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Since January 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has dominated the media and exercises pressure on governments worldwide. Apart from its effects on economies, education systems and societies, the pandemic has also influenced climate change research. This paper examines the extent to which COVID-19 has influenced climate change research worldwide during the first wave at the beginning of 2020 and how it is perceived to exploit it in the future. This study utilised an international survey involving those dedicated to climate change science and management research from Academia, Government, NGOs, and international agencies in 83 countries. Results show that: (1) COVID-19 modified the way the surveyed researchers work, (2) there are indicators that COVID-19 has already influenced the direction of climate change and adaptation policy implementation, and (3) respondents perceived (explicitly concerning the COVID-19 lockdowns of March-April 2020), that the pandemic has drawn attention away from climate policy. COVID-19 has influenced the agenda of climate change research for more than half of the respondents and is likely to continue in the future, suggesting that the impacts on their research will still be felt for many years. The paper concludes by outlining critical implications for policy-making.
Walter Leal Filho; Tony Wall; Fatima Alves; Gustavo J. Nagy; Luis Ricardo Fernández Carril; Chunlan Li; Serafino Mucova; Johannes Platje Joost; Lez Rayman-Bacchus; Edmond Totin; Desalegn Y. Ayal; Johannes M. Lütz; Ulisses M. Azeiteiro; Antonio Garcia Vinuesa; Aprajita Minhas. The impacts of the early outset of the COVID-19 pandemic on climate change research: Implications for policy-making. Environmental Science & Policy 2021, 124, 267 -278.
AMA StyleWalter Leal Filho, Tony Wall, Fatima Alves, Gustavo J. Nagy, Luis Ricardo Fernández Carril, Chunlan Li, Serafino Mucova, Johannes Platje Joost, Lez Rayman-Bacchus, Edmond Totin, Desalegn Y. Ayal, Johannes M. Lütz, Ulisses M. Azeiteiro, Antonio Garcia Vinuesa, Aprajita Minhas. The impacts of the early outset of the COVID-19 pandemic on climate change research: Implications for policy-making. Environmental Science & Policy. 2021; 124 ():267-278.
Chicago/Turabian StyleWalter Leal Filho; Tony Wall; Fatima Alves; Gustavo J. Nagy; Luis Ricardo Fernández Carril; Chunlan Li; Serafino Mucova; Johannes Platje Joost; Lez Rayman-Bacchus; Edmond Totin; Desalegn Y. Ayal; Johannes M. Lütz; Ulisses M. Azeiteiro; Antonio Garcia Vinuesa; Aprajita Minhas. 2021. "The impacts of the early outset of the COVID-19 pandemic on climate change research: Implications for policy-making." Environmental Science & Policy 124, no. : 267-278.
The rapidly increasing global populations and socio-economic development in the Global South have resulted in rising demand for natural resources. There are many plans for harvesting natural resources from the ocean floor, especially rare metals and minerals. However, if proper care is not taken, there is substantial potential for long-lasting and even irreversible physical and environmental impacts on the deep-sea ecosystems, including on biodiversity and ecosystem functioning. This paper reviews the literature on some potentials and risks to deep seabed mining (DSM), outlining its legal aspects and environmental impacts. It presents two case studies that describe the environmental risks related to this exploitative process. They include significant disturbance of the seabed, light and noise pollution, the creation of plumes, and negative impacts on the surface, benthic, and meso- and bathypelagic zones. The study suggests some of the issues interested companies should consider in preventing the potential physical and environmental damages DSM may cause. Sustainable mining and the use of minerals are vital in meeting various industrial demands.
Walter Leal Filho; Ismaila Abubakar; Cintia Nunes; Johannes Platje; Pinar Ozuyar; Markus Will; Gustavo Nagy; Abul Al-Amin; Julian Hunt; Chunlan Li. Deep Seabed Mining: A Note on Some Potentials and Risks to the Sustainable Mineral Extraction from the Oceans. Journal of Marine Science and Engineering 2021, 9, 521 .
AMA StyleWalter Leal Filho, Ismaila Abubakar, Cintia Nunes, Johannes Platje, Pinar Ozuyar, Markus Will, Gustavo Nagy, Abul Al-Amin, Julian Hunt, Chunlan Li. Deep Seabed Mining: A Note on Some Potentials and Risks to the Sustainable Mineral Extraction from the Oceans. Journal of Marine Science and Engineering. 2021; 9 (5):521.
Chicago/Turabian StyleWalter Leal Filho; Ismaila Abubakar; Cintia Nunes; Johannes Platje; Pinar Ozuyar; Markus Will; Gustavo Nagy; Abul Al-Amin; Julian Hunt; Chunlan Li. 2021. "Deep Seabed Mining: A Note on Some Potentials and Risks to the Sustainable Mineral Extraction from the Oceans." Journal of Marine Science and Engineering 9, no. 5: 521.
