Mapping And Spatial Analysis Of Socio Economic And Environmental Indicators For Sustainable Development
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Mapping and Spatial Analysis of Socio-economic and Environmental Indicators for Sustainable Development
This book presents most recent research studies on mapping and spatial analysis of socio-economic and environmental indicators used by various national and international contributors to regional development projects. It gathers the best contributions to the 1st International Conference on Mapping and Spatial Analysis of Socio-Economic and Environmental Indicators for the Local and Regional Sustainable Development. The conference was held in southern Tunisia, Tataouine in March 2015.The research studies focused on generating and analyzing indicators in various domains of Agriculture, Energy, Industry, Tourism, Transport, Urban Planning, Exploitation of Natural Resources, Infrastructure, Health, Environment, Education, Information and Communication Technologies, Social Affairs and Employability, and Culture and Sport. Socio-economic and environmental indicators are important in regional development plans and strategies as they allow to observe and analyze changes in the economic growth and to measure their impact on the environment and on social networks/daily life of citizens. On the basis of well-defined geomatic approaches, and particularly, through sophisticated digital mapping and spatio-temporal analyses, authors focused on retrieving indicators to evaluate the exploitation rate of natural resources, intensity of the energy consumption in various economic sector, net migratory flows, quality checking of the air in urban areas, adaptation to climate change, and vulnerability of the coastal domain and risk of marine submersion due to sea-level rise. The book is of interest not only to investors and contributors to regional development projects, but also to all relevant policy makers.
Climate Change and Environmental Degradation in the MENA Region
This book reviews the factors contributing to the degradation of natural resources in the MENA region caused by climate change and contamination. It examines how these issues affect humans, their health, resources, and the planet's future. The impact of climate change is evident in the diminishing quality of land, water, and air, which leads to several environmental problems such as drought, land degradation, vegetation decline, reduced water bodies, soil damage, and other ecological concerns. Divided into 21 chapters, the book comprehensively analyses the risks brought about by climate change and environmental pollution. The chapters are contributed by a diverse team of authors from various countries in the MENA region, who offer a comprehensive overview of recent technologies, future developments, and several case studies analyses. In this book, readers will find topics such as: Impact of climate change, saline irrigation water, and other factors on soil degradation and carbon and nitrogen cycling in the MENA region Desertification, flood-storms, contamination, and their effects on natural resources and sustainability in the region Impact of recycled scrap steel on soil contamination, agriculture wastewater on lakes degradation and water pollution, and the effects of wastewater on agriculture Consequences of mismanaging natural resources and their influence on the environment interrelation between Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Climate Change, and the deterioration of natural resources Application of non-conventional methods to address natural resource issues. This book calls for action to protect natural resources and the environment. These measures may include enacting legislation and regulations to restrict human activities, developing public understanding of the necessity of environmental protection against climate change and environmental contamination, and supporting sustainable behaviours to preserve natural resources. Given its breadth, the book appeals to scholars, researchers, and policymakers alike.
Sustainable Development
Author: Chaouki Ghenai
language: en
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Release Date: 2012-03-07
Securing the future of the human race will require an improved understanding of the environment as well as of technological solutions, mindsets and behaviors in line with modes of development that the ecosphere of our planet can support. Some experts see the only solution in a global deflation of the currently unsustainable exploitation of resources. However, sustainable development offers an approach that would be practical to fuse with the managerial strategies and assessment tools for policy and decision makers at the regional planning level. Environmentalists, architects, engineers, policy makers and economists will have to work together in order to ensure that planning and development can meet our society's present needs without compromising the security of future generations. Better planning methods for urban and rural expansion could prevent environmental destruction and imminent crises. Energy, transport, water, environment and food production systems should aim for self-sufficiency and not the rapid depletion of natural resources. Planning for sustainable development must overcome many complex technical and social issues.