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Peer-reviewed Article
In Discover Sustainability
Author:
Kousik
Das
Mijanur
Mondal
Naba Kumar
Mondal
Uttiya
Dey
Abhijit
Mukherjee
David Anand
Aind
Soumyajit
Sarkar
Subroto
Vyas
Occurrence of fluoride (F−) at elevated levels in groundwater (GW) has become a major concern as it is associated with serious health issues like dental-skeletal fluorosis, severe neurological disorders, and abnormal enzymatic activities. This study conducted, in Purulia district in West Bengal, India, to understand the factors influencing F⁻...
Peer-reviewed Article
In Anthropocene Science
Author:
Prachismita
Nayak
Shruti
Kanga
Suraj Kumar
Singh
Gowhar
Meraj
Saurabh Kumar
Gupta
Bhartendu
Sajan
Forest fires pose significant ecological, social, and economic threats, necessitating accurate risk assessment to inform disaster management. This study integrates geospatial technology with machine learning to map forest fire risk in Hamirpur District, Himachal Pradesh, India, using the knowledge-based analytical hierarchy process (AHP) and...
Peer-reviewed Article
In Journal of Sustainable Forestry
Author:
Milan
Samanta
Saurabh Kumar
Gupta
Shruti
Kanga
Suraj Kumar
Singh
Gowhar
Meraj
Mohamed Yehia
Abouleish
Tarig
Ali
Forest ecosystems of the western Himalaya are simultaneously shaped by steep topography, intense human pressure and a rapidly warming climate. This study assesses the spatial distribution and future changes in forest resilience potential (FRP) across Uttarakhand, India, under current conditions and future high-emission climate scenarios. We...
Peer-reviewed Article
In Water Resource Management
Author:
Milan
Samanta
Saurabh Kumar
Gupta
Shruti
Kanga
Suraj Kumar
Singh
Gowhar
Meraj
Tarig
Ali
Mohamed Yehia
Abouleish
Water resource management in regions with complex topography, such as Uttarakhand, requires precise estimation and spatial characterization of water yield. This study assesses water yield across the state of Uttarakhand using the Budyko Framework, land use/land cover (LULC) data, and Google Earth Engine (GEE) as a cloud-based geospatial platform...
Presentation
EGU General Assembly 2025 - European Geoscience Union, EGU 2025
Author:
Manu
Thomas
Shalini
Dhyani
Prajakta
Pimpalshende
The accelerating impacts of climate change, including escalating urban temperatures and the heightened occurrence of extreme weather events, present formidable challenges for rapidly growing cities, particularly in the Global South. Nature-based solutions (NBS) present transformative pathways to address these issues, offering sustainable approaches...
Peer-reviewed Article
In Climate
Author:
Devangana
Gupta
Manish
Sharma
Climate-induced migration has emerged as a major concern in India and Bangladesh, due to their geographical vulnerability and socioeconomic conditions. Coastal areas, such as the Sundarbans and the Ganges–Brahmaputra Delta, face relentless threats due to rising sea levels, cyclones, and floods. These factors force millions to relocate, resulting in...
Peer-reviewed Article
In International Journal of Geoheritage and Parks
Author:
Poonam
Sharma
Pooja
Yadav
Narisetty Nadha
Gowrish
Sanjeev
Kumar
Suraj Kumar
Singh
Shruti
Kanga
Gowhar
Meraj
Bojan
Đurin
This study examines the geoheritage of the Malwa region in Punjab, India, identifying and eval-uating potential sites based on their sceintific, educational, economic, cultural, and touristic sig-nificance. Through comprehensive mapping and quantitative assessment methodologies, this research categorizes these sites into high, medium, and low...
Peer-reviewed Article
In Urban Science
Author:
Manu
Thomas
Prajakta
Pimpalshende
Shalini
Dhyani
Urban green spaces (UGSs) are vital in enhancing environmental quality, social well-being, and climate resilience, yet their distribution and accessibility remain uneven in many rapidly urbanizing cities. The 3–30–300 rule offers a structured guideline with which to assess urban greenness, emphasizing tree visibility, canopy cover, and green space...
Peer-reviewed Article
In Sustainability
Author:
Ritu
Nathawat
Saurabh Kumar
Gupta
Shruti
Kanga
Suraj Kumar
Singh
Shamik
Chakraborty
Asif
Marazi
Bhartendu
Sajan
Mohamed Yehia
Abouleish
Gowhar
Meraj
Tarig
Ali
Urbanization in Jaipur, India, has led to a 42% decline in green cover over the past two decades, exacerbating urban heat, air pollution, groundwater depletion, and reduced livability. Green Infrastructure (GI) offers a sustainable solution, but effective implementation requires robust, data-driven strategies. This study employs geospatial...