Despite the booming interest in determinants of green (i.e., sustainable) consumption, the psychological factors that influence pro-environmental consumption patterns are not yet fully understood. To answer this call, we developed and analysed a model that offers an integrative approach to sustainable consumption patterns by addressing the full palette of consumers’ personal value orientations. Specifically, we linked consumers’ egoistic, altruistic, and biospheric values at the personal level to pro-environmental purchasing intentions, behaviours, and experiences. Furthermore, we examined whether implicit beliefs about the balance between humanity and nature (i.e., worldviews) moderate these relationships. To support the theoretical propositions in our model, we drew on the key premises of the theory of planned behaviour. Data from 291 Polish respondents were analysed by using multiple linear regression analysis, and the moderating effect of worldviews was investigated with simple slope analysis. While controlling for cultural values, the findings show that personal values, specifically biospheric values, predict sustainable consumer patterns and that consumers’ worldview moderates this relationship. Our study offers a novel holistic approach to analyse sustainable consumption patterns, which will assist environmental management scholars and practitioners who seek to understand and stimulate pro-environmental consumer behaviour. Our findings may help practitioners to develop strategies to influence consumer intentions and behaviours concerning green products.
Marjolein Caniëls; Wim Lambrechts; Johannes Platje; Anna Motylska-Kuźma; Bartosz Fortuński. 50 Shades of Green: Insights into Personal Values and Worldviews as Drivers of Green Purchasing Intention, Behaviour, and Experience. Sustainability 2021, 13, 4140 .
AMA StyleMarjolein Caniëls, Wim Lambrechts, Johannes Platje, Anna Motylska-Kuźma, Bartosz Fortuński. 50 Shades of Green: Insights into Personal Values and Worldviews as Drivers of Green Purchasing Intention, Behaviour, and Experience. Sustainability. 2021; 13 (8):4140.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMarjolein Caniëls; Wim Lambrechts; Johannes Platje; Anna Motylska-Kuźma; Bartosz Fortuński. 2021. "50 Shades of Green: Insights into Personal Values and Worldviews as Drivers of Green Purchasing Intention, Behaviour, and Experience." Sustainability 13, no. 8: 4140.
Prior studies predominantly use cross-sectional designs to determine effects of pro-environmental beliefs on green purchasing attitudes, thereby limiting the possibility for causal inferences and examining mediation effects. We overcome these gaps by adopting a two-wave longitudinal design to test a moderated-mediation model that draws on consumer choice theory, positing that the effect of implicit pro-environmental beliefs on green purchasing attitudes is mediated by perceived social value from buying green, while the relationship between pro-environmental beliefs and perceived social value is moderated by perceived inconvenience of buying green. Findings from a sample of Polish youth indicate that green purchasing attitudes resulting from implicit pro-environmental beliefs, partly depend on wider societal factors, i.e., perceived social value and inconvenience. These findings suggest that it is not a desire to do good for society motivates pro-environmental attitudes of the youth, but rather a desire to look good, especially for consumers who perceive high inconveniences of buying green. The attitude of youthful consumers who are less susceptible to social values is directly determined by beliefs.
Marjolein C.J. Caniëls; Wim Lambrechts; Johannes (Joost) Platje; Anna Motylska-Kuźma; Bartosz Fortuński. Impressing my friends: The role of social value in green purchasing attitude for youthful consumers. Journal of Cleaner Production 2021, 303, 126993 .
AMA StyleMarjolein C.J. Caniëls, Wim Lambrechts, Johannes (Joost) Platje, Anna Motylska-Kuźma, Bartosz Fortuński. Impressing my friends: The role of social value in green purchasing attitude for youthful consumers. Journal of Cleaner Production. 2021; 303 ():126993.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMarjolein C.J. Caniëls; Wim Lambrechts; Johannes (Joost) Platje; Anna Motylska-Kuźma; Bartosz Fortuński. 2021. "Impressing my friends: The role of social value in green purchasing attitude for youthful consumers." Journal of Cleaner Production 303, no. : 126993.
There is a perceived need to develop approaches, methods and tools that may help higher education institutions to systematically introduce the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into research and teaching as an intrinsic part of their programs. However, at present, there is a gap in the literature on the suitable means to do so. This paper addresses this gap by examining the many foci and commitments for and about the SDGs that are currently included in university programs. An overview of the SDGs’ focus at universities was presented using a survey to gather qualitative and quantitative data. . Based on current trends and gaps, this paper identifies the need for a framework which may be of assistance in facilitating the inclusion of the SDGs as a whole, and individually targets in particular in the programs of institutions of higher education. The scientific contribution of this paper value lies in the fact that this is one of the first papers to tackle the need for a framework which caters to a more systematic introduction of the SDGs in university programs. The basis for the framework approach, here introduced, includes institutional, thematic, structural and personal/individual aspects which need to be considered for proper implementation of the SDGs at the university level.
