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Peer-reviewed Article
In Catena
Author:
Xin
He
Fei
Zhang
Ting
Zhou
Yue
Xu
Yangjing
Xu
Chi Yung
Jim
Xu
Ma
Net primary productivity (NPP) reflects the carbon sequestration capacity of terrestrial ecosystems, serving as a crucial indicator of ecosystem health. Arid and semiarid regions, which are ecologically fragile, respond strongly to climate change and human activities, necessitating adequate NPP monitoring. However, large-scale NPP studies for...
Peer-reviewed Article
In Sustainability
Author:
Danish
Khan
Nizamuddin
Khan
Upasana
Choudhury
Suraj Kumar
Singh
Shruti
Kanga
Gowhar
Meraj
Urbanization is a major driver of land-use change, with significant implications for sustainable development in rapidly growing cities. In this study, we assess the spatiotemporal patterns of urban expansion in Lucknow, India, from 1991 to 2021, using geospatial techniques and Landsat satellite imagery. The key objective is to analyze urban growth...
Peer-reviewed Article
In Discover Cities
Author:
Khushi
Vaishnav
Shruti
Kanga
Bhartendu
Sajan
Saurabh
Singh
Suraj Kumar
Singh
Jatan
Debnath
Dhrubajyoti
Sahariah
Gowhar
Meraj
Urbanisation in Jaipur, Rajasthan’s capital, has significantly impacted land use and land cover (LULC) over the past four decades. This study addresses the pressing issue of how rapid urban expansion affects green spaces and environmental balance. Utilizing satellite imagery and a support vector machine (SVM) algorithm, LULC maps for 1993, 2003...
Peer-reviewed Article
In Physics and Chemistry of the Earth
Author:
Jatan
Debnath
Dhrubajyoti
Sahariah
Gowhar
Meraj
Kesar
Chand
Suraj Kumar
Singh
Shruti
Kanga
Frequent flooding has become a persistent issue in floodplain regions, causing significant disasters during each rainy season due to insufficient disaster management planning. This study proposes a methodology to prioritize flood susceptibility areas at the district level and identify suitable sites for flood shelters using a combination of machine...
Book Chapter
In Navigating Natural Hazards in Mountainous Topographies
Author:
Gowhar
Meraj
Shizuka
Hashimoto
Mountainous regions around the world are at the forefront of climate change and natural disasters. The unique geomorphological features, diverse ecosys-tems, and climatic extremes of these areas create breathtaking landscapes; however, these same characteristics also make them hotspots for environmental hazards. The frequency and severity of...
Peer-reviewed Article
In Urban Forestry & Urban Greening
Author:
Deosheng
Chen
Weiwei
Sun
Jingchao
Shi
Mou Leong
Tan
Qinqin
Pan
Weiqiang
Li
Xiaodong
Yang
Fei
Zhang
Urban green spaces (UGS) significantly influence the distribution of surface heat and play a crucial role in regulating surface temperature. However, the quantitative relationship between UGS and surface temperature remains unclear, necessitating further research. This study aims to predict surface temperature based on green space information from...
Conference Proceeding
International Forum for Sustainable Asia and the Pacific (ISAP2023) Summary Report
The International Forum for Sustainable Asia and the Pacific (ISAP) is an international forum where leading experts, international organizations, governments, businesses, and NGOs gather to discuss various aspects of sustainable development in Asia and the Pacific. ISAP is held annually in Japan to promote information sharing and strengthen...
Conference Proceeding
持続可能なアジア太平洋に関する国際フォーラム(ISAP)2023 サマリーレポート
持続可能なアジア太平洋に関する国際フォーラム(International Forum for Sustainable Asia and the Pacific: ISAP)は、第一線で活躍する専門家、国際機関、政府、企業、NGO 関係者が集い、アジア太平洋の持続可能な開発に関する多様な議論を行う国際フォーラムです。主催機関である地球環境戦略研究機関(IGES)が関与している国際的なネットワークと協力しつつ、関係者間の情報共有の促進や連携強化を図ることを目的として、毎年日本で開催しています。2023 年のISAP は、「アジア太平洋における持続可能な社会への移行を加速する:統合、包摂、ローカライゼーションがもたらす変革の可能性」をテーマに、以下の3 つの変革的ダイナミクスに焦点を当てました。
Commissioned Report
The resilience perspective is becoming more important in a world facing the escalating impacts of climate change and natural disasters. There is an increasing emphasis on resilience as a key element of sustainable development and the importance of strengthening resilience and promoting sustainable development in order to reduce social and economic...
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Peer-reviewed Article
In Climate
Author:
Simran
Bharti
Adyan Ul
Haq
L. T. Sasang
Guite
Shruti
Kanga
Fayma
Mushtaq
Majid
Farooq
Suraj Kumar
Singh
Gowhar
Meraj
Evaluating inherent vulnerability, an intrinsic characteristic becomes imperative for the formulation of adaptation strategies, particularly in highly complex and vulnerable regions of Himalayas. Jammu City, situated in the north-western Himalayas within a transitional zone between the Himalayan range and the plains, is not only susceptible to...