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Despite contributing minimally to global greenhouse gas emissions, Pacific Island Countries and Territories often shoulder an unequal burden of climate risks. To analyse pathways to sustainability, we conducted a leverage points analysis on the complex sustainability challenges facing the low-lying atoll Ouvéa in Kanaky New Caledonia (France). Leverage points are places within complex systems where interventions can lead to transformative change. Combining a literature review and qualitative interviews with regional, government, provincial, and local stakeholders, we contextualised eight leverage points: (1) expanding and improving coastal protection, (2) strengthening or creating monetary incentives, funding possibilities or forms of compensation to alleviate costs of climate change adaptation and sustainability measures, (3) conducting more research and monitoring, (4) strengthening environmental regulation and restrictions, (5) empowerment of women, youth, and local communities and increasing awareness of power imbalances to strengthen gender equity and social inclusion, (6) establishing new conservation management measures and improving existing ones, (7) increasing institutionalisation of environmental and climate change education, and (8) involving diverse knowledge systems and practices in research and management to strengthen participatory, transdisciplinary, and community-based initiatives. Our results emphasise the importance of acknowledging responsibilities across multiple scales, showing the non-transferability of some interventions due to perceived high costs and incompatibility with local culture. Illustrating dimensions of ocean equity in the context of Ouvéa, we discuss the importance of local values and knowledge systems to ensure fair distribution of costs and benefits in sustainability interventions.
Despite contributing minimally to global greenhouse gas emissions, Pacific Island Countries and Territories often shoulder an unequal burden of climate risks. To analyse pathways to sustainability, we conducted a leverage points analysis on the complex sustainability challenges facing the low-lying atoll Ouvéa in Kanaky New Caledonia (France). Leverage points are places within complex systems where interventions can lead to transformative change. Combining a literature review and qualitative interviews with regional, government, provincial, and local stakeholders, we contextualised eight leverage points: (1) expanding and improving coastal protection, (2) strengthening or creating monetary incentives, funding possibilities or forms of compensation to alleviate costs of climate change adaptation and sustainability measures, (3) conducting more research and monitoring, (4) strengthening environmental regulation and restrictions, (5) empowerment of women, youth, and local communities and increasing awareness of power imbalances to strengthen gender equity and social inclusion, (6) establishing new conservation management measures and improving existing ones, (7) increasing institutionalisation of environmental and climate change education, and (8) involving diverse knowledge systems and practices in research and management to strengthen participatory, transdisciplinary, and community-based initiatives. Our results emphasise the importance of acknowledging responsibilities across multiple scales, showing the non-transferability of some interventions due to perceived high costs and incompatibility with local culture. Illustrating dimensions of ocean equity in the context of Ouvéa, we discuss the importance of local values and knowledge systems to ensure fair distribution of costs and benefits in sustainability interventions.
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The article is dedicated to studying potential directions for attracting investment in the development of the resource potential of an agricultural enterprise. The aim of the research is to develop theoretical and methodological foundations and practical recommendations for forming and effectively using investment mechanisms to enhance the resource potential of agricultural enterprises. The examination of the resource potential of an agricultural enterprise is driven by numerous factors affecting its operation. Firstly, contemporary economic challenges, such as raw material price fluctuations and climate change, and demand quick adaptation of agricultural enterprises to new conditions. Secondly, the growing importance of environmental sustainability sets new requirements for the efficient use of natural resources, which is particularly relevant in the agricultural sector. The article reviews modern approaches to forming the resource potential of an agricultural enterprise and outlines its significance in ensuring stable development and enhancing competitiveness. The study presents an analysis of the key elements of resource potential, including land, labor, material and technical, financial, energy, informational, and innovative resources, as well as intellectual capital as a basis for shaping the enterprise’s innovative strategy. The study substantiates the importance of optimal use of these resources considering global economic changes, sustainability requirements, and the need to adapt to new challenges in the agricultural sector. Key directions for investment in various types of resources are critical to achieving sustainable growth. In particular, the need to invest in equipment modernization, optimization of land resource usage, implementation of energy-efficient technologies, human capital development, and employee skill enhancement is justified. The unique role of intellectual capital and innovative technologies as sources of competitive advantage and factors promoting the integration of modern management approaches is identified. The study of the resource potential of agricultural enterprises revealed that effective investment in each resource element creates opportunities for significant productivity gains, cost reduction, and long-term sustainability of enterprises. It was determined that competition in the agricultural product market requires improved resource efficiency and strategic management. The research demonstrated that ensuring stable enterprise development demands a comprehensive approach to resources, integration of innovations, and attracting additional investments for sustainable growth. Keywords: resource potential, agricultural enterprise development, investment attraction, sustainable development, competitiveness.
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