Analysis of Characteristics and Driving Mechanisms of Non-Grain Production of Cropland in Mountainous Areas at the Plot Scale—A Case Study of Lechang City

Foods, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 13(10), P. 1459 - 1459

Published: May 8, 2024

With the continuous advancement of urbanization and industrialization, non-grain production on cropland (NGPCL) is gradually becoming more widespread. This phenomenon will compress space for grain trigger a global food crisis. How to scientifically understand effectively control NGPCL has become scientific issue. study, conducted at plot scale, establishes measurement index further explores characteristics driving mechanisms in mountainous areas. The results indicate following: (1) Compared plots food-growing, tend be dispersed, with terraces showing most significant dispersion, while plains exhibit highest degree aggregation. (2) In terms irrigation conditions, irrigated land dry are likely undergo NGPCL. topography, slope croplands have probability being used (3) Regions steeper slopes, higher elevations, greater differences altitude from settlement, farther distances settlements roads, yet closer proximity forests, engage (4) Different varying impacts Plot primarily affect costs returns production, farmers change their patterns triggering

Language: Английский

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Enhancing Biodiversity and Environmental Sustainability in Intermodal Transport: A GIS-Based Multi-Criteria Evaluation Framework

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 17(4), P. 1391 - 1391

Published: Feb. 8, 2025

Biodiversity is essential for the health and stability of our planet, contributing to ecosystem services like pollination, nutrient cycling, climate regulation. However, it faces significant threats from human activities, including habitat destruction pollution. Transportation infrastructure, if not carefully managed, can fragment habitats disrupt wildlife migration, exacerbating biodiversity loss. Thus, incorporating environmental considerations into transport planning crucial promoting long-term sustainability. Accordingly, goal this paper define a framework evaluating ranking intermodal routes based on their impact environment biodiversity. The study employs Geographic Information System (GIS)-based Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) model, combining input interactive GIS maps stakeholders with novel hybrid approach. MCDM part model combines fuzzy Delphi Trial Evaluation Laboratory (DEMATEL) methods obtaining criteria weights Axial Distance-based Aggregated Measurement (ADAM) method final routes. This methodology application several Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) revealed that Hamburg/Bremerhaven–Wurzburg–Verona route had least impact. identified Rotterdam–Milano as optimal choice, balancing sustainability, ecological preservation, efficiency. minimizes disruption, protects biodiversity, aligns European Union strategies reduce in infrastructure projects. established impacts, efficiency responsibility. It makes contributions by integrating introducing combination techniques assessment.

Language: Английский

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Euedaphic Rather Than Hemiedaphic or Epedaphic Collembola Are More Sensitive to Different Climate Conditions in the Black Soil Region of Northeast China

Insects, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16(3), P. 275 - 275

Published: March 5, 2025

Soil biodiversity is profoundly affected by variations in climate conditions and land use practices. As one of the major grain-producing areas China, belowground black soil region Northeast also types. However, most previous studies have focused on aboveground biodiversity, research limited. The main aim this study was to investigate effects practices Collembola communities different life forms China. Here, we selected three climatic from high low latitudes Northeast, with (soybean, maize, rice) sampled each area. We found that higher temperatures humidity rice soybean maize are associated a density species richness. Specifically, richness euedaphic Colmbola humidity, while all maize. Additionally, discovered environmental factors feeding resources (soil microorganisms) both significant communities, exerting more substantial influence. Our results suggest vulnerable differences than epedaphic hemiedaphic Collembola. Consequently, may alter vertical distribution characteristics fauna (e.g., increasing soil-dwelling fauna) as well ecological processes agricultural environments.

Language: Английский

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El papel de los humedales en la conservación de la biodiversidad y en la regulación del ciclo hidrológico

Sciencevolution, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 1(13), P. 18 - 28

Published: Jan. 27, 2025

Esta investigación bibliográfica con enfoque de revisión narrativo y carácter cualitativo, se realizó a partir 31 fuentes provenientes plataformas académicas el objetivo analizar papel los humedales en la conservación biodiversidad., así como destacar importancia estos ecosistemas una solución clave para enfrentar desafíos ambientales, al tiempo que establecen conceptos teóricos permitan guiar formulación políticas estrategias integrales orientadas su protección. La destaca relación entre biodiversidad regulación hidrológica, señalando bosques, praderas mantienen equilibrio hídrico mediante procesos naturales, esto significa pérdida afecta esta capacidad, incrementando riesgos inundaciones, sequías deterioro calidad del agua. Por ello, subraya necesidad restauración, incluyendo restauración ecológica prácticas sostenibles proteger recursos hídricos. Concluyendo protección es garantizar estabilidad hídricos un futuro sostenible, requiriendo acciones inmediatas decididas.

