Understanding Public Perception and Preparedness for Flood Risks in Greece

Water, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 17(5), С. 764 - 764

Опубликована: Март 6, 2025

The present study examines perceptions and preparedness for flooding in Greece, a country increasingly impacted by natural hazards, particularly due to the effects of climate change. Despite frequent occurrence floods, public remains insufficient many areas. Through survey 1282 respondents from various regions Greece using R statistical software process analyse data, research explores relationship between individual flood risk perceptions, prior experiences, household-level preparedness. findings show most participants are aware governmental plans, but significant gap exists perceived risks actual preparedness, especially regarding insurance relocation willingness. reveal that majority management plans; however, outcomes concerning willingness relocate highlight efforts. Many expressed dissatisfaction with current measures address risks, leading diminished trust respective authorities. To enhance awareness engagement underscores importance localized communication strategies tailored different demographic groups. Given observed efforts should focus on bridging this disconnect through practical, community-driven initiatives. Recommendations include implementing targeted campaigns, promoting government transparent policies, providing financial incentives such as subsidized encourage protective actions, and, additionally, fostering community involvement disaster management, historically flood-prone regions, strengthen resilience against future events.

Язык: Английский

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Water and Sediment Quantity and Quality Generated in Check Dams as a Nature-Based Solutions (NbS)

Water, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 17(6), С. 810 - 810

Опубликована: Март 12, 2025

The study evaluates the implementation of check dams as nature-based solutions to address soil erosion, improve sediment quality, and enhance water retention in Urku Huayku ravine, located on Ilaló volcano Ecuador. Weekly samples were analysed from 2021 2023. Critical parameters measured include pH, electrical conductivity, nutrient concentrations, organic matter content. Macroinvertebrates collected assess biodiversity changes using Andean Biotic Index (ABI) Shannon Diversity Index. Results show significant improvements: quality remained neutral (average pH 7.06), while increased 0.2% 3.2% Additionally, improved, with a 355.6% increase macroinvertebrate abundance. Statistical tests confirmed positive impact quality. also identified potential areas for additional dam installations QGIS analysis, emphasising steep slopes ideal locations. This demonstrates efficacy restoration degraded ecosystems underscores their pivotal role climate change mitigation. Through enhanced storage matter, facilitated capture approximately 58% carbon. they contributed improved biodiversity. Further research is recommended optimise placement explore indicators Andes Mountain bodies over 3000 m above sea level.

Язык: Английский

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Effects of land use change on ecosystem services in freshwater wetlands in Bacalar, Mexico

PeerJ, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 13, С. e18954 - e18954

Опубликована: Март 13, 2025

Wetlands, such as those in Laguna Bacalar, Mexico, are highly productive and biodiverse ecosystems that provide a wide range of invaluable ecosystem services (ES). Despite their importance, these under significant threat from disturbances land-use changes, making them among the most endangered worldwide. This study aimed to (1) assess spatio-temporal variation between 1999 2021 using medium-resolution satellite imagery Landsat sensor; (2) estimate monetary value ES losses attributable changes by applying unit transfer method with global coefficients based on data Brander et al. (2024). Twenty-two key ESs were identified associated mangroves, inland wetlands, hydrological system. A total 277 hectares natural lost, leading reduction flow (ES), which was estimated at 10,411,098 Int$/year over period. The loss wetlands is particularly alarming due critical role filtering agrochemicals organic matter watershed. Increasing pressures human activities, including urbanization tourism, significantly contribute degradation ecosystems. highlights urgent need for responsible environmental management implementation conservation strategies protect functionality they local communities.

Язык: Английский

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Blue Nature-Based Solutions in marine and coastal EU policies: Challenges, recommendations and policy opportunities throughout the policy cycle

Marine Policy, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 177, С. 106687 - 106687

Опубликована: Март 26, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Measuring the premium effect of marine ecological restoration on housing prices: A quasi-experimental design based on real estate transaction data

Journal for Nature Conservation, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 126916 - 126916

Опубликована: Март 1, 2025

Язык: Английский

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