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Blue-green infrastructure across Asian countries : improving urban resilience and sustainability / / edited by Shalini Dhyani [and three others]
| Blue-green infrastructure across Asian countries : improving urban resilience and sustainability / / edited by Shalini Dhyani [and three others] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Singapore : , : Springer, , [2022] |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (520 pages) |
| Disciplina | 737 |
| Soggetto topico |
City planning - Climatic factors
Enginyeria sostenible Urbanisme Infraestructura (Economia) Desenvolupament sostenible |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Llibres electrònics |
| ISBN |
981-16-7128-1
981-16-7127-3 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Intro -- Foreword -- Acknowledgements -- Contents -- About the Editors -- Abbreviations -- 1: Blue-Green Infrastructure for Addressing Urban Resilience and Sustainability in the Warming World -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.1.1 Urban Blue-Green Infrastructure-Examples -- 1.1.2 Global Recognition and Acceptance of UBGI -- 1.1.3 Opportunities and Challenges -- 1.1.4 Progress and Developments in UBGI on the Science Front -- 1.1.4.1 Urban Green Spaces for Increasing Resilience -- 1.1.4.2 UBGI to Manage Urban Heat Islands -- 1.1.4.3 UBGI to Manage Urban Flood Risks -- 1.1.5 Structure of the Book -- References -- Part I: Opportunities and Advances -- 2: Regional Trends in Social-Ecological-Technological (SET) Approaches to Sustainable Urban Planning: Focus on Asia -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Blue-Green Infrastructure and Nature-Based Solutions: Focus on the Asia-Pacific Region -- 2.2.1 Singapore -- 2.2.2 India -- 2.2.3 Sri Lanka -- 2.2.4 China -- 2.2.5 Nepal -- 2.2.6 Fiji -- 2.2.7 Thailand -- 2.2.8 Philippines -- 2.3 Sustainable Urban Natural Resources Management (SUNRM) -- 2.4 Discussion Points -- 2.5 Concluding Notes -- Annexure 1 -- Annexure 2 -- Annexure 3 -- References -- 3: A Risk Assessment Approach to Urban Resilience -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Nature-Based Solutions -- 3.3 Societal Challenges in the Urban Environment -- 3.3.1 Extreme Weather Events -- 3.4 Options Appraisal -- 3.4.1 City Scale -- 3.4.2 The Neighbourhood Approach -- 3.5 Ensuring Sustainability -- 3.6 Taking a Strategic Approach to Promote Blue-Green Infrastructure -- References -- 4: Promoting Blue-Green Infrastructure in Urban Spaces Through Citizen Science Initiatives -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Cities, Climate Change and Sustainable Development -- 4.3 Citizen Science and Blue-Green Infrastructure -- 4.3.1 Citizen Science and Green Infrastructure.
4.3.2 Citizen Science and Blue Infrastructure -- 4.4 Blue-Green Infrastructure for Sustainable Development -- 4.5 Citizen Science for Promoting Blue-Green Infrastructure in Urban Spaces -- 4.5.1 Project Demand -- 4.5.2 Project Design -- 4.5.3 Project Implementation and Delivery -- 4.5.4 Project Monitoring and Maintenance -- 4.6 Widening the Niche for Blue-Green Infrastructure in Urban Spaces -- References -- 5: Is Ensuring the Sustainable Implementation of BGI Possible? System Thinking of Urban Rivers as Social-Ecological Systems -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Application of BGI and Its Barriers to Promote Urban Sustainability -- 5.3 Rationale and System Thinking-Oriented Methods -- 5.3.1 Usefulness of System Thinking -- 5.3.2 Case Selection for Urban River Mental Modeling -- 5.3.3 Steps to Develop and Evaluate Urban River Mental Model -- 5.3.3.1 Step 1: Operationalizing the Data Collection -- 5.3.3.2 Step 2: Drawing a Mental Map Prototype for Comparison and Backcasting -- 5.3.3.3 Step 3: Designing System Resilience Matrix to Evaluate the Sustainability of the System -- 5.3.3.4 Step 4: Comparing Case Studies Based on System Thinking Approach -- 5.4 System Thinking Findings Discussion -- 5.4.1 Macro System Behavior -- 5.4.2 Three Social-Ecological System Misfits -- 5.4.2.1 Problem of Missing Feedback -- 5.4.2.2 Problem of Trade-Offs -- 5.4.2.3 Lack of System Resilience Strategies -- 5.5 Conclusion -- Appendix 1: Technical Note on Data Collection -- Appendix 2: Urban River Ideal Matrix of System Resilience -- References -- 6: Understanding Blue-Green Infrastructure Through Spatial Maps: Contribution of Remote Sensing and GIS Technology -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Mapping BGI Using Remote Sensing and GIS -- 6.2.1 Panchromatic and Multispectral Remote Sensing -- 6.2.2 Hyperspectral Remote Sensing -- 6.2.3 Vegetation and Water Indices. 