A critical analysis of the impacts of COVID-19 on the global economy and ecosystems and opportunities for circular economy strategies
Abstract The World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic on the 11th
of March 2020, but the world is still reeling from its aftermath. Originating from China, cases …
of March 2020, but the world is still reeling from its aftermath. Originating from China, cases …
In-situ and ex-situ biodiversity conservation in ecuador: A review of policies, actions and challenges
Biodiversity is vital for the stability of the planet; its ecosystem services provide essential
elements for our survival and well-being. This review analyzes the national biodiversity …
elements for our survival and well-being. This review analyzes the national biodiversity …
Indirect effects of COVID-19 on the environment
This research aims to show the positive and negative indirect effects of COVID-19 on the
environment, particularly in the most affected countries such as China, USA, Italy, and Spain …
environment, particularly in the most affected countries such as China, USA, Italy, and Spain …
Impact of COVID-related lockdowns on environmental and climate change scenarios
The outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic has emerged as a major challenge from human health
perspective. The alarming exponential increase in the transmission and fatality rates related …
perspective. The alarming exponential increase in the transmission and fatality rates related …
How does the beach ecosystem change without tourists during COVID-19 lockdown?
Urban tourist beach ecosystems provide the essential service of recreation. These
ecosystems also support critical ecological functions where biodiversity conservation is not …
ecosystems also support critical ecological functions where biodiversity conservation is not …
Map** and assessing coastal recreation cultural ecosystem services supply, flow, and demand in Lithuania
Coastal recreation as a cultural ecosystem service (CES) is key to human wellbeing.
However, anthropogenic impacts at the coast affect CES supply. Map** and assessing …
However, anthropogenic impacts at the coast affect CES supply. Map** and assessing …
Does environmental noise affect housing rental prices in develo** countries? Evidence from Ecuador
Environmental noise is defined as an unwanted sound which could be generated by
anthropogenic activities (for instance industrial or commercial activities), the transit of engine …
anthropogenic activities (for instance industrial or commercial activities), the transit of engine …
Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining (ASGM): Management and Socioenvironmental Impacts in the Northern Amazon of Ecuador
Mining is one of the oldest economic activities of mankind. Within this activity, artisanal and
small-scale gold mining (ASGM) is one of the most studied sectors due to its high level of …
small-scale gold mining (ASGM) is one of the most studied sectors due to its high level of …
Evaluation of the non-use value of beach tourism resources: A case study of Qingdao coastal scenic area, China
J Liu, N Liu, Y Zhang, Z Qu, J Yu - Ocean & coastal management, 2019 - Elsevier
Beaches, an important component of coastal tourism resources, are gradually eroding as a
result of environmental pollution, ecological damage, etc., which is ignored by tourists as …
result of environmental pollution, ecological damage, etc., which is ignored by tourists as …
Visitors' willingness to pay for ecosystem conservation in Grenada
Understanding visitors' willingness to pay (WTP) for natural ecosystems can assist
policymakers in managing the environmental assets that form the foundation of nature …
policymakers in managing the environmental assets that form the foundation of nature …