Walter Leal Filho; Fernanda Frankenberger; Amanda Lange Salvia; Ulisses Azeiteiro; Fatima Alves; Paula Castro; Markus Will; Joost Platje; Violeta Orlovic Lovren; Luciana Brandli; Elizabeth Price; Federica Doni; Mark Mifsud; Lucas Veiga Ávila. A framework for the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals in university programmes. Journal of Cleaner Production 2021, 299, 126915 .
AMA StyleWalter Leal Filho, Fernanda Frankenberger, Amanda Lange Salvia, Ulisses Azeiteiro, Fatima Alves, Paula Castro, Markus Will, Joost Platje, Violeta Orlovic Lovren, Luciana Brandli, Elizabeth Price, Federica Doni, Mark Mifsud, Lucas Veiga Ávila. A framework for the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals in university programmes. Journal of Cleaner Production. 2021; 299 ():126915.
Chicago/Turabian StyleWalter Leal Filho; Fernanda Frankenberger; Amanda Lange Salvia; Ulisses Azeiteiro; Fatima Alves; Paula Castro; Markus Will; Joost Platje; Violeta Orlovic Lovren; Luciana Brandli; Elizabeth Price; Federica Doni; Mark Mifsud; Lucas Veiga Ávila. 2021. "A framework for the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals in university programmes." Journal of Cleaner Production 299, no. : 126915.
Sand is considered one of the most consumed natural resource, being essential to many industries, including building construction, electronics, plastics, and water filtration. This paper assesses the environmental impact of sand extraction and the problems associated with its illegal exploitation. The analysis indicates that extracting sand at a greater rate than that at which it is naturally replenished has adverse consequences for fauna and flora. Further, illicit mining activities compound environmental damages and result in conflict, the loss of taxes/royalties, illegal work, and losses in the tourism industry. As sea-level rise associated with climate change threatens coastal areas, sand in coastal areas will play an increasingly greater role in determining the amount of damage from floods and erosion. The present analysis points to the need for swift action to regulate sand mining, monitoring, law enforcement, and international cooperation.
Walter Leal Filho; Julian Hunt; Alexandros Lingos; Johannes Platje; Lara Vieira; Markus Will; Marius Gavriletea. The Unsustainable Use of Sand: Reporting on a Global Problem. Sustainability 2021, 13, 3356 .
AMA StyleWalter Leal Filho, Julian Hunt, Alexandros Lingos, Johannes Platje, Lara Vieira, Markus Will, Marius Gavriletea. The Unsustainable Use of Sand: Reporting on a Global Problem. Sustainability. 2021; 13 (6):3356.
Chicago/Turabian StyleWalter Leal Filho; Julian Hunt; Alexandros Lingos; Johannes Platje; Lara Vieira; Markus Will; Marius Gavriletea. 2021. "The Unsustainable Use of Sand: Reporting on a Global Problem." Sustainability 13, no. 6: 3356.
Participatory budgets are a popular form of co-decision of residents about public space and quality of life in the city. Projects submitted to participatory budgets respond to needs such as recreation, health, communication and safety. This article evaluates the projects from 2016-2018 of the Wroclaw Participatory Budget in terms of aspects related to the wider issue of natural capital and climate change. The results obtained indicate that despite increasing financial outlays on projects that can contribute to strengthening environmental and climate aspects, the share of investments directly targeted at their implementation is relatively small. A total of 201 projects were analyzed, of which 12% directly and 18% indirectly referred to issues related to natural capital and/or climate change.
Marta Joanna Jamontt; Karol Kociszewski; Johannes Platje. WROCŁAWSKI BUDŻET OBYWATELSKI JAKO NARZĘDZIE DO WZMACNIANIA KAPITAŁU NATURALNEGO I ODPORNOŚCI MIASTA NA ZMIANY KLIMATU W LATACH 2016-2018. Studia Miejskie 2021, 37, 65 -77.
