Towards sustainable urban water management: an ecological compensation framework for sponge cities

Environmental Research Letters, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 19(12), P. 123002 - 123002

Published: Nov. 22, 2024

Abstract Rapid urbanization and climate change have intensified water-related challenges in urban areas, requiring innovative solutions for sustainable water management. This study critically examines China’s sponge city initiative, which integrates green infrastructure ecological principles to enhance resilience. The research identifies key challenges, including inadequate planning, design inconsistencies, financial sustainability issues, hinder the full realization of ecosystem service benefits. To address these gaps, we propose a novel compensation framework that services with planning public payment mechanisms. Our four-step methodology leverages low impact development practices policy efficacy, aligning integrity sustainability. By transitioning from recognition publicly funded model, this approach ensures viability projects, fosters broad societal participation, supports resilient development. Importantly, developed is adaptable, making it applicable initiatives worldwide. It offers flexible, evidence-based strategy cities facing similar management promoting resilience while ensuring long-term contributes global discourse, providing scalable model integrated, community-backed sets new standard

Language: Английский

Carbon emission reduction model for sewage heat recovery and utilization in a northern Chinese city

Sustainable Cities and Society, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 105825 - 105825

Published: Sept. 1, 2024

Language: Английский