6.2.4 Radar Remote Sensing -- 6.2.5 LiDAR -- 6.3 Conclusion -- References -- Part II: Challenges and Constraints -- 7: Cities and Biodiversity: Hidden Connections Between the Built Form and Life -- 7.1 Urbanisation and The Evolution of Cities -- 7.2 Urbanisation and Impacts on Biodiversity -- 7.3 Theorising Urbanisation-Biodiversity Interactions -- 7.4 Socioecological Interactions in Cities -- 7.4.1 Ancient Jerusalem: Biodiversity Shaped by Religion and Geography -- 7.4.2 Modern Bengaluru: Colonial Production of Biodiversity -- 7.4.3 Contemporary Singapore: A Biodiversity Paradox -- 7.5 The Urbanisation Benefits for Biodiversity -- 7.6 Sustainable Urban Biodiversity and Its Challenges -- References -- 8: Assessing Ecological Risks of Urban Air and Water Environment to Analyse the Scenarios for Mainstreaming Nature-Based Solut... -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Study Area -- 8.3 Methodology -- 8.3.1 Derivation of LULC and NDVI -- 8.3.2 Derivation of Urban Expansion Index, ERI, GBR, BBA and ISA -- 8.3.2.1 Urban Expansion Index -- 8.3.2.2 Ecological Risk Index -- 8.3.2.3 Green-to-Blue Ratio -- 8.3.2.4 Blue to Built-up Area -- 8.3.2.5 Percentage Impervious Surface Area -- 8.3.2.6 Methodology for Generating Air Pollution Maps Using Ground-Based Data -- 8.3.3 Derivation of NbS Scenarios -- 8.4 Results and Discussion -- 8.4.1 LULC Analysis -- 8.4.2 NDVI Analysis -- 8.4.3 Urbanisation Expansion Index -- 8.4.4 GBR, BBA Ratios and ISA -- 8.4.5 Air Quality Index and Its Parameters -- 8.4.6 Derivation of NbS Scenarios Based on the AQI, ERI, BBA, GBR and ISA (Under Preparation) -- 8.5 Conclusions -- References -- 9: Do People Appreciate Economic Value of Water in Baku City of Azerbaijan? -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Materials and Methods -- 9.3 Results and Discussion -- 9.3.1 Survey Results. 9.4 Econometric Analysis: A Structural Model of Demand for Integrated Water Services -- 9.4.1 Random Utility Model -- 9.4.2 The Econometric Estimates -- 9.5 Conclusions -- Appendix -- References -- Part III: Multiscale Environmental Design for BGI -- 10: Homegardens as Sustainable Urban Agroforestry Systems to Promote Household Well-Being in Kandy, Sri Lanka -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 Literature Review -- 10.2.1 Urban Green Space Policy in Sri Lanka: Initiatives and Strategies -- 10.2.2 Homegardens in Sri Lanka -- 10.3 Homegardens in Kandy -- 10.3.1 Kandy District: A Glimpse -- 10.3.2 Kandyan Homegardens and Their Characteristics -- 10.3.3 Importance of KHGs in Sustainability and Resilience Building -- 10.3.4 Threats to Homegardens -- 10.3.5 How Can Homegardens Be Incorporated in Urban Planning Strategies in Kandy -- 10.4 Conclusion -- References -- 11: Opportunities for Improving Urban Tree Cover: A Case Study in Kochi -- 11.1 Introduction -- 11.1.1 Mapathon: A Methodological Approach -- 11.2 Study Area -- 11.3 Materials and Methodology -- 11.3.1 Data Used -- 11.3.2 Methodology -- 11.3.3 Mapathon Process -- 11.3.3.1 Step 1: Planning Phase -- 11.3.3.2 Step 2: Preparatory Phase -- 11.3.3.3 Step 3: Mapathon Events -- 11.3.4 Data Curation and Identification of Suitable Wards for Deep Dive Analysis -- 11.3.5 Developing the Restoration Interventions -- 11.4 Results and Discussion -- 11.4.1 Exiting Interventions and Restoration Potential for Kochi Based on Mapathon -- 11.4.2 Deep Dive Analysis -- 11.4.3 Existing and Potential for Tree-Based Interventions for Vaduthala Based on Mapathon -- 11.4.4 Potential for Tree-Based Interventions Based on Spatial Analysis -- 11.5 Conclusion -- References -- 12: Changing People-Nature Linkages Around Green Infrastructure in Rapidly Urbanising Landscapes: The Case of a Protected Area... -- 12.1 Introduction. 