scholarly journals The Role of Public Awareness Campaigns in Sustainable Development

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (44) ◽  
pp. 865-877 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna BORAWSKA
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Awareness Campaigns

scholarly journals Green-Roof: The Role of Community in the Substitution of Green-Space toward Sustainable Development

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 1429 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sri Yuliani ◽  
Gagoek Hardiman ◽  
Erni Setyowati
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Green Space ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Green Roof ◽  
Green Roofs ◽  
Residential Areas ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Research Challenge

The research challenge in the problem of the sustainable development goals is to find solutions for development control through the application of green roofs in residential areas, which is the feasibility of the role of the community. This research was based on the discipline of architecture by considering the role of the community in managing architectural green-space substitution. The purpose of this study was to identify patterns of the role of the community for green roofs feasibility based on housing, conducted in some parts of Sumatra, Java, and East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. Data were collected using a survey questionnaire. Data were calculated based on percentages and analyzed using the chi-square method. The results indicated that the optimization of the community role was needed for the sustainability of the green-roof from all economic levels, both urban and rural. The aspect of public awareness and knowledge of the benefits of the green-roof is very high, but the object of the green-roof in Indonesia is still very limited because participation is still not optimal. Therefore, it is necessary to promote the green-roof application to the community by adapting local culture in sustainable green-roof technology innovation.

scholarly journals Family and Social Support and the Brazilian Victim of Immigrant Partner Violence Abroad

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 216-231
Author(s):  
Mindy Reynolds
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Social Services ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
The United States ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Awareness Campaigns

In recent months due to Covid-19 and lockdowns across the world, intimate partner violence has drawn increasing attention. In some countries, mandatory lockdowns and quarantines have been accompanied by rising rates of violence, sparking public awareness campaigns. However, intimate partner violence is a phenomenon which persists across time and cultures. This study focuses on the female Brazilian migrants who become victims of intimate partner violence and the role of social support networks, as previous research has indicated a need for research on specific communities. Qualitative interviews were conducted with 24 victims and professionals who work with these victims in Japan, the United States, Germany, and Portugal. The data provided examples of positive and negative social support from family and friends and suggested effective alternatives to informal social support and also how to give more effective assistance to family and friends who may be victims of intimate partner violence. The results show that Brazilian victims of intimate partner violence abroad often seek financial support from family members in Brazil; however, in the lack of such support, income from employment or government assistance may help a victim should she choose to leave an abusive relationship. In addition, the research suggests that professionals and friends can help victims by providing them with information about available social services and accompanying them to apply for these services.

scholarly journals The G20’s Role in Fulfilling the UN 2030 Agenda

2016 ◽  
Vol 02 (03) ◽  
pp. 311-326
Author(s):  
Zhang Chun
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Ad Hoc ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
2030 Agenda ◽  
Behavioral Rules ◽  
The Common ◽  
Common But Differentiated Responsibility

Thanks to their huge potential and effective toolkit, the Group of Twenty (G20) countries have exhibited strong resolve to implement the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (UN 2030 Agenda). Their joint endeavor will, in turn, facilitate the transition of the G20 from an ad hoc mechanism to a long-term institution for sustainable development. With regard to the remaining gap of political willingness among countries and the absence of behavioral rules in implementing the Agenda, the coordinating authority of the G20 should be strengthened and the existing institutions reformed. Specific measures must be taken, which include: (a) strengthening the coordinating capability of the Development Working Group under the G20 (G20-DWG); (b) making the G20 an example for the rest of the world in realizing the Agenda; (c) calling for an upgraded version of the common but differentiated responsibility (CBDR) principle; (d) strengthening coordination with related organizations for the follow-up and review mechanisms of the Agenda; (e) enhancing public awareness of those post-MDG targets and lost-targets to strengthen the central role of the G20 in implementing the Agenda; and (f) making the G20 a long-term leader in supporting development rights of the developing world.

scholarly journals Understanding Public Environmental Awareness and Attitudes toward Circular Economy Transition in Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (18) ◽  
pp. 10157
Author(s):  
Abdulaziz I. Almulhim ◽  
Ismaila Rimi Abubakar
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Essential Role ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Resource Conservation ◽  
Empirical Literature ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
The Public

Circular economy (CE) has been globally acknowledged as a national sustainable development (SD) strategy to confront resource shortages and environmental contamination challenges. Although public behaviors and lifestyles play an essential role in achieving sustainability, in developing countries, few studies explored the role of public awareness, attitudes, and lifestyles on CE transition. Thus, it is necessary to elicit public opinion to understand their awareness and attitude regarding CE strategy to determine obstacles to CE implementation and approaches of overcoming them. This study thus focuses on understanding public awareness and attitudes to CE transition in Saudi Arabia. Data were collected through a questionnaire survey distributed to 402 residents of the Dammam Metropolitan Area. The results indicated that the respondents had little understanding of the CE concept due to limited awareness of the topic. However, they held an optimistic attitude towards trash separation and classified their trash as “can be sold”, “reused”, and “exchanged for a new one”. Furthermore, the respondents’ level of awareness regarding the CE transition is positively related to their level of education. In contrast, the inclination towards resource conservation and pro-environmental behavior positively correlates to the age demographic. This paper thus contributes to the empirical literature on CE transition by exploring the public awareness and attitudes towards its implementation in Saudi Arabia.

scholarly journals TELEVISION PROGRAMS TRENDS TOWARDS PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT VALUES: AN ANALYTICAL STUDY

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 1082-1091
Author(s):  
Afnan Mohammed Shaba
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Television Programs ◽  
The Public ◽  
Tv Program ◽  
Program Content ◽  
Satellite Channels ◽  
Descriptive Method

Purpose: Determine TV program trends towards promoting sustainable development values, and analyze program content, and clarifying the role of development media in supporting the values of sustainable development to the public. Methodology: The descriptive method was used to analyze the content to test the variables and analyze them quantitatively and qualitatively. The number of samples used reached (24) episodes from two TV programs. Reliability tested using retest with Spearman stabilizer. Main Findings: TV satellite channels are concerned with sustainable economic, environmental, social, cultural, religious and health issues of development, countered by the weak interest in educational and educational issues, programs seek to achieve the goals of media, news, awareness, and guidance, as well as providing various TV forms, Most notably the interview and the report. Implications: This study found in order to develop the work of television programs towards new issues that are sustainable development and the importance of public awareness of the necessity of employing them in areas of life and improving plans for managing countries towards attention to sustainability and its impact on setting a good future for society. Novelty/Originality of this study: This Research raises the topic of sustainable development and the trends of development media and television programs towards their promotion in the society.

scholarly journals Architect and the Paradigms of Sustainable Development: A Review of Dilemmas

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wojciech Bonenberg ◽  
Oleg Kapliński
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Sustainable Design ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Research Results ◽  
The Status ◽  
Multidimensional Process ◽  
Organizational Requirements

The article presents the architect's attitude towards the paradigms of sustainable development. The place and role of the architect in the implementation of the multidimensional process of sustainable design has been presented. Basic dilemmas and antinomies have been presented. The analysis of architect's attitudes towards these problems was performed in various contexts, examining the architect's awareness and his environment in view of changes under way. The article draws attention to the status of knowledge, changes in design paradigms, legislative and organizational requirements. The importance of architectural culture level, the need for training, ways to support the implementation of new design paradigms through integrated activities have been indicated. The research results regarding public awareness of architecture and sustainable development are illustrated with examples from Poland.

Role of community-based organizations (CBOs) in promoting citizen participation

2018 ◽  
Vol 38 (3/4) ◽  
pp. 242-258 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zain Rafique ◽  
Suet Leng Khoo
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Citizen Participation ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Awareness Campaigns ◽  
Government Institutions ◽  
Participatory Citizenship

Purpose The current paper is an attempt to evaluate the role of CBOs in promoting citizen participation in the decision-making process of local government institutions of Gujranwala, Punjab, Pakistan. Among the most used evaluation techniques of participatory citizenship, the researchers have used an outcome driven approach based on “social goals.” Specifically, the purpose of this paper is to explore the extent to which CBOs have been effectual for the promotion of participatory citizenship in decision making of local government institutions in Punjab, Pakistan. In addition, the paper also explores the influence and success level of CBOs in incorporating the preferences and needs of public in decision-making of local government services. Design/methodology/approach For this purpose, data have been collected through a self-administered survey questionnaire including both open and close-ended questions. A total of 424 questionnaires were collected from citizens, local government officials and CBO members. Standard survey techniques such as frequency distribution and comparative analyses were used for data analysis. Findings In assessing the role of CBOs in educating all the stakeholders and the general public as well as to ascertain the incorporation of public needs and values into local government decision making, the paper finds that the effectiveness of CBOs is very low to fulfill its objectives. The study suggests the need to have more programs to educate CBOs, enhance public awareness campaigns and also to put into place proper mechanisms to incorporate and evaluate the public needs. Originality/value This paper fulfills the much-needed research gap by the exploring the unknown contribution of CBOs in Pakistan. The paper has added value to the current literature by highlighting that unless there is strong political will and eagerness of local bureaucracy to give up their powers, the inclusion of citizen participation through CBOs in decision making of local government would just be a futile exercise.

scholarly journals Sport and sustainable development in Botswana: towards policy coherence

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Louis Moustakas ◽  
Arda Alan Işık
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
National Policy ◽  
Policy Instruments ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Policy Coherence ◽  
Development Education ◽  
Policy Documents ◽  
Awareness Campaigns

