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Open AccessPublished: 29 May 2026

Indigenous Environmental Governance and Socio-Ecological Resilience: Examining the Subak System as a Model for Sustainable Rural Development in Bali

Argitha Aricindy, Muhammad Nur Hidayat

New Countryside · 70-82 · 10.55121/nc.v5i3.102368

Environmental degradation, increasing pressure on water resources, and rapid land-use change pose serious challenges to sustainable rural development globally. In Bali, Indonesia, these challenges threaten the Subak system, a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage cultural landsc

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Open AccessPublished: 28 October 2025

Harnessing Traditional Knowledge for Circular Livestock, Environmental Resilience and Its Perspectives from Odisha, India

Abhijeet Das, Satchidananda Mishra

New Countryside · 18-41 · 10.55121/nc.v5i1.783

The article explores the role of traditional knowledge systems (TKS) in creating circular livestock economies and fostering environmental stewardship. The study focuses on Pathe Pathshala, a mobile, community-led education initiative led by grassroots veterinarian Dr. Balaram Sahu, and shows how locally embedded practices in ani

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Open AccessPublished: 9 July 2025

Green Tourism Development in Rural Areas – A New Way to Create Sustainable Economic Resilience for Locals

Trisetia Wijijayanti, Norlida Hanim Mohd Salleh, Yuli Agustina, Nurbaidura Salim

New Countryside · 20-27 · 10.55121/nc.v4i2.445

Sustainable economic resilience demands economic diversification activities in rural areas that emphasize the important role of sustainable productivity growth in achieving balanced development and reducing rural areas’ dependence on local or central government support. This conceptual paper explores the concept and mechanisms o

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Open AccessPublished: 14 May 2025

Carbon Farming as a Tool for Climate Resilience in Smallholder Agriculture

Sanusi Mohammed Sadiq, Invinder Paul Singh, Muhammad Makarfi Ahmad, Bashir Sanyinna Sani

New Countryside · 67-81 · 10.55121/nc.v3i2.207

Climate change presents significant challenges to smallholder farmers, whose livelihoods are deeply intertwined with weather patterns, soil health, and overall ecosystem stability. As extreme weather events become more frequent and unpredictable, smallholder agriculture faces increasing risks, including reduced crop yields, soil

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Open AccessPublished: 22 May 2026

Integrative Approaches to Sustainable Rural Development in India: Bridging Agriculture, Livelihoods, and Living Standards

Ayan Paul

New Countryside · 39-69 · 10.55121/nc.v5i3.1257

India’s rural development paradigm is transitioning from subsistence-oriented approaches toward a multidimensional framework emphasizing sustainability, resilience, technological innovation, and inclusive growth. This study critically examines the evolving landscape of rural development in India through an integrative systems-ba

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Open AccessPublished: 5 May 2026

Adopting Paludiculture as a Farming Model Resilient to Climate Change: Insights from Farming Communities in the Peatlands of South Sumatra, Indonesia

Ema Pusvita, Lisa Hermawati, Gribaldi

New Countryside · 25-38 · 10.55121/nc.v5i3.1125

Paludiculture, which involves growing crops and managing forests on rehydrated peatlands, is seen as a viable option to balance agricultural production with peatland conservation. However, the adoption of this practice by farmers remains inconsistent. This study investigated factors related to socioeconomic status and behavior t

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Open AccessPublished: 10 April 2026

Religious Tourism and Rural Tourism, an Alternative for Development in Isolated Regions

Paula Gabriela Nuñez

New Countryside · 50-65 · 10.55121/nc.v5i2.1116

This paper problematizes and critically examines rural development research carried out in Argentina, especially in the Andean region of northern Patagonia. The study focuses on the steppe, one of the nation’s most sparsely populated regions, adjacent to the Andean region, which is known for being one of Argentina’s most attract

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Open AccessPublished: 15 July 2025

Policy Pathways to Food Security: Agricultural Transformation in Emerging Economies

Raed Atef

New Countryside · 116-129 · 10.55121/nc.v4i2.588

Agriculture remains a cornerstone of economic development, food security, and national resilience, especially in emerging economies where it contributes significantly to GDP, employment, and rural livelihoods. Beyond its economic role, agriculture strengthens food systems, reduces import dependency, and buffers against climate a

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Open AccessPublished: 12 July 2025

Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation Strategies among Pastoral Communities in Yabello District, Borana Zone, Ethiopia

Usman Mohammed Ali, Barudin Jemal, Rametalla Mohamed, Dinsafe Nasro, Nasir Mohammed, Eslieman Maru

New Countryside · 100-115 · 10.55121/nc.v4i2.441

Climate change presents a critical challenge to the sustainability of pastoral livelihoods in the arid and semi-arid regions of Africa, particularly in Ethiopia’s Borana Zone. This study investigates the profound impacts of climate change on pastoral communities in the Yabello District and comprehensively evaluates the adaptatio

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Open AccessPublished: 23 April 2026

Global Pollinator Declines in the Anthropocene: Climate Change, Agriculture, and Food Security

Usama Shoukat, Muhammad Daud, Rifqa Afzal, Isma Gul, Muhammad Aqib, Sajjad Shafeeq, Muhammad Adil

New Countryside · 94-110 · 10.55121/nc.v5i2.1113

Global pollinator populations are declining owing to climate shifts and agricultural expansion, threatening ecosystem stability, crop production, and food security. This review synthesizes empirical findings across diverse pollinator taxa, showing that increased temperature, altered precipitation, and extreme climatic events aff

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