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Energy security is gaining growing recognition as a key pillar of societal development, shaping not only economic growth and social stability but also broader geopolitical and environmental considerations. Initially confined to concerns of resource availability, affordability, and reliability, the concept has expanded to address complex, interrelated challenges, including resilience, sustainability, and equity. This article provides a systematic critical review of the measures of energy security, delving into its evolving conceptualization and diverse assessment frameworks, drawing attention to the increasing importance of integrating social dimension.

The present study introduces a sophisticated index of the susceptibility of the dairy sectors of various EU countries to external turbulence. The index, created using the technique for order of preference by similarity to ideal solution multi-criteria decision-analysis using monthly data from January 2015 to July 2023, allows us to comprehensively evaluate the susceptibility of the European dairy sector to external shocks and to identify particular regions or countries that require additional support from regulatory bodies even before the negative external shocks affects the respective regions. Regulators can thus act proactively to increase the resilience of the dairy sector to avoid serious negative effects.

Promotion of renewable energy sources (RES) has become increasingly important across the globe due to the sustainable development goals. Countries without fossil energy endowments are especially keen to embark on the introduction of additional RES in the energy mix. The agricultural sector rewards particular attention as land used for RES increases pressure for other activities in rural areas.

This study examines how sustainability reporting affects ESG controversies, using panel data from EU companies between 2017 and 2023. The findings indicate a positive relationship between transparent disclosures and ESG controversy scores. This suggests that firms committed to sustainability reporting manage ESG risks more effectively, reducing the likelihood of controversies.

The European Union’s (EU) Common Agricultural Policy aims to promote sustainable farming practices that ensure the responsible use of natural resources, safeguard biodiversity, and uphold higher animal welfare standards. One pathway to achieving these objectives is through the encouragement of extensive farming. However, the dairy sector in EU countries as well as in Lithuania has shown a clear trend toward intensification. The aim of this study was to assess the technical efficiency (TE) of dairy farms employing extensive and intensive technologies.

This study investigates the impact of climate change on credit portfolios and banking resilience in Pakistan, a developing economy with significant exposure to environmental risks. We employ a stress-testing methodology to evaluate the effects of various climate change scenarios on banking firms, ranging from low to high emissions.

Southeast Asia faces mounting environmental challenges that have necessitated sustainable pathways for economic growth. This study aims to survey the role of the blue economy in driving longterm economic growth while promoting sustainable practices. The research is conducted on eight Southeast Asian nations from the years 2010 to 2023. It provides significant policy implications that can induce foreign direct investment vis-à-vis growth while strengthening maritime sectors and advancing regional development.

Digitalisation has facilitated the cultivation of corporate social responsibility through the channels of information disclosure and financial stability of the enterprises under the background of globalisation and informationalization. This study explores the influence of digitalisation on the enhancement of Corporate Social Responsibility within 512 Born Global Firms (BGFs) listed on the Second-board Market during the period from 2014 to 2020.

The agricultural sector consumes energy in various forms while simultaneously generating agricultural waste and wastewater, and remaining a major contributor to carbon emissions. In line with the 3R principles—Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle—circular economy (CE) in agriculture has emerged as a key pathway toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The European Green Deal, including the Farm to Fork and Biodiversity strategies, assumes an increase in the area under organic farming to 25% by 2030. In order to achieve this goal, it is important to understand the factors that lead to the development of organic farming.