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2019年11月

The Effects of Landscape and Livelihood Transitions on Hunting in Sarawak

Anthropogenic Tropical Forests: Human–Nature Interfaces on the Plantation Frontier所収

Over the last few decades, the landscape of Borneo has drastically changed from primary forests to a mosaic of secondary forests and crop plantations, and more recently to the monocultures of single crop plantations. At the same time, livelihoods have become more linked to urban economies. To evaluate the effects of these changes on hunting...

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2019年11月

Current Status and Distribution of Communally Reserved Forests in a Human-Modified Landscape in Bintulu, Sarawak

Anthropogenic Tropical Forests: Human–Nature Interfaces on the Plantation Frontier所収

In the traditional agricultural land-use pattern of the indigenous peoples of inland Sarawak, there are small areas of primary forests, referred to as a pulau or communally reserved forests (CRFs), which are customarily reserved by local communities. Here, we investigate the current condition and geographic distribution of CRFs in the human...

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2019年11月

Tropical Timber Trading from Southeast Asia to Japan

Anthropogenic Tropical Forests: Human–Nature Interfaces on the Plantation Frontier所収

Southeast Asian countries have been important suppliers of tropical timber to Japan since the early twentieth century. This chapter begins with a comparative examination of the history of the timber trade in the Philippines, Malaysia (Sabah and Sarawak), Indonesia and Papua New Guinea, for whom Japan has historically been the major market for round...

査読付論文

2019年11月

Multiple conceptualizations of nature are key to inclusivity and legitimacy in global environmental governance

Environmental Science and Policy所収

Despite increasing scientific understanding of the global environmental crisis, we struggle to adopt the policies science suggests would be effective. One of the reasons for that is the lack of inclusive engagement and dialogue among a wide range of different actors. Furthermore, there is a lack of consideration of differences between languages...

査読付論文

2019年11月

Hydrological Simulation for Predicting the Future Water Quality of Adyar River, Chennai, India

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health所収

Just a few decades ago, Adyar River in India’s city of Chennai was an important source of water for various uses. Due to local and global changes (e.g., population growth and climate change), its ecosystem and overall water quality, including its aesthetic value, has deteriorated, and the water has become unsuitable for commercial uses. Adverse...

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2019年11月

Application of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) for Urban Green Space Mapping in Urbanizing Indian Cities

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle: Applications in Agriculture and Environment所収

Geospatial data of urban green spaces (UGS) is mostly unavailable for emerging Indian cities, which effects their provisioning, maintenance and monitoring. In absence of spatial data, the strategic vision and comprehensive urban planning to enhance urban environment of cities witnessing transition are compromised. Owing to the direct link between...

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2019年11月

IGES submission of views on common tabular formats for the information necessary to track progress made in implementing and achieving NDCs

This submission proposes elements related to common tabular formats (CTFs) for the electronic reporting of the information necessary to track progress made in implementing and achieving nationally determined contributions under Article 4 of the Paris Agreement. Summary of the submission: An additional instruction can be helpful for countries to...

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2019年11月

Stream Fish Biodiversity and the Effects of Plantations in the Bintulu Region, Sarawak

Anthropogenic Tropical Forests: Human–Nature Interfaces on the Plantation Frontier所収

The biodiversity of stream-dwelling fish and the effects of oil palm and acacia plantations on this biodiversity were evaluated by field research conducted in the Bintulu region of central Sarawak, Malaysia. A quantitative survey was conducted at 61 locations by electrofishing. These 61 locations included 16 sites in oil palm plantations, five...

査読付論文

2019年11月

Implications of urban expansion on land use and land cover: towards sustainable development of Mega Manila, Philippines

GeoJournal所収

Planning of land use and infrastructure in advance for a population that is projected to grow rapidly is highly important for its sustainable development. A correlative approach of land use shifts and infrastructure design is perhaps the best sustainable urban development option that can be made at present. This paper is aimed at suggesting policy...

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2019年11月

Urbanization, carbon neutrality, and Gross National Happiness: Sustainable development pathways for Bhutan

The research was presented at the Joint IIASA - RITE International Workshop,Towards Improved Understanding, Concepts, Policies and Models of Energy Demand - held in November 2019, Laxenburg, Austria.