Hydrodynamics and water quality of a highly anthropized wetland: the case study of the Massaciuccoli basin (Tuscany, Italy) DOI Creative Commons
Francesca Pasquetti, Stefano Natali, Marco Luppichini

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Environmental Science and Pollution Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 31(30), P. 43117 - 43137

Published: June 18, 2024

Abstract Owing to increasing anthropogenic impacts, wetlands have suffered a serious environmental decline in recent decades. The sustainable management of these natural resources is fundamental maintain both the ecosystems and economic activities. Lake Massaciuccoli nearby areas represent one largest residual coastal marshy Tuscany (Italy). This wetland characterized by large-scale intensive agricultural use affected reclamation activities, with consequent problems erosion, subsidence lake eutrophication siltation. In this context, an integrated study combining hydrochemical data (water levels, electrical conductivity, pH, turbidity, major ions, trace metals) stable isotopes (H, O, S) has been performed southernmost part basin, better disentangle processes interactions between groundwater surface water understand origin solutes their evolution. Our results indicated that meteoric geochemical composition mainly local geological biological processes. Moreover, sea mixing evapotranspiration/precipitation impact activity fertilizers on quality appears be limited as regards nitrates, indicating less intense practices implemented years successful. As sulfates, Fe, Mn, we cannot fully elucidate mechanisms underlying human influence, but oscillation level degradation peat enhanced agriculture activities likely played important role controlling fate elements. Overall, underline importance approaches will useful supporting policy implementation protection valuable area Tuscany. Findings from work suggest need for policy-making authorities take actions soon possible mitigate risks. Closer co-operation essential farmers reduce inputs chemicals into surrounding area. Also, additional measures should enforced mechanical soil tillage limit erosion runoff, such NBSs within Phusicos Project.

Language: Английский

DSOLMap, a novel high-resolution global digital soil property map for the SWAT + model: Development and hydrological evaluation DOI Creative Commons
Adrián López-Ballesteros, Anders Nielsen, Gerardo Castellanos-Osorio

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CATENA, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 231, P. 107339 - 107339

Published: June 28, 2023

This research paper addresses the ongoing challenge of developing fine-resolution global digital soil property maps for hydrological modelling applications. Hydrological models are essential understanding watershed dynamics and impact human activities on water resources. Soil data, which plays a crucial role in cycle, is requisite model input. Global usually have coarse spatial resolutions, adding considerable uncertainty to despite calibration efforts. To address this issue, new map with 250 m resolution, known as Digital Open Land Map (DSOLMap), was developed evaluated study. The DSOLMap has finer resolution than existing more detailed profile divided into six horizons. high-resolution tailored SWAT + format. latest released version Water Assessment Tool (SWAT), one most comprehensive models, widely used worldwide. A evaluation conducted its results were compared two other databases using basin located north Spain. findings showed that detailed, finer-resolution such those offers, improved performance daily scale before after validation procedures. represents step forward modelling, notably regions scarce or unavailable information. can help decision-makers challenges related resources environmental issues through modelling.

Language: Английский

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Enhancing the Urban Resilience to Flood Risk Through a Decision Support Tool for the LID-BMPs Optimal Design DOI
Francesco Pugliese, Carlo Gerundo, Francesco De Paola

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Water Resources Management, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 36(14), P. 5633 - 5654

Published: Sept. 17, 2022

Language: Английский

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Nature-based solutions to global environmental challenges DOI
Zahra Kalantari, Carla Ferreira, Haozhi Pan

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The Science of The Total Environment, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 880, P. 163227 - 163227

Published: April 1, 2023

Language: Английский

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Climate change effects on animal presence in the Massaciuccoli Lake basin DOI Creative Commons
Gianpaolo Coro, Pasquale Bove, Ilaria Baneschi

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Ecological Informatics, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 81, P. 102644 - 102644

Published: May 16, 2024

Big-data mining approaches based on Artificial Intelligence models can help forecast biodiversity changes before they happen. These predict macroscopic species distribution patterns and trends that inform preventive measures to avoid the loss of ecosystem functions services. They can, therefore, study mitigate climate change implications conservation in fragile ecosystems. Wetlands are particularly ecosystems where poses severe risks has dramatically reduced their size over past century, with profound consequences Through big-data approaches, we future wetland context change. This paper proposes such predictive analysis for a specific wetland: The Massaciuccoli Lake basin Tuscany, Italy. is critical tourist attraction due its rich biodiversity, making it an area interest citizens, tourists, scientists. However, region's suitability native non-native at risk land-use Using machine-learning models, potential effects animal spatial under different greenhouse gas emission scenarios. results suggest habitat generally improved from 1950 today, presumably owing targeted strategies adopted area, but will severely reduce bird by 2050 while favouring several insect species' proliferation other change, even medium-emission scenario. lead significant basin's biodiversity. Our methodology adaptable basins, being fully open data models. spatially explicit modelling used this research provides valuable information policymakers planners, complementing traditional trend analyses.

