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A blue–green ratio of urban wetlands as an ecosystem healthindicator: the case of urban sprawl in Nagpur, India

In Environmental Hazards
Author:
Jayashree
Shukala
Mihir
Phophali
Saptarshi
Dutta
Paras
Pujari
Shalini
Dhyani
Rampant urban sprawl has affected the structure and function of existing urban green and blue spaces, exposing developing cities to unexpected disaster events. Drawing on a mixture of secondary information supported by GIS and field-based studies, we assessed the impact of growing impervious surfaces on the dynamic zones of urban wetlands in Nagpur...
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Keywords:
Urban wetlands; Dynamic zone; Flash floods; Blue green buffer; Nagpur City
Peer-reviewed Article

Revisiting the sustainability science research agenda

In Sustainability Science
Author:
Katja
Brundiers
Carena J.
van Riper
Christian
Pohl
Peter
Edwards
Herlin
Chien
Iris C.
Bohnet
Noé
Aguilar-Rivera
Prajal
Pradhan
Tobias
Plieninger
Wiebren Johannes
Boonstra
Alexander G.
Flor
Annamaria
Di Fabio
Arnim
Scheidel
Chris
Gordon
David J.
Abson
Erik
Andersson
Federico
Demaria
Jasper O.
Kenter
Jeremy
Brooks
Joanne
Kauffman
Maike
Hamann
Martin
Graziano
Nidhi
Nagabhatla
Nobuo
Mimura
Nora
Fagerholm
Patrick
O’Farrell
Identifying research gaps and priorities is paramount to advance sustainability science and contribute to a sustainable future. This editorial contributes to this effort by contemplating the sustainability science research agenda and aligning it with recent changes in global dynamics. Drawing on consultations with the editorial board members of the...
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Keywords:
Sustainability transformation; Research prioritization; Transdisciplinarity; Sustainable development; Expert consultation
Peer-reviewed Article

Exploring the Factors Shaping Urban Greenspace Interactions: A Case Study of Nagpur, India

In Land
Author:
Shalini
Dhyani
This study aims to investigate how urban residents interact with Urban Green Spaces (UGSs) in Nagpur, India, specifically focusing on the patterns of visitation and engagement. Data were collected via a face-to-face questionnaire survey using the Survey 123 app. The analysis included interaction (types of UGSs, visitation frequency, and UGS...
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Keywords:
Urban Green Space; urban sustainability; nature connection and urbanization
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