Highlighting the role of agriculture and geospatial technology in food security and sustainable development goals

Sustainable Development, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 31(5), P. 3175 - 3195

Published: May 24, 2023

Abstract Food security is a global challenge that aligns with several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including SDG 1 ‐ “No Poverty”, 2 “Zero Hunger,” 3 “Good Health and Well‐being,” 13 “Climate Action,” 15 “Life on Land.”. To effectively address this issue, convergence of agriculture technology crucial, incorporating precision agriculture, sustainable bio‐economy advanced technologies such as machineries, Artificial intelligence‐meachine learning geospatial technology. Recent trends in food worldwide have witnessed the adoption technological advancements. However, it important to consider biodiversity when implementing adopting The integration agricultural practices aim reduce chemical usage farms, while increased production remains main objective smart farming Precision Agriculture. By minimizing use or localized approaches for chemicals we can preserve soil‐faunal diversity, which at risk along targets due excessive applications pesticides, herbicides, insecticides. Geospatial plays significant role by leveraging remotely sensed images acquired through satellites, aerial platforms, GPS‐tagged drones enhance practices, improve crop growth increase yields. Through technology, map monitor soil conditions, conserve, protect, manage scale. remote sensing ecological environmental parameters, factors, plant‐soil diversity optimize yields productivity. Additionally, evaluation various bio‐economy, using contribute yields, profitability, conservation central components these practices. This study emphasizes achieving objectives attainable has direct indirect connections all SDGs. vital supporting spatial temporal scales facilitating ensuring security, preserving biodiversity, monitoring promoting development.

Language: Английский

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Environmental monitoring in European regions using the sustainable development goals (SDG) framework

Environmental and Sustainability Indicators, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 21, P. 100332 - 100332

Published: Jan. 2, 2024

The paper focuses on environmental monitoring in European regions using the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) framework. Adopted 2015, United Nations SDG are a set of global goals developed to guide countries towards sustainable development. Although designed for national level, it is growingly argued that achieving requires action at sub-national, local level. With this mind, paper, we use indicators co-designed by researchers and practitioners from regional administrations monitor status selected over period time. We consider domain encompasses activities beyond reducing CO2 emissions alone widely regards biodiversity conservation, ecosystems, climate change, pollution human ecology. By default, touches upon different sectors society (from energy mobility, production consumption), latter also reflected their targets. To end, isolate directly indirectly address environment as highlight areas where there need improvement. Finally, provides insights into how framework can be used progress level Europe current policy might contribute progress.

Language: Английский

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Exploring the Potential of the Blue Economy: A Systematic Review of Strategies for Enhancing International Business in Bangladesh in the context of Indo-Pacific Region

Review of Business and Economics Studies, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12(2), P. 55 - 73

Published: July 28, 2024

This systematic review aims to provide a methodical analysis of the Blue Economy in Indo-Pacific region, particularly from perspective Bangladesh, focusing on its growth trajectory, key stakeholders, policy frameworks, technological advancements, trade and investment trends, as well challenges opportunities for international business expansion. The methods employed comprehensive search electronic databases, inclusion exclusion criteria were applied identify relevant studies analysis. results revealed that 2000 2020, sectors country, such fisheries, aquaculture, maritime transportation, tourism, saw notable development. International development agencies, corporations, academic institutions, governments, civil society organizations are some major players projects. frameworks facilitate include integrated ocean management, blue initiatives, security governance, resilience adaptation climate change. Innovation expansion have been fueled by breakthroughs, autonomous underwater vehicles, renewable energy projects, remote sensing technologies, marine biotechnology. Rising demand sustainable goods services, technical advancement, regional collaboration all contributed an increase industries internationally. study concludes there is significant potential region drive economic growth, promote social progress, ensure environmental sustainability. However, regulatory complexity, access finance, inadequate infrastructure, degradation need be addressed fully realize this potential. Addressing these requires coordinated efforts businesses, academia, organizations, along with focus inclusive practices.

Language: Английский

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Connecting SDG 14 with the other Sustainable Development Goals through marine spatial planning

Marine Policy, Journal Year: 2017, Volume and Issue: 93, P. 214 - 222

Published: July 13, 2017

This article endeavours to contribute the growing body of scholarship on SDG linkages by placing at centre its focus 14 “conservation and sustainable use oceans, seas marine resources for development.” conceptualises intricate interconnections between other Goals based diverse benefits provided humankind ecosystems (in words, through an ecosystem services lens). It explores how this understanding may facilitate transition “environment well-being” approach development spatial planning (MSP), basis emerging international guidance under Convention Biological Diversity (CBD). By bringing MSP into discussion linkages, seeks investigate role approach, fair equitable benefit-sharing within it, in fostering participatory knowledge production, data-gathering -sharing, mapping, strategic assessment area-based management context intensifying uses, multiple scales, needs values around environment. The will assess what extent MSP, building upon these tools drawing should be used promote equity prevent conflicts stakeholders with contradictory demands space services, a view enhancing synergies SDGs.

