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View article: Plant-based diets among students at Rhodes University, South Africa: prevalence, motivations, and barriers
Plant-based diets among students at Rhodes University, South Africa: prevalence, motivations, and barriers Open
In the context of unsustainable food choices and consumption patterns, transition to plant-based diets is considered a pathway to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The youths, and university students in particular, represent a distinctive…
View article: Minimal Soil Impacts of <scp><i>Caesalpinia decapetala</i></scp> Invasion in South Africa's Vhembe Biosphere Reserve
Minimal Soil Impacts of <span><i>Caesalpinia decapetala</i></span> Invasion in South Africa's Vhembe Biosphere Reserve Open
We assessed the effects of Caesalpinia decapetala (Roth) Alston invasion on soil physical properties over 3 summer months in Vhembe Biosphere Reserve, South Africa. Topsoils were collected beneath replicated invaded and uninvaded condition…
View article: Challenges to the Use of Traditional Ecological Knowledge in Natural Resource Management in Rural Eastern Cape, South Africa
Challenges to the Use of Traditional Ecological Knowledge in Natural Resource Management in Rural Eastern Cape, South Africa Open
Although it boasts a rich historical wealth of traditional ecological knowledge, the rural Eastern Cape of South Africa continues to be an environmental hotspot since the mid-twentieth century, suffering land degradation, overharvesting of…
View article: Contextual and socio-economic factors affected urban dwellers experiences of and vulnerability to ecosystem disservices
Contextual and socio-economic factors affected urban dwellers experiences of and vulnerability to ecosystem disservices Open
Peoples’ experiences of Ecosystem Disservices (EDS) are influenced by socio-economic and environmental characteristics, and this needs better understanding for informed planning and management of urban green infrastructure. The paper inves…
View article: Campus sustainability at Rhodes University, South Africa: perceptions, awareness level, and potential interventions
Campus sustainability at Rhodes University, South Africa: perceptions, awareness level, and potential interventions Open
With an increasing environmental footprint due to resource consumption by employees and students, universities have a moral responsibility to integrate sustainability principles in daily university operations as part of broader societal co…
View article: Illegal Solid-Waste Dumping in a Low-Income Neighbourhood in South Africa: Prevalence and Perceptions
Illegal Solid-Waste Dumping in a Low-Income Neighbourhood in South Africa: Prevalence and Perceptions Open
Illegal solid-waste dumping (ISWD) is prevalent globally with adverse social and environmental impacts, particularly in poor communities. Understanding the extent, practices and perceptions of ISWD is needed to inform interventions. Using …
View article: Conceptualizing the socio-cultural impacts of marine plastic pollution on human well-being – A perspective
Conceptualizing the socio-cultural impacts of marine plastic pollution on human well-being – A perspective Open
Marine plastic pollution is one of the major environmental problems globally, with adverse impacts on human well-being but socio-cultural impacts remain poorly conceptualized and little understudied. This perspective paper argues for a mor…
View article: Encouraging household energy conservation through transdisciplinary approaches in Ghana and South Africa: assumptions, challenges and guidelines
Encouraging household energy conservation through transdisciplinary approaches in Ghana and South Africa: assumptions, challenges and guidelines Open
Transdisciplinary research has gained traction globally for mapping pathways for sustainable urbanisation. The involvement of local communities is believed to central to knowledge co-production needed to address sustainability challenges. …
View article: The Status of Household Electricity Use Behaviour Research in South Africa between 2000 and 2022
The Status of Household Electricity Use Behaviour Research in South Africa between 2000 and 2022 Open
Unsustainable use of electricity has severe implications on the environment and human well-being. With an estimated consumption of about 20% of total global electricity demand, the household sector is a key player in efforts for crafting i…
View article: Effects of Elevated Temperature and High and Low Rainfall on the Germination and Growth of the Invasive Alien Plant Acacia mearnsii
Effects of Elevated Temperature and High and Low Rainfall on the Germination and Growth of the Invasive Alien Plant Acacia mearnsii Open
The impact of climate change on the germination and growth of invasive alien plants varies depending on the plant species and invasion process. We experimentally assessed the responses of the invasive alien plant Acacia mearnsii to future …
View article: Co-Designed Interventions Yield Significant Electricity Savings among Low-Income Households in Makhanda South Africa
Co-Designed Interventions Yield Significant Electricity Savings among Low-Income Households in Makhanda South Africa Open
Human practices are at the centre of unsustainable electricity use at the household level, which means behaviour change strategies can form pathways towards electricity conservation. Although behaviour change interventions are useful in pr…
View article: Livestock ecosystem services and disservices in a medium-sized South African town
Livestock ecosystem services and disservices in a medium-sized South African town Open
Production of livestock in urban spaces is a common phenomenon globally, particularly in the Global South. Livestock provides multiple benefits to society yet its production in urban spaces can result in adverse impacts to residents that c…
View article: People’s perceptions and uses of invasive plant <i>Psidium guajava</i> in Vhembe Biosphere Reserve, Limpopo Province of South Africa
People’s perceptions and uses of invasive plant <i>Psidium guajava</i> in Vhembe Biosphere Reserve, Limpopo Province of South Africa Open
Human perceptions and knowledge of invasive alien plant species are increasingly recognised as important in the management of biological invasions, but there is limited research focus on the social dimensions of plant invasion. Using house…
View article: Research Progress and Conceptual Insights on Drought Impacts and Responses among Smallholder Farmers in South Africa: A Review
Research Progress and Conceptual Insights on Drought Impacts and Responses among Smallholder Farmers in South Africa: A Review Open
