Journal of Flood Risk Management,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
18(2)
Published: April 25, 2025
ABSTRACT
Urban
floods
are
increasing
due
to
the
intensification
of
precipitation
extremes
in
a
changing
climate
and
intensive
expansion
urbanscapes.
Therefore,
flood
hazards
can
potentially
increase
losses
historical
buildings
cultural
heritage.
In
this
context,
study
proposes
methodology
assess
impact
change
on
urban
flooding
at
district
building
scale.
The
is
applied
Santa
Croce
District,
where
an
extensive
collection
masterpieces
city
Florence
(Italy)
preserved
exposed,
especially
National
Central
Library.
hazard
assessment
obtained
by
using
dual
drainage
hydraulic
model
quantify
flooded
area
within
overflow
sewer
systems.
An
ensemble
34
projections
based
output
from
Phase
6
Climate
Model
Intercomparison
Project
(CMIP6)
two
emission
scenarios,
or
Shared
Socioeconomic
Pathways
(SSP245
SSP585)
time
windows
(2021–2050,
Near
Future,
2071–2100,
Far
Future)
considered
as
input
model.
results
show
that
will
all
SSP585
end
century.
Environmental Chemistry Letters,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
21(5), P. 2525 - 2557
Published: June 13, 2023
Abstract
Climate
change
is
a
major
threat
already
causing
system
damage
to
urban
and
natural
systems,
inducing
global
economic
losses
of
over
$500
billion.
These
issues
may
be
partly
solved
by
artificial
intelligence
because
integrates
internet
resources
make
prompt
suggestions
based
on
accurate
climate
predictions.
Here
we
review
recent
research
applications
in
mitigating
the
adverse
effects
change,
with
focus
energy
efficiency,
carbon
sequestration
storage,
weather
renewable
forecasting,
grid
management,
building
design,
transportation,
precision
agriculture,
industrial
processes,
reducing
deforestation,
resilient
cities.
We
found
that
enhancing
efficiency
can
significantly
contribute
impact
change.
Smart
manufacturing
reduce
consumption,
waste,
emissions
30–50%
and,
particular,
consumption
buildings
30–50%.
About
70%
gas
industry
utilizes
technologies
enhance
accuracy
reliability
forecasts.
Combining
smart
grids
optimize
power
thereby
electricity
bills
10–20%.
Intelligent
transportation
systems
dioxide
approximately
60%.
Moreover,
management
design
cities
through
application
further
promote
sustainability.
Forests,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(10), P. 1773 - 1773
Published: Oct. 9, 2024
The
environmentally
responsible
behavior
of
urban
forest
visitors
is
a
key
determinant
for
the
conservation
forests.
Identifying
determinants
individuals’
behavioral
intentions
and
actual
in
engaging
actions
crucial
step
promoting
such
behavior.
This
research
investigates
Tehran
using
Social
Cognitive
Theory.
Data
study
were
collected
456
questionnaires
distributed
to
data
analyzed
structural
equation
modelling,
which
described
62.9%
variance
intention
56.6%
environmental
visitors.
socio-structural
factors
observation
others’
behaviors
most
significant
predictors
intentions.
Outcome
expectations
self-efficacy
significantly
influence
both
demonstrates
that
while
factor,
other
as
outcome
play
role
shaping
actions.
These
results
underscore
importance
increasing
awareness
enhancing
skills
regarding
behaviors.
Furthermore,
this
highlights
need
remove
barriers
provide
necessary
facilities
promote
sustained
among
International Journal of Digital Earth,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
18(1)
Published: Jan. 6, 2025
This
study
provides
unprecedented
insights
into
water
scarcity
dynamics
across
Africa's
diverse
climatic
zones,
utilizing
the
Standardized
Precipitation-Evapotranspiration
Index
(SPEI)
multiple
timescales
from
1960
to
2018.
Employing
Modified
Mann-Kendall
test,
Sen's
Slope
estimator,
and
copula
functions,
we
analyzed
drought
characteristics
eight
African
subregions
using
CRU
TS4.05
dataset.
Key
findings
reveal
significant
spatial
heterogeneity
in
trends,
with
increasing
dryness
particularly
evident
Mediterranean
Sahara
regions.
A
pronounced
shift
towards
drier
conditions
emerged
post-1990,
mean
duration
expanding
1.5
months
(SPEI-3)
over
6
(SPEI-24).
Drought
intensity
increased
by
0.2
unit
annually,
while
frequency
decreased
20%.
The
region
demonstrated
highest
trend
timescales.
Return
period
analyses
showed
most
sub-regions
experiencing
short-term
droughts
low
severity,
extreme
events
remained
less
frequent.
These
underscore
complex
nature
of
patterns,
emphasizing
critical
need
for
region-specific,
adaptive
climate
strategies
address
unique
ecological
challenges.
Ecological Indicators,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
162, P. 112000 - 112000
Published: April 13, 2024
Climate
change
has
significantly
increased
the
risks
associated
with
urban
flooding.
However,
most
research
on
flood
risk
assessment
focuses
large-scale
climate
changes
and
impacts,
leaving
a
gap
in
high
spatial
resolution
of
inter-urban
areas.
This
makes
it
difficult
to
guide
regional
planning
for
government.
Therefore,
this
study
aims
explore
floods
ultra-high-density
cities
under
at
scale,
using
Hong
Kong
as
case
study.
We
comprehensively
assessed
index
(FRI)
built
environment
211
tertiary
units
(TPUs)
from
three
dimensions
vulnerability,
exposure,
hazard
2006
2021.
also
employed
prediction
model
forecast
spatial–temporal
patterns
FRI
next
5,
10,
15
years
evaluated
uneven
distribution
risks.
The
results
show
that
TPUs
yearly,
which
poses
higher
threats
agglomerative
areas
transportation
functional
facilities.
Additionally,
future
will
further
impact
coastal
western
Kong,
resulting
more
negative
impacts
high-building
should
prioritize
integrating
management
mitigation
measures.
Journal of Hydrology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
641, P. 131761 - 131761
Published: Aug. 6, 2024
Riverine
flooding
is
a
widespread
global
challenge
and
predicted
to
worsen
with
climate
change.
Wetlands
have
been
recognised
as
potential
nature-based
solution
(NbS)
riverine
flooding,
but
are
rapidly
degrading
globally,
reducing
their
capacity
store
water.
Furthermore,
in
monsoon
climates,
natural
wetlands
can
prove
inadequate
during
peak
flows,
reaching
early
the
season.
Management
rejuvenation
of
these
provides
method
overcome
limitations
ensure
efficacy
solutions
for
flood
risk
reduction.
In
this
study,
hydro-ecological
based
management
approach
adopted
that
formulates
storage
release
policy
by
considering
threshold
precipitation
wetland
ecological
requirements
assessing
resilience
both
existing
rejuvenated
wetlands.
The
applied
over
large
river
catchment,
Brahmaputra
River,
explore
efficiency
proposed
under
different
scenarios
assess
influence
location
on
Additionally,
rainfall
distribution
number
present
zones
operationality
streamflow
response
analysed.
showed
reduction
at
catchment
outlet
1–2
%
up
8
maximum
At
sub-catchment
scale,
one
major
tributaries
observed
reductions
∼
6
scenario
30
scenario.
occurrence
threat
level
events
prominent
cities
was
reduced
60
rejuvenation.
findings
study
demonstrate
impact
NbS
provide
guidance
help
develop
strategies
sustainable
catchment-scale
practices
enhance
resilience.
