit value set by the World Health Organization and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, respectively. Pollution indicators, such as Contamination Factor (CF), Pollution Load Index (PLI), and Geoaccumulation Index (Igeo), were used to examine the level of contamination, which revealed that the area is either uncontaminated or moderately contaminated. Human activities, particularly the increase in air pollution driven by rapid population growth, have been identified as the primary contributors to soil contamination. This research sheds light on the nature and the sources of heavy metal pollution in oil facility sites, exploring the possible solutions to this environmental problem.

This study uses a quantitative technique and questionnaires to assess geo-disaster literacy among Cameron Highlands schoolchildren, where flash floods and landslides are common. Simple random sampling with descriptive and inferential analysis (ANOVA and Spearman’s Rho correlation) was used to sample 327 Form 3 students. The findings demonstrate strong knowledge, attitude, and practice (M=4.34, SP=2.08). A one-way ANOVA study reveals a significant difference between knowledge and attitude (F=6.372, P=<0.001, p-value < 0.05). A one-way ANOVA analysis shows a significant relationship between geo-disaster knowledge and practice (F=7.901, P=0.001, p-value 0.05). Additionally, One-way ANOVA analysis reveals a significant difference in geo-disaster attitudes and practices (F=4.106, P=<0.001). Spearman’s Rho analysis indicates a weak positive correlation (r=.406, p<0.001) between knowledge and attitude. The association between knowledge and practice is moderate (r=.412, p0.001) and positive. A moderate positive connection exists between attitude and practice (r=.415, p0.001). In conclusion, students understand and practice geo-disasters. Students are exposed to geo-disaster literacy. The government must create a geo-disaster literacy program.

The Junin region, located in the central Andes of Peru, boasts a great diversity of natural resources and commercial flows. This region has reported a high number of positive COVID-19 cases in a short period, which raises interest in understanding the most significant factors influencing the spread of this epidemic. Meteorological variables influencing the spread of COVID-19 in a commercial and Andean-Amazonian region of Peru were analyzed. Secondary data on epidemiology, climate, and social aspects from 124 districts in Junin were used to analyze the evolution and territorial distribution patterns of positive COVID-19 cases from March 10 to November 27, 2020. This was achieved through correlations and multiple regression (α = 0.05) between temperature, absolute humidity, solar radiation, altitude, population density, number of markets, poverty, and elementary occupations with infection rates. All variables showed significant correlations (p < 0.01) except for solar radiation (r = 0.08). The most important factors were temperature (r = 0.39; p = 0.006) and the number of markets (r = 0.61; p < 0.001). The results suggest that one of the most important factors in the spread of COVID-19 in a commercial region is the number of local markets, which are key social interaction spaces and primary hotspots for respiratory pandemic infections.

Gated communities have emerged as significant features of contemporary urban landscapes, prompting extensive scholarly inquiry into their socio-economic, cultural, and environmental dimensions. This paper presents a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of gated community research to elucidate its interdisciplinary nature, global perspectives, institutional affiliations, and emerging areas of interest. Methodologically, a systematic search within the Scopus database yielded 471 relevant articles published between 1996 and May 2024. Analysis revealed a notable upward trend in publication volume, predominantly comprising peer-reviewed journal articles (73.7%), followed by book chapters (15.7%) and conference papers (4%). Interdisciplinary collaboration was evident, with Social Sciences (47.1%) leading disciplinary contributions, followed by Environmental Science (13.4%) and Engineering (9.9%). Top platforms for dissemination included Housing Studies, Cities, and Urban Studies. Global perspectives showcased contributions primarily from the United States, the United Kingdom, China, and Canada. Institutional analysis highlighted leading contributors such as The City University of New York and University College London. Top researchers included Blandy, Roitman, and Landman, among others. Emerging thematic clusters were visualized, indicating evolving research trajectories and areas of interest, from foundational concepts to niche explorations. This bibliometric analysis provides a roadmap for future research endeavors, emphasizing the need for interdisciplinary collaboration to address the multifaceted challenges and opportunities presented by gated communities in contemporary urban environments.