Language: Английский

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A comprehensive framework tool for performance assessment of NBS for hydro-meteorological risk management DOI Creative Commons
Gerardo Caroppi, Francesco Pugliese, Carlo Gerundo

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Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 67(6), P. 1231 - 1257

Published: Jan. 23, 2023

This paper describes an assessment framework tool to analyze the performance of nature-based solutions (NBS) for hydro-meteorological risk management. The is based on multi-criteria decision analysis within context NBSs, umbrella concept currently in focus that promotes nature and provides ecological socio-economic benefits. proposed includes selection application key indicators (KPIs) co-benefits costs associated with implementation NBSs. To ensure high societal impact, relies a participatory approach. Stakeholder preferences are taken into account process. As such, can be used as design NBSs other alternative measures, including grey hybrid solutions. procedure adapted specific socio-environmental by tailoring set relevant KPIs. useful monitoring implemented measures document their effectiveness. methodology quantitative transparent documentation management processes, decision- policy-makers, stakeholders dealing NBS measures.

Language: Английский

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Exploring key characteristics of performance indicators for green infrastructure assessment DOI Creative Commons
Bardia Roghani,

Mahdi Bahrami,

Frédéric Cherqui

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The Science of The Total Environment, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 969, P. 178819 - 178819

Published: Feb. 27, 2025

Language: Английский

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Assessment of nature-based solutions for water resource management in agricultural environments: a stakeholders’ perspective in Southern Italy DOI Creative Commons

Addolorata Maria Netti,

Ossama M. M. Abdelwahab, Giulia Datola

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Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(1)

Published: Oct. 21, 2024

This paper explores the potential implementation of Nature-Based Solutions (NBSs) in agriculture, specifically focusing on soil and water management Southern Italy, particularly Apulia Basilicata regions. Through a tailored questionnaire, it investigates farmers' perceptions utility NBSs, addressing key issues region evaluating their role challenges. Findings reveal primary challenges such as drought, floods, pollution, with erosion being major concern. Several including wetlands bioswales, demonstrate consistent performance, while disparities exist for agroforestry strip cropping. The study underscores significant gap economic valuation emphasizing need comprehensive assessments that incorporate livability improvements, quality enhancement, socio-cultural benefits. Additionally, an analysis NBS across Italian agriculture reveals limited case studies, suggesting strategic expansions to meet Sustainable Development Goals. research offers critical insights into effectiveness NBSs agricultural management, advocating enhanced stakeholder engagement development multidimensional evaluation frameworks support sustainable practices.

Language: Английский

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Comprehensive Performance Assessment for Sponge City Construction: A Case Study DOI Open Access
Qian Yu, Na Li, Jing Wang

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Water, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 15(23), P. 4039 - 4039

Published: Nov. 21, 2023

Sponge City Construction (SCC) can effectively solve urban areas’ water problems. Green infrastructure (GI), the core of SCC, exhibits a multifaceted capacity to deliver many co-benefits, while grey primarily serves single function controlling rainfall runoff. However, existing assessment indicator systems fail either consider or evaluate comprehensive impacts. In this work, system has been established assess co-benefits five different GI measures. The includes twelve indicators from four aspects, i.e., disaster reduction, economic, environmental, and social benefits. This newly is applied Jinan as case study. Six out are evaluated using self-developed Flood Risk Analysis Software empirical equations. results show that inundation reduction ratios 11.02%, 9.32%, 8.02% under 24-h design with 5-year, 10-year, 20-year return period, respectively. addition, corresponding direct flood loss rates 13.86%, 4.28%, 4.09%. That is, periods increase, benefits become less pronounced. On contrary, other benefits, e.g., groundwater recharge volumes, more obvious. volumes 2.23 million m3, 2.86 2.87 proposed be adopted performances combinations, which provides effective support reference decision-makers in SCC at planning stages.

Language: Английский

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Sustainable Solutions to Combat Soil Erosion Using Biogenic Agents DOI
Evangelin Ramani Sujatha

World sustainability series, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 37 - 60

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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The potential use of nature-based solutions as natural hazard mitigation measure for linear infrastructure in the Nordic Countries DOI Creative Commons
Vittoria Capobianco, Rosa M. Palau,

Anders Solheim

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Geoenvironmental Disasters, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 11(1)

Published: Sept. 16, 2024

Language: Английский

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