AMA StyleMarta Joanna Jamontt, Karol Kociszewski, Johannes Platje. WROCŁAWSKI BUDŻET OBYWATELSKI JAKO NARZĘDZIE DO WZMACNIANIA KAPITAŁU NATURALNEGO I ODPORNOŚCI MIASTA NA ZMIANY KLIMATU W LATACH 2016-2018. Studia Miejskie. 2021; 37 ():65-77.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMarta Joanna Jamontt; Karol Kociszewski; Johannes Platje. 2021. "WROCŁAWSKI BUDŻET OBYWATELSKI JAKO NARZĘDZIE DO WZMACNIANIA KAPITAŁU NATURALNEGO I ODPORNOŚCI MIASTA NA ZMIANY KLIMATU W LATACH 2016-2018." Studia Miejskie 37, no. : 65-77.
The field of sustainability has evolved considerably since the report “Our Common Future” was published in 1987. Whereas matters related to sustainable development used to be of marginal interest in the 1980s, it has substantially evolved since, and have become mainstream. As a result, there is a plethora of research on different aspects, whose focus has also been influenced by societal developments. This line of thinking also applies to sustainability research in higher education, a special and central field. Unfortunately, the variety of research on matters of sustainable development in universities makes it difficult to obtain an insight into its current status, and to ascertain how it has evolved since 1987. Based on the perceived need to fill this gap, a study focusing on the evolution of university-based sustainability research literature has been undertaken. The study entailed approximately 1700 papers published between 1987 and 2019, being one of the most comprehensive studies on this field ever undertaken. Apart from performing a bibliometric analysis using science mapping software tools, the research clustered the research into some key areas. The results suggest that, whereas impressive, the evolution of university-based sustainability research has been uneven, and calls for a more balanced emphasis to as to cover some research areas which have so far been neglected. The implications of this work are twofold: it will support the further development of the university-based sustainability research literature, and will help to address some thematic gaps, which are seen today, and to which greater attention is needed.
Walter Leal Filho; Markus Will; Chris Shiel; Arminda Paço; Carla Sofia Farinha; Violeta Orlovic Lovren; Lucas Veiga Avila; Johannes (Joost) Platje; Ayyoob Sharifi; Claudio R.P. Vasconcelos; Barbara Maria Fritzen Gomes; Amanda Lange Salvia; Rosley Anholon; Izabella Rampasso; Osvaldo L.G. Quelhas; Antonis Skouloudis. Towards a common future: revising the evolution of university-based sustainability research literature. International Journal of Sustainable Development & World Ecology 2021, 28, 503 -517.
AMA StyleWalter Leal Filho, Markus Will, Chris Shiel, Arminda Paço, Carla Sofia Farinha, Violeta Orlovic Lovren, Lucas Veiga Avila, Johannes (Joost) Platje, Ayyoob Sharifi, Claudio R.P. Vasconcelos, Barbara Maria Fritzen Gomes, Amanda Lange Salvia, Rosley Anholon, Izabella Rampasso, Osvaldo L.G. Quelhas, Antonis Skouloudis. Towards a common future: revising the evolution of university-based sustainability research literature. International Journal of Sustainable Development & World Ecology. 2021; 28 (6):503-517.
Chicago/Turabian StyleWalter Leal Filho; Markus Will; Chris Shiel; Arminda Paço; Carla Sofia Farinha; Violeta Orlovic Lovren; Lucas Veiga Avila; Johannes (Joost) Platje; Ayyoob Sharifi; Claudio R.P. Vasconcelos; Barbara Maria Fritzen Gomes; Amanda Lange Salvia; Rosley Anholon; Izabella Rampasso; Osvaldo L.G. Quelhas; Antonis Skouloudis. 2021. "Towards a common future: revising the evolution of university-based sustainability research literature." International Journal of Sustainable Development & World Ecology 28, no. 6: 503-517.
Private universities also play a key role in the sustainability debate. But despite their importance, there a shortage of research on how sustainability is being implemented at private universities. Based on the need to address this gap, this paper investigates the nature and diversity of sustainability-based practices undertaken at private universities. It outlines the ways private universities see and perceive sustainability, and examines by means of a survey involving 10 universities from across all geographical regions which educate over 150.000 students, how these universities incorporate sustainability-related practices, as part of their operations. The results suggest that, unlike their public counterparts, about half of the respondents stated that they do not have projects undertaken to promote sustainability in local communities or in their respective regions. Also, some private universities perceive themselves as leaders in sustainability in higher education, while some are still developing a more robust sustainability profile. The conclusions of the paper are that the special features related to sustainable development teaching and research at private universities need to be better identified, in order to involve them more on sustainability efforts. Also, whereas many of them are highly engaged on improving energy efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, promote sustainable water usage and promote sustainable landscaping, there is a need for them to also engage in other areas. Finally, private universities should engage on further efforts to increase their sustainability activities, which are beneficial to them in financial terms, as well as in respect of their image and their operations.
