Forestry Studies / Metsanduslikud Uurimused,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
80(1), P. 41 - 56
Published: Dec. 1, 2024
Abstract
The
purpose
of
the
work
was
to
determine
trends
in
land
cover
dynamics
a
case
study
small
town
for
period
from
1991
2021
using
GIS
technologies
find
measures
prevent
negative
anthropogenic
impacts.
object
is
territory
Kaharlyk,
Kyiv
region,
Ukraine,
and
its
landscaping
system.
Dynamic
processes
were
monitored
freely
available
Landsat
time
series.
classified
into
five
categories:
forest,
grassland,
cropland,
urban
(buildings)
wetland
(water).
Using
Morphological
Spatial
Pattern
Analysis,
connectivity
elements
forest
determined.
Despite
relatively
high
rates
provision
population
with
green
infrastructure
large
forested
area,
forests
have
an
insular
(fragmentary)
nature
low
connectivity.
This
does
not
contribute
creation
cohesive
network
ecological
framework
town.
It
established
that
there
no
significant
changes
town,
however,
some
emerged,
which
should
be
taken
account
future
planning.
ACS ES&T Water,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(9), P. 3713 - 3724
Published: Aug. 15, 2024
In
the
face
of
escalating
climate
change
impacts,
Southeast
Asia
is
witnessing
a
growing
urgency
to
fortify
regional
cities
against
extreme
temperatures
and
exacerbating
effects
El
Niño
events.
This
work
delves
into
role
urban
water
technologies
in
bolstering
heat-resilient
infrastructure
across
region.
also
assesses
that
can
contribute
development
areas.
involves
examining
innovative
approaches
help
mitigate
impacts
on
enhance
its
resilience
change.
They
include
green
infrastructure,
decentralized
systems,
advanced
cooling
have
potential
improve
heat
stress
temperatures.
Through
empirical
studies,
this
study
underscores
imperative
for
proactive
measures
The
implications
offer
practical
insights
policymakers,
planners,
stakeholders
bolster
region,
emphasizing
mitigating
risks
enhancing
adaptive
capacity.
By
integrating
such
as
systems
southeast
region
not
only
heat-related
but
foster
sustainable
pathways.
Ecological Indicators,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
155, P. 110912 - 110912
Published: Sept. 11, 2023
A
sponge
campus
is
a
implemented
with
Low
Impact
Development
(LID)
facilities
aimed
to
improve
its
urban
resilience
and
stability
against
the
effects
of
climate
change
by
enhancing
storm
water
management.
In
this
study,
secondary
school
was
designed
transformed
into
installing
LID
facilities,
we
found
it
high
runoff
control
effect
energy
conservation
potential.
Using
Storm
Water
Management
Model
(SWMM),
study
assessed
performance
under
different
rainfall
intensities
recurrence
periods
1,
5,
10,
20
years.
The
SWMM
modelling
revealed
that
peak
flow
reduced
59.1%,
54.5%,
47.9%
46.8%,
respectively,
while
total
inflow
33.9%,
28.0%,
25.4%
24.6%,
respectively.
achieved
suspended
solids
(TSS)
removal
75%.
Specifically,
accounted
for
9.2%
plot
area
contributed
15.1%
storage
capacity
neighbouring
region
(recurrence
period
1a).
Furthermore,
implementation
on
could
help
conserve
17,524
kW·h
electricity
annually.
Overall,
provides
useful
insights
guidance
construction
campuses.
Frontiers in Environmental Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: Jan. 6, 2025
Multi-functional
urban
green
infrastructure
(GI)
can
deliver
nature-based
solutions
that
help
address
climate
change,
while
providing
wider
benefits
for
human
health
and
biodiversity.
However,
this
will
only
be
achieved
effectively,
sustainably
equitably
if
GI
is
carefully
planned,
implemented
maintained
to
a
high
standard,
in
partnership
with
stakeholders.
This
paper
draws
on
original
research
into
the
design
of
menu
standards
England,
commissioned
by
Natural
England—a
United
Kingdom
Government
agency.
It
describes
evolution
within
context
government
policy
initiatives
nature
climate.