12.2 Methodology -- 12.2.1 Study Area -- 12.2.2 Data Collection -- 12.2.2.1 Exploratory Interactions in Villages -- 12.2.2.2 Focus Group Discussions (FGD) for Participatory Ranking of Ecosystem Services and Disservices from Forests -- 12.2.2.3 Key Informant Interviews -- 12.2.3 Data Analysis -- 12.3 Results and Discussion -- 12.3.1 Shift in the Use of ESS and Disservices from the Forests -- 12.3.2 Impacts of Urbanisation and Conservation on Livelihoods -- 12.3.2.1 Impacts on Livestock Rearing -- 12.3.2.2 Impacts on NTFP Collection -- 12.3.2.3 Community Perceptions on Livelihood Impacts of the PA -- 12.3.3 Impacts of Conservation on the Status of Vultures in the Urbanising Landscape -- 12.3.3.1 Community Perceptions on Vulture Conservation -- 12.3.3.2 Perceptions of Vulture Conservationists and the FD Official -- 12.4 Conclusions -- 12.5 Implications and Recommendations -- References -- 13: Remodelling Urban Spaces in the Light of Blue-Green Infrastructure: A Case Study of Guwahati, India -- 13.1 Introduction -- 13.1.1 Grey Infrastructure and the Challenges Within -- 13.1.2 Dual Impacts of Urbanization and Grey Infrastructure on Urban Ecosystem -- 13.1.3 Blue-Green Infrastructure and Its Advantages -- 13.1.4 Footprints of Urbanization in Guwahati City -- 13.2 Methodology -- 13.2.1 Data -- 13.2.2 Image Classification and Accuracy -- 13.3 Results and Discussion -- 13.3.1 Spatiotemporal Analysis of Guwahati City -- 13.3.2 Encroachment of the Reserve Forest by Urban Built-Up -- 13.3.3 Impacts of Urban Growth in Guwahati -- 13.3.4 Vulnerability of Flood Hazard in Guwahati -- 13.4 Role of Blue-Green Infrastructure in Remodelling Guwahati City -- 13.5 Conclusion -- References -- Part IV: BGI for Sustainable Water Management -- 14: Nature-Based Solutions for the Restoration of the Abukuma River Basin (Japan) After Typhoon Hagibis. 14.1 Nature-Based Solutions in Flood Management in Japan. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910743340903321 |
| Singapore : , : Springer, , [2022] | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
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Energy Technology 2020: Recycling, Carbon Dioxide Management, and Other Technologies [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Xiaobo Chen, Yulin Zhong, Lei Zhang, John A. Howarter, Alafara Abdullahi Baba, Cong Wang, Ziqi Sun, Mingming Zhang, Elsa Olivetti, Alan Luo, Adam Powell
| Energy Technology 2020: Recycling, Carbon Dioxide Management, and Other Technologies [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Xiaobo Chen, Yulin Zhong, Lei Zhang, John A. Howarter, Alafara Abdullahi Baba, Cong Wang, Ziqi Sun, Mingming Zhang, Elsa Olivetti, Alan Luo, Adam Powell |
| Edizione | [1st ed. 2020.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2020 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (XVIII, 434 p. 220 illus., 171 illus. in color.) |
| Disciplina | 333.79 |
| Collana | The Minerals, Metals & Materials Series |
| Soggetto topico |
Materials science
Force and energy Fossil fuels Energy systems Renewable energy resources Engineering—Materials Energy Materials Fossil Fuels (incl. Carbon Capture) Energy Systems Renewable and Green Energy Characterization and Evaluation of Materials Materials Engineering Energia Energies renovables Reducció del diòxid de carboni Enginyeria sostenible |
| Soggetto genere / forma |
Congressos
Llibres electrònics |
| ISBN | 3-030-36830-0 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910373895303321 |
| Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2020 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Sustainable Food Drying Techniques in Developing Countries: Prospects and Challenges [[electronic resource] /] / by Mahadi Hasan Masud, Azharul Karim, Anan Ashrabi Ananno, Asif Ahmed
| Sustainable Food Drying Techniques in Developing Countries: Prospects and Challenges [[electronic resource] /] / by Mahadi Hasan Masud, Azharul Karim, Anan Ashrabi Ananno, Asif Ahmed |
| Autore | Hasan Masud Mahadi |
| Edizione | [1st ed. 2020.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2020 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (XX, 189 p. 108 illus., 107 illus. in color.) |
| Disciplina | 641.44 |
| Soggetto topico |
Microbiology
Food - Biotechnology Energy policy Energy and state Thermodynamics Heat engineering Heat transfer Mass transfer Food Microbiology Food Science Energy Policy, Economics and Management Engineering Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer Deshidratació d'aliments Enginyeria sostenible Microbiologia dels aliments |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Llibres electrònics |
| ISBN | 3-030-42476-6 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Insights into Drying -- Energy Requirement in Drying -- Energy Scenario in Developing Countries -- Existing drying Technologies in Developing Countries -- Proposal of Sustainable drying techniques in Developing Countries -- Challenges in Drying Sector -- Conclusion. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910409695103321 |
Hasan Masud Mahadi
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