Plastic has created a new man-made ecosystem called plastisphere. The plastic pieces
including microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) have emerged as a global concern …

Nowadays, a variety of methodologies are available to assess local, regional and global
impacts of human activities on ecosystems, which include Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) …

Ocean and coastal ecosystems support life on Earth and many aspects of human well-being.
Covering two-thirds of the planet, the ocean hosts vast biodiversity and modulates the global …

The study examines the role of energy intensity, green economic factors, and blue economic
factors to achieve sustainable economic growth in gulf countries. Additionally, we analyze …

The launch of the United Nations (UN) 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015
was a historic event, uniting countries around the world around the shared agenda of …

Humans have relied on coastal resources for centuries. However, current growth in
population and increased accessibility of coastal resources through technology have …

The concept of Blue Economy (BE) is recognised as central for sustainable development
that incorporates socio-economic benefits and ecological conservation. However, in Africa …

With increasing demand for resources to achieve global food-water-energy nexus and rapid
decline in land-based sources, oceans represent both solution and boost to sustainable …

Abstract Background The Blue Economy is a recent field of study that encompasses
economic activities that depend on the sea, often associated with other economic sectors …

Renewable energy is crucial nowadays, and among the options, biofuels are evidenced as
a promising alternative to reduce the dependence of fossil fuels. However, there is a paucity …