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The article analyses how Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia’s positions on the Energy Trilemma Index (ETI), which assesses the national-level progress in three areas -energy security, energy justice and environmental sustainability -have evolved over the period 2000-2023. With reference to World Energy Council data, the paper provides a detailed analysis of the dynamics and challenges of the ETI components in the three Baltic States.

Implementation and progress towards circularity are widely recognized characteristics of CE transitions across Europe, and the transition to CE sits firmly at the core of the European Union’s sustainable development strategy. Using a multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) approach, this study conducts a comparative evaluation of CE performance in the three Baltic States (Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania). Based on Eurostat data, three related indicators were chosen to represent the multidimensional nature of circularity: waste generation per capita (non-beneficial), recycling rate of municipal waste, and circular material use rate (both beneficial).

To examine the impact mechanisms of urbanization on haze pollution, this study analyzes panel data from 269 prefecture-level cities in China from 2007 to 2021. We construct regression models that incorporate technological innovation and human capital accumulation as mediating and threshold variables to examine the influence of urbanization on haze pollution. The results reveal an inverted U-shaped relationship between urbanization levels and haze pollution, which initially increases before subsequently decreasing. During urbanization, haze pollution is itigated through technological innovation and human capital accumulation, both serving as partial mediators.

Achieving quality education is a fundamental pillar of sustainable development, as outlined in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4). This study evaluates and ranks the performance of the Baltic States Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania regarding their progress toward quality education in the context of sustainability. Drawing on seven key Eurostat indicators, the research applies the Complex Proportional Assessment (COPRAS) method, a Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) approach, to construct a composite index for each country. The selected indicators encompass various dimensions of education, including early school leaving, tertiary educational attainment, early childhood participation, low academic achievement, adult learning, and digital skills.

The once flourishing beer sector of the Baltic states was decimated and homogenised into low-quality mass-produced beer during Soviet times. Against this background, the article examines the micro- and craft beer scenes in the Baltic States, exploring their historical growth, regulatory changes, cultural and economic factors, and the key differences across the three countries.

Under the new development paradigm, the digital economy has emerged as a crucial driver of China’s green evelopment. Utilizing a quasi-natural experiment of the “Broadband China” strategy, this paper examines its impact on carbon productivity through a multi-period difference-in-differences model, a moderating effect model, and a spatial panel model. The findings indicate that the policy significantly enhances carbon productivity. As population size ncreases, the policy impact initially flattens, then rises, and eventually decreases before flattening again.

The concept of sustainable development was born as a new way to solve the problems of the mature industrial economic system. Naturally, sustainability management was focused on the product-oriented business model.

This study examines young fast growing technology startup companies in Baltic region. Employing unique datasets of startups financial accounting data from Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia comparative and correlation analysis between growth, profitability and financial leverage indicators reflects how lifecycle stages influence startups profitability and capital structure.

Agricultural innovations, coupled with the pivotal role of women in their implementation, are increasingly recognized as essential for advancing sustainable agricultural practices and contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. The article provides a systematic literature review (SLR) on gender women’s barriers and innovation in agriculture.

This paper investigates the adequacy of entrepreneurship training programs across diverse geographical regions, examining how various factors—such as the nature of the training, accessibility of digital resources, contextual conditions, and institutional support—affect the enhancement of trainees’ skills. The objective is to offer evidence-based recommendations for the development of effective and equitable training initiatives that facilitate opportunities for successful entrepreneurship on a global scale.