Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Takeshi Osawa
Summary: This study investigates the effectiveness of flood mitigation on agricultural land, specifically in relation to water storage zones. The results show that paddy fields and dry farmland located in water storage zones are effective in reducing flood frequency. Additionally, this effectiveness is greater in watersheds compared to municipalities. Therefore, conserving agricultural land in water storage zones plays a crucial role in eco-disaster risk reduction for flooding, particularly in watersheds.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sadahisa Kato, Wanhui Huang
Summary: The sustainable management of ecosystems can reduce disaster risk by providing regulating services and natural protection. Recommendations for watershed-scale landscape planning and management to reduce downstream flooding risks include using hard infrastructure and vegetation for stormwater retention, and proactive land use planning in built-up lowland delta areas.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Editorial Material
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
David E. Alexander
Summary: Evidence is crucial for informing disaster risk reduction policies, although its exact definition and standards can be challenging to establish. Past and present case histories demonstrate that evidence can generate endless debates, be ignored, or even lead to false conclusions. Therefore, the effectiveness and utilization of evidence play a key role in improving decision-making in disaster risk reduction.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DISASTER RISK SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jun Teramura, Yukihiro Shimatani
Summary: This study on traditional Japanese river technology demonstrated the effectiveness of flood plain open levees as a means of Eco-DRR in terms of flood control and ecosystem services. The open levees offered cost advantages and enhanced ecosystem services, indicating the potential effectiveness of other traditional Japanese river technologies in strengthening Eco-DRR.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Israel Ropo Orimoloye, Leocadia Zhou, Ahmed M. Kalumba
Summary: Ecosystem services play a crucial role in addressing global challenges such as drought disasters, with South Africa being vulnerable to natural disasters like droughts. Understanding the interaction between human-nature and ecosystem services is essential for long-term solutions to drought-related risks and challenges in South Africa. Timely assessment, planning, and management strategies are needed to combat drought disasters and reduce their impacts on society.
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Carl C. Anderson, Fabrice G. Renaud
Summary: Nature-based solutions (NbS) are increasingly being recognized as sustainable approaches to addressing societal challenges, particularly in disaster risk reduction (DRR). This shift towards NbS also highlights a trend of increasing reliance on public acceptance for planning, implementing, and managing DRR measures. Efforts to increase acceptance should focus on promoting awareness of benefits, effective communication, and collaboration, while further research is needed to understand the interconnections among identified factors for the success and wider adoption of NbS.
Article
Ecology
Meenakshi Chabba, Mahadev G. Bhat, Juan Pablo Sarmiento
Summary: This study evaluates the effectiveness of ecosystem-based disaster risk reduction (Eco-DRR) measures in a marginalized community in peri-urban Lima. The findings show that these measures not only reduce community vulnerability to risks, but also provide multiple co-benefits.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2022)
Editorial Material
Engineering, Geological
Irasema Alcantara-Ayala, Kyoji Sassa
Summary: Integrated disaster risk management is crucial in reducing landslide risk. The International Consortium on Landslides has launched several initiatives to enhance research and practice in landslide risk management. This article presents a collection of papers covering various aspects of landslide research and disaster risk management worldwide, emphasizing the importance of a solid understanding of disaster risk and collaboration between science and policy-making.
Article
Development Studies
Loic Le De, Anita Fraser, Mathew St Martin
Summary: This research focuses on the experiences of homeless people in New Zealand during COVID-19 and examines the policies and actions taken by government agencies and local organizations. The study finds that while the virus was not perceived as a threat by the homeless, the COVID-19 framework had direct impacts on their livelihoods. Emergency policies mainly targeted rough sleepers with temporary shelters, but these shelters were often inadequate and lacked long-term solutions to homelessness. Issues related to coordination, leadership, and resources for effective emergency management and disaster risk reduction were also identified.
