Climate Change and Responsible Consumption

Prof. dr. Asta Mikalauskienė is a Professor at Vilnius University, Kaunas Faculty. Her scholarly work focuses on how sustainability principles are integrated into organizational practices and everyday social behavior. She has contributed to the development of conceptual and methodological tools for sustainability assessment, with particular attention to corporate responsibility, institutional contexts, and behavioral change. Mikalauskienė has published widely in international journals and collective monographs, advancing discussions on responsible consumption and production. She is also actively involved in academic mentorship and interdisciplinary collaboration aimed at supporting sustainability transitions through research, education, and public engagement. Prof. Dr. Dalia Štreimikienė is affiliated with Mykolas Romeris University, where she conducts research on sustainability transformations, climate policy measures, and the societal implications of environmental governance. Her work examines how policy frameworks and institutional arrangements shape progress toward long-term sustainability goals. She has an extensive record of international publications and editorial activity, reflecting her ongoing contribution to the development of sustainability research and its application in policy and strategic planning. She is Editor-in –Chief of the international journal Transformations in Business and Economics referred at WoS. Dr. Ignas Mikalauskas is a researcher at Vilnius University, Kaunas Faculty. His research focuses on sustainable energy transitions, climate change mitigation, and the social acceptance of renewable energy technologies. He examines the interaction between policy instruments, market conditions, and behavioral drivers in shaping household and community responses to changing energy systems. Mikalauskas contributes to studies on public willingness to adopt and financially support low-carbon technologies, emphasizing the role of trust, perceived fairness, and social norms. Alongside research activities, he is involved in teaching and public outreach that promote informed and responsible approaches to consumption and climate action.

• Chapter 1. Climate Change and Policies to Mitigate Climate Change.- Chapter 2. Sustainable Consumption and Sustainable Production under SDGs.- Chapter 3. Responsible Consumption.- Chapter 4. The Impact of Global Crises on Responsible Consumption.