Revista de Gestão Social e Ambiental,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(11), P. e09351 - e09351
Published: Nov. 26, 2024
Objective:
This
study
aims
to
analyze
the
Green
Area
Index
(GAI),
Vegetation
Cover
(VCI),
and
Percentage
(VCP)
in
urban
areas
of
20
cities
microregion
Anápolis,
Goiás,
focusing
on
green
infrastructure
its
implications
for
planning.
Theoretical
Framework:
The
research
is
based
importance
as
an
essential
tool
enhancing
ecosystem
variability,
reducing
environmental
pollution,
controlling
heat
islands,
especially
expanding
areas.
Method:
was
conducted
two
stages:
first,
images
from
WPM/CBERS-4A
Google
Earth
Pro
satellites
were
analyzed
quantify
GAI;
second
stage,
Normalized
Difference
(NDVI)
used
calculate
area
with
vegetation
cover.
Results
Discussion:
city
Anápolis
had
largest
area,
while
municipalities
Taquaral,
Damolândia,
São
Francisco
de
Goiás
highest
GAI
VCI.
recorded
VCP
(35.06%),
followed
by
Damolândia
(29,27%)
Araçu
(28.29%).
Research
Implications:
highlighted
need
public
afforestation
policies
improve
socio-environmental
conditions
cities.
Originality/Value:
contributes
literature
providing
robust
data
distribution
medium-sized
sustainable
Scientia. Technology, science and society.,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
2(1), P. 111 - 132
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
This
paper
aims
to
analyze
and
describe
the
Sustainable
Development
Nexus
(SDN),
in
relation
Environmental
Innovation
Technologies
(EITs)
for
Community
Ecological
Resilience
(CER)
Indonesia.
Phenomena
such
as
climate
change,
land
degradation,
biodiversity
loss,
environmental
pollution
exert
considerable
influence
on
ecosystems
human
existence.
Developing
countries,
Indonesia,
have
more
complex
problems
due
high
dependence
natural
resources
limited
adaptive
technologies.
research
uses
a
qualitative
method
with
an
integrated
literature
review
approach
examine
technological
dimensions
of
innovations
that
aim
stronger
community
ecological
resilience.
The
materials
used
included
decade
publications
from
2013
2023,
which
underwent
rigorous
credibility-based
evaluation,
relevance
assessment,
source
triangulation.
results
show
diffusion
technologies,
support
policy
initiatives
by
state,
increased
public
awareness
significantly
contribute
mitigating
degradation.
integration
economic,
social,
aspects
sustainable
development
nexus
can
ensure
ecosystem
balance
while
meeting
needs
population.
In
conclusion,
(SDN)
is
very
essential
harmonize
economic
progress,
social
equality,
sustainability.
addition,
technology
are
evidently
reduce
increase
community's
resilience
(CER).
Forests,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(8), P. 1372 - 1372
Published: Aug. 6, 2024
Biomass
waste,
which
is
biodegradable
and
vastly
underutilized,
generated
in
huge
quantities
worldwide.
Forestry
agricultural
biomass
wastes
are
notable
for
their
wide
availability,
high
yield,
biodegradability,
recyclability.
The
accumulation
of
these
not
only
occupies
valuable
land
but
causes
serious
environmental
pollution,
can
ultimately
harm
human
health.
Therefore,
leveraging
scientific
technology
to
convert
forestry
bio-waste
into
bioenergy
other
products
crucial.
In
this
paper,
common
such
as
straw,
rice
husks,
livestock
manure,
tree
branches,
sawdust,
(bioethanol,
biogas,
biodiesel,
biohydrogen)
were
selected
keywords,
with
the
theme
green
efficient
utilization.
This
paper
provides
a
comprehensive
review
sources
existing
recycling
technologies,
potential
material
additives
conversion
energy
derivatives,
along
future
prospects.
Frontiers in Environmental Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: March 19, 2025
In
the
face
of
mounting
pressures
in
modern
society,
research
into
restorative
environments
has
emerged
as
a
crucial
field
addressing
issues
related
to
mental
health
and
environmental
wellbeing.
This
study
presents
comprehensive
bibliometric
analysis
919
publications
on
environment
research,
spanning
from
1993
2024,
utilizing
VOSviewer
CiteSpace
for
data
visualization,
based
Web
Science
database.
The
main
objective
this
is
provide
scholars
researchers
with
deeper
insight
current
state
evolving
trends
while
also
pinpointing
areas
that
warrant
further
investigation.
examines
patterns
across
several
key
dimensions,
including
publication
volume,
keywords,
journals,
academic
disciplines,
countries,
institutions,
individual
researchers.
results
highlight
following
points:
(1)
Research
experienced
significant
growth
since
2014,
marked
acceleration
during
COVID-19
pandemic.
(2)
primary
foci
include
psychology,
relationship
between
nature
social
wellbeing,
urban
ecosystems
aesthetic
health,
psychology
cognitive
restoration
emerging
most
interconnected
core
themes.
(3)
Leading
journals
Journal
Environmental
Psychology,
International
Public
Health,
Frontiers
Psychology.
(4)
fields
contributing
body
are
public
landscape
architecture,
planning.
