Article
Environmental Sciences
David G. Angeler, Jani Heino, Juan Rubio-Rios, J. Jesus Casas
Summary: Resilience research is crucial for addressing the sustainability challenges of ecosystems and human societies in a rapidly changing world. This paper presents a resilience perspective of meta-ecosystems, highlighting the importance of considering connectivity across different ecosystems. The authors discuss applications in riparian ecology and meta-ecosystem research, emphasizing the potential of understanding meta-ecosystem resilience for supporting decision making in natural resource management.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Hwanseok Choi, Michelle Brazeal, Likhitha Duggirala, Joohee Lee
Summary: This study aimed to identify the risk and protective factors associated with loneliness and depression at individual, interpersonal, and community levels among adults living on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The findings showed that factors such as marital status, income, and social support were correlated with loneliness and depression. Additionally, the importance of the community in reducing loneliness was highlighted.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Neelakshi Joshi, Wolfgang Wende
Summary: This study examines the role of community gardens in building community and providing social connections during the COVID-19 pandemic, using the case of community garden activities in Edmonton, Canada. The findings highlight the need for garden coordinators to rethink their operating styles to maintain physical distancing. Participants reported that garden activities offered a respite from pandemic restrictions. The study also reveals that some participants missed group activities, while others were able to recreate community through digital spaces and informal interactions.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2022)
Article
Development Studies
Leandri Kruger, Luke A. Sandham, Dewald van Niekerk
Summary: Amidst the increased exposure of vulnerable communities to disaster risks, the article explores the potential integration of social impact assessment (SIA) with disaster risk assessment (DRA) for improved practice in South Africa. While South African SIA guidance aligns with international good practice, certain shortcomings, such as the absence of risk assessment guidance, were observed. The findings suggest that incorporating DRA can strengthen risk assessment in SIA practice through an integrated approach to social risk baseline studies.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Diego Saez Ujaque, Elisabet Roca, Rafael de Balanzo Joue, Pere Fuertes, Pilar Garcia-Almirall
Summary: This research examines social-ecological and community-led urban resilience, with a focus on CanFugarolas in Mataro, Barcelona. It highlights the role of the social subsystem in driving urban progression and resilience, navigating obstacles and serving as a catalyst at the city scale. Through the case study, it demonstrates the complementary relationship between bottom-up community initiatives and top-down urban regeneration policies.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Pei-Shan Sonia Lin, Sian-Sin Chen
Summary: This study explores how social networks enhance older people's resilience in a disaster risk environment. Through a case study of the Tayal indigenous tribe, it was found that networks consisting of government units and non-governmental organizations accelerated the tribe's recovery from landslides, with a local church playing a critical role in the network.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Ebony J. Biden, Christopher J. Greenwood, Jacqui A. Macdonald, Elizabeth A. Spry, Primrose Letcher, Delyse Hutchinson, George J. Youssef, Jennifer E. McIntosh, Craig A. Olsson
Summary: The study utilized data from the Australian Temperament Project Generation 3 to find that strengthening supportive relationships can have an impact during future crises.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Faith Ka Shun Chan, Xinbing Gu, Yunfei Qi, Dimple Thadani, Yongqin David Chen, Xiaohui Lu, Lei Li, James Griffiths, Fangfang Zhu, Jianfeng Li, Wendy Y. Chen
Summary: This article discusses the lessons learned by Ningbo municipality from two strong typhoons, including the use of Big Data and Social Media to reduce flood impacts and the implementation of Flood Insurance to speed up recovery processes. Successful preparation, response, and recovery helped Ningbo enhance its flood resilience and reduce losses.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Hayley S. Clements, Matthew F. Child, Lehman Lindeque, Kyra Lunderstedt, Alta De Vos
Summary: This study assessed the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on South African wildlife ranches, agricultural farms, and protected areas. It found that diversified and mixed business models showed greater adaptive capacity. Protected areas experienced the greatest revenue loss, while agricultural farms were less affected. The impacts on wildlife ranches varied, with those engaged in diverse activities being more resilient. The study suggests that wildlife-based enterprises could offer valuable lessons for integrated global policies in conservation.
NATURE SUSTAINABILITY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Studies
Sushma Bhattarai, Bimal Raj Regmi, Basant Pant, Dharam Raj Uprety, Tek Maraseni
Summary: Although EbA helps reduce climate vulnerability and enhance socio-ecosystem resilience, it often lacks innovativeness in addressing climate risk. Despite being outlined in Nepal's climate change policies, EbA faces sustainability issues due to low priority, lack of proper institutional mechanisms, and inadequate budget provisions.
Article
Agricultural Economics & Policy
Sudha Narayanan, Kalyani Raghunathan, Shahidur Rashid, Alex Winter-Nelson
Summary: This research focuses on the challenges faced by South Asia during COVID-19 and draws forward-looking lessons for developing countries, such as strengthening individual resilience, building basic infrastructure and institutional capacity, and implementing inclusive social protection measures.