HABITAT INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
G. Exley, R. R. Hernandez, T. Page, M. Chipps, S. Gambro, M. Hersey, R. Lake, K-S Zoannou, A. Armstrong
Summary: The study indicates that floating solar photovoltaic installations may have potential physical, chemical, and biological impacts on water bodies, including reduced water evaporation, changes to water chemistry, and deoxygenation. These impacts have implications for ecosystem services and the Sustainable Development Goals.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Isabel Meza, Ehsan Eyshi Rezaei, Stefan Siebert, Gohar Ghazaryan, Hamideh Nouri, Olena Dubovyk, Helena Gerdener, Claudia Herbert, Juergen Kusche, Eklavyya Popat, Jakob Rhyner, Andries Jordaan, Yvonne Walz, Michael Hagenlocher
Summary: The frequent drought episodes in South Africa call for policy and community actions to reduce drought risk. Research shows that irrigated systems are less vulnerable to drought compared to rainfed systems, but most irrigated farmers are smallholders. Vulnerability assessment at the local government level provides potential entry points for disaster risk reduction.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Review
Environmental Studies
Adrian C. Newton
Summary: Progress is being made in assessing the conservation status of ecosystems, but there are concerns regarding the scientific understanding of ecosystem collapse. Strengthening the scientific basis of collapse risk assessments through defining concepts and reviewing theoretical foundations is essential. Additional research is needed to improve current understanding and potential implications for conservation policy and practice.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Prakash K. Paudel, Arjun Lamichhane, Krishna Prasad Acharya, Rabin Bastola
Summary: Disaster risk reduction strategies often involve high costs and limited flexibility, while ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) offers a more sustainable and cost-effective approach with co-benefits. However, there is limited awareness and understanding among professionals about the link between ecosystem restoration and disaster risk reduction. A study in Central Nepal assessed people's perceptions of ecosystem services availability and vulnerabilities before and after restoration projects, finding that vulnerability decreased despite some ecosystem services not showing significant improvements. The study suggests that integrating EbA principles during project design and implementation would strengthen community resilience.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Tetsuya Harada, Masahiro Shoji, Yoko Takafuji
Summary: The study finds that school-based disaster education is an effective method to improve children's attitudes, knowledge, and behavior towards disaster risk reduction. Additionally, it has spillover effects on parents, especially those residing in risky areas. This research provides the first rigorous evidence of the spillover effects of disaster education on parents in a developing country and contributes to the literature on intergenerational value transmission.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
(2023)
Review
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Reshma Sunkur, Komali Kantamaneni, Chandradeo Bokhoree, Shirish Ravan
Summary: This study analyzes the role of mangroves as an ecosystem-based technique to reduce disaster risk and adapt to climate change, using Mauritius as a case study. The study finds that mangrove forests play a crucial role in reducing coastal flood risk, sheltering coastal regions during storms, and stabilizing the coast.
JOURNAL OF SEA RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jiren Xu, Fabrice G. Renaud, Brian Barrett
Summary: This study utilized CLUMondo and InVEST models to explore the land system evolution trajectories and potential challenges for the Luanhe River Basin in China by 2030. The results suggest agricultural intensification and urban growth are likely for the basin, while water scarcity may increase across all scenarios and carbon storage could vary depending on the scenario implemented.
SUSTAINABILITY SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jiren Xu, Brian Barrett, Fabrice G. Renaud
Summary: This study investigates the interaction between humans and the environment in the Luanhe River Basin in China under past, current, and future land uses. The results show that forests and water bodies have the highest overall capacity for ecosystem services, while built-up land and cropland have the highest overall capacity for ecosystem disservices. The study recommends implementing sustainable environmental protection policies to minimize trade-offs in ecosystem services.
SUSTAINABILITY SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jiaheng Zhao, Huili Chen, Qiuhua Liang, Xilin Xia, Jiren Xu, Trevor Hoey, Brian Barrett, Fabrice G. Renaud, Lee Bosher, Xin Zhou
Summary: As China's rapid economic development has led to significant changes in terrestrial, aquatic, and marine environments, a new framework for flood risk assessment under different development scenarios was introduced in this paper. Model simulations were conducted to investigate flood risk under various land use change scenarios, with potential guidance provided to inform future development strategies in the Luanhe River Basin.
SUSTAINABILITY SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Radhika Bhargava, Daniel A. Friess
Summary: Extreme weather events are a major cause of global mangrove forest loss and degradation. Research shows that mangrove loss is influenced by previous erosion history, highlighting the importance of landscape-scale mangrove management, particularly sediment budgets.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Development Studies
Wiriya Puntub, Tanja Schnittfinke, Mark Fleischhauer, Joern Birkmann, Matthias Garschagen, Simone Sandholz, Mia Wannewitz
Summary: The juxtaposition of climate change and development changes is crucial for understanding the future impacts of heat stress in urban areas. This study applies a future-oriented vulnerability scenarios approach to analyze human heat stress in Bonn, Germany in 2035. The findings highlight the interplays between climate trajectories, heat exposure, and urban development scenario corridors, and demonstrate the potential for changing combinations of socio-economic vulnerability indicators.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Jahson Berhane Alemu, Jun Yu Puah, Daniel A. Friess
Summary: This study found that compared to unvegetated areas, intertidal, short-stature seagrasses are able to moderately increase sediment deposition and surface elevation in the short term, particularly species like Cymodocea rotundata. This highlights the potential of intertidal seagrasses in enhancing coastal ecological functions.
