A transformative shift in urban ecology toward a more active and relevant future for the field and for cities
AMBIO,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
53(6), С. 871 - 889
Опубликована: Апрель 20, 2024
Abstract
This
paper
builds
on
the
expansion
of
urban
ecology
from
a
biologically
based
discipline—ecology
in
city—to
an
increasingly
interdisciplinary
field—ecology
transdisciplinary,
knowledge
to
action
endeavor—an
for
and
with
city.
We
build
this
“prepositional
journey”
by
proposing
transformative
shift
ecology,
we
present
framework
how
field
may
continue
shift.
conceptualize
that
is
state
flux,
needed
transform
into
more
engaged
field,
one
includes
diversity
actors
willing
participate
future
their
cities.
In
shift,
these
will
engage,
collaborate,
continuous
spiral
→
back
loop,
goal
co
producing
sustainable
resilient
solutions
myriad
challenges.
Our
three
pathways:
(1)
repeating
ideas,
information,
produced
diverse
community
agents
change
working
together
“urban
sandbox”;
(2)
incorporation
social–ecological–technological
systems
expanding
temporally
include
“deep
future,”
where
scenarios
are
visioning
seemingly
unimaginable
or
plausible
states
cities
resilient;
(3)
space,
rural
areas
places
not
yet
The
interrelated
pathways
define
demonstrate
power
has
moved
beyond
science
realm
collaborations
among
knowledges
voices
understand
what
while
contemporary
challenges
envisioning
futures
socially,
ecologically,
technologically
case
study
examples
each
make
up
discuss
both
limitations
opportunities
research
transdisciplinary
broadening
field.
Язык: Английский
From urban ecology to urban enquiry: How to build cumulative and context-sensitive understandings
AMBIO,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
53(6), С. 813 - 825
Опубликована: Апрель 20, 2024
Abstract
This
paper
positions
urban
ecology
as
increasingly
conversant
with
multiple
perspectives
and
methods
for
understanding
the
functions
qualities
of
diverse
cities
situations.
Despite
progress
in
field,
we
need
clear
pathways
positioning,
connecting
synthesising
specific
knowledge
to
make
it
speak
more
systemic
questions
about
life
within
them.
These
be
able
use
sources
information
better
account
relations
between
people,
other
species
ecological,
social,
cultural,
economic,
technical
digital
structures
that
they
are
embedded
in.
Grounded
a
description
needed,
propose
five
complementary
often
connected
approaches
building
cumulative
understandings,
framework
combining
different
evidence.
The
help
position
fields
study
entry
points
further
advance
interdisciplinary
synthesis
open
up
new
research.
Язык: Английский
Forging just ecologies: 25 years of urban long-term ecological research collaboration
AMBIO,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
53(6), С. 826 - 844
Опубликована: Апрель 20, 2024
Abstract
We
ask
how
environmental
justice
and
urban
ecology
have
influenced
one
another
over
the
past
25
years
in
context
of
US
Long-Term
Ecological
Research
(LTER)
program
Baltimore
Ecosystem
Study
(BES)
project.
BES
began
after
emerged
through
activism
scholarship
1980s
but
spans
a
period
increasing
awareness
among
ecologists
practitioners.
The
work
provides
detailed
example
ecological
research
has
been
affected
by
growing
understanding
justice.
shift
shows
unjust
outcomes
emerge
are
reinforced
time
systemic
discrimination
exclusion.
do
not
comprehensively
review
literature
on
present
four
brief
cases
from
Caribbean,
Africa,
Asia,
to
illustrate
global
relevance
topic.
demonstrate
necessity
for
continuous
engagement
with
communities
addressing
problem
solving.
Язык: Английский
Urban greening in Dhaka: Assessing rooftop agriculture suitability using GIS and MCDM techniques
Journal of Environmental Management,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
368, С. 122146 - 122146
Опубликована: Авг. 14, 2024
Язык: Английский
Shifting forward: Urban ecology in perspective
AMBIO,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
53(6), С. 890 - 897
Опубликована: Апрель 20, 2024
Abstract
The
world
has
become
urban;
cities
increasingly
shape
our
worldviews,
relation
to
other
species,
and
the
large-scale,
long-term
decisions
we
make.
Cities
are
nature,
but
they
need
align
better
with
ecosystems
avoid
accelerating
climate
change
loss
of
biodiversity.
We
a
science
guide
urban
development
across
diverse
realities
global
cities.
This
can
be
met,
in
part,
by
shifts
ecology
its
linkages
related
sciences.
perspective
is
“synthesis
syntheses”,
consolidating
ideas
from
articles
Special
Section.
It
re-examines
role
ecology,
explores
integration
disciplines
that
study
conclude
summarizing
next
steps
ongoing
shift
which
fast
becoming
an
integral
part
studies.
