Geospatial Applications For Climate Adaptation Planning

Author : Diana Mitsova,Ann-Margaret Esnard
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2018-12-07
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781351113946

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Geospatial Applications for Climate Adaptation Planning by Diana Mitsova,Ann-Margaret Esnard Pdf

Climate adaptation is a timely yet complex topic that does not fit squarely into any one disciplinary realm. Geospatial Applications for Climate Adaptation Planning presents an overview of the range of strategies, tools, and techniques that must be used to assess myriad overlapping vulnerabilities and to formulate appropriate climate-relevant solutions at multiple scales and in varying contexts. Organized into four sections, the book includes 15 chapters. Each chapter is grounded in the literature and presents case studies designed by the authors, as well as many examples from a diverse international group of scholars and entities in the public and private sectors. Areas covered include: Climate Change and Climate Adaptation Planning: Context and Concepts Geospatial Technologies: Fundamentals and Terminology GIS and Climate Vulnerability Assessments Technical Approaches to Formulating Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies Geospatial Applications for Climate Adaptation Planning is aimed at advanced students, researchers, and entities in the public and private sectors. It also provides supplementary reading for courses in planning, public administration, policy studies, and disaster management.

Author : Janardhanan Sundaresan,K M Santosh,Andrea Déri,Rob Roggema,Ramesh Singh
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2013-12-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319016894

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Geospatial Technologies and Climate Change by Janardhanan Sundaresan,K M Santosh,Andrea Déri,Rob Roggema,Ramesh Singh Pdf

Geospatial Technologies and Climate Change describes various approaches from different countries on how to use geospatial technologies to help solving climate change issues. It also details how different geospatial technologies (remote sensing, Geographical Information System...) can be used to help with climate monitoring and modeling, how to work with them and what to be careful about. This book is written by scientific experts from four different continents. Written in a comprehensive and complete way, this book is essential reading material for graduate and undergraduate students interested in these techniques and in climate change.

Author : Diana Mitsova,Ann-Margaret Esnard
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 315 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2018-12-07
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781351113939

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Geospatial Applications for Climate Adaptation Planning by Diana Mitsova,Ann-Margaret Esnard Pdf

Climate adaptation is a timely yet complex topic that does not fit squarely into any one disciplinary realm. Geospatial Applications for Climate Adaptation Planning presents an overview of the range of strategies, tools, and techniques that must be used to assess myriad overlapping vulnerabilities and to formulate appropriate climate-relevant solutions at multiple scales and in varying contexts. Organized into four sections, the book includes 15 chapters. Each chapter is grounded in the literature and presents case studies designed by the authors, as well as many examples from a diverse international group of scholars and entities in the public and private sectors. Areas covered include: Climate Change and Climate Adaptation Planning: Context and Concepts Geospatial Technologies: Fundamentals and Terminology GIS and Climate Vulnerability Assessments Technical Approaches to Formulating Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies Geospatial Applications for Climate Adaptation Planning is aimed at advanced students, researchers, and entities in the public and private sectors. It also provides supplementary reading for courses in planning, public administration, policy studies, and disaster management.

Author : Susanne C. Moser,Maxwell T. Boykoff
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 365 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2013-07-18
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781135071295

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Successful Adaptation to Climate Change by Susanne C. Moser,Maxwell T. Boykoff Pdf

What does successful adaptation look like? This is a question we are frequently asked by planners, policy makers and other professionals charged with the task of developing and implementing adaptation strategies. While adaptation is increasingly recognized as an important climate risk management strategy, and on-the-ground adaptation planning activity is becoming more common-place, there is no clear guidance as to what success would look like, what to aim for and how to judge progress. This edited volume makes significant progress toward unpacking the question of successful adaptation, offering both scientifically informed and practice-relevant answers from various sectors and regions of the world. It brings together 18 chapters from leading experts within the field to present careful analyses of different cases and situations, questioning throughout commonly avowed truisms and unspoken assumptions that have pervaded climate adaptation science and practice to date. This book offers not one answer but demonstrates how the question of success in important ways is normative and context specific. It identifies the various dimensions of success, such as economic, political, institutional, ecological, and social, explores the tensions between them, and compiles encouraging evidence that resolutions can be found. The book appraises how climatic and non-climatic stressors play a role, what role science does and can play in adaptation decision making, and how trade-offs and other concerns and priorities shape adaptation planning and implementation on the ground. This is timely interdisciplinary text sheds light on key issues that arise in on-the-ground adaptation to climate change. It bridges the gap between science and practical application of successful adaptation strategies and will be of interest to both students, academics and practitioners.