Walter Leal Filho; Marina Kovaleva; Barbara Fritzen Gomes; Hubert Fudjumdjum; Kay Emblen-Perry; Johannes (Joost) Platje; Liza Tuladhar; Claudio R.P. Vasconcelos; Todd Jared LeVasseur; Aprajita Minhas; Carla Sofia Farinha; Marian Buil-Fabregá; Isabel Novo-Corti; Diana-Mihaela Țîrcă; Dênis Antônio da Cunha. Sustainability practices at private universities: a state-of-the-art assessment. International Journal of Sustainable Development & World Ecology 2020, 28, 402 -416.
AMA StyleWalter Leal Filho, Marina Kovaleva, Barbara Fritzen Gomes, Hubert Fudjumdjum, Kay Emblen-Perry, Johannes (Joost) Platje, Liza Tuladhar, Claudio R.P. Vasconcelos, Todd Jared LeVasseur, Aprajita Minhas, Carla Sofia Farinha, Marian Buil-Fabregá, Isabel Novo-Corti, Diana-Mihaela Țîrcă, Dênis Antônio da Cunha. Sustainability practices at private universities: a state-of-the-art assessment. International Journal of Sustainable Development & World Ecology. 2020; 28 (5):402-416.
Chicago/Turabian StyleWalter Leal Filho; Marina Kovaleva; Barbara Fritzen Gomes; Hubert Fudjumdjum; Kay Emblen-Perry; Johannes (Joost) Platje; Liza Tuladhar; Claudio R.P. Vasconcelos; Todd Jared LeVasseur; Aprajita Minhas; Carla Sofia Farinha; Marian Buil-Fabregá; Isabel Novo-Corti; Diana-Mihaela Țîrcă; Dênis Antônio da Cunha. 2020. "Sustainability practices at private universities: a state-of-the-art assessment." International Journal of Sustainable Development & World Ecology 28, no. 5: 402-416.
Aim: Provide a summary of the expressed views, presentations and discussions during the ISINI14 (2020) online conference. Design: Next to rather traditional but this time online presentations, the discussions not only took place by way of oral communication, but also via an online tool. The administrators of the conference prepared in a word-processing programme a framework, where the participants could enter issues, questions and comments in real time, and react to each others writings. These issues, questions and comments were also discussed orally. The results of the exchange of new ideas are presented below, and should provide an impulse for further discussion at ISINI online meetings in the future. Findings: In order to achieve sustainable development, protect democratic values and empower citizens in different countries with a different institutional setting, a sound balance between open markets and sound regulation should be struck at various levels. Global and regional (EU) cooperationis needed for solving challenges to sustainable development – e.g. in relation to unexpected events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and climate (change) as a kind of public good. Keywords: new ideas, empowerment, climate change, COVID-19, European Union, decision making process, risk management, sustainable development JEL: D70, D81, F02, Q01, Q54
Johannes Platje; Grahame Fallon; Mehmet Baha Karan; Wim Westerman; Edwin Woerdman; Yoram Krozer; Markus Will; Katarzyna Kurek; Johan Van Ophem. Exchange of new ideas: towards a more open, cooperative and sustainable world. The Central European Review of Economics and Management 2020, 4, 117 -132.
AMA StyleJohannes Platje, Grahame Fallon, Mehmet Baha Karan, Wim Westerman, Edwin Woerdman, Yoram Krozer, Markus Will, Katarzyna Kurek, Johan Van Ophem. Exchange of new ideas: towards a more open, cooperative and sustainable world. The Central European Review of Economics and Management. 2020; 4 (3):117-132.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJohannes Platje; Grahame Fallon; Mehmet Baha Karan; Wim Westerman; Edwin Woerdman; Yoram Krozer; Markus Will; Katarzyna Kurek; Johan Van Ophem. 2020. "Exchange of new ideas: towards a more open, cooperative and sustainable world." The Central European Review of Economics and Management 4, no. 3: 117-132.
Aim: The aim of this paper is to provide a brief overview of the life and work of Professor Andries Nentjes, who passed away early 2019. As one of the founding fathers of environmental economics in the Netherlands, he contributed in particular to the international literature on market-based pollution control. We wish to honour the legacy of Andries Nentjes by outlining some highlights of his impressive academic research and by showcasing his active contributions to a more sustainable society.
Edwin Woerdman; Yoram Krozer; Johannes Platje. The Legacy of Andries Nentjes. The Central European Review of Economics and Management 2020, 4, 9 -14.
AMA StyleEdwin Woerdman, Yoram Krozer, Johannes Platje. The Legacy of Andries Nentjes. The Central European Review of Economics and Management. 2020; 4 (3):9-14.
