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Some experts in the participants’ panel are directly
from Gwadar city, providing deeper insights into the
environmental situation and waste management system
in the region.
Table 11 outlines the results of the final prioritized
elements and consensus items. In the first theme, the
sub-element most highly ranked by experts is China’s
struggle in formulating its environmental laws. In the
second theme, two elements were ranked highest: the
need for Strategic Environment Assessment (SEA)
Figure 5. Visual presentation of aspect 3: CPEC as in CPEC projects and payment for eco-systems.
a flagship model for ecological implications The third theme focuses on desalination plants as an
Abbreviations: STDEV: Standard deviation; alternative water resource and a technical solution
CPEC: China–Pakistan Economic Corridor. for effective water management in Gwadar. The
questionnaire places significant emphasis on the
CPEC project and the future challenges it poses for
Gwadar city.

5. Discussion

5.1. Research outcomes
The purpose of this research was to address the
research objectives and questions outlined in the study.
Qualitative and quantitative approaches were used
for the analysis. The results of this study are based on
the Delphi technique and priority indexing system. In
Table 12, the priority ranked elements in each research
Figure 6. Delphi round 2 prioritized elements based question are highlighted and further elaborated upon in
on the results of Delphi round 1 detail.

Table 8. List of indicators and elements suggested by expert panel

Categories Comments and suggestions
Category 1: Reconciliation of There is a need to understand emerging ideas and possibilities of the vision of
humanity eco-civilization and the purpose of the creation of the universe.
To resolve rapidly deepening human crisis, mindsets need to be changed with the
institutions that created it.
Category 2: Environmental To maintain the balance between humans and the environment, human essentials and
and social imbalance happiness must be given priority.
A shift from imperial civilization to ecological civilization is needed, on which future life
depends completely.
Category 3: Earth Environmental rules and regulations need to be addressed from different dimensions to
jurisprudence highlight climatic policy approaches and emerging future challenges.
To regenerate the capacities of a healthy life, an essential framework is required for the
spiritual and physical needs of the Earth community.
Category 4: Radical Discouraging anthropocentric worldviews and values that give less regard to human beings
environmental concerns and treat them as a world of objects.
In the prevention and control of air, water, and soil pollution, supervision at the source,
severe punishment for violations, and control throughout the process are needed.
(Cont'd..)

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