Environmental Management,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
73(1), P. 243 - 258
Published: Aug. 26, 2023
Abstract
Urban
stormwater
runoff
has
posed
significant
challenges
in
the
face
of
urbanization
and
climate
change,
emphasizing
importance
trees
providing
reduction
ecosystem
services
(RRES).
However,
sustainability
RRES
can
be
disturbed
by
urban
landscape
modification.
Understanding
impact
structure
on
is
crucial
to
manage
landscapes
effectively
sustain
supply
RRES.
So,
this
study
developed
a
new
approach
that
analyzes
relationship
between
structural
pattern
Tabriz,
Iran.
The
provision
was
estimated
using
i-Tree
Eco
model.
Landscape
structure-related
metrics
land
use
cover
(LULC)
were
derived
FRAGSTATS
quantify
structure.
Stepwise
regression
analysis
used
assess
results
indicated
throughout
city,
prevented
196854.15
m
3
annually.
Regression
models
(
p
≤
0.05)
suggested
could
predicted
measures
related
circumscribing
circle
metric
(0.889
r
2
0.954)
shape
index
=
0.983)
LULC
patches.
findings
also
revealed
regularity
or
given
patches’
functions,
which,
turn,
affects
serve
as
proxies
predict
capacity
for
potential
obtained
models.
This
helps
allocate
suitable
through
optimizing
management
guidance
Ecological Indicators,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
158, P. 111565 - 111565
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
The
impacts
of
natural
hazards
on
urban
areas
are
becoming
more
severe
and
frequent.
As
a
leading
theory
resilient
cities
an
international
level,
ecosystem-based
disaster
risk
reduction
(Eco-DRR)
is
crucial
approach
for
(DRR)
resilience.
reasonable
use
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
technology
can
effectively
address
the
uncertainty
problem
faced
in
ecosystems
hazard
impacts.
However,
current
research
applying
AI
Eco-DRR
still
limited,
evidence
concepts
interplay
between
not
clear.
We
utilized
PRISMA-ScR
framework
to
survey
analyze
studies
that
apply
Eco-DRR,
ultimately
selecting
76
scoping
review.
qualitatively
analyzed
case
from
3
perspectives:
risk,
technology,
identified
spatiotemporal
characteristics,
objectives,
algorithms,
data
source
selected
cases.
Based
findings,
we
conducted
theoretical
applied
by
organizing
out
logical
relationship
among
perspectives.
proposed
discussed
key
points
application
practice:
(1)
scales
types
point
aims
Eco-DRR.
(2)
selection
algorithms
should
align
with
objectives
achieve
(3)
Data
sources
elements
support
Finally,
summarized
4
approaches
integrating
traditional
Disaster
Risk
Reduction
using
technology:
ecosystem
service,
indicators,
dynamic
change
prediction,
green
infrastructure
(GI)
construction.
framework,
progress,
trend
this
field
study
provide
basis
reference
which
beneficial
security
Geoscience Frontiers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(6), P. 101889 - 101889
Published: July 11, 2024
Flood
disasters
pose
serious
threats
to
human
life
and
property
worldwide.
Exploring
the
spatial
drivers
of
flood
on
a
macroscopic
scale
is
great
significance
for
mitigating
their
impacts.
This
study
proposes
comprehensive
framework
integrating
driving-factor
optimization
interpretability,
while
considering
heterogeneity.
In
this
framework,
Optimal
Parameter-based
Geographic
Detector
(OPGD),
Recursive
Feature
Estimation
(RFE),
Light
Gradient
Boosting
Machine
(LGBM)
models
were
utilized
construct
OPGD–RFE–LGBM
coupled
model
identify
essential
driving
factors
simulate
distribution
disasters.
The
SHapley
Additive
ExPlanation
(SHAP)
interpreter
was
employed
quantitatively
explain
mechanisms
behind
Yunnan
Province,
typical
mountainous
plateau
area
in
Southwest
China,
selected
implement
proposed
conduct
case
study.
For
purpose,
disaster
inventory
7332
historical
events
prepared,
22
potential
related
precipitation,
surface
environment,
activity
initially
selected.
Results
revealed
that
Province
exhibit
high
heterogeneity,
with
geomorphic
zoning
accounting
66.1%
variation
offers
clear
advantages
over
single
LGBM
identifying
analyzing
Moreover,
simulation
performance
shows
slight
improvement
(a
6%
average
decrease
RMSE
an
increase
1%
R2)
even
reduced
factor
data.
Factor
explanatory
analysis
indicated
combination
sets
varied
across
different
subregions;
nevertheless,
precipitation-related
factors,
such
as
precipitation
intensity
index
(SDII),
wet
days
(R10MM),
5-day
maximum
(RX5day),
main
controlling
provides
quantitative
analytical
at
large
scales
significant
offering
reference
management
authorities
developing
macro-strategies
prevention.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(9), P. 7281 - 7281
Published: April 27, 2023
Urban
stormwater
management
is
a
critical
challenge
facing
cities
globally,
with
natural-based
solutions
(NBS)
emerging
as
promising
approach
for
mitigating
the
impacts
of
urban
runoff.
This
bibliometric
review
examined
research
trends
and
hot
topics
related
to
NBS
management.
The
study
utilized
combination
qualitative
quantitative
methods
analyze
176
articles
from
Web
Science
database,
covering
period
2016
2022.
Results
showed
that
widely
researched
topic
growing
trend
in
publications
recent
years,
led
by
United
States,
China,
several
European
countries.
majority
were
papers
(82%)
focus
on
environmental
performance
rather
than
social
economic
dimensions.
Quantitative
more
frequently
used
articles,
particularly
statistical
analysis/modeling.
Interviews
discussions
most
common
method
used.
identified
relevant
countries,
affiliations,
authors,
journals
field.
Furthermore,
highlighted,
including
ecosystem
services,
climate
change,
sustainability.
also
emphasized
future
perspective
should
interdisciplinary
collaborative
research,
scaling
up
mainstreaming
NBS,
exploring
new
ways
integrating
different
disciplines
stakeholders
process.
findings
this
provided
insights
into
current
state
offer
valuable
information
researchers,
policymakers,
practitioners
field
Ecological Indicators,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
164, P. 112144 - 112144
Published: May 23, 2024
In
the
context
of
accelerating
ecological
fragmentation,
it
is
urgent
to
enhance
interconnectivity
urban
patches
form
a
resilient
network
(EN).
The
construction
Natural
Protected
Area
(NPA)
system
proposed
in
2019
latest
strategy
implemented
by
China
protecting
spaces.
However,
effectiveness
this
has
not
been
adequately
demonstrated.
This
study
specifically
analyzes
concrete
impacts
natural
protected
area
on
resilience
networks
(ENs).
economically
developed
Urban
Agglomeration
around
Hangzhou
Bay
(UAHB)
was
chosen
as
an
example
for
argumentation.
Firstly,
we
utilized
circuit
theory
construct
EN
consisting
173
sources
and
401
corridors.
Secondly,
were
categorized
into
three
levels
based
their
connectivity
values.
Finally,
dynamic
disturbance
scenario
simulation
framework
constructed
evaluate
impact
NPA
EN.
results
indicated
that:
(1)
preceding
47%
are
crucial
maintaining
EN;
(2)
Compared
with
other
spaces,
NPAs
have
38%
1100%
greater
effect
first
second-level
sources,
respectively,
while
its
third-level
118%
lower.
innovatively
investigates
differential
hierarchical
areas
unprotected
environment.