Язык: Английский
Urban Car Parking Puzzle in the UK
Advances in civil and industrial engineering book series,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown, С. 284 - 308
Опубликована: Июнь 30, 2024
This
chapter
explores
the
challenges
of
urban
car
parking
in
UK,
focusing
on
scarcity
spaces
and
high
user
fees.
Increasing
vehicle
ownership
limited
space
have
led
to
congestion
inefficiencies.
The
examines
root
causes,
such
as
planning
constraints,
economic
factors,
regulatory
shortcomings,
by
evaluating
strategies
various
UK
cities.
Using
empirical
analysis
case
studies,
it
offers
a
comprehensive
overview
current
landscape,
drawing
insights
from
successful
international
models.
Policy
recommendations
aim
enhance
accessibility,
affordability,
sustainability
transportation
optimising
use,
integrating
technology,
encouraging
alternative
modes.
seeks
influence
policy
decisions,
promoting
more
sustainable
environment
serving
resource
for
policymakers,
planners,
stakeholders
UK.
Язык: Английский
Shifts in urban ecology: From science to social project
AMBIO,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
53(6), С. 809 - 812
Опубликована: Апрель 20, 2024
How
can
urban
ecology
be
better
prepared
to
contribute
a
comprehensive
understanding
of
cities?And
what
do
world
cities
need
from
move
toward
desired,
more
sustainable
futures?Speaking
these
questions,
all
contributions
in
the
Special
Section
''Shifts
Urban
Ecology''
frame
contemporary
as
an
ongoing
bridging
effort;
scientific
field
has
broadened
and
diversified
by
adopting
new
perspectives
concerns
within
its
scope.From
focus
on
examining
nature
landscapes
how
it
is
valued,
understood,
stewarded
different
social
groups,
expanded
ecologically
grounded,
systemic
explorations,
including
complex
dynamics
social,
institutional,
cultural,
technological
dimensions.This
pluralization
field,
sometimes
captured
use
''ecologies''
(Nishime
Hester
Williams
2018;
Rademacher
et
al.
2019;Pickett
2022),
been
facilitated
engagement
with
many
disciplines,
such
studies,
sociology,
geography,
policy,
planning,
well
infrastructure
engineering.This
development
comes
conceptual
empirical
gains,
especially
opening
inquiry
multiple
knowledges
participatory
collaborative
research
methods.This
allowed
questions
emerge,
about
situatedness,
equality,
accessibility,
justice
ecosystems.The
present
future
ecology,
are
shaped
dialogue
collaboration
other
disciplines
(Childers
2015;McPhearson
2016;Crouzat
2018;Pickett
2021).The
expansion
innovations
led
formation
inter-paradigmatic
approaches,
opened
up
for
critical
examination
fundamentals
ecology.In
this
Section,
we
conceptualize
pathways
coevolution
Язык: Английский
Redefining Politics and Governance in a Postinternational World
Advances in public policy and administration (APPA) book series,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown, С. 1 - 18
Опубликована: Июль 19, 2024
The
21st
century
has
ushered
in
a
transformative
era
of
global
politics
characterized
by
unprecedented
interconnectedness,
technological
disruption,
and
the
erosion
traditional
state
boundaries.
As
world
becomes
increasingly
interconnected,
notions
sovereignty
territoriality
are
being
challenged.
This
new
reality
requires
rethinking
governance
structures
international
cooperation.
chapter
explores
concept
“postinternational
world,”
paradigm
shift
marked
rise
transnational
actors,
blurring
national
borders,
diffusion
power
beyond
nation-states.
delves
into
key
drivers
this
postinternational
shift,
including
advancements,
globalization,
emergence
non-state
actors.
It
also
examines
implications
for
relations,
security,
future
governance.
Язык: Английский
Circular economy strategies and environmental management in post-war recovery of Ukraine
IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
1429(1), С. 012003 - 012003
Опубликована: Дек. 1, 2024
Abstract
The
study
analyzes
the
issue
of
rebuilding
Ukrainian
territories
destroyed
by
military
actions
based
on
circular
economy
and
environmental
management.
analysis
pollution
levels
(Numbeo)
in
countries
with
conflicts
showed
an
average
level
(62.1),
which
may
influence
recovery
process
Ukraine
compared
to
high
levels,
such
as
Lebanon
(89.4)
Syria
(74.9).
However,
has
a
low
waste
recycling
rate
(4.5%),
could
complicate
recovery.
implementation
reconstructing
Ukraine’s
infrastructure
is
suggested
mobile
laser
sorting
installations.
technology
installations
allows
efficient
various
materials,
including
metals,
plastics,
construction
debris,
can
reduce
costs
optimize
use
available
resources.
To
consequences
improve
post-war
recovery,
it
that
monitoring
strategies
be
developed,
investments
implementing
should
increased,
modern
technologies
adopted.
international
experience
affected
regions
highlights
importance
integrating
into
process,
particularly
increasing
utilizing
advanced
technologies.
Язык: Английский