Electronic Green Journal

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This study examined managerial factors in the adoption of green library initiatives in selected academic libraries in Kwara State. Descriptive survey design was adopted for this study. The study focused on the librarians in the University of Ilorin library, Kwara State University library, and Al-hikmah University library, with a total population of forty-six (46) – which served as the study sample. Questionnaire was used for data collection, and descriptive statistics was used in data analysis. Findings showed that planning had perceived influence on the adoption of green library initiatives. Results showed that staffing and funding had perceived influence on the adoption of green library initiatives. Results indicated that organizational structure and leadership commitment had perceived influence on the adoption of green library initiatives. The study concluded that managerial factors influence the adoption of green library initiatives.

This study investigates the impact of environmental degradation on Nigeria’s sustainable development between 2003 and 2023. By analyzing the Sustainable Development Index (SDI) alongside CO₂ emissions per capita, the study identifies a clear tension between economic activity and environmental health. While Nigeria has experienced a steady rise in its SDI, reflecting improved policy integration, CO₂ emissions remain high due to continued dependence on fossil fuels. A correlation coefficient of r = −0.41 indicates that environmental degradation significantly undermines sustainability efforts. The research also highlights governance weaknesses and poor policy enforcement as primary challenges. To address these issues, the study recommends strengthening environmental oversight and incentivizing the transition to renewable energy sources to achieve long-term, carbon-neutral growth.

The surge in small-scale illegal mining is posing gross environmental concerns for present and future generations of Ghana. The case study explored the effects of illegal mining activities on Ghana’s sustainable development goals. Using case studies of two districts, the political settlement theory was used to investigate how the politics of power relations can lead to environmental change. Through interviews and focal group discussions, the study revealed an inextricable linkage between actors at the local, national, and international levels and environmental destruction. The study found that most of the sustainable development goals such as, right to safe and clean drinking water, human health, healthy environment, destruction of farmlands, food insecurity, education, eradicating hunger and poverty, amongst others have been significantly affected by the activities of illegal mining. The study thus recommended immediate policy interventions to remedy the situation before it reaches a tipping point.

This systematic review examines emerging threats of plastic pollution to ecosystem sustainability based on research published between 2021 and 2024. A comprehensive analysis of peer-reviewed literature named seven studies (n = 7), of which five (n = 5) met the inclusion criteria. The analysis revealed three distinct categories of ecosystem impacts: terrestrial (microplastic soil contamination), aquatic (marine and freshwater systems), and novel threats associated with global events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. The highest-quality studies (n = 3) focused on terrestrial microplastic pollution, impacts on seagrass meadows, and freshwater macroplastic contamination. Other supporting studies provided insights into lifecycle impacts and pandemic-related pollution patterns. Overall, this review synthesizes evidence across multiple ecosystem types, highlighting the interconnected nature of emerging plastic pollution threats.

This study investigates the key drivers and barriers affecting business-to-business (B2B) buyers’ adoption of green products. Drawing on a conceptual multilevel framework, it examines how access to sustainability information, environmental awareness, and effective green marketing help green procurement decisions. The analysis further highlights the influence of persuasive communication, social norms, and environmental consciousness on strengthening purchase intentions. In contrast, exessive costs, limited product availability, scepticism toward eco-labels, and insufficient information are identified as major obstacles. The findings underscore the dynamic interplay between enabling and inhibiting factors and suggest strategic pathways for businesses to promote sustainable procurement. This research contributes to the sustainability discourse by providing actionable insights for encouraging environmentally responsible purchasing in B2B contexts.

The Ethics of the Climate Crisis by Robin Attfield aims to present moral principles related to the current climate crisis, intended to motivate individuals, companies, non-governmental organizations, and governments at all levels to take “climate action” as an ethical obligation.

ISBN: 978-1-509-55909-1