From Shoreline to Sea: Evaluating Development Suitability Through Coastal Zoning and a Case Study from Shenzhen, China

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 17(3), P. 1204 - 1204

Published: Feb. 2, 2025

In Shenzhen, as a rapidly developing coastal city, balancing economic activities with ecological protection along the coastline posed significant challenges, particularly during urban expansion and infrastructure construction. This study analyzed zoning, providing valuable lessons for other cities offering both theoretical empirical support more effective management sustainable development. The findings showed that suitability zoning of coastlines revealed no clear spatial distribution trend, most developed areas demonstrating high utilization efficiency, while unused had potential Targeted transformation secondary development could improve resource efficiency needs. conclusion, this research supported in provided practical insights others facing similar challenges management.

Language: Английский

Land Use and Land Cover Change Dynamics in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria from 1986 to 2024

Land, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 14(4), P. 765 - 765

Published: April 3, 2025

Land Use and Cover Change (LULCCs) shapes catchment dynamics is a key driver of hydrological risks, affecting responses as vegetated land replaced with urban developments cultivated land. The resultant risks are likely to become more critical in the future climate changes becomes increasingly variable. Understanding effects LULCC vital for developing management strategies reducing adverse on cycle environment. This study examines Niger Delta Region (NDR) Nigeria from 1986 2024. A supervised maximum likelihood classification was applied Landsat 5 TM 8 OLI images 1986, 2015, Five use classes were classified: Water bodies, Rainforest, Built-up, Agriculture, Mangrove. overall accuracy Kappa coefficients 93% 0.90, 91% 0.87, 84% 0.79 2024, respectively. Between built-up agriculture areas substantially increased by about 8229 6727 km2 (561% 79%), respectively, concomitant decrease mangrove vegetation 14,350 10,844 (−54% −42%), spatial distribution across NDR states varied, Delta, Bayelsa, Cross River, Rivers States experiencing highest rainforest, losses 64%, 55, 44%, 44% (5711 km2, 3554 2250 1297 km2), NDR’s mangroves evidently under serious threat. has important implications, particularly given role played forests regulating hazards. dramatic rainforest could exacerbate climate-related impacts. provides quantitative information that be used support planning practices well sustainable development.

Language: Английский

Assessing the Influence of Oil Spills in the Niger Delta: A Preliminary Analysis Using Regional Groundwater Flow Modelling

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский