Forests,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
15(4), С. 727 - 727
Опубликована: Апрель 21, 2024
Despite
growing
recognition
of
nature-based
solutions
(NBS),
there
remains
a
research
gap
in
understanding
their
implementation
urban
areas,
which
poses
significant
challenge
for
forest
development.
Therefore,
our
paper
aims
to
explore
the
intersection
NBS
with
forests
(UF),
identify
current
barriers,
propose
strategies
maximize
potential
as
(UF-NBS)
effectively
improving
resilience
forests,
and
enhance
service
capacity
ecosystems.
To
achieve
objective,
we
conducted
comprehensive
analysis
that
included
bibliometric
review
summarize
evolution
UF-NBS
literature
classify
types
first
time.
Subsequently,
identified
organized
challenges
faced
by
UF-NBS.
Additionally,
proposed
an
original
technological
framework
system
development
based
on
principles.
The
results
show
significance
enhancing
human
wellbeing,
multiple
successful
implementations
both
China
Europe,
validating
effectiveness.
However,
faces
several
challenges,
including
inadequate
financing,
between
scientific
knowledge
practical
implementation,
absence
region-specific
information,
need
interdisciplinary
collaboration.
This
study
contributes
establishing
theoretical
basis
integrating
UF
provides
systematic
approach
decision-makers
management.
Future
should
focus
exploring
integration
within
prioritize
sharing,
international
cooperation,
education
initiatives
promote
global
adoption
address
pressing
challenges.
Ecosystem Services,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
60, С. 101506 - 101506
Опубликована: Янв. 17, 2023
Nature-based
solutions
(NBS)
are
gaining
relevance
as
sustainable
urban
actions
because
of
their
potential
to
provide
multiple
benefits
in
the
form
ecosystem
services
(ES),
and
thus
mitigate
challenges.
This
paper
presents
an
original
semi-dynamic
modelling
framework
that
simultaneously
considers
i)
ES
supply
demand
dynamics,
ii)
negative
environmental
impacts,
externalities,
financial
costs
derived
from
NBS,
iii)
life
cycle
NBS
impacts
beyond
use
phase.
Compared
other
models,
it
also
aims
be
valuable
for
planning
at
site
level,
i.e.,
evaluating
net
specific
projects.
To
validate
framework,
a
proof-of-concept
model
forests
is
developed
tested
case
study
Madrid
(Spain).
The
split
two
interrelated
parts:
foreground
(dynamic
modelling)
background
(static
modelling).
In
foreground,
phase
project
quantified
considering
its
spatio-temporal
dynamism,
by
making
system
dynamics.
background,
rest
phases
steady
state
impact
assessment.
economic
project,
both
values
eventually
calculated
encompassing
all
phases.
Results
illustrate
how
planning,
design,
management
decisions
over
entire
forest
can
influence
performance
this
type
NBS.
A
discussion
provided
inform
on
help
moving
state-of-the-art,
used
sustainability
assessments
Frontiers in Environmental Science,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
11
Опубликована: Июнь 12, 2023
Technological
advances
have
played
a
critical
role
in
the
production
of
flower
crops,
enabling
farmers
to
maximize
yields
and
reduce
losses
while
also
improving
quality
flowers.
These
included
development
new
breeding
techniques,
such
as
molecular
marker-assisted
breeding,
use
modern
technologies
like
high-throughput
phenotyping
identify
select
superior
cultivars.
In
addition,
precision
farming
sensors
remote
monitoring
systems,
made
it
possible
closely
monitor
crop
growth
optimize
inputs
water
fertilizer,
leading
higher
improved
resource
efficiency.
Advancements
biotechnology
resulted
transgenic
plants
that
are
resistant
pests
diseases,
reducing
need
for
chemical
pesticides
plant
health.
Modern
genetic
tools,
particularly
genome
editing
with
CRISPR/Cas9
nucleases,
emerging
addition
conventional
approaches
investigating
these
plants.
Furthermore,
novel
growing
hydroponics
vertical
farming,
has
allowed
year-round
controlled
environments,
mitigating
challenges
associated
seasonal
changes
climate
variability.
innovations
produce
high-quality
flowers
urban
areas,
bringing
fresh
blooms
closer
consumers.
Overall,
technological
crops
revolutionized
floriculture
industry,
growers
more
sustainable
efficient
manner.
advancements
not
only
productivity
profitability
but
contributed
conservation
natural
resources
protection
environment.
Sustainable Cities and Society,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
106, С. 105355 - 105355
Опубликована: Март 18, 2024
Buildings
are
responsible
for
a
big
part
of
total
GHG
emissions;
therefore,
their
climate
change
mitigation
potential
is
high.
But
research
shows
that
actions
in
the
sector
can
have
significant
social
and
economic
values
beyond
reduction
energy
consumption
associated
emissions.
This
paper
summarizes
these
multiple
impacts
buildings,
which
related
to
microeconomic
macroeconomic
effects,
health
impacts,
environmental
benefits,
better
management
natural
resources,
on
well-being,
security
implications,
assesses
interactions
(synergies
trade-offs)
with
UN
SDGs.
The
findings
our
analysis
show
buildings
enable
achievement
4
SDGs,
reinforce
7
others,
inextricably
linked
5
namely
SDG3:
good
SDG7:
affordable
clean
energy,
SDG8:
decent
work
growth,
SDG11:
sustainable
cities
communities,
SDG13:
action.
On
other
hand,
trade-offs
were
identified
9
rather
minor
be
further
eliminated
implementation
appropriate
policies.
Buildings,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(9), С. 2994 - 2994
Опубликована: Сен. 21, 2024
Energy-efficient
materials
are
essential
in
buildings
to
reduce
energy
consumption,
lower
greenhouse
gas
emissions,
and
enhance
indoor
comfort.
These
help
address
the
increasing
demand
environmental
impact
of
traditional
construction
methods.
This
paper
presents
a
comprehensive
literature
review
that
explores
advanced
technologies
for
improving
building
efficiency,
sustainability,
occupant
The
study
applies
comparative
analysis
peer-reviewed
research
examine
key
analyzed
include
building-integrated
photovoltaics,
insulating
materials,
reflective
thermal
coatings,
glazing
systems,
phase-change
green
roofs
walls.
highlights
significant
savings,
performance,
benefits
these
materials.
By
integrating
technologies,
can
achieve
enhanced
reduced
carbon
footprints,
improved
findings
underscore
potential
fostering
sustainable
practices.
methodology
this
involves
collecting,
analyzing,
summarizing,
comparing
synthesizing
existing
draw
conclusions
on
performance
efficiency
technologies.
Urban Science,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
9(3), С. 62 - 62
Опубликована: Фев. 26, 2025
Provided
that,
if
made
in
a
sustainable
way,
urban
planning
contributes
to
sustainability
and
the
welfare
of
populations,
comparative
applied
studies
have
societal
relevance
addition
scientific
one.
Nevertheless,
while
theoretical
studies,
including
those
comparative,
are
relatively
well
represented,
there
is
scarcity
based
on
practices.
Our
study
fills
this
gap
comparing
Bucharest
(Romania)
Chisinau
(Moldova)
by
their
experience
for
green
infrastructure
using
geospatial
technologies
data-driven
approaches.
The
methodology
integrates
data-based
comparisons
between
two
cities
(wherever
possible)
qualitative
results
comparison
indicate
that
Bucharest,
proposal
network
could
be
drafted,
provided
availability
from
several
projects
institutions.
However,
similar
not
drafted
due
lacking
data.
sustains
initial
goal,
demonstrating
usefulness
data
planning.
At
same
time,
show
countries
share
many
things
can
different
approaches
opens
new
avenues
future
research,
extension
topics
more
diverse
compared.