Author : Tenedório, José António,Estanqueiro, Rossana,Henriques, Cristina Delgado
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 684 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2021-04-09
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781799822516

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Methods and Applications of Geospatial Technology in Sustainable Urbanism by Tenedório, José António,Estanqueiro, Rossana,Henriques, Cristina Delgado Pdf

While megacities are a reality, so too are the environmental disturbances that they cause, including air and water pollution. These disturbances can be modeled with technology and data obtained by modern methods, such as by drone, to monitor cities in near real-time as well as help to simulate risk situations and propose future solutions. These solutions can be inspired by the theoretical principles of sustainable urbanism. Methods and Applications of Geospatial Technology in Sustainable Urbanism is a collection of innovative research that combines theory and practice on analyzing urban environments and applying sustainability principles to them. Highlighting a wide range of topics including geographic information systems, internet mapping technologies, and green urbanism, this book is ideally designed for urban planners, public administration officials, landscape analysts, geographers, engineers, entrepreneurs, academicians, researchers, and students.

Author : Swagata Ghosh
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 347 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-25
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783031525612

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Geospatial Technology to Support Communities and Policy by Swagata Ghosh Pdf

Author : Rukhsana Sarkar,Asraful Alam,Azizur Rahman Siddiqui
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 530 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2023-12-22
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781003823636

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Agriculture and Climatic Issues in South Asia by Rukhsana Sarkar,Asraful Alam,Azizur Rahman Siddiqui Pdf

This book presents focussed information related to dynamic cropland transformation, agriculture development, climate change, and environment with the application of advance geospatial technology. It describes research using geospatial tools and techniques to develop the models, design, and planning for agricultural land use optimization especially in south Asian countries. It covers agriculture production, water scarcity, industrial development, natural resources, environmental degradation, and sustainable development. Features: • Provides the adaptation strategy from a multidisciplinary resilience perspective • Addresses contemporary agricultural resilience to various climate change issues • Develops novel approaches for sustainability with environmentally sound practices • Discusses methodological and innovative approaches at local to global perspective • Reports research using geospatial tools and techniques to develop the models, design, and planning for agricultural land use optimization The book is aimed at researchers, professionals, and graduate students in GIS, environmental engineering, geography, agriculture, and climate studies.

Author : Martin van Maarseveen,Javier Martinez,Johannes Flacke
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2018-12-07
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781351379090

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GIS in Sustainable Urban Planning and Management by Martin van Maarseveen,Javier Martinez,Johannes Flacke Pdf

The Open Access version of this book, available at http://www.tandfebooks.com/doi/view/10.1201/9781315146638, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 3.0 license. GIS is used today to better understand and solve urban problems. GIS in Sustainable Urban Planning and Management: A Global Perspective, explores and illustrates the capacity that geo-information and GIS have to inform practitioners and other participants in the processes of the planning and management of urban regions. The first part of the book addresses the concept of sustainable urban development, its different frameworks, the many ways of measuring sustainability, and its value in the urban policy arena. The second part discusses how urban planning can shape our cities, examines various spatial configurations of cities, the spread of activities, and the demands placed on different functions to achieve strategic objective. It further focuses on the recognition that urban dwellers are increasingly under threat from natural hazards and climate change. Written by authors with expertise on the applications of geo-information in urban management, this book showcases the importance of GIS in better understanding current urban challenges and provides new insights on how to apply GIS in urban planning. It illustrates through real world cases the use of GIS in analyzing and evaluating the position of disadvantaged groups and areas in cities and provides clear examples of applied GIS in urban sustainability and urban resilience. The idea of sustainable development is still very much central in the new development agenda of the United Nations, and in that sense, it is of particular importance for students from both the Global South and Global North. Professionals, researchers, and students alike will find this book to be an invaluable resource for understanding and solving problems relating to sustainable urban planning and management.

Author : Praveen Kumar Rai,Varun Narayan Mishra,Prafull Singh
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2022-01-11
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9789811673733

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Geospatial Technology for Landscape and Environmental Management by Praveen Kumar Rai,Varun Narayan Mishra,Prafull Singh Pdf

Geospatial technology is a combination of state-of-the-art remote sensing and technology for geographic information systems (GIS) and global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) for the mapping and monitoring of landscapes and environment. The main thrust of using geospatial technology is to understand the causes, mechanisms, and consequences of spatial heterogeneity, while its ultimate objective is to provide a scientific basis for developing and maintaining ecologically, economically, and socially sustainable landscapes. This book presents new research on the interdisciplinary applications of geospatial technology for identification, assessment, monitoring, and modelling issues related to landscape, natural resources, and environmental management. The book specifically focuses on the creation, collection, storage, processing, modelling, interpretation, display, and dissemination of spatio-temporal data, which help to resolve environmental management issues including ecosystem change, resource utilization, land use management, and environmental pollution. The positive environmental impacts of information technology advancements with regard to global environmental and climate change are also discussed. The book addresses the interests of a wide spectrum of readers who have a common interest in geospatial science, geology, water resource management, database management, planning and policy making, and resource management.