Chicago/Turabian StyleEdwin Woerdman; Yoram Krozer; Johannes Platje. 2020. "The Legacy of Andries Nentjes." The Central European Review of Economics and Management 4, no. 3: 9-14.
COVID-19, as a pandemic, is impacting institutions around the world. Its scope and economic dimensions also mean that it poses a major threat towards achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This article discusses how the coronavirus pandemic may influence the SDGs and could affect their implementation. The methods used entail an analysis of the literature, observations and an assessment of current world trends. The results obtained point out that, while COVID-19 has become a priority to many health systems in developing nations, they still need to attend to many other existing diseases such as malaria, yellow fever and others. Further, the study shows that strong concerns in dealing with COVID-19 are disrupting other disease prevention programs. As a result, problems such as mental health are also likely to be overlooked, since the isolation of social distancing may mask or lead to an increase in the percentage of suffers. The paper suggests that, due to its wide scope and areas of influence, COVID-19 may also jeopardize the process of the implementation of the SDGs. It sends a cautious warning about the need to continue to put an emphasis on the implementation of the SDGs, so that the progress achieved to date is not endangered.
Walter Leal Filho; Luciana Brandli; Amanda Lange Salvia; Lez Rayman-Bacchus; Johannes Platje. COVID-19 and the UN Sustainable Development Goals: Threat to Solidarity or an Opportunity? Sustainability 2020, 12, 5343 .
AMA StyleWalter Leal Filho, Luciana Brandli, Amanda Lange Salvia, Lez Rayman-Bacchus, Johannes Platje. COVID-19 and the UN Sustainable Development Goals: Threat to Solidarity or an Opportunity? Sustainability. 2020; 12 (13):5343.
Chicago/Turabian StyleWalter Leal Filho; Luciana Brandli; Amanda Lange Salvia; Lez Rayman-Bacchus; Johannes Platje. 2020. "COVID-19 and the UN Sustainable Development Goals: Threat to Solidarity or an Opportunity?" Sustainability 12, no. 13: 5343.
Sustainability leadership entails the processes, which leaders, policymakers, and academics undertake in order to implement sustainable development policies and other initiatives within their organizations. It encompasses approaches, methods, and systemic solutions to solve problems and drive institutional policy towards a more sustainable organization. Higher Education Institutions (HEI) play a particularly important role, especially with regard to their institutional leadership role in promoting sustainable development. There is a paucity of research focusing on sustainability leadership in universities. In order to address this gap, this paper discussed the concept of sustainability leadership based on literature and empirical insights. The study aimed to understand the main characteristics of sustainability leaders at HEI and the main challenges they are confronted with. Secondary research questions involved gender issues and positive outcomes of sustainability leadership. The empirical component of the study consisted of an online-questionnaire survey performed among leaders (n = 50) from a set of universities in 29 countries. The sampling scheme was purposive, based on the membership in the Inter-University Sustainable Development Research Program (IUSDRP). The study was explorative in nature, and the descriptive statistics were used for the analysis. Due to the purposive sampling, the participants from top management positions could be considered as experienced, and their views were assumed to be information-rich. With a self-evaluation, the respondents described their leadership style and their usual traits, with inclusive style and systemic thinking being predominant in the sample. Regarding the skills, the respondents selected the ability to innovate, to think long-term, and to manage complexity from a pre-defined set of options. Connectedness with interdisciplinarity and knowledge about organizational settings, as well as global challenges and dilemmas, were stated as important issues related to the knowledge required for being a leader. Regarding requirements for a change towards more sustainable universities’ curriculum adaptation, investments in education for sustainable development (ESD), sustainable procurement, and reporting were mentioned. The study also revealed that gender issues were taken seriously among the sampled institutions, which is an encouraging trend. Challenges seen in implementing sustainability leadership are, for instance, a lack of interest by the university administration and among some members of the academic community, as well as lack of expertise and materials or resources. Based on the empirical insights, a set of measures were listed and which may be adopted in the future, so as to allow leaders of Higher Education Institutions to enhance their sustainability performance.
Walter Leal Filho; João Henrique Paulino Pires Eustachio; Adriana Cristina Ferreira Caldana; Markus Will; Amanda Lange Salvia; Izabela S. Rampasso; Rosley Anholon; Johannes Platje; Marina Kovaleva. Sustainability Leadership in Higher Education Institutions: An Overview of Challenges. Sustainability 2020, 12, 3761 .
AMA StyleWalter Leal Filho, João Henrique Paulino Pires Eustachio, Adriana Cristina Ferreira Caldana, Markus Will, Amanda Lange Salvia, Izabela S. Rampasso, Rosley Anholon, Johannes Platje, Marina Kovaleva. Sustainability Leadership in Higher Education Institutions: An Overview of Challenges. Sustainability. 2020; 12 (9):3761.
