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One of the critical issues for the security and safety of the environment as well as activities of space is space debris. Countries and international organizations are aware of and seek solutions through the various international instruments related to space debris, so-called space debris mitigation guidelines. To date, the space debris mitigation guidelines have been published by the European Code of Conduct (EU CoC), Inter-Agency Space Debris Coordination Committee (IADC), Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS), and International Telecommunications Union (ITU). Meanwhile, the instruments had been issued and followed by national and international mechanisms. Establishing international law does not necessarily guarantee the behavior of space actors. However, they share a common interest in the space environment for the long-term sustainability of outer space activities. So, it is necessary to know what the international instruments related to space debris say about environmental protection. By using an interdisciplinary approach, especially international law for international relations, this paper aims to compare the environmental protection in space debris mitigation guidelines produced by EU CoC, IADC, COPUOS, and ITU. This paper argues that the space debris mitigation guidelines are a standard of behavior for international space actors but are voluntary in nature and donot have coercive power. Optimization can be pushed by environmental protection as a common interest of each of the international instruments related to space debris. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Urbanization and increased population has a severe concern over the problem of waste management. The industrial growth and commercialization also causes high risk of human health due to increased amount of waste and disposal problems. Thus it is a high time to call for an effective waste management practices. Present study focuses on waste handling practices by Municipal Corporation of a Nashik city located in Maharashtra State. About 300 - 350 MT/day of waste is collected in the year 2006, however with increased population and industrialization this waste generation has increased to 400-450 MT/day in the year 2013 and presently it is 550-600 MT/day. Paper presented here includes the various methods of collection and segregation of waste. Limitations of all such practices are presented here with the suggestions of handling and controlling the ill effects of the industrial and commercial waste. It is observed that the recycling initiated by the municipal corporation like fertilizer production, energy generation, bio medical waste handlers etc. has effectively contributed for the environmental protection and human health. Compost generation data from the solid waste was collected from the municipal corporation and a neural network model was developed to predict the compost generation. The study presented here is the first part as prediction of compost generation. Overall objective is to suggest the new IoT based methodology of the waste management. From the present study it is observed that the developed neural network model has a MSE less than 1% and the Regression coefficient (R2) is 0.8788. Since accuracy of the developed ANN is good this model can then further processed for the development of the IoT based waste management process. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Due to increasing awareness about environmental conservation and stringent rules and regulations regarding disposal of industrial waste engineers and researchers are striving hard to implement green practices in manufacturing industries. In this research the critical factors known as drivers creating hindrance in order to put green supply chain management into practice. GSCM in manufacturing industries have been identified using various techniques i.e. ISM – DEMATEL and through interaction with industry experts and questionnaire surveys. At present, the drivers of GSCM can prominently play an important role in India because Indian industries are showing growing care for the environment. The main objective of this study is to determine crucial drivers helpful for implementation of GSCM in leather industries. This research will not only help to reduce/reuse/recycle the waste generated but also conserve energy which is the need of hour. It is further observed that DEMATEL-ISM is an effective and powerful tool for estimating the relevant relationships among various drivers in an uncertain environment. It has been concluded that environmental concern and regulation (D2) is the most influencing driver through DEMATEL technique while ISM technique provides poor organizational culture in implementing GSCM (D12) as the most influencing driver. The information provided in this paper is useful for decision maker in an industry to implement GSCM to enhance the efficiency without polluting the environment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Northeast India (NEI) is one of the global hotspot areas for biodiversity. NEI comprises of the states of Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Mizoram, Assam, Manipur, Nagaland, Meghalaya and Tripura. The states are included with a huge variety of forests starting from the tropic to sub-tropic and temperate to alpine. The location has the capability to be a vacationer hub because of its picturesque panorama and the presence of many international history sites. Tourism may be a key supply of profits for this economically backward location and also can notably make a contribution to the Indian economy. But the improvement must now no longer be on the price of environmental degradation and exploitation of the herbal sources. The aim of sustainable improvement is acquiring economic development, social equity and justice, and environmental protection. It encourages conserving and enhancing natural resources by gradually changing the ways of development and use of technology. This paper discusses the development of the concept of sustainability and the application of sustainable development principles to tourism in the NEI. