Assessment of Hydropower Potential in the Upper Indus Basin: A Geographic Information System-Based Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis for Sustainable Water Resources in Pakistan DOI Creative Commons
Asim Qayyum Butt, Donghui Shangguan, Muhammad Waseem

и другие.

Resources, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 14(3), С. 49 - 49

Опубликована: Март 17, 2025

The development of hydropower projects is crucial to addressing Pakistan’s ongoing energy and financial crises. Despite the country’s abundant resources, particularly in northern regions, these have not been adequately explored, while consumption supply issues persisted for past two decades. Focusing on Sustainable Development Goal (SDG-7): “Ensure access affordable, reliable, sustainable, modern energy”, this study aimed assess potential at suitable sites Upper Indus Basin (Pakistan) by integrating Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDM). This only focused estimating but also considered environmental constraints all using multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) tool, which used location constraint criteria, along with benefit cost criteria. methodology combines technical evaluations (head discharge) prioritize sustainable development. Key findings identify 17, 15, 16, 5, 6 as most promising locations, balancing generation minimal impact. provides a replicable framework policymakers harness resources responsibly, contributing security aligning global Goals. approach bridges gap between feasibility sustainability offers model other regions facing similar challenges.

Язык: Английский

Assessment of Hydropower Potential in the Upper Indus Basin: A Geographic Information System-Based Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis for Sustainable Water Resources in Pakistan DOI Creative Commons
Asim Qayyum Butt, Donghui Shangguan, Muhammad Waseem

и другие.

Resources, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 14(3), С. 49 - 49

Опубликована: Март 17, 2025

The development of hydropower projects is crucial to addressing Pakistan’s ongoing energy and financial crises. Despite the country’s abundant resources, particularly in northern regions, these have not been adequately explored, while consumption supply issues persisted for past two decades. Focusing on Sustainable Development Goal (SDG-7): “Ensure access affordable, reliable, sustainable, modern energy”, this study aimed assess potential at suitable sites Upper Indus Basin (Pakistan) by integrating Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDM). This only focused estimating but also considered environmental constraints all using multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) tool, which used location constraint criteria, along with benefit cost criteria. methodology combines technical evaluations (head discharge) prioritize sustainable development. Key findings identify 17, 15, 16, 5, 6 as most promising locations, balancing generation minimal impact. provides a replicable framework policymakers harness resources responsibly, contributing security aligning global Goals. approach bridges gap between feasibility sustainability offers model other regions facing similar challenges.

Язык: Английский

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