Author : Kostis Koutsopoulos,Rafael de Miguel González,Karl Donert
Publisher : Springer
Page : 429 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2019-01-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030047504

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Geospatial Challenges in the 21st Century by Kostis Koutsopoulos,Rafael de Miguel González,Karl Donert Pdf

This book focuses on 21st century geospatial technologies (GT). It highlights their broad range of capabilities and their essential role in effectively addressing and resolving critical everyday issues, such as environment, sustainability, climate change, urban planning, economy, culture and geopolitics. Featuring chapters written by leading international scientists, it discusses the application of GT tools and demonstrates that the problems requiring such tools transcend national boundaries, cultures, political systems and scientific backgrounds on a global scale. In addition, it enhances readers’ spatial understanding of, and geographical reasoning in connection with, societal issues. The book will appeal to scientists, teachers and students of geography, the earth sciences and related areas, as well as decision-makers interested in the application and capabilities of geospatial technologies and new, spatial methods for addressing important issues.

Author : James D. Ford,Lea Berrang-Ford
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2011-06-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400705678

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Climate Change Adaptation in Developed Nations by James D. Ford,Lea Berrang-Ford Pdf

It is now widely accepted that adaptation will be necessary if we are to manage the risks posed by climate change. What we know about adaptation, however, is limited. While there is a well established body of scholarship proposing assessment approaches and explaining concepts, few studies have examined if and how adaptation is taking place at a national or regional level.

Author : Martin J. Bush
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2018-02-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781119132844

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Climate Change Adaptation in Small Island Developing States by Martin J. Bush Pdf

A groundbreaking synthesis of climate change adaptation strategies for small island states, globally A wide ranging, comprehensive, and multi-disciplinary study, this is the first book that focuses on the challenges posed by climate change impacts on the Small Island Developing States (SIDS). While most of the current literature on the subject deals with specific regions, this book analyses the impacts of climate change across the Caribbean, the Pacific Ocean, and the African and Indian Ocean regions in order to identify and tackle the real issues faced by all the small island States. As the global effects of climate change become increasingly evident and urgent, it is clear that the impact on small islands is going to be particularly severe. These island countries are especially vulnerable to rising sea levels, hurricanes and cyclones, frequent droughts, and the disruption of agriculture, fisheries and vital ecosystems. On many small islands, the migration of vulnerable communities to higher ground has already begun. Food security is an increasingly pressing issue. Hundreds of thousands of islanders are at risk. Marine ecosystems are threatened by acidification and higher seawater temperatures leading to increased pressure on fisheries—still an important source of food for many island communities. The small island developing States emit only small amounts of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. Yet many SIDS governments are allocating scarce financial and human resources in an effort to further reduce their emissions. This is a mistake. Rather than focus on mitigation (i.e., the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions) Climate Change Adaptation in Small Island Developing States concentrates on adaptation. The author assesses the immediate and future impacts of climate change on small islands, and identifies a range of proven, cost-effective adaptation strategies. The book: Focuses on the challenges of climate change faced by all of the world’s small island developing States; Provides comprehensive coverage of the latest research into the most likely environment impacts; Uses numerous case studies to describe proven, practical, and cost-effective policies, including disaster management strategies—which can be developed and implemented by the SIDS; Takes a unique, multidisciplinary approach, making it of particular interest to specialists in a variety of disciplines, including both earth sciences and life sciences. This book is a valuable resource for all professionals and students studying climate change and its impacts. It is also essential reading for government officials and the ministries of the 51 small island developing States, as well as the signatories to the 2015 Paris climate agreement.

Author : Lori Armstrong,Kevin Butler,John Settelmaier,Tiffany Vance,Olga Wilhelmi
Publisher : ESRI Press
Page : 319 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1589483766

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Mapping and Modeling Weather and Climate with GIS by Lori Armstrong,Kevin Butler,John Settelmaier,Tiffany Vance,Olga Wilhelmi Pdf

Latest research by more than three dozen atmospheric science experts on GIS and weather and climate studies.

Author : Chiara Bernardini
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-25
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783031571695

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Climate Change and Human Systems by Chiara Bernardini Pdf

Author : Simin Davoudi,Jenny Crawford,Abid Mehmood
Publisher : Earthscan
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781849770156

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Planning for Climate Change by Simin Davoudi,Jenny Crawford,Abid Mehmood Pdf

This resource provides authoritative guidance for spatial planners on how to meet the economic, social and environmental challenges that climate change raises for urban and regional development. It brings together some of the recent research and scholarly works on the role of spatial planning in combating climate change.