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper aimed to evaluate the natural gas application as an alternative energy source that correlates with an environmental conservation issue. The government pursues the utilization of clean energy. The reduction of greenhouse gas emissions has implemented through the program of kerosene to LPG conversion in Indonesia. Through this program, emissions reduction by the use of LPG estimated to achieve 130,223,596 tons of CO2 (2020). The use of natural gas in the Garut district expected as a pilot plan to improve greenhouse gas emission reduction in the energy sector. The evaluation of energy demand in Garut district shows that the use of clean energy provides attractive benefit opportunities. The total energy demand in Garut district reaches 147,558 MMBTU/year to serve people as much as 2,548,723 inhabitants. It predicted that 30% of this amount could converted into cleaner energy, i.e., compressed natural gas (CNG) or liquefied (LNG). The use of energy from natural gas is considered more decent and more profitable. Gas distribution from the terminal carried out using pipeline or truck transportation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Bird markets remain part of Jakarta's cultural interests in the midst of Jakarta's development path to modernization. It brings us to a time-space imagination where birds were owned and traded to resemble the social status of a person, especially in Javanese traditions. It also, therefore, marks the migration period of Javanese to Jakarta who still retains their tradition and culture in the capital city. Today, several markets even persist in the contestation between the process of space acquisition for bird enthusiasts, the formal grids and regulation of urban development, also endemic animals, and environmental conservation. Although contested, it is suggested that the bird market reflects what Foucault implied about heterotopia. The bird market represents a liminal space of the ideal romantic-traditional society which in reality does not 'fit' under the hegemonic urban construct - yet it constructs the way we relate to urban life today. This article seeks through the possibility of exploring 'this otherness' the re-positioning of the traditional market in Jakarta today and how it constructs and is re-constructed by the dominant discourse of the city. It is also argued that this memory of a time that the bird market retains cannot be detached from the social networks of bird enthusiasts who are engaged not only in economic activities of selling, buying, or biding but also in chirping contests. Not only the social value, but the bird market also depicts a political-economic logic between traders, contests organizer, competition jury, and the market as to control - boost or suppress the price of birds and promote particular kinds of birds to be included in the competition which often leads to further exploitation of bird in the natural reserve. This paper concludes on how this nexus of the social, political, cultural, and environmental context of the existence of the bird market shapes and re-shapes the city today and how each actor related to it reflects on the transformation and potential of the bird market in the future. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Amid escalating environmental and energy concerns, the scientific community has pivoted towards the exploration of new energy vehicles, leading to the rise of electric vehicle (EV) startups globally. Conventional diesel-powered vehicles, once dominant, are now deemed inadequate in addressing contemporary energy conservation and environmental standards. Consequently, global governments are ardently championing the shift from diesel engines to electric propulsion systems. This paper meticulously compares two prominent powertrain technologies, delineating their respective merits and limitations. Drawing from the interplay between powertrain advancements and consumer preferences, we elucidate areas where EVs outshine their gasoline counterparts in the present scenario. Analysis of 328 validated questionnaires reveals that consumers prioritize brand reputation, cost-effectiveness, and safety factors when considering EVs. The insights gleaned from this research can guide policymakers, consumers, and industry stakeholders in bolstering EV adoption, fostering a low-carbon transportation paradigm, and aiding Chinese EV startups in securing a more substantial market presence domestically. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This research aims for the Indonesian government to pass the Omnibus Law which contained various kinds of legislation. Including the environment which is also regulated in the Omnibus Law. On the one hand, this regulation provides hope for Indonesia's economic growth. However, on the other hand, this regulation has the potential to damage the environment and is not in line with the Indonesian Government's commitment to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, which in it weakens instruments for environmental protection and management. The weakening of environmental instruments has the potential to increase greenhouse gas emissions through high carbon activities and investment in fossil energy. Therefore, this paper will critically analyze how the weakening of environmental instruments in the Omnibus Law and the Revision of the Mining Law hampers the fulfillment of Indonesia's greenhouse gas emission reduction targets in the era of restoring national economic stability. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Water conservation includes practices of reducing water consumption. Behaviours and attitudes of domestic water consumers play a major role in bringing about substantial reductions in domestic water consumption. This paper analyses these behaviours and attitudes of household water consumers in Brunei. Using a questionnaire-based survey of 73 households, this study finds that 100 per cent of respondents believe that water conservation is important for protection of the environment. Further, a drive to save on water related costs emphasizes the responsibility and role everyone has to play. Based on this strong belief, a few recommendations have been made; such as creating awareness on the water consumption issue, translating environmental belief into everyday actions and price related changes regarding the current infrastructure. Understanding the characteristics of these individuals and households is essential to derive the key principles that will form the basis of policies implemented. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Recently, the problems faced by the construction industry is a significant shortage of raw materials. Thus, various methods were being adopted to reduce the use of raw material in concrete. Therefore, this paper will focus on the research of the bamboo fiber as a strengthening material in concrete. In Malaysia, the source of bamboo was wide and easily obtained. Its fast growth rate made the bamboo a good crop for environmental conservation efforts and can be easily cultivated and harvested in a short time. The tensile strength of the bamboo is relatively high and can reach 200-300 MPa. Thus, the use of the bamboo as a strengthening in concrete is suitable and might replace the existing materials in the future. Next, the research objectives of this study are to investigate the compressive strength of concrete with the various quantities of bamboo fiber, to compare the structural strength performance between concrete with the bamboo fiber and the ordinary concrete, and to determine the optimum percentage of the bamboo fiber that gives the highest strength in concrete. The experimental work consists of casting and testing the 100 x 100 x 100 mm cubes with an additive of bamboo fiber (0.5%, 0.6%, 0.65%, 0.7%, 0.75%, 0.8%, 0.9%) and standard or ordinary concrete cube. In order to investigate the compressive strength of the cubes, the compressive test has been carried out and the results will be compared. However, there are some review papers that have been done for bamboo fiber and also coconut fiber. The result from bamboo fiber is to compare with this experiment that also uses the same material. But, for the coconut fiber, it is just to get the result of the concrete strengthening from the other material that is used as an additive in concrete. Besides aiming to the reduction of raw material usage in concrete and structures self-weight, the idea of this research could be used and implemented in producing other structures especially that involve in concrete. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

There are three important elements that need to be harmonized so that the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG's) can be achieved, namely economic growth (economic growth), social inclusion (social inclusion), and environmental protection (environmental protection). The Environmental Performance Index (EPI) 2020 places 180 countries on environmental health and ecosystem vitality, Indonesia ranked 116th. The indicators provide environmental policy targets, environmental performance and provide practical guidance for countries aspiring to move towards the sustainable future. Environmentally sound development is also supported by the government at the policy level in the form of Regulation of the Minister of Public Works and Public Housing of the Republic of Indonesia Number 21 of 2021 concerning the Assessment of Green Buildings. Through this regulation, the government wants to encourage the realization of the implementation of sustainable buildings that are characterized by efficient use of resources and their contribution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHG emissions). The target is to reduce GHG emissions based on DKI Jakarta Governor Regulation No. 131 of 2012, namely from non-provincial buildings of 1.5 million tons of CO2 emissions in 2020 and 5.5 million tons of CO2 emissions in 2030. While the target of the provincial government building itself in 2020 is 49.4 thousand tons of CO2 emissions and in 2030 of 129.5 thousand tons of CO2 emissions. This paper is intended to evaluate the application of Green Retrofitting in Existing Office High-rise Buildings, and proposed alternative ways in order to improve efficiency and effectiveness of Green Retrofit in Existing Office High-rise Buildings development and financing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The highways are the key factor for development. With growing industrialization and population the need for development of the highways is increasing