A composite index for assessment of agricultural sustainability: the case of Iran.

Nowadays, sustainable agriculture is globally considered a path to achieving the goals of sustainable development. Assessing the sustainability of agriculture can help develop better policies and plans that contribute to sustainable agriculture. Hence, the present study developed new composite indices to assess regional and national agricultural sustainability over time using a four-stage process.

Prioritizing potential use of urban treated wastewater using expert-oriented and multi-criteria decision-making approaches: a case study in Iran.

Allocating effluent of wastewater treatment plants to users of economic sectors and satisfying their requirements has created a challenging debate and a need for prioritization. This study assesses the importance of sectors that utilize treated wastewater (TWW) using risk and social acceptability indexes based on expert-oriented approaches. Considered sectors are agriculture, industry, urban green space and natural resources and the study area is located in Iran, around the Isfahan North Wastewater Treatment Plant.

How to use composite indicator and linear programming model for determine sustainable tourism.

Background: The tourism industry which is one of the most dynamic economic activities in today's world plays a significant role in the sustainable development. Therefore, in addition to paying attention to tourism, sustainable tourism must be taken into huge account; otherwise, the environment and its health will be damaged irreparably.

Methods: To determine the level of sustainability in this study, indicators of sustainable tourism were first presented in three environmental health, economic and social aspects.