We
show
how
existing
guidelines
were
curated
comprehensive
framework
consisting
Core
Menu
five
Headline
Standards.
moved
beyond
simplistic
metrics
such
as
total
space,
meets
key
‘descriptive
principles’:
accessible
,
connected
locally
distinctive
multi-functional
varied,
thus
delivers
5
‘benefits
places
are
rich
beautiful,
active
healthy,
thriving
prosperous,
resilient
positive,
improved
water
management
.
also
builds
process
guidance,
bringing
together
stakeholders
co-ordinate
development
strategically
across
different
sectors.
Drawing
stakeholder
feedback,
we
evaluate
strengths
weaknesses
discuss
they
provide
clarity
consistency
balancing
tensions
between
top-down
targets
need
flexibility
meet
local
needs.
A
crucial
factor
delivery
supporting
tools,
advice
planners
limited
resources
more
effective
robust
multiple
benefits.
Sustainable Development,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
32(3), P. 2517 - 2529
Published: Oct. 23, 2023
Abstract
This
paper
highlights
the
importance
of
improving
stakeholder
understanding
environmental
factors
such
as
air
quality
and
urban
heat
island
effect
to
achieve
sustainable
development
goals.
While
accurate
spatial
temporal
data
are
critical
for
solutions,
challenge
lies
in
translating
complex
information
non‐specialists.
To
solve
this
problem,
we
propose
using
web
GIS
storytelling
a
powerful
tool
communicating
disseminating
about
environment.
aims
show
example
implementation
web‐based
geographic
system
(GIS)
on
our
case
study
Bergen,
Norway.
platform
“Web
thermal
comfort”
was
created
an
open
portal.
document
explains
components
platform,
their
rationale,
implementation,
which
includes
important
steps.
They
involve
collection
relevant
data,
including
modeling
results
remote
sensing
data.
Futhermore,
design
interface
has
been
carefully
considered
provide
user‐friendly
experience
based
interactive
maps
storytelling.
Combining
visualization
storytelling,
promotes
comprehensive
“invisible
killers”
pollution
effect,
significantly
affect
development.
The
strategic
integration
Bergen
can
serve
attractive
model
other
areas
looking
practical
tools
development,
engaging
stakeholders
healthier
more
future.
Sustainable Development,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
32(6), P. 6801 - 6818
Published: May 27, 2024
Abstract
Urban
lakes
confront
significant
threats
due
to
changes
in
land
use
and
cover
(LULC)
resulting
from
urbanization
subsequent
climate
change.
This
review
discusses
the
intricate
effects
of
urban
heat
island
phenomenon
on
lakes,
specifically
attributed
LULC
changes.
Utilizing
Scopus
Web
Science
databases,
this
study
gathers
most
pertinent
earlier
research
water
bodies.
systematically
categorizes
variables
into
five
distinct
groups
scrutinizes
drivers,
parameters,
tools,
management
strategies
influencing
dynamics
lakes.
A
gap
is
identified
understanding
conjoined
impacts
within
lake
environments.
The
further
investigates
diverse
ways
which
intersecting
with
multiple
United
Nations
sustainable
development
goals
(SDGs),
notably
SDGs
6,
11,
13,
15.
Consequently,
serves
as
a
valuable
contribution
provide
substantial
benefits
toward
meeting
SDGs.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(19), P. 8641 - 8641
Published: Oct. 6, 2024
Marginal
areas
(MAs)
can
show
scarce
disaster
resilience
in
the
context
of
climate
change.
Proactive
adaptation
to
change
(ACC)
based
on
green
infrastructure
(GI)
has
potential
increase
MAs.
The
scientific
literature
scarcely
addressed
research
methods
and
guidelines
for
promoting
ACC
GI
No
previous
focused
a
method
set
reference
scheme
implementation
concerning
use
as
an
approach
deal
with
effects
changing
Italian
In
this
regard,
study
aims
provide
planners
public
administrations
appropriate
foster
mainstreaming
into
planning
To
do
so,
we
proposed
applied
methodological
consisting
scrutiny
grey
purpose
distilling
key
elements
(KEs)
that
need
be
considered
guidelines.
As
main
findings,
identified
ten
KEs
relevant
drafting
integrating
tools,
e.g.,
clear
definition
GI,
participative
approaches,
public–private
cooperation,
others,
will
tested
ongoing
research.
