Optimising Green Space Locations in Mzuzu City, Malawi: Integration of GIS Multi-Criteria Analysis and Analytical Hierarchy Process DOI Creative Commons

Charles Bakolo,

Davie Chilonga,

Emmanuel Chinkaka

и другие.

Research Square (Research Square), Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Янв. 23, 2025

Abstract Urban green spaces serve as critical infrastructure for sustainable cities, yet their strategic implementation remains challenging, particularly in developing regions. This study develops a spatial decision support framework optimal space allocation Mzuzu City, Malawi, employing an integrated approach of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Multi-Criteria Analysis, and Analytical Hierarchy Process. Eight environmental socio-spatial parameters were analysed: population density, road network proximity, topographic gradient, elevation, vegetation indices, land use patterns, hydrological features, nitrogen dioxide concentrations. The results indicate that the area's 6.97% (1,099.65 ha) demonstrates high suitability interventions, while 26.48% (4,178.68 is deemed unsuitable. Population density emerged primary determinant, with weight coefficient 0.379. Spatial analysis revealed concentrated zones Mchengautuwa West, central-western Nkholongo/Lupaso, Masasa East, eastern Kaning'ina, contrasting limited opportunities Zolozolo East Msongwe. research provides replicable methodology evidence-based urban greening initiatives sub-Saharan African contributing to equitable planning development.

Язык: Английский

Promoting urban biodiversity for the benefit of people and nature DOI
Ingo Kowarik, Leonie K. Fischer, Dagmar Haase

и другие.

Опубликована: Март 25, 2025

In an increasingly urbanized world, urban biodiversity is people's primary contact with nature. However, as cities expand and densify, green blue spaces their are under pressure, risking declines in liveability. This Review discusses the benefits of multiple challenges it faces, identifies opportunities pathways towards developing sustainable, biodiverse for both humans The substantial biological richness that areas can harbour helps to mitigate environmental pressures, address adapt climate change, human health well-being. challenged by competition space, pressures declining engagement residents Understanding underlying mechanisms informs efforts create maintain high-quality blue–green infrastructure. Biodiversity-sensitive socially inclusive governance planning key biodiverse, cities. Urban policies should move cross-sectional approaches coordinate sectors such health, education, design. Developing shared environments nature contributes global conservation offers solutions social faced underpins ecosystem services cities, but faces from activities, nature, inadequate systems. provided biodiversity, its promotion conservation.

Язык: Английский

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Determinants influencing the accessibility and use of urban green spaces: A review of empirical evidence DOI Creative Commons

ALENE Endalew Terefe,

Yuting Hou

City and Environment Interactions, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 24, С. 100159 - 100159

Опубликована: Июнь 28, 2024

The accessibility and utilization of Urban Green Spaces (UGSs) play a crucial role in enhancing the health benefits overall quality life for urban residents. However, it is evident that not just single factor, but rather multitude factors, influence use UGSs. Consequently, this study aims to systematically review determinants UGSs, highlighting their complex interrelations through socio-ecological framework. By conducting literature across two major databases, Scopus Web Science (WOS), total 163 articles published between 1988 January 31, 2024, were included study. analysis provides an overview reviewed studies, focusing on aspects such as publication year, geographical distribution, research designs, classifications sampling techniques, sample populations, assessment measures. Furthermore, identifies key affecting individuals' including personal/individual, socio-cultural, physical/environmental, institutional, transport, psychological factors. Based these findings, conceptual framework proposed better understand dynamics UGS use. This designed aid planners designers improving equalizing distribution UGSs meet diverse needs community comprehensively serves foundational guide future research.

Язык: Английский

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Urban expansion and vegetation dynamics: The role of protected areas in preventing vegetation loss in a growing mega city DOI

Shahfahad,

Swapan Talukdar, Mohd Waseem Naikoo

и другие.

Habitat International, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 150, С. 103129 - 103129

Опубликована: Июнь 17, 2024

Язык: Английский

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Mapping ecosystem services in urban and peri‑urban areas. A systematic review DOI Creative Commons

Paulo Pereira,

Miguel Inácio, Luís Valença Pinto

и другие.

Geography and sustainability, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 5(3), С. 491 - 509

Опубликована: Июнь 30, 2024

Urban and peri‑urban ecosystems are subjected to an intense impact. The demand for ecosystem services (ES) is higher in these areas. Nevertheless, despite the anthropogenic pressures, urban supply important ES. Mapping a crucial exercise understand ES dynamics environments better. This work aims systematically review mapping areas studies, following Preferred Reporting Items Systematic Reviews Meta-alpha Methods. A total of 207 studies were selected. results show increased between 2011 2023, mainly conducted Europe China. Most developed did not follow established classification. focused on dimension, regulation maintenance section. Regarding provisioning ES, most Cultivating terrestrial plants nutrition, regulating maintaining Atmospheric composition conditions, cultural Physical experiential interactions with natural environment. Quantitative methods mostly applied Indicator-based (secondary data: biophysical, socio-economic) models. Very few validated outputs. Several forecasted primarily based land use changes using CA-Markov approaches. study provides overview mapped globally, where more need be conducted, developed.