Language: Английский

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Mainstreaming marine biodiversity into the SDGs: The role of other effective area-based conservation measures (SDG 14.5)

Marine Policy, Journal Year: 2017, Volume and Issue: 93, P. 251 - 261

Published: Sept. 5, 2017

This article explores the concept of "other effective area-based conservation measures" (OECMs) in context UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) Aichi Biodiversity Target 11 marine protected areas and OECMs its linkages to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It argues that mainstreaming biodiversity through CBD Targets' implementation into SDGs can contribute a more systemic comprehensive SDG 14.5 at least 10% coastal areas. complement MPAs ecologically representative effectively managed systems integrated broader governance such as spatial planning. Selected global local sectoral measures are therefore highlighted this analysis potential forms OECMs. At level, case study or biologically significant locally (LMMAs) Mozambique is discussed. how multiple-use LMMAs, which respond short-term fisher's needs targeted conservation, could achievement specific food security, poverty elimination resilient ecosystems if properly supported by long-term investments, strong institutions oceans management.

Language: Английский

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Seascape ecology: identifying research priorities for an emerging ocean sustainability science

Marine Ecology Progress Series, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 663, P. 1 - 29

Published: March 2, 2021

Seascape ecology, the marine-centric counterpart to landscape is rapidly emerging as an interdisciplinary and spatially explicit ecological science with relevance marine management, biodiversity conservation, restoration. While important progress in this field has been made past decade, there no coherent prioritisation of key research questions help set future agenda for seascape ecology. We used a 2-stage modified Delphi method solicit applied from academic experts ecology then asked respondents identify priority across 9 interrelated themes using 2 rounds selection. also invited senior management/conservation practitioners prioritise same questions. Analyses highlighted congruence discrepancies perceived priorities research. Themes related both concepts management practice, those identified include change, connectivity, spatial temporal scale, ecosystem-based technologies metrics. Highest-priority (upper tercile) received 50% agreement between respondent groups, lowest (lower 58% agreement. Across all 3 tiers, 36 55 were within ±10% band present most determined by proportion votes received. For each theme, we provide synthesis challenges potential role These serve roadmap advancing during, beyond, UN Decade Ocean Science Sustainable Development (2021-2030).

Language: Английский

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Relating characteristics of global biodiversity targets to reported progress

Conservation Biology, Journal Year: 2019, Volume and Issue: 33(6), P. 1360 - 1369

Published: April 3, 2019

Abstract To inform governmental discussions on the nature of a revised Strategic Plan for Biodiversity Convention Biological Diversity (CBD), we reviewed relevant literature and assessed framing 20 Aichi Targets in current strategic plan. We asked international experts from nongovernmental organizations, academia, government agencies, research institutes, CBD to score their constituent elements against set specific, measurable, ambitious, realistic, unambiguous, scalable, comprehensive criteria (SMART based, excluding time bound because all targets are 2015 or 2020). then investigated relationship between these expert scores reported progress toward target by using findings 2 global assessments (Global Outlook Intergovernmental Science‐Policy Platform Ecosystem Services). analyzed data with ordinal logistic regressions. found significant positive relationships ( p < 0.05) extent which were perceived be scalable. There was some evidence specificity elements, but no ambition. first show associations meet certain SMART criteria. As negotiations around post‐2020 biodiversity framework proceed, decision makers should strive ensure that new effectively structured clearly worded allow translation into actionable policies can successfully implemented nationally, regionally, globally.

Language: Английский

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A Leverage Points Perspective on China’s Governance of Marine Protected Areas: Current State and Ways Forward

Land, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 14(2), P. 425 - 425

Published: Feb. 18, 2025

As a key element of spatial governance, marine protected areas (MPAs) have been increasingly established in various countries, with lessons learned from terrestrial environmental protection. Nevertheless, the development MPAs China continues to trail behind that their land-based counterparts. Here, following leverage points perspective sustainability interventions, this article presents systematic analysis governance and evolution China’s MPAs, identifying for improvement. The encompasses number, effectiveness, legal framework, structure, value, paradigm highlights associated challenges facing China. Drawing on relevant experiences United States, Australia, European Union, offers valuable insights informing future MPA strategies. study concludes while has made significant progress further efforts are needed, including shifts, refinement system, optimization structures, enhancement effectiveness.

Language: Английский

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Threats to marine biodiversity in European protected areas

The Science of The Total Environment, Journal Year: 2019, Volume and Issue: 677, P. 418 - 426

Published: April 23, 2019

Language: Английский

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Marine parks for coastal cities: A concept for enhanced community well-being, prosperity and sustainable city living

Marine Policy, Journal Year: 2019, Volume and Issue: 103, P. 160 - 171

Published: March 2, 2019

Language: Английский

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