tremendously. But construction of highways not only consumes natural resources but also creates pollution. This pollution is leading towards global warming. Many research has been done in this field and the led to use of cowdung, flyash, sawdust etc. as supplement to concrete. Thus there is high time to look after the alternatives or supplements for construction which are environment friendly. In this paper, the cow dung ash (CDA) has been investigated in mortar and concrete as additive cementing material. The compressive strength of cement cured for 7, 14, 28 days having CDA in percentage by weight (5% to 30%) is tested. Setting time, workability, and consistency limit also has been checked for Portland cement having CDA in various percentages. It is observed that compressive strength for 10% CDA cured for 28, 14 and 7 days is 22.72 N/mm2,16.98,N/mm2, and 15.09N/mm2 respectively. The cement mix with 10 % CDA provides 49mm workability, 20 % gives 78mm workability and 30% gives 100 mm workability. On adding 10%, 20% and 30% CDA gives the water content as 0.39, 0.62, and 0.79 respectively.The results show that the properties improves with increase in CDA. The use of waste materials in the construction process leads to sustainable development resulting in the protection of the environment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper mainly presents a calculation method of carbon emission (in CO2 equivalent) in the whole life cycle of buildings and its practical application in the engineering project. The energy consumption calculation formula is established according to different items of different sub-projects, while the carbon emission factors are selected based on experimental research, experience reference and relevant standards, via which, the carbon emission equivalent of each sub-project in the current stage can be obtained by calculation. Reference data are partly from NREL-USLCI Database (U.S. LCI) and Chinese Reference Life Cycle Database (CLCD). Via comparing the carbon emission factors of the same material in different databases, the linear relationship is studied, so that the data could be optimized and supplemented. Construction data were collected during the process, and the overall carbon emission equivalent values of buildings at different stages of design, material production, processing, transportation, construction, demolition, operation and maintenance were statistically calculated. Various materials, equipment and plants with carbon sink effect should be taken into consideration. Through a series of measures, including optimization of building design and selection, adoption of low-carbon production and construction technology, reduction of energy consumption, and improvement of renewable energy permeability and carbon sink, the overall life-cycle carbon emission equivalent of the building will be significantly reduced, close to zero, in which way, the purpose of zero carbon emission in the whole process of building construction could be achieved. Taking this as a reference, it can provide guidance and help for future building construction to develop towards low-carbon environmental protection. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The paper is devoted to the method for ensuring human ecological well-being based on forecasting and mathematical and computer simulating technology-related risks. The risk factor sources have been considered. It is shown that when forecasting the environmental conditions, various risk factors are of great importance, leading to abnormal operation of man-made objects and significantly exceeding the design safety indicators. The main attention is paid to the modification of the Lotka-Volterra model for the ternary system Man-Made Object-Environment-Human. The simulation scheme in the MATLAB/Simulink software environment has been proposed and studied. The Man-Made Object-Environment-Human system simulation results are provided. Simulation results have been analyzed using time functions and phase trajectories. This model can be used to choose the operating parameters of the main production and environmental protection equipment of a man-made object and forecast situational changes when introducing new man-made objects or revamping existing ones. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The paper outlines the important impact of the introduction of voluntary environmental management in urban environments on environmental protection. An important role in the implementation of projects is played by innovations and tools for promoting innovative solutions that improve the ecological condition of growing areas of human activity. An analysis of the methods of processing and disposal of waste in the Russian Federation and in foreign countries was made. The problems of the waste recycling process are grouped. The methods of innovative implementations for solving environmental problems are considered. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Industrials and personal care products in drinking water are a major public health and environmental concern. In European framework directives and the US Environment Protection Agency, natural micro contaminants are listed in the first consideration. This paper provides a review of the significance of water purification. It's also an attempt to put out some broad concepts in terms of the processes that control demineralization and ultrafiltration. Reverse osmosis and electro dialysis are examples of advanced treatment methods but specifically on membrane separation process. And how it is better from all the separation and water treatment approaches. A brief review of the many strategies available for the removal of pollutants is provided here, with the goal of raising alertness of potential new approaches to water distillation. fouling of membrane is still a serious trouble in the region of membrane method. The latest and modern membrane automation will be obliging in resolving the issue regarding wastewater treatment activity for longer duration of time. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The poultry industry is a rapidly growing industry driven by consumer demand. Consequently, large quantities of solid waste are generated in the form of manure, feathers, hatchery, bedding materials and abattoir waste. The manure produced is often used raw as fertilizer without any pre-treatment hence, it could become a vector for pathogens and flies as well as contributing to odour problems. Treatment methods using pesticides, microorganisms and daily collection and disposal are normally adopted by the farmers. Advanced techniques such as composting, pyrolysis, gasification and anaerobic digestion are drawing interest due to their ability to convert "waste-to-wealth". Anaerobic digestion in particular has been gaining favourable attention due to the fact that potential application is independent of variables such as season and geographical location. In 2012, 38,959 tons of poultry manure was produced on average per day in Malaysia. If anaerobic digestion was introduced to treat the poultry manure, 8.95 million m3 biogas could have generated on a daily basis which is the equivalent of up to 323.41 TJ of heat and 89.91 GWh of electricity. This fruitful finding depicts the potential of harnessing renewable, clean energy in conjunction of supporting energy security efforts. This paper comprehensively compares the limitations of the four techniques mentioned earlier and its effects on the ease of operation, performance of the process and environmental conservation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In response to the serious damage caused by ship oil spills to the coastal economic system and marine ecological environment. In this paper, the method of fuzzy mathematics is used to comprehensively judge the level of ship oil spill accidents, and a comprehensive fuzzy evaluation model is established, which provides a basis for judging the level of ship oil spill accidents. The thesis research found that the ship oil spill risk analysis based on the oil spill model is feasible. An important factor affecting the area of the oil spilled oil film is wind conditions. The trend is to affect the trajectory of the oil spill. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Scientifically sound water quality management measures on water supply reservoirs rely on extensive information of pollution sources, water quality status and pollution control/water quality improvement techniques for specific problems associated with drinking water treatment and eutrophication process. From 2017 to 2020, we participated a series of strategic management projects funded by Taiwan's Environmental Protection Administration for decision support of the National Forward-looking Infrastructure Development Program on Water Environment. This paper briefly introduces the scientific approaches used and novel tools developed in these projects. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Internet of Things (IoT) is the most emerging field and buzzword in the present era. It has versatile dimension with multifarious applications, which are pertinent to sustainable development. Although, environmental protection is a jargon which includes our every day to long-term endeavours. Environmental Protection and IoT, both have diversified utilities therefore their intermingled fabrication may give synergistic effect to restore environmental resources and will promote greenery of contemporary world. The most effective part of this overlapping is as IOT is online process of monitoring, planningand restoring; it will be an excellent device for environmental information collection into remote places. It will make easy the hard task, as it is harder to keep constant eyes on environmental changes. However, these problems may effectively solved through IoT by "Geographical Information System (GIS)", "Remote Sensing (RS)", environmental awareness creation and many others. This chapter will put a deep insight into a universal approach and the use of IoT in Environmental Protection and guiding the way towards the green globe. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Energy conversion technologies using renewable energy sources (RES) are important to the de-carbonization goals, as set in the Paris Agreement. Accurate information on the environments impact of different energy sources and technologies is important for accurate planning of generation with the environmental protection in mind. Since different sources and technologies have different impacts at different levels, it is necessary to track impacts across the entire lifecycle. Therefore, technologies should be compared in terms of their life-cycle impacts not just impacts at the point of use or a specific common stage which may be misleading. The life cycle analysis (LCA) methodology has emerged as an effective and reliable tool in energy planning for the transition. This study presents the general environmental impacts of power generation technologies based on life-cycle assessments (LCAs) and other applications of the LCA metric. The assessments cover impacts from extraction, processing and transportation of fuels, construction