Drought is a natural phenomenon which can cause widespread socio-economic and environmental impacts. Recent predictions suggest that drought frequency and intensity will increase in Southern Africa; therefore, there is a need for more scie…
View article: On the frontiers of collaboration and conflict: how context influences the success of collaboration
On the frontiers of collaboration and conflict: how context influences the success of collaboration Open
The increasing scale and interconnection of many environmental challenges – from climate change to land use – has resulted in the need to collaborate across borders and boundaries of all types. Traditional centralized, top-down and sectora…
View article: Reported Behavioural Patterns of Electricity Use among Low-Income Households in Makhanda, South Africa
Reported Behavioural Patterns of Electricity Use among Low-Income Households in Makhanda, South Africa Open
Households consume up to 20% of overall electricity consumption globally; hence, they are important role players in efforts towards promoting sustainable consumption. Research on electricity use behaviour is important for informing interve…
View article: Persistent Droughts and Water Scarcity: Households’ Perceptions and Practices in Makhanda, South Africa
Persistent Droughts and Water Scarcity: Households’ Perceptions and Practices in Makhanda, South Africa Open
Households in many cities worldwide consume substantial amounts of water, but increasing aridity will result in serious water supply challenges in the future. In South Africa, droughts are now a common phenomenon, with severe implications …
View article: Facilitating Urban Sustainability through Transdisciplinary (TD) Research: Lessons from Ghana, South Africa, and Zimbabwe
Facilitating Urban Sustainability through Transdisciplinary (TD) Research: Lessons from Ghana, South Africa, and Zimbabwe Open
The notion of sustainability has been integrated into many aspects of development to emphasise human needs now and in the future. Sustainable urbanization objectives are pertinent in the context of rapidly expanding African cities, in whic…
View article: On the Nature of Quality in the Contexts of Academic Publication and Sustainability
On the Nature of Quality in the Contexts of Academic Publication and Sustainability Open
Six experienced academic reviewers and editors explored the nature of quality in academic publication processes in the contexts of sustainability, education for sustainability and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This article docu…
View article: Figure 2. Photos of plant fibre products: (A) bamboo baskets; calabash from pumpkin and brooms and chicken poops in Eswatini, (B) cane furniture; floor mats and baskets and palm fibre toys in Malawi and (C) baobab fibre mats; and palm and bamboo baskets in Zimbabwe. (Photo credits: Deepa Pullanikkatil (A,B) and Gladman Thondhlana (C).
Figure 2. Photos of plant fibre products: (A) bamboo baskets; calabash from pumpkin and brooms and chicken poops in Eswatini, (B) cane furniture; floor mats and baskets and palm fibre toys in Malawi and (C) baobab fibre mats; and palm and bamboo baskets in Zimbabwe. (Photo credits: Deepa Pullanikkatil (A,B) and Gladman Thondhlana (C). Open
The production of plant fibre products is considered a promising pathway for contributing to people’s livelihoods particularly in developing countries, where economic options might be limited. However, there are limited comparative studies…
View article: Table 2. The respondent and household (hh) socioeconomic profile of the sampled populations in the three countries
Table 2. The respondent and household (hh) socioeconomic profile of the sampled populations in the three countries Open
The production of plant fibre products is considered a promising pathway for contributing to people’s livelihoods particularly in developing countries, where economic options might be limited. However, there are limited comparative studies…
View article: Figure 1. The location of the study sites in Eswatini, Malawi and Zimbabwe
Figure 1. The location of the study sites in Eswatini, Malawi and Zimbabwe Open
The production of plant fibre products is considered a promising pathway for contributing to people’s livelihoods particularly in developing countries, where economic options might be limited. However, there are limited comparative studies…
View article: Table 1. Selection attributes of the different study site
Table 1. Selection attributes of the different study site Open
The production of plant fibre products is considered a promising pathway for contributing to people’s livelihoods particularly in developing countries, where economic options might be limited. However, there are limited comparative studies…
View article: Figure 3. Monthly gross income from fibre craft trade in Eswatini, Malawi and Zimbabwe
Figure 3. Monthly gross income from fibre craft trade in Eswatini, Malawi and Zimbabwe Open
The production of plant fibre products is considered a promising pathway for contributing to people’s livelihoods particularly in developing countries, where economic options might be limited. However, there are limited comparative studies…
View article: Plant Fibre Crafts Production, Trade and Income in Eswatini, Malawi and Zimbabwe
Plant Fibre Crafts Production, Trade and Income in Eswatini, Malawi and Zimbabwe Open
The production of plant fibre products is considered a promising pathway for contributing to people’s livelihoods particularly in developing countries, where economic options might be limited. However, there are limited comparative studies…
View article: Table 2. The respondent and household (hh) socioeconomic profile of the sampled populations in the three countries
Table 2. The respondent and household (hh) socioeconomic profile of the sampled populations in the three countries Open
The production of plant fibre products is considered a promising pathway for contributing to people’s livelihoods particularly in developing countries, where economic options might be limited. However, there are limited comparative studies…
View article: Table 1. Selection attributes of the different study site
Table 1. Selection attributes of the different study site Open
The production of plant fibre products is considered a promising pathway for contributing to people’s livelihoods particularly in developing countries, where economic options might be limited. However, there are limited comparative studies…
View article: Figure 3. Monthly gross income from fibre craft trade in Eswatini, Malawi and Zimbabwe
Figure 3. Monthly gross income from fibre craft trade in Eswatini, Malawi and Zimbabwe Open
The production of plant fibre products is considered a promising pathway for contributing to people’s livelihoods particularly in developing countries, where economic options might be limited. However, there are limited comparative studies…