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Integrating “nature” in the water-energy-food Nexus: Current perspectives and future directions

The Science of The Total Environment, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 966, P. 178600 - 178600

Published: Feb. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Narratives for Positive Nature Futures in Europe

Environmental Management, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 11, 2025

Abstract The Nature Futures Framework (NFF) is a novel approach for the development of positive scenarios centered on relationship nature and people, emphasizing biodiversity as part solution to environmental challenges across various spatial temporal scales, explicitly addressing plurality values nature. In this work, we describe process that has led formulation continental-scale narratives conservation in Europe based NFF its value perspectives (Nature Nature; Society; Culture), through an expert group elicitation. We focused 6 topics narratives: Protection Restoration; Forest Ecosystems; Freshwater Urban Systems; Agriculture, Energy. analyze differences similarities among these topics. develop three with contrasting priorities six Within EU socioeconomic trends policy framework, common solutions simultaneously tackle instrumental cultural Nature’s Contributions People (NCP) provision emerged. This set may integrate preferences concerning EU-level targets plausible socio-ecological pathways, supporting modeling can be crucial guiding decisions towards recovery

Language: Английский

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Multi‐Objective Optimization of the Food‐Energy‐Water Nexus Problem: A Review of the Key Concepts and Emerging Opportunities in Objective Functions, Decision Variables, and Optimization Techniques

Earth s Future, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13(4)

Published: April 1, 2025

Abstract Food, energy, and water are basic needs that quite important in livelihood sustainability. In most situations, their interactions make trade‐offs between these key areas of need challenging to attain. For the Food‐Energy‐Water Nexus (FEWN), there exists a for appropriate decision‐making tools may help surmount such challenges. Multiobjective Optimization Approaches (MOAs) have emerged as potential solutions within this domain. The major components explored review include objective functions, decision variables, optimization techniques MOAs. Despite potential, few studies comprehensively address concepts components, role stakeholder involvement, limitations existing research, emerging technological opportunities could enhance MOAs FEWN. Preferred Reporting Items Systematic Reviews Meta‐Analyses protocol, was combined with Meta‐ethnography select, review, analyze literature. data synthesis done by meta‐ethnography, finding terms categorize developing related Key categorizing functions maximizing economic, environmental, social benefits food, security. availability, accessibility, sufficiency, while Mathematical Programming Metaheuristics. Besides, technologies create substantial improve performance Therefore, is develop integrate aspects support sustainability

Language: Английский

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Prescribing sustainability: should UN sustainable development goals be part of the medical, pharmacy, and biomedical education?

Frontiers in Medicine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 11

Published: Oct. 7, 2024

Introduction How to adapt the curriculum of medicine, pharmacy, and biomedical sciences prepare future health professionals meet challenge maintaining quality care in a period socio-ecological crisis? Addressing connections between humanity sustainable environment should include an analysis reciprocal influence various ecosystems, since it is now clear that healthcare systems have impact on ecosystems vice versa. Here, we propose integrating United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into could be first step such transversal education. Methods Members faculty medicine at University Namur, Belgium, including teaching staff department psychology, were invited respond anonymously questionnaire about their views feasibility SDGs teaching. A subsequent survey students’ perceptions was conducted by student representatives. Results Seventy-nine percent surveyed members medical believe possible integrate lectures. However, 44–86% them did not know how each individual goal. 94.4% students would like play greater role education; 64.4% existing modules; 23.9% create optional module, 11.9% mandatory module. Conclusion integration perceived as challenging dense program. To clarify can translate traditional lectures, provide for SDG targeted applications bachelor’s, master’s continuing

Language: Английский

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Getting (ECO)Ready: Does EU Legislation Integrate Up-to-Date Scientific Data for Food Security and Biodiversity Preservation Under Climate Change?

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(23), P. 10749 - 10749

Published: Dec. 7, 2024

European policies on climate change (CC), food security (FS), and biodiversity (BD) represent the EU’s commitment to a sustainable agri-food system, highlighting interdependence between environmental health security. By analyzing key drivers indicators, present study evaluates effectiveness of existing measures identifies gaps in policy framework. A Scoping Group activity facilitated dialogue policymakers, industry, farmer representatives gather feedback strengthen data–policy link. The results highlight progress areas such as promoting agriculture biodiversity, while pointing out unresolved issues like challenges faced by smallholder farmers. emphasizes need for real-time monitoring tools tailored solutions address complexities system. It also encourages integration emerging technologies, IoT AI, enhance sustainability agricultural practices. Ultimately, findings call landscape-specific approach maximize gains, mitigate impacts, ensure within broader context ecological socio-economic challenges.

Language: Английский

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Chromosome-level genome assembly of Chinese water Scorpion Ranatra chinensis (Heteroptera: Nepidae)

Scientific Data, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 11(1)

Published: Sept. 18, 2024

Language: Английский

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