(5)
United
States
highest
number
(212
papers),
followed
by
China
(159
Kingdom
(90
Sweden
(67
Australia
(55
papers).
(6)
Uppsala
University
prolific
institution,
35
publications,
Swedish
Agricultural
Sciences
(32
papers)
Exeter
(24
Finally,
restoration,
connection
identified
leading
dynamic
areas.
These
findings
suggest
made
strides
over
past
3
decades
poised
continue
expanding
years
ahead.
Energies,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
18(7), P. 1640 - 1640
Published: March 25, 2025
This
work
presents
a
methodological
approach
for
the
assessment
of
combined
effects
air
enthalpy
variations
due
to
presence
green
systems
and
building
thermodynamics.
It
serves
as
valuable
tool
energy
sustainability
improvement
urban
areas
defining
scenarios
integrated
strategies
with
low
environmental
impact
from
perspective
transition
sustainability.
The
proposed
is
based
on
two
methods,
i.e.,
top-down
bottom-up.
Using
thermodynamics,
they
allow
evaluation
ecosystem
services
in
their
areal
distribution
different
built-up
zones.
an
effective
operational
evaluations,
focusing
not
only
reduction
anthropogenic
impacts,
mitigation
heat
islands,
climate
change
adaptation
but
also
promoting
energy-efficient
microclimate
changes.
Birds,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
6(2), P. 18 - 18
Published: April 8, 2025
Habitat
loss,
pollution,
and
climate
change
have
a
global
impact
on
bird
diversity,
particularly
in
central
Mexico,
where
human
disturbances
unplanned
urbanization
can
lead
to
the
decline
of
this
faunal
group.
In
study,
effects
season
(rainy,
warm–dry,
or
cool–dry)
environmental
variables
(size,
perimeter,
vegetation
cover,
built
distance
nearby
greenspaces
closet
natural
patch)
avian
diversity
at
different
sites
located
peri-urban
landscape
Metropolitan
Area
Mexico
City
were
determined.
The
study
was
conducted
using
linear
transect
method
assess
composition
communities
from
November
2019
March
2022,
recording
290
total
species.
Zumpango
Lagoon
site
with
highest
(N
=
209,
H′
3.22)
evenness
index
(J′
0.76).
Linear
mixed
models
used
determine
diversity.
effect
nearest
greenspace
significantly
more
positive
during
rainy
than
two
dry
seasons.
An
ANOSIM
test
also
showed
that
community
associated
water
bodies
differed
other
(R
0.16,
p
<
0.001).
Despite
some
anthropogenic
activities
intrusion,
retain
high
birds.
This
finding
indicates
need
for
immediate
conservation
efforts
protect
many
resident
breeding
species
wintering
migratory
birds
area.
Deleted Journal,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
18(1), P. 138 - 153
Published: April 16, 2025
Urban
parks
are
very
important
in
promoting
physical,
mental,
and
social
well-being
by
providing
recreational
spaces
for
relaxation,
exercise,
community
interaction.
However,
the
adequacy
effectiveness
of
these
benefits
rapidly
urbanizing
cities
like
Lagos,
Nigeria,
remain
questionable.
This
study
evaluates
urban
their
impact
on
user
Ikeja,
Alimosho,
Eti-Osa,
Badagry
Local
Government
Areas.
Using
a
quantitative
research
approach,
primary
data
were
collected
through
surveys,
statistical
analysis
was
conducted
using
SPSS.
Findings
reveal
that
while
positively
influence
well-being,
underutilization
is
linked
to
poor
accessibility,
inadequate
maintenance,
safety
concerns.
A
majority
(78.4%)
respondents
rarely
visit
parks,
only
31.1%
perceive
as
positive.
Also,
significant
correlation
(r
=
0.335,
p
<
0.01)
found
between
level
park
maintenance
people's
sense
safety,
underscoring
importance
improved
facility
upkeep.
The
concludes
improving
security,
diversity
essential
maximizing
public
health
benefits.
Recommendations
made
from
this
include
policy
reforms,
increased
involvement,
more
effective
management
strategies
enhance
functionality
all.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(9), P. 3935 - 3935
Published: April 27, 2025
City
branding
is
crucial
for
shaping
urban
identity
and
global
stature.
Hosting
the
FIFA
World
Cup
2034
in
Saudi
Arabia
across
Riyadh,
Jeddah,
Al
Khobar,
Abha,
Neom
offers
a
chance
to
infuse
ecological,
cultural,
aesthetic
elements
into
landscapes.
This
study
introduces
hybrid
framework
plant
scheme
design
that
blends
native,
adaptive,
ornamental
species
enhance
biodiversity
visual
appeal.
It
analyzes
case
studies
from
Expo
2020
Dubai,
Sydney
Olympic
Park,
Gardens
by
Bay,
demonstrating
how
landscape
architecture
can
unite
sustainability
with
cultural
values.
The
application
Arabia’s
cities
customizes
choices
local
climates
contexts,
focus
on
Khobar
showing
successful
integration
of
coastal
resilience
heritage.
approach
provides
scalable,
scientifically
grounded
method
incorporating
ecological
cityscapes,
promoting
sustainable
development
during
events.
