Maria A. Ventura

Socio-Ecological Systems in Small Island Contexts: A Systematic Review of Advances Reconciling Human Activities with Biodiversity Conservation

Socio-ecological systems (SES) provide an integrative framework for analyzing interactions between human activities and biodiversity conservation in island environments, where ecological fragility and governance challenges are particularly pronounced. However, despite the growing...

Waste Literacy Among Portuguese First-Year Tertiary Students After Compulsory Environmental Education

Waste management is essential for addressing local and global environmental challenges. Failure to manage waste effectively results in several consequences, including environmental degradation, public health risks, and economic costs. Besides the need for adequate and up-to-date...