Fiscal Economic Instruments for the Sustainable Management of Natural Resources in Coastal Marine Areas of the Yucatan Peninsula

Vidal-Hernández, Laura; Yta-Castillo, Diana de; Castellanos-Basto, Blanca; Suárez-Castro, Marco; Rivera-Arriaga, Evelia

doi:10.3390/su131911103

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“…In recent years, increasing attention has been paid to so-called sustainable construction [21], where special emphasis is placed on the environmental impact of materials and products. It is necessary not only to reduce carbon emissions, but also to use natural resources sparingly [22][23][24]. It is assumed that the entire construction industry generates as much as 38% of global CO 2 emissions.…”

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Basic research on multilayer composites based on fly ash and natural fibers

Bąk,

Mikuła,

Łach

2024

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New restrictions on carbon dioxide emissions and electricity consumption are currently being introduced around the world. In many countries, innovative solutions are being used to reduce CO2 emissions and reduce material and energy consumption. The present work is related to the study of innovative binders based on geopolymers reinforced with composite bars and containing natural fibers for the production of layered building envelopes. The paper will present preliminary results of research on composites based on fly ash and natural materials of plant origin. The natural materials used to produce the samples are completely biodegradable. A 10-mol solution of sodium hydroxide with an aqueous solution of sodium silicate was used for the alkaline activation of geopolymers. The publication presents the results of physicochemical tests of base materials and natural materials, studies of thermal properties of fibers, mats, felts, and wools, morphology of fiber structure and texture, as well as physical and thermal properties of finished multilayer partitions. The results indicate the great potential of these materials in prefabrication and structural insulation applications. The work may have future applications in energy-efficient and low-carbon construction.

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Basic research on multilayer composites based on fly ash and natural fibers

Bąk,

Mikuła,

Łach

2024

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“…In the construction industry, the concept of sustainable construction is important 11 , where special emphasis is placed on the environmental impact of materials and products. It is necessary not only to reduce carbon emissions, but also to use natural resources sparingly [12][13][14] . CO 2 emissions are associated not only with inadequate and inefficient insulation of buildings, but also with the production of building materials.…”

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Basic research on layered geopolymer composites with insulating materials of natural origin

Bąk,

Mikuła,

Oliinyk

et al. 2024

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New restrictions on carbon dioxide emissions and electricity consumption are currently being introduced around the world. Innovative solutions are being adopted in many countries to reduce CO2 emissions and material and energy consumption. The present work is related to the study of innovative binders based on geopolymers for the production of layered building envelopes. The binders are reinforced with composite bars and containing fibers of natural origin. The natural materials used to produce the samples are completely biodegradable. A 10-mol sodium hydroxide solution with an aqueous solution of sodium silicate was used for alkaline activation of geopolymers. The purpose of the study was to compare and determine the insulating properties of natural fiber-based materials such as coconut mat, jute felt, hemp felt, flax felt, flax wool, hemp wool, flax-jute wool, and to determine the effect of these materials on geopolymer composites, in which 4 layers of natural insulating materials were used, and the composites were reinforced by fiberglass bars. The publication presents the results of physicochemical studies of geopolymerization precursors and natural insulating materials, studies of thermal properties of fibers, mats, felts and wools, morphology of fiber structure and texture, as well as physical and thermal properties of finished multi-layer partitions. The results indicate the great potential of these materials in prefabrication and structural-insulation applications. The fabricated composites using 4 layers of natural fibers showed improved thermal conductivity by as much as 40% (reduced thermal conductivity from 1.36 W/m × K to about 0.8 W/m × K). The work may have future applications in energy-saving and low-carbon construction.

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Blue Economy Financing Solutions for the Fisheries and Aquaculture Sectors of Caribbean Island States

Bennett,

March,

Failler

2024

Fishes

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This study reviews various financing solutions available for fisheries and aquaculture development in Caribbean small island developing states (SIDS) and Barbados, Grenada, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Previously identified financing needs within the fisheries and aquaculture sectors have been matched with the most suitable financing mechanisms. However, the use of blue levies is recommended and applicable in almost every scenario, as they allow these sectors to drive their own development in financing research and conservation projects to their own benefit. The use of “blue tokens” with sufficiently low repayment coupons allows development projects to gather public support for fisheries, thereby increasing the likelihood of the project being successful through community buy-in. The possibility of natural capital being traded as public equities as “Natural Asset Companies” provides the opportunity for development projects to fund themselves. The review concludes that natural capital can be leveraged as the base through which public-private partnerships (PPPs) can facilitate optimal delivery of ecosystem services, benefit multiple stakeholders, and provide numerous development opportunities. An enabling environment for debt and lending with low-interest loan repayments is also applicable to almost every scenario, as it facilitates access to capital finance for infrastructure development and the acquisition of increasingly sustainable fishing equipment. Steps towards generating an enabling environment for financing fisheries and aquaculture in the Caribbean region are also discussed. The establishment of dedicated financing institutions, PPPs, and sufficient data reporting infrastructure for the fisheries and aquaculture industry are essential for driving development in these sectors. Likely, the largest limiting factor in financing Caribbean fisheries and aquaculture industries is a lack of awareness of the range of finance and financing mechanisms available to stakeholders, as well as an enabling environment for financing blue Economy sectors. This review is thus intended to aid financing institutions, Blue Economy developers, and specifically Caribbean fisheries and aquaculture stakeholders and Caribbean governments by raising awareness of the financing mechanisms available, encourage the incorporation of their use in the fisheries and aquaculture industries in the Caribbean, and encourage policymakers to create an enabling environment for financing development in these crucial sectors.

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Fiscal Economic Instruments for the Sustainable Management of Natural Resources in Coastal Marine Areas of the Yucatan Peninsula

Cited by 3 publications

References 43 publications

Basic research on multilayer composites based on fly ash and natural fibers

Basic research on multilayer composites based on fly ash and natural fibers

Basic research on layered geopolymer composites with insulating materials of natural origin

Blue Economy Financing Solutions for the Fisheries and Aquaculture Sectors of Caribbean Island States

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