APPLIED ECONOMIC PERSPECTIVES AND POLICY
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Shenggen Fan, Paul Teng, Ping Chew, Geoffry Smith, Les Copeland
Summary: This paper discusses the impact of COVID-19 on the food system, particularly in Asia, and the relatively resilient nature of Asian food systems compared to other regions. It analyzes the initial responses of governments and global agencies to manage the crisis, while also considering the outlook for food system resilience post-COVID-19 and the potential long-term effects of the pandemic. The paper emphasizes the importance of learning lessons from the current pandemic response, as similar shock events may occur in the future.
GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY-AGRICULTURE POLICY ECONOMICS AND ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Studies
Rebecca McMillan, Joanna Kocsis, Amrita Daniere
Summary: Recent research emphasizes the importance of urban climate interventions that meet the needs of marginalized groups, moving beyond superficial solutions to address underlying systems and structures. To advance rights and justice, knowledge production and mobilization must be considered active parts of the transformation process. By integrating insights from different fields, three pathways for transformative resilience are proposed with examples of operationalization in Southeast Asia and beyond.
ENVIRONMENT AND URBANIZATION
(2022)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Anamaria Bukvic, Kyle Mandli, Donovan Finn, Talea Mayo, Gabrielle Wong-Parodi, Alexis Merdjanoff, Joshua Alland, Christopher Davis, Rebecca Haacker, Rebecca Morss, Cassandra O'Lenick, Olga Wilhelmi, Danica Lombardozzi
Summary: The article introduces the National Center for Atmospheric Research's Early-Career Faculty Innovator Program, discussing its structure, ongoing research, challenges and successes of interdisciplinary and convergent collaborations, and lessons learned from an early career perspective. The program aims to contribute to the development of a growing research community pursuing science with and for society in the atmospheric sciences, while also broadening participation in research through engagement with marginalized communities.
BULLETIN OF THE AMERICAN METEOROLOGICAL SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Saeideh Sobhaninia, Melika Amirzadeh, Mickey Lauria, Ayyoob Sharifi
Summary: Many cities are facing natural disasters and hazards caused by climate change, especially in the Global South. The increase in environmental risks worsens the vulnerabilities of communities and hampers the recovery process. However, community resilience can mitigate vulnerabilities and improve the ability to cope with and adapt to environmental hazards. This study explores the relationship between place identity and community resilience, using questionnaire surveys and principal component analysis. The results show a positive correlation between place identity and community resilience, emphasizing the importance of place identity in enhancing community adaptation and recovery.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Himadri Sen Gupta, Tarun Adluri, Dylan Sanderson, Andres D. Gonzalez, Charles D. Nicholson, Daniel Cox
Summary: This study proposes a multi-objective optimization model to determine optimal retrofitting strategies to enhance community resilience under multiple hazards. The model is applied to analyze the impact of earthquake and tsunami hazards on the community of Seaside, Oregon. The results show that retrofitting buildings to achieve higher seismic codes can significantly reduce the impact of natural hazards on structural damage, population dislocation, and building repair times. It highlights the importance of considering geographical location and mitigation measures when optimizing retrofitting strategies.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
(2024)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Huiying Sun, Zhenhua Di, Peihua Qin, Shenglei Zhang, Yang Lang
Summary: This study explored the spatio-temporal variations of drought-flood-disaster (DFD) risks in China using natural and socio-economic datasets. The main findings include the decrease in vulnerability, the increasing flood hazard danger degree, and the close relationship between disaster risk and vulnerability. The results have important implications for disaster management decision-making.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
(2024)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Nicholas Kimutis, Tamara Wall, Lyndsey Darrow
Summary: Overall, emergency management plans for extreme heat events in the U.S. show some level of consistency, but there are significant variations in response thresholds and metrics across different locations. Some cities have started adapting response thresholds based on local epidemiological studies, but there are still areas that have not lowered thresholds during cascading hazard events.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
(2024)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Chengfang Huang, Ning Li, Zhengtao Zhang, Yuan Liu
Summary: The economic impact of disasters is closely related to regional economic development. China's economic development is conducive to reducing the economic impact of disasters, but regional differences need to be clarified in policy formulation, with reducing indirect impact as a higher priority in more developed areas.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
(2024)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Chiara Bruni, Bruno Aparicio, Beatriz Lourenco, Martinho Marta-Almeida, Akli Benali, Susana Barreiro, Alfredo Rocha, Ana C. L. Sa
Summary: This study analyzes the wildfire hazard in a 115,000 ha landscape in Portugal and explores the threat posed to assets of pulp paper companies. It finds that eucalypt plantations not managed by the companies, particularly those with ages between 6 and 9 years, present a major risk. Over half of the landscape has the potential for large wildfires.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
(2024)