International Journal of Digital Earth,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(1)
Published: April 18, 2024
Urbanization
improves
the
living
environment
of
billions
people
but
negatively
impacts
local
carbon
cycle
as
it
encroaches
on
ecosystems.
We
analyzed
this
dual
effect
urbanization
by
quantifying
linkages
between
several
indicators
—
urbanization-induced
terrestrial
storage
loss
(uTCSL),
per
capita
urban
area
(PCUA),
and
land
use
efficiency
(LCRPGR)
within
Hohhot-Baotou-Ordos
(HBO)
region
in
1990–2100.
Results
show
that
growth
4.45
million
residents
420.70
km2
led
to
a
uTCSL
815.74
GgC
HBO
1990–2020.
The
contributed
improving
crowding
indicated
PCUA
was
subject
LCRPGR.
decreased
−33.75
m2/person
under
high
(LCRPGR<1)
1990–2010.
Although
increased
23.59
from
2010
2020,
resulted
2.08-fold
increase
compared
1990–2010,
with
each
additional
1
m2
being
associated
24.50
GgC.
Our
projections
indicate
regulating
LCRPGR
twenty
years
before
population
reaches
its
peak
could
benefit
both
PCUA.
This
study
provides
valuable
insights
for
planning
aligned
UN
2030
Agenda,
especially
arid
semi-arid
cities.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: March 5, 2024
Abstract
Urban
green
space
is
a
direct
way
to
improve
the
carbon
sink
capacity
of
urban
ecosystems.
The
storage
assessment
megacity
spaces
great
significance
service
function
ecosystems
and
management
zoning
in
future.
Based
on
multi-period
remote
sensing
image
data,
this
paper
used
CASA
model
InVEST
analyze
spatio-temporal
variation
driving
mechanism
Shenzhen
discussed
applicability
two
models
estimation
space.
research
results
showed
that,
from
2008
2022,
addition
rapid
expansion
construction
land,
area
other
land
types
significant
decrease
trend.
that
shows
trend
reduction
amounts
are
0.8
×
106
t
(CASA
model)
0.64
(InVEST
model),
respectively.
evaluation
show
megacities,
spatial
lower
than
model,
more
accurate
estimating
can
provide
scientific
basis
for
with
goal
"dual
carbon".
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(9), P. e30704 - e30704
Published: May 1, 2024
This
study
investigated
the
impacts
of
LULC
changes
on
selected
ecosystem
services
in
Maze
National
Park
(MzNP)
and
its
environs
southwestern
Ethiopia.
Landsat
images
from
1985,
2005,
2020
were
used
to
examine
land
use
cover
(LULC)
changes.
Images
classified
using
Random
Forest
(RF)
classifier,
their
accuracy
was
computed
QGIS.
Ecosystem
service
values
(ESVs)
then
estimated
benefit
transfer
method
employing
Service
Valuation
Database
(ESVD)
coefficients.
Additionally,
socioeconomic
survey
conducted
understand
local
community's
perceptions
regarding
dynamics
services.
The
findings
revealed
a
significant
increase
croplands
(103.7%)
built-up
areas
(31.32%),
while
riverine
forests,
water
bodies,
wooded
grasslands
declined.
overall
ESVs
decreased
by
20%,
2038.42
million
USD
1985
1628.72
2020,
mainly
driven
reductions
forests
grasslands.
As
for
individual
period
only
food
production
increased
0.7
USD,
supply,
climate
regulation,
raw
materials,
recreation
tourism
declined
180.35,
2.67,
45.72,
481.62
respectively.
coefficient
sensitivity
ranged
0.01
0.94,
<1,
that
our
estimates
are
relatively
robust.
such
as
grazing,
recreation,
wild
food,
firewood
highly
valued
residents,
but
they
declining
over
time
due
environmental
degradation
restrictions
access
park.
Thus,
understanding
can
help
decision-makers
design
effective
protected
area
management
plans
reduce
potential
conflicts
resource
uses.
Further
investigations
suggested
more
accurately
quantify
high
resolution
satellite
imageries
different
valuation
methods.
International Journal of Digital Earth,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(1)
Published: March 11, 2024
Assessing
ecosystem
services
values
(ESV)
within
land
use/land
cover
(LULC)
changes
is
crucial
for
promoting
human
well-being
and
sustainable
development
of
regional
ecosystems.
Yet,
the
spatial
relationship
between
LULC
still
unclear
in
Yemen.
This
study
aimed
to
assess
impacts
on
ESV
Ibb
City,
over
three
decades
(1990–2020),
predict
2050.
The
hybrid
use
classification
technique
classifying
Landsat
images,
CA-Markov
model
prediction,
benefit
transfer
method
(BTM)
assessment
were
employed.
Our
findings
revealed
that
there
was
a
continuous
increase
built-up
areas
barren
land,
with
decrease
cultivated
grassland,
which
are
predicted
continue
next
30
years.
Consequently,
total
has
decreased
from
US$
68.5
×
106
1990
65.2
2020
expected
further
reduce
61.2
by
2050,
reflecting
impact
urban
expansion
socio-economic
activities
ESV.
provides
insights
future
monitoring,
will
contribute
formulation
effective
land-use
strategies
more
services,
particularly
rapidly
urbanizing
data-limited
regions.
Sustainable Development,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 20, 2025
ABSTRACT
Sustainable
development
is
a
concern
across
all
sectors
in
the
modern
world.
While
numerous
measures
have
been
developed
to
evaluate
sustainable
levels,
significant
gaps
persist
assessing
sustainability
of
pathways.
This
study
assesses
China's
through
framework
“strong
sustainability”
and
proposes
region‐specific
pathways
informed
by
Development
Goals
(SDGs)
index
underlying
driving
factors.
The
Pathway
Index
(SDPI)
used
establish
social
standards
distinguish
among
regions.
Using
data
from
China
2000
2020,
quantile
regression
employed
analyze
factors
effectively.
results
indicate
stepped
distribution
east
west,
with
77.42%
regions
following
pathway.
Notably,
Beijing
has
entered
“Brundtland
Quadrat.”
Ecological
factors,
such
as
vegetation
cover,
act
constraints
on
HH
LH
patterns.
Social
cultural
infrastructure
maternal
education
play
pivotal
role
guiding
toward
an
ideal
society.
Accurately
measuring
SDPI
determining
regional
patterns
provide
valuable
insights
for
decision‐makers
serve
key
references
other
developing
countries
their
pursuit
