Rui Alexandre Castanho

The fate of our planet hangs in the balance, making the pursuit of sustainable development more than a mere aspiration, it is an imperative. Green Economy and Renewable Energy...

In the industry of global tourism, a pressing issue surfaces—the need to comprehend the transformative convergence of cultural exploration, gastronomic wonders, and adventurous...

This chapter reflects on the significant developments in environmental awareness and action over five decades. It discusses the evolution of global perspectives on environmental...

From the pandemic scenario to the current environmental problems, we present the issue of the indiscriminate and criminal use of pesticides in Brazil and their impacts on the...

Environmental degradation and social inequities pose significant challenges in today's world, demanding urgent action. The disconnect between human activities and ecosystem...

The world is changing rapidly in several critical areas that could reshape our lifestyles, development, the environment, democracy, and geopolitics. Among the numerous obstacles...

Borderlands have been neglected and suffered from the lack of attention and efforts of regional development due to specific inherent characteristics. They are considered...

Biophysical land planning aims to choose the land uses according to soil suitability, contributing to integrated and economically sustainable land use. Suitability is a measure...

In recent years, the world has been changing considerably. Within the many obstacles, barriers, and opportunities, three significant challenges should be considered for the...

In the last few years, advances in studies and research associated with the borderlands and the subsequent cross-border cooperation (CBC) have been increased and introduced all...

Costa Rica is recognized for its efforts in sustainable development. This study analyzes the challenges of environmental sanitation to articulate environmental management in the...

The ultra-peripheral Portuguese region of Azores is considered one of the EU outermost regions. This insular region is widely recognized as a sustainable nature-based...

The Azores are an increasingly attractive tourist destination. The excellence of endogenous resources has allowed it to consolidate its position as nature and adventure...

The specific richness and value of Mediterranean landscapes require a robust, well-defined, and comprehensive conservation strategy planning. Therefore, and considering the...

The current work aims to examine the efficient management of natural and cultural heritage resources for the sustainable development of cross-border tourism. Therefore, the...

European borderlands characteristics are determined by the interaction of differences in geography along with various conflicts in demographic and socio-economic factors. These...

To achieve desired territorial sustainability, it is necessary to fully understand all three spheres of sustainable development from different perspectives. The territories...

The specific richness and value of Mediterranean landscapes require a robust, well-defined, and comprehensive conservation strategy planning. Therefore, and considering the...

In abandoned mining areas, heavy metals may exist. Those heavy metals can cause physical consequences and death. Through the use of geographic information systems (GIS), the...

Nowadays, the high environmental sensitivity and economic constraints, as well as future prospects for development, require a strong sustainable energy policy. Such policies...