AbstractThere are increasing connections made between sport and sustainable development, both internationally and within Botswana’s national policies. However, these policy documents are vague and overly broad. There is no focus on where or how sport can be positioned to support sustainable development within Botswana’s unique national context. Using policy coherence as a theoretical framework, the goal of this paper is to analyse the current policy as well as propose national policy objectives and instruments to support sport’s contribution to sustainable development in Botswana. This paper relies on findings generated through semi-structured qualitative interviews, policy documents and academic literature. We propose that sport should be re-oriented to achieve objectives related to economic development, education, and health. Numerous concrete policy instruments are likewise suggested, including investing in small-scale sport infrastructure, public awareness campaigns and better sport educator training. Ultimately, these instruments enhance the coherence of the overall policy and create synergies by addressing multiple overarching objectives simultaneously.

scholarly journals ECO-COMICS AS AN EDUCATIONAL TOOL FOR TEACHING ENVIRONMENTAL JOURNALISM AND ESP

2019 ◽  
pp. 431
Author(s):  
Polina Alexandrovna Vasileva ◽  
Vadim Yurevich Golubev
Keyword(s):  
Public Awareness ◽  
Environmental Awareness ◽  
Environmental Issues ◽  
Cultural Backgrounds ◽  
Journalism Studies ◽  
Awareness Campaigns ◽  
Environmental Journalism

For the last forty years, environmental issues have gained importance across national borders. Journalists are expected to be national advocates for change in order to improve the quality of environmental health, conservation and social justice. Environmental studies emphasize a multi-disciplinary approach. The paper discusses the use of eco-comics in environmental journalism studies and promoting environmental awareness through journalism. The medium of comics has been around for many decades and comes in a variety of forms, from different cultural backgrounds; it is rich in material for academic study. Eco-comics for academic and professional purposes provide an inquiry-based content course designed to familiarize students with the fundamental concepts of the natural and social sciences as well as humanities. English for specific purposes(ESP) focuses on combining theoretical and practice-based approaches. The theoretical part of the research contains a brief historical summary of comics and their uses in an educational setting. Special attention is devoted to eco-comics as influential medium of mass media to form public awareness. The authors highlight the role of eco-comics in encouraging students to be co-creators of interdisciplinary environmental journalism studies in English and environmental awareness campaigns. The paper contains practical results of an experimental case study of using eco-comics in the ESP classroom.

scholarly journals The potential role of community pharmacy staff in reducing patient delay in consulting with symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis: a qualitative study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gwenda Simons ◽  
Nour Ismail ◽  
Karanbir Sandhu ◽  
Christian D. Mallen ◽  
Rebecca J. Stack ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Community Pharmacy ◽  
Early Treatment ◽  
Inflammatory Arthritis ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Treatment Delay ◽  
Pharmacy Staff ◽  
Awareness Campaigns ◽  
Pathway To Care

Abstract Background Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory arthritis which can cause joint damage and reduced quality of life. Early treatment of RA within 3 months of symptom onset is associated with improved clinical outcomes. However, this window of opportunity is often missed. One important factor that contributes to treatment delay is that patients with symptoms of RA often delay consulting their general practitioner (GP). Previous research indicates that patients with inflammatory arthritis are likely to visit pharmacies for advice before consulting their GP. Therefore, pharmacists are well positioned to identify patients with symptoms of early inflammatory arthritis and sign post them appropriately. This research examines community pharmacy staff’s knowledge, perceptions and approaches to management of patients presenting with symptoms of RA in order to identify training needs and other opportunities for intervention to enhance the role of pharmacy staff in the pathway to care. Methods Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 19 community pharmacy staff with varying roles in the West Midlands, UK, during a 12 month period (2017–2018). The interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed and analyzed using thematic analysis facilitated by NVivo 12. Results Community pharmacy staff (including pharmacists, pharmacy managers, technicians, dispensers and pre-registration pharmacists) had a range of knowledge and differing perceptions of RA and what action should be taken when patients present with symptoms of RA. These can be grouped into four themes: (1) Variations in perceptions and knowledge about RA. (2) The role of the pharmacy in increasing public awareness about RA. (3) The role of the pharmacy staff in facilitating access to the GP. (4) Practical considerations for pharmacy based interventions. Conclusion Amongst community pharmacy staff, there is wide variation in the understanding of RA and the importance of early treatment. This study identifies opportunities for enhanced training of community pharmacists and other pharmacy staff in relation to inflammatory arthritis as well as other pharmacy-based interventions, such as public awareness campaigns about RA and other musculoskeletal conditions. This could result in enhanced signposting to rapid GP consultation for inflammatory symptoms and reduced treatment delay.

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