ESTUARINE COASTAL AND SHELF SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Neil Saintilan, Katya E. Kovalenko, Glenn Guntenspergen, Kerrylee Rogers, James C. Lynch, Donald R. Cahoon, Catherine E. Lovelock, Daniel A. Friess, Erica Ashe, Ken W. Krauss, Nicole Cormier, Tom Spencer, Janine Adams, Jacqueline Raw, Carles Ibanez, Francesco Scarton, Stijn Temmerman, Patrick Meire, Tom Maris, Karen Thorne, John Brazner, Gail L. Chmura, Tony Bowron, Vishmie P. Gamage, Kimberly Cressman, Charlie Endris, Christina Marconi, Pamela Marcum, Kari St Laurent, William Reay, Kenneth B. Raposa, Jason A. Garwood, Nicole Khan
Summary: This study reveals that although marsh sediment accretion increases in response to sea level rise, nonlinear subsidence of the substrate constrains marsh elevation gain, making marsh ecosystems vulnerable.
Article
Environmental Studies
Daniel A. Friess, Maria Fernanda Adame, Janine B. Adams, Catherine E. Lovelock
Summary: The global effort to limit global temperature rises to less than 2 degrees C is crucial for mangrove forests, as they are primarily located in tropical and subtropical regions that are expected to see significant climate changes. This article explores the potential impacts of climate change on mangroves and discusses the challenges in attributing these impacts to climate change versus other global change stressors.
WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS-CLIMATE CHANGE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Studies
Annisa Triyanti, Gusti Ayu Ketut Surtiari, Jonatan Lassa, Irina Rafliana, Nuraini Rahma Hanifa, Mohamad Isnaeni Muhidin, Riyanti Djalante
Summary: This paper aims to identify key factors for a contextualized Systemic Risk Governance (SRG) framework and explores how Indonesia can manage systemic risks and adjust local institutional mechanisms. Using a case study of the Palu triple-disasters in Central Sulawesi, the authors demonstrate the need for an SRG approach in Indonesia's response. They recommend incremental changes in governance arrangements, focusing on productive transition and local transformation.
DISASTER PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Estelle Forey, Sherri Y. F. Lodhar, Stephen D. Galvin, John H. Lowry, Sunil Gopaul, Geon Hanson, Marta Carboni, Matthieu Chauvat, Hans Juergen Boehmer
Summary: Biological invasions have detrimental effects on biodiversity and ecosystem functioning in tropical islands. This study focused on the non-native palm species, Pinanga coronata, and examined its impact on the taxonomic and functional assemblages of understory plant species in a Fijian rainforest. The results showed that an increase in P. coronata density led to a significant decrease in taxonomic diversity and functional richness of the plant communities. Moreover, the resident species adapted to the competition by converging towards more competitive strategies. This study highlights the strong filtering effect of P. coronata on species loss and functional changes in the ecosystem.
BIOLOGICAL INVASIONS
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Yuting Peng, Natalie Welden, Fabrice G. Renaud
Summary: Due to population growth, urbanization, and climate change, coastal river deltas are facing increased exposure, vulnerability, and risks from natural hazards. Current assessment frameworks often overlook the social-ecological perspective, resulting in incomplete assessments. This study proposes an improved indicator-based framework for coastal deltas, incorporating ecosystem services as a means to characterize the interdependencies between society and the environment, and enabling targeted management and policy development to reduce risks.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Daniel A. Friess, Yasmine M. Gatt, Tze Kwan Fung, Jahson B. Alemu, Natasha Bhatia, Rebecca Case, Siew Chin Chua, Danwei Huang, Valerie Kwan, Kiah Eng Lim, Yudhishthra Nathan, Yan Xiang Ow, Daniel Saavedra-Hortua, Taylor M. Sloey, Erik S. Yando, Hassan Ibrahim, Lian Pin Koh, Jun Yu Puah, Serena Lay-Ming Teo, Karenne Tun, Lynn Wei Wong, Siti Maryam Yaakub
Summary: The ability of vegetated coastal ecosystems to store high rates of blue carbon over millennial time scales has attracted the interest of policy makers. Singapore serves as a case study to examine the generation of urban blue carbon knowledge, how it changes with urban development, and its integration into urban planning and policy. The findings suggest that coastal ecosystems can be successfully managed along urban coastlines and provide insights for blue carbon science and management in other rapidly urbanizing areas.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Alexander Fekete, Udo Nehren
Summary: In recent years, Germany has experienced an increase in forest fires, particularly in military training areas that are difficult to access. These fires pose a threat to both firefighting personnel and settlements. The impacts of climate change are expected to further increase the occurrence and spread of fires. A lack of comprehensive understanding of the spatial occurrence of forest fires and related risks currently hinders effective emergency management and spatial planning. This study conducted a spatial exposure and social vulnerability assessment of settlements to forest fires in Germany, revealing that social vulnerability plays a significant role in determining which settlements are at risk of fire exposure and providing key indicators for identifying high-risk areas.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
(2023)
Review
Development Studies
Md Sarwar Hossain, Sayantani M. Basak, Md Nurul Amin, Carl C. Anderson, Emilie Cremin, Fabrice G. Renaud
Summary: This article discusses the importance of social and ecological systems adaptation to climate change, identifies key research gaps and challenges, and suggests future research directions. It also emphasizes the opportunity to integrate climate change adaptation into development planning.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