Chicago/Turabian StyleWalter Leal Filho; João Henrique Paulino Pires Eustachio; Adriana Cristina Ferreira Caldana; Markus Will; Amanda Lange Salvia; Izabela S. Rampasso; Rosley Anholon; Johannes Platje; Marina Kovaleva. 2020. "Sustainability Leadership in Higher Education Institutions: An Overview of Challenges." Sustainability 12, no. 9: 3761.
Aim: This paper reflects on the COVID-19 epidemic from the perspective of small probabilities and the difficulty of predicting similar events. Against the background of basic economic principles, the importance of the precautionary principle for crisis management is discussed, as well as potential consequences of this epidemic. Findings: The authors argue that whilst the epidemic as such was unexpected, in future countries should be prepared for such stochastic events to happen. This requires a precautionary approach. When society is not prepared for such a calamity, or waits too long to implement measures to deal with it, the social and economic costs may be very high – much higher than ‘hedging bets’ and losing. The article reflects on different issues which are meant for further discussion on unpredictable future threats. One important issue is the uncertainty created by this event. This increases the likeliness that something unexpected can appear in the near future, creating the need for research and discussion on public and government responses to these events. Being aware of such challenges increases the likeliness of society and people to be prepared for such developments. It is concluded that the current crisis brings forward the question whether the current political-economic system and globalization makes future pandemics more likely, and whether a radical change towards a more locally oriented economy provides solutions that minimize the likelihood or frequency of future pandemics.
Johannes Platje; Jeffrey Harvey; Lez Rayman-Bacchus. COVID-19 – reflections on the surprise of both an expected and unexpected event. The Central European Review of Economics and Management 2020, 4, 149 -162.
AMA StyleJohannes Platje, Jeffrey Harvey, Lez Rayman-Bacchus. COVID-19 – reflections on the surprise of both an expected and unexpected event. The Central European Review of Economics and Management. 2020; 4 (1):149-162.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJohannes Platje; Jeffrey Harvey; Lez Rayman-Bacchus. 2020. "COVID-19 – reflections on the surprise of both an expected and unexpected event." The Central European Review of Economics and Management 4, no. 1: 149-162.
Wim Lambrechts; Johannes Platje; Ynte K. Van Dam. Guest editorial. International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education 2019, 20, 1101 -1108.
AMA StyleWim Lambrechts, Johannes Platje, Ynte K. Van Dam. Guest editorial. International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education. 2019; 20 (7):1101-1108.
Chicago/Turabian StyleWim Lambrechts; Johannes Platje; Ynte K. Van Dam. 2019. "Guest editorial." International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education 20, no. 7: 1101-1108.
Purpose Management education trainers are increasingly called upon to train students to devise interventions for sustainable development in business settings. Due to the dominant reductionist paradigm, these interventions may lead to unwanted side effects. Teaching students about unacknowledged feedback loops in complex systems should prevent them from choosing “the most obvious” intervention without considering unwanted side effects.The current study aims to report the effects of teaching a systems perspective, applied to transport systems, on students’ opinions and expressed paradigms. The following questions are addressed: Do students adhere to the techno-centric paradigm, believing technology, innovation and growth can solve all types of threats for sustainable development, while neglecting low probability, high impact events? Are paradigms held by students coherent? Can teaching lead to a change in opinions and paradigms held by students? Design/methodology/approach Measures for several systems concepts (i.e. functional stupidity, paradigms and fragility) are taken across a wide sample of university students. Posttests of some key items are taken for a subsample that followed a sustainability and systems perspective in a course on transport economics. Findings A large share of students think that technology can solve different types of problems in sustainable development (a kind of weak sustainability), but their paradigms tend to be a mix of conflicting opinions. Though student opinions on topics that were explicitly treated in the course have changed, neither a wider paradigm shift nor significantly more coherent paradigms can be confirmed. Originality/value The results show that even though students can be taught about the unwanted side effects and limitations on specific techno-fix interventions, this does not automatically translate into a critical mind-set toward techno-fixing in general.
Johannes Platje; Markus Will; Ynte K. Van Dam. A fragility approach to sustainability – researching effects of education. International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education 2019, 20, 1220 -1239.
AMA StyleJohannes Platje, Markus Will, Ynte K. Van Dam. A fragility approach to sustainability – researching effects of education. International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education. 2019; 20 (7):1220-1239.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJohannes Platje; Markus Will; Ynte K. Van Dam. 2019. "A fragility approach to sustainability – researching effects of education." International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education 20, no. 7: 1220-1239.
