Abstract Integrated Pest Management (IPM) provides an illustration of how crop protection
has (or has not) evolved over the past six decades. Throughout this period, IPM has …

The three-pillar conception of (social, economic and environmental) sustainability,
commonly represented by three intersecting circles with overall sustainability at the centre …

This paper delves into the multifaceted concept of sustainability, covering its evolution, laws,
principles, as well as the different domains and challenges related to achieving it in the …

The global society faces an existential threat if it fails to meet current and future material
needs of its populations, while staying within the carrying capacity of our planet. An …

In purifying the world's atmosphere and deterring the negative externalities from the
excessive usage of fossil fuels, researchers have indoctrinated the global community to look …

Industrial hemp is a versatile, sustainable plant with several applications of its various forms,
including fiber obtained from hemp stalks, food obtained from hemp seeds, and oil obtained …

Background This study aims to explain the policies implemented by the European Union in
transitioning to a green economy. It examines the period from the adoption of sustainable …

Rainwater harvesting is an ancient practice currently used for flood and drought risk
mitigation. It is a well-known solution with different levels of advanced technology associated …

Despite their evidently different assumptions and operationalization strategies, the concepts
of Circular Economy, Green Economy and Bioeconomy are joined by the common ideal to …

This introduction presents an overview of the key concepts discussed in the subsequent
chapters of this book. The book discusses the prerequisites for empowerment. It argues that …