of power plants and power generation. Life-cycle assessment (LCA) to of power generation technologies is very useful as the world seeks ways to meet growing electricity demand with less health and environmental impacts. However, the LCA is an evolving methodology having some barriers and challenges but has significantly helped in improving the understanding of the lifecycle of energy technologies, their greenhouse gas emissions, related air pollutant emissions, and water-use levels and impacts in heat and power generation. The application of LCA tool facilitate the implementation of analytically thorough and environmentally holistic approach in assessment and comparison of power generation technologies. Most LCAs show that the best power plants are hydropower, both run-of-river and with reservoir, nuclear energy, and wind power. The main application of lifecycle assessment is to identify the environmental impacts of goods and services over the entire life cycle of the product, service or energy system. In the power sector, LCAs are used to asses environmental impact of power generation technologies enabling power producers to make more informed decisions on environmental protection and sustainability of options available. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Tourism is one of the most affected sectors hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, especially for Asia-Pacific and Western Hemisphere countries. The existence of lockdown policies in several countries and procedures related to movement restrictions in various parts of Indonesia has made the number of tourists experience a significant decline. However, the number of Indonesian tourists in 2021 increases due to the looseness of Indonesia's social restrictions, which ultimately encourages people to take vacations. This study aims to review and examine the possible factors contributing to people's decision to carry out tourism activity during the Covid-19 pandemic era. Using a qualitative method through literature review and internal discussions, this study found that the recovery of Indonesia's tourism industry has been carried out through three "rescue phases." In addition, several factors influencing people's decision to take a vacation during a pandemic, including demographic aspects where men and younger people would be more willing to travel due to their risk attitudes and health concerns, ownership of a savings account (economics aspect), ownership of health insurance (health aspect), and accessibility of the internet (technological aspect). In conclusion, the recovery Indonesian tourism sector encourages people to travel during a pandemic through several factors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Wireless underwater communication refers to the propagation of data using a wireless channel through the water. Underwater wireless optical communication (UWOC) gained large attention in the past years owing to its distinguished capability of transferring a high rate of data for longer distances. It can be beneficial in different applications like environment protection, exploration of the seawater, military operations, emergency alarms and so on. However, the underwater field represents a difficult medium to deal with as the channel subjected to scattering and severe absorption. Besides that, the challenge of accurate localization makes the connections improperly adjusted, which in turn affects the signal propagation quality. Recently many innovating techniques of network have been proposed to overcome these difficulties which differ from optical transmission in vacuum. In our review we discussed numerous approaches and achievements in UWOC. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The acceleration of infrastructure development in Malang, Indonesia, is not in line with the concept of greening the city. These problems cause air pollution, flooding, and global warming. The lack of awareness of the urban community towards environmental conservation aggravates the ecological conditions. Still, in contrast, to the people living in villages, there is a greater emphasis on protecting the environment. Collecting data uses ethnographic methods, making researchers active participants in interviews and field observations. Community-based environmental conservation in Glintung Village in Malang City is a practical solution for urban greening. The study results that the authors present show the green conditions of an environmentally eco-village that are managed through collaboration between communities and managed to minimize environmental damage that has been a scourge in Malang. Thus, the results of this study could be a green design in solving urban environmental problems that the city government has not yet completed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Currently, the incomplete provision of wastewater treatment facilities for municipal and industrial industries, their proximity to canals, collectors, river banks and other water bodies, leads to significant pollution of water resources. The scientific significance of the results of the study is explained by the study of problems of municipal wastewater treatment, the expansion of existing scientific concepts of biological treatment and the use of high algae biodiversity to reduce the anthropogenic pollution of Andijan municipal wastewater. At present, the protection of the environment and the natural state of fresh water, the efficiency of wastewater treatment is a critical task. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This research aims to examine the values of environmental sterilization in the artwork of Yogyakarta-style banner mask creations. Analysis and intrepetation focused on batik masks of peacock and rose motifs. The research was conducted in Bobung, Putat Village, Patuk Subdistrict, Gunungkidul Regency, Yogyakarta. The study uses a qualitative descriptive approach with a single case strategy. Data is sourced from informants, places & events and documents/archives collected with in-depth interview techniques, participatory observations, and content analysis. The validity of the data is tested with source triangulation techniques and informant reviews. Data analysis is done with an interactive analysis model with data reduction procedures, data displays, and verification. The results of this study showed that the kraeasi banner mask Peacock and Rose contains environmental conservation values. The peacock on the banner mask is a representation of the male crown symbol that represents male masculinity or virility. The rose on the mask of the goddess sekartaji becomes a symbol of the crown of women who are a condition of the beauty that represents feminism. Environmental conservation values are contained in the background of peacock selection aimed at preserving green peacocks (Pavo muticus) which are endemic to endangered Java. While the Rose (Rosa sp) was chosen because of its value of philosophical value and beauty that deserves to be preserved. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Environmental accounting is important in supplying required data about the environment to many consumers at all levels for a variety of reasons. Ecosystem protection, corporate governance, and corporate environmental performance are all increasing in India. They are a result of global calls for businesses to be held accountable for their direct actions. As a result, Greek companies have begun to establish and publicize environmental policies. The goal of this study was to look into how firms in India disclosed their environmental performance. The aim of this study is to analyze the idea of environmental/green accounting, as well as its practices and reporting in India. A little effort has been undertaken to raise environmental awareness in underdeveloped nations like as India, as well as to investigate the obstacles involved with environmental accounting adoption. The researcher found that the existing condition of environmental accounting processes has not altered after doing extensive investigation. Their Environmental Policy shows that they are making every effort to increase environmental protection, however the study results do not indicate the ecological cost, duty, or expenditure [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Sustainable environmental protection is one of the important topics today. How to comply with green environmental product materials, energy saving, carbon reduction, recycling, and reuse also reduces the burden on the environment. In this study, an effective solution is proposed for recycling coffee grounds, which is used in the design of fragrant appliances. The method is to add it as auxiliary material, clay and coffee grounds, to produce ceramic materials with pore characteristics. For the composition of coffee grounds mixed with clay of 10% to 50%, sintering tests are carried out for the same module with an interval of 5%, and then the phase composition of ceramic materials obtained after burning at 800 and 1200°C is tested. The physical properties of structural features and technical characteristics were studied in the application of clay samples to develop fragrant appliance products. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Halda River is located in the Ramgarh Upazila under Khagrachari district, Bangladesh, which is one of the most important natural fish breeding grounds in Bangladesh from where carp fish (Catla, Labeo rohita, Labeo calbasu and Cirrhinus mrigala) eggs are collected by local fishermen generally during May to June every year. But due to salinity and pollution occurred by domestic and industrial wastes disposal, open defecations beside river, pesticide and fertilizer mixed discharge from different irrigation fields, spilled oil from various water vehicles, illegal sand mining, etc., this carp sanctuary is under threat. Thus, this research aims to deal with the investigation of salinity intrusion and water pollution of the river. Salinity tests during high tide, low tide and during rainfall have been performed from 17 sampling locations at about 500 m interval from the confluence of the Karnuphuli River. Based on the experimental results, from station number 11 to 17 the salinity concentration is over the standard value (600mg/l) and it increased accordingly. Moreover, the worst value found in the sample station 17 at Mohona and the value is 2,000 mg/l during high tide, which is over three times of standard value. But on the other hand, during low tide the salinity concentration (max. 375 mg/l) is below the standard value. Water quality parameters tests, such as, pH, Alkalinity, Chloride, CO2, Turbidity, Hardness, TS, TDS, TSS, DO, BOD5, Heavy metal tests were carried out by taking water samples from confluence point, salinity free location during low tide and high tide, respectively. The test results are compared with World Health Organization (WHO) and Bangladesh Environmental Conservation Rules (BECR) standards and a few parameters are found to be unsatisfactory for the carps. Among them Turbidity value was 62.70 NTU and Alkalinity was 186.67 mg/l, which is higher than the standard limit. Hygienic sanitation system, controlled use of fertilizers and pesticides, establishment of central ETP, enforcement of existing regulations and construction of tidal regulators are suggested to be practiced to save this sanctuary. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The current state of society is characterized by the rapid development of various kinds of technologies. At the same time, such a rhythm of social progress affects a significant increase in the development of the manufacturing sector, which has both positive and negative consequences. In particular, this leads both to an increase in the development of environmental protection issues and environmentalists in individual states, and to an increase in the negative impact on the environment. This necessitated the development of both theoretical and applied measures to preserve and protect the environmental safety of society. Therefore, at the present stage of social development, the international community has developed and is implementing a significant number of organizational and technical measures in the field of environmental safety, which will require a systematic and objective study. Documented provision of environmental safety in view of the emergence of new diseases is very relevant and promising. The article discusses and analyzes in detail the current issues of ensuring environmental safety and environmental protection. Specific recommendations are presented to improve the efficiency of technogenic regulation of environmental safety issues in regional territories. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Sustainable city development concerns various dimensions such as citizen well-being, urban infrastructure, environmental friendliness, accessible transportation, and solid economics. Effective utilization of resources and energy is inevitable if a city wishes to transit towards sustainability. A sustainable city assessment framework is a useful tool in measuring and evaluating the management of the city resources without negative impact on the environment, facilitating the city to grant the well-being of the citizen in terms of safety, happiness, and convenience. The management can make use of the framework in planning and executing various policies for robust economic growth. Moving towards a status of a sustainable city is of great interest to an emerging city like Chiang Mai in Thailand. As a case study, Chiang Mai is unique in terms of its medium size, with the potential to be the regional hub. Chiang Mai is the 2nd largest city in Thailand, located in a strategic location and surrounded by diverse and nice natural environments, and is the center of medical and education excellence in northern Thailand. In this works, an overview of sustainable city indicators employed for several cities was conducted. The suitability of key indices was evaluated and discussed against the context of Chiang Mai. The Thai government's bio-circular-green (BCG) economy concept was also considered for economic and social development along with environmental protection to properly realize the potential of the city. From the preliminary findings, potential indicators of the sustainable city assessment may be grouped into three main components: economic, social, and environmental. Useful plans and guidelines from the sustainable city assessment framework were also proposed for the future development and expansion of Chiang Mai. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Over the last few centuries the industrial revolution has increased the number of people with better living standard. Alongside, it has various negative results, especially on the environment. Thus, the second half of the XXth century and the beginning of the XXI century have been marked by shift in the policies towards more environment protection. The new scientific research and the devastating results on nature and human health caused many national, supranational, and international organizations to focus their targets on the protection of the nature. Numerous reasons for such shift can be identified and one of them is believed to be the transformation of the social values. According to various authors, the postmaterialist values are basis for more orientations towards environmental protection on personal level. Thus, the aim of the current research is to identify if the national postmaterialist values are associated with the levels of the countries' environmental performance. The object of the research is a selection of European countries and the focus is the post-materialist index of these countries and its association with the environmental performance index. Sources of data are European Values Study (waves 2 and 5) and Environmental Performance Index. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article provides an overview of the environmental impact of the vehicle and tasks to reduce GHG. 4step methods of reducing the environmental impact of the vehicle are reflected in the article. The operating modes of the engine in terms of fuel economy and reduction of environmental damage are given in the example of 3 cars. Stated that when power usage grade is U=0.8 and engine operates in 70-80% of its maximum engine speed a fuel consumption and environmental damage is reduced. The article summarizes the following: operation of the engine with power usage grade around 0.8 in.the city conditions can be provided by using engines with appropriate power i.e. a car with big engine power is not necessary in the city conditions in terms of fuel economy and environment protection. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]