This paper presents a discussion of determinants of the capacity of companies to deal with unexpected events and an approach to the creation of a company’s Early Warning System. Capacity determinants discussed include: lack of functional stupidity, paradigms, general trust and awareness of fragility indicators. The results of research based on an explorative questionnaire are presented for two small Swiss and German companies. The working hypothesis for the research is that flatter organizational structures possess higher capacity to create an Early Warning System than more hierarchical organizational structures. There is some weak evidence confirming this hypothesis.
Johannes (Joost) Platje. The Capacity of Companies to Create an Early Warning System for Unexpected Events – An Explorative Study. Transactions on Petri Nets and Other Models of Concurrency XV 2019, 47 -62.
AMA StyleJohannes (Joost) Platje. The Capacity of Companies to Create an Early Warning System for Unexpected Events – An Explorative Study. Transactions on Petri Nets and Other Models of Concurrency XV. 2019; ():47-62.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJohannes (Joost) Platje. 2019. "The Capacity of Companies to Create an Early Warning System for Unexpected Events – An Explorative Study." Transactions on Petri Nets and Other Models of Concurrency XV , no. : 47-62.
Climate communication has so far not being very successful in fostering behavioral changes of individuals and inducing political interventions. There is a gap between knowledge and behavior and there is a tendency to postpone serious action with the reason that science is not settled about the extent of impacts and the effectiveness of counter action. However, the preposition of the authors is that there is no much sense in waiting for something to be proven, but there is a necessity for making a rational decision between “doing something” or “doing nothing”. Instead of waiting for scientific proof, the question is reframed to what is the best bet in the face of uncertainty and low probability, high impact events. A structured exercise and facilitation guideline is presented as a tool for lecturers and teachers, to generally discuss about climate change within a rational framework. Making use of the Craven’s grid, after its inventor Greg Craven, its limits are assessed and opportunities for further development are derived. The grid can be developed into an instrument that may prepare participants for understanding small probability, high impact events. As such, the exercise can be very useful for discussing climate change issues, but also other events which are grounded in the increasing complexity of systems.
Markus Will; Johannes Platje. What’s the Worst Thing that Can Happen?—A Simple Exercise to Communicating and Reasoning About Climate Change. Climate Change Management 2017, 111 -128.
AMA StyleMarkus Will, Johannes Platje. What’s the Worst Thing that Can Happen?—A Simple Exercise to Communicating and Reasoning About Climate Change. Climate Change Management. 2017; ():111-128.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMarkus Will; Johannes Platje. 2017. "What’s the Worst Thing that Can Happen?—A Simple Exercise to Communicating and Reasoning About Climate Change." Climate Change Management , no. : 111-128.
Tahseen Jafry; Johannes Platje. Editorial. International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management 2016, 8, 474 -476.
AMA StyleTahseen Jafry, Johannes Platje. Editorial. International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management. 2016; 8 (4):474-476.
Chicago/Turabian StyleTahseen Jafry; Johannes Platje. 2016. "Editorial." International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management 8, no. 4: 474-476.
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to apply club good theory to challenges in climate justice and to identify the opportunities for creating a club of countries or regions to support climate justice and/or mitigate climate change, as well as the threats that such clubs could lead to the real exclusion of large parts of the world from climate justice. Design/methodology/approach A theoretical analysis is provided regarding the conditions for creating a club for climate change mitigation. Indicators of good governance and trust, as well as the Notre Dame Global Adaptation Index (ND-GAIN), are used to assess the capacity for creating such a club. Findings While opportunities for achieving climate justice are identified, climate change mitigation is likely to be at most a club good at the global level, thus excluding the most vulnerable countries, regions and groups of people. Although the threats of climate change may be acknowledged, they are easily neglected. Economic growth is likely to be a condition for economic sustainability, which in turn tends to be a condition for environmental sustainability. Decision makers should be conscious of the potential danger of creating a club for climate change mitigation based on the belief that economic growth and technology will solve these problems, as such a club is likely to be either unsustainable, or very small, while deepening existing injustice. Originality/value The authors provide an overview of the complexity of issues involved, to gain an appreciation of the vast, perhaps insurmountable, challenges facing climate justice. A club good approach is applied to issues of climate justice, emphasizing the limitations of the all-inclusiveness of climate justice and sustainable development.
Johannes Platje; Remko Kampen. Climate justice from a club good perspective. International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management 2016, 8, 520 -538.
AMA StyleJohannes Platje, Remko Kampen. Climate justice from a club good perspective. International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management. 2016; 8 (4):520-538.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJohannes Platje; Remko Kampen. 2016. "Climate justice from a club good perspective." International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management 8, no. 4: 520-538.