Язык: Английский

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A Comparative Assessment of Green Spaces in Residential and Non-Residential Areas in Selected Towns and Cities of the Philippines, Singapore, and New York: Implications for Achieving SDG 11 DOI Creative Commons
Ronald L. Orale,

Doris Montecastro

Journal of Lifestyle and SDGs Review, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 5(1), С. e04477 - e04477

Опубликована: Янв. 10, 2025

Introduction: Urban centers are the sites where fight against climate change can be won or lost. To suceed, carbon footprint arresters like vegetation essential in attaining sustainable cities and communities (SDG 11). Objective: The objective of this study is to determine practices seleted relation green open spaces include vegetative covers. Theoretical Framework: anchored Sustainable Development Theory with emphasis on evironmental conservation. Method: Conducted 311 virtual 50 actual observation space practices. Observation checklist picture-based score sheet guide enumerators. Results Discussion: cover Philippines significantly lower when compared New York Singapore. Vegetative covers for residential non-residential areas differences not significant. Research Implications: There a need explore why towns have poor despite fact that it specifically Distare Risk Reduction (DRR) Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) mainstreamed Comprehesnive Land Use Planning (CLUP) Process. Originality/Value: comparison Philippines,

Язык: Английский

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Multi-scale urban ecosystem service changes and their impact mechanisms on human well-being DOI

Jia Bi,

Minghao Lu, Fengchen Liu

и другие.

Journal of Environmental Management, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 374, С. 124117 - 124117

Опубликована: Янв. 14, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Urban vegetation benefits in mediterranean cities for climate change adaptation and water usage efficiency – a case study in Algarve, Portugal DOI Creative Commons
Pedro Matias, Manuela Moreira da Silva,

João Teigão

и другие.

Frontiers in Environmental Science, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 13

Опубликована: Фев. 6, 2025

In the current climate change scenario, Mediterranean cities face heatwaves and reduced availability of freshwater alternated with intense precipitation events in short periods. The demand for water, especially urban tourism purposes, is rising, particularly coastal cities. importance integrating nature into cities, trees, has been studied its benefits adapting to improving quality life. However, water scarcity remains a limiting factor ensuring needs trees and, consequently, ecosystem services they provide. this study, we quantified (CO 2 sequestration storage, O production, air pollutants removal, hydrological effects as transpiration, intercepted avoided runoff) provided by vegetation Faro (Algarve, Portugal), detailed analysis three green spaces. We analyzed given spaces community preferences. Rainwater harvesting was an alternative source irrigation advantages cycle. found that across city sequesters 1.09 × 10 3 t. yr −1 CO , stores 4.01 t C, contributes pollutant removal = 114; 3.56 ; NO 313; SO 224; PM 872; 2.5 70) kg. prevents 861 m . surface runoff. general, people inquired use visit value city’s spaces, enjoy activities nature, have definite preferences regarding are available suggest actions improve these It confirmed order maintain their provides community, rainwater utmost relevance representing reduction drinking 4.20

Язык: Английский

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Assessment of Community Gardens’ role in mitigating air pollution and expanding social opportunities: lessons from a neighborhood with limited green infrastructure in Tehran city DOI Creative Commons
Mahsa Khanpoor Siahdarka, Mohammad Reza Masnavi

Energy Nexus, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 100363 - 100363

Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Urban greenspace under a changing climate: Benefit or harm for allergies and respiratory health? DOI Creative Commons
Tianyu Zhao, Joachim Heinrich, Michael Bräuer

и другие.

Environmental Epidemiology, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 9(2), С. e372 - e372

Опубликована: Фев. 12, 2025

An increasing proportion of the world’s population lives in urban settings that have limited greenspace. Urbanization puts pressure on existing greenspace and reduces its access. Climate impacts, including increased temperature extreme weather events, challenge maintenance vegetation, reducing ecosystem services benefits for human health. Although has been positively associated with numerous health indicators, evidence allergies respiratory is much less clear mixed. To address these uncertainties, a workshop 20 global participants was held Munich, Germany, May 2024, focusing impact greenspace-related co-exposures This narrative review captures key insights from workshop, roles (1) climate change mitigation, (2) interactions pollen, (3) emissions biogenic volatile organic compounds their byproducts, such as ozone. Additionally, it presents research stakeholder recommendations workshop. Future studies integrate advanced exposure assessments consider interplay pollen compounds, along relevant byproducts are needed. Increased public awareness policy actions will also be essential developing maximizes benefits, minimizes risks, ensures resilience amid changing rapid urbanization.

Язык: Английский

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Are land use conflicts a barrier to sustainable city development? Evidence from Chattogram District of Bangladesh DOI

Fahmida Sultana,

Syeda Ayshia Akter,

Zia Ahmed

и другие.

GeoJournal, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 90(1)

Опубликована: Фев. 12, 2025

Язык: Английский

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