scholarly journals Infrastructure Shaming and Consequences for Management of Urban WEF Security Nexus in China and India

Water ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 267
Author(s):  
Daphne Gondhalekar ◽  
Jörg E. Drewes
Keyword(s):  
Local Governments ◽  
Resource Conservation ◽  
Typical Case ◽  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
Effective Management ◽  
Alternative Technology ◽  
China And India ◽  
International Consulting ◽  
Business As Usual

Worldwide, consumption of resources such as water, energy and food continues to rise exponentially despite environmental and climatic change related challenges. Centralized sewerage systems continue to be implemented worldwide despite being very water and energy intensive, and although this is not always the best option for regions facing water scarcity. Deploying the Water-Energy-Food (WEF) Nexus approach, particularly through alternative technology options that can support decentralized water reclamation with integrated resource recovery, can enable resource conservation and more effective management of the WEF security Nexus for local governments with limited capacities. However, a certain pattern of “business as usual” infrastructure development and investment linked to infrastructure shaming continuously reinforces implementation of centralized sewerage systems, thereby hampering deployment of alternative technology options. This study uses two typical case study towns, Shaxi in China and Leh in India, to describe this pattern. The study finds that alternative technology approaches were in place in both towns. Yet after international consulting companies got involved, centralized sewerage systems were implemented despite limited water availability and large segments of the population not having flush toilets. This study discusses management of the WEF security Nexus implications thereof in the context of cities worldwide and a systemic socio-technical transition to a circular economy.

scholarly journals Tourism Environmental Impacts Assessment to Guide Public Authorities towards Sustainable Choices for the Post-COVID Era

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 18
Author(s):  
Selena Candia ◽  
Francesca Pirlone
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Impacts ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
National Park ◽  
Mediterranean Area ◽  
Typical Case ◽  
Lca Methodology ◽  
Tourism Impact ◽  
Public Authorities ◽  
Sustainable Solutions

The collapse of tourism caused by the COVID-19 pandemic is forcing many destinations to rethink their economic model, by focusing on sustainability and innovation. Advances in tourism impact assessment can not only improve tourism products and services, but also guide the sector towards responsible choices for the post-COVID era. The paper proposes a new way to assess tourism products using the Life Cycle Assessment—LCA methodology. Thanks to this method the authors quantify the environmental impacts of tourism choices and propose alternative green solutions. Innovation is therefore aimed at promoting a new awareness to support sustainable tourism after the COVID-19 pandemic. Once the impacts have been quantified, local governments can make decisions in their plans to promote the most sustainable solutions. The application of the methodology to a typical case study for the Mediterranean area—Cinque Terre National Park in the Liguria Region (Italy)—further helps administrations to transfer and replicate the authors’ proposal. The proposed methodology is applied taking into account several priority issues for host territories such as the activities carried out by tourists, tourism mobility, and accommodation.

A Case Study of Municipal Taxation by Citation

2021 ◽  
pp. 088740342110203
Author(s):  
Dick M. Carpenter ◽  
Kyle Sweetland ◽  
Jennifer McDonald
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Justice System ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Perceived Need ◽  
History Of ◽  
Business As Usual ◽  
Public Health And Safety ◽  
Code Enforcement

This study examines taxation by citation—local governments using code enforcement and the justice system to raise revenue rather than solely to advance public health and safety. It does so through a detailed case study of Morrow, Riverdale, and Clarkston, three Georgia cities with a history of prolific revenue generation through fines and fees from traffic and other ordinance enforcement. Results suggest taxation by citation is a function of the perceived need for revenue and the ability to realize it through code enforcement. Moreover, the phenomenon may be a matter of systemic incentives. City leaders need not be motivated by simple rapaciousness. They may see fines and fees revenue as the answer to their cities’ problems. Once in effect, the mechanisms necessary for taxation by citation—such as highly efficient court procedures—may stick, becoming business as usual.

scholarly journals Az önkormányzati együttműködés zavarai a Szeged Regionális Hulladékgazdálkodási ISPA projekt üzemeltetésének kezdeti szakaszában

2009 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-61
Author(s):  
Ferenc Szabó
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Management Program ◽  
The Other ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Development Projects ◽  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
Long Run ◽  
Environmental Infrastructure

On the basis of a case study I present the experiences of the operation and the typical operational conflicts of the completed Hungarian EU environmental infrastructure development projects, first of all from the aspect of the cooperation of the beneficiary local governments. In the analyzed case - „Szeged Regional Waste Management Program" ISPA project - the legal beneficiary is the municipality of Szeged, but the other 32 municipalities of the region are also interested in the successful implementation of the project and are responsible for the continuous long run operation.

Theoretizing A New Sustainable Business Event: Extension of Mair and Jago Model

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 55
Author(s):  
Norol Hamiza Zamzuri ◽  
Khairil Wahidin Awang ◽  
Yuhanis Abdul Aziz ◽  
Zaiton Samdin
Keyword(s):  
Social Impact ◽  
Geographical Area ◽  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Sustainable Business ◽  
Knowledge Resources ◽  
Business Events ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Event Based

The growth of the event sector is underpinned by the demand of organizing a business event.  Thus, it leads to an increase in economic and social impact. However, the problems from the growth of this sector potentially results from the use of several event materials, transportation and infrastructure development.  Organizing a green event is seen as one of the strategies to reduce the environmental impact.  Therefore, the aim of this paper is to explore the issues involved throughout the process of greening an event by applying Mair and Jago Model.  Semi-structured interviews were conducted with event managers from six Malaysia business event companies that encourage green practices during their event.  Findings suggest that impact, initiative, support and performance motivates event organizers in organizing a green event.  It has also been found that knowledge, resources and behaviour are the barriers faced by event organizers throughout the process of organizing a green event.  Based on the findings it appears that two important factors have emerged from the data collection and analysis that showed a deviation from the Mair and Jago Model, namely “impact” for the motivation element and “support” for the barrier element.  The main limitation of this study was the scope of the study; as it only focuses on business events.  However, as the main purpose of this study is to explore the issues of organizing a green event, it has been found that there are other issues need to be explored in other contexts and geographical area.  Apart from this, as this is a case study, it can only replicate according to the circumstances of this case study. However, this study can be generalized in terms of the theory that has emerged from it.  It is suggested that further research should explore more issues in other contexts and geographical areas. 

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