Enhancing Water Sustainability In North Africa: Literature Review And Synthesis Of Current Knowledge Gaps In Sudan,
2024
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Enhancing Water Sustainability In North Africa: Literature Review And Synthesis Of Current Knowledge Gaps In Sudan, Osman M. A. Adam, Aaron R. Mittelstet, Derek M. Heeren, Troy E. Gilmore
Department of Agricultural and Biological Systems Engineering: Presentations and White Papers
This study delves into the critical role of groundwater in addressing global water challenges, with a focus on the Nubian Sandstone Aquifer System (NSAS) in North Africa. Groundwater constitutes a source of potable water, irrigation, and industrial use, especially in arid regions where surface water is limited. We analyzed the status of water quantity, withdrawals, recharge, and geological characteristics in the NSAS, specifically in Sudan, Egypt, Libya, and Chad. Though the NSAS is largely an untapped resource, we evaluated various scenarios to determine the quantity of cropland that can be sustainably irrigated. The NSAS is located in an arid region, …
Scientific And Technological Measures To Support Sustainability Of Water Resources In Western China,
2024
State Key Laboratory of Water Resources Engineering and Management, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China
Scientific And Technological Measures To Support Sustainability Of Water Resources In Western China, Jun Xia, Xi Chen, Qiuhong Tang, Hongwei Lu, Shaofeng Jia, Genxu Wang, Jingjie Yu, Jinzhu Ma, Xingcai Liu
Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)
Under the combined impacts of climate change and human activities, the ecological barrier regions of western China exhibit significant reductions in solid water storage, increases in liquid water, declining water resource stability and non-steady-state characteristics in hydrological systems. Water allocation risks have increased, making it exponentially more difficult to ensure water security. Transboundary water resource development can lead to spillover risks, requiring urgent research on sustainable water resource use and adaptation strategies. The water cycle in western China is driven by both natural and anthropogenic factors, yet fundamental research on water cycle dynamics and resource management under changing environments remains …
Exploration Of New Paradigm For Comprehensive Large-Scale Think Tank Research Issues—Strategic Research Practice Of Ecological Barrier Construction In Western China,
2024
Institutes of Science and Development, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China; School of Public Policy and Management, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
Exploration Of New Paradigm For Comprehensive Large-Scale Think Tank Research Issues—Strategic Research Practice Of Ecological Barrier Construction In Western China, Jiaofeng Pan, Lu Zhao, Feng Zhang
Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)
The ecological environment in western China is relatively fragile. Play leading role of science and technology to promote the construction of ecological barrier in western China, has immeasurable strategic significance for promoting a new pattern of western development, building a Beautiful China, and promoting sustainable development and long-term stability of China. Chinese Academy of Sciences took the initiative to launch the major consulting project of “strategic research on science and technology supporting the construction of ecological barriers in western China”. This is a comprehensive Think Tank research, which has complex cross-domain, cross-regional, and interwoven characteristics. According to the requirements of …
Editorials For Special Topic “Strategic Research On S&T Supporting Construction Of Ecological Barrier In Western China”,
2024
Chinese Academy of Sciences
Editorials For Special Topic “Strategic Research On S&T Supporting Construction Of Ecological Barrier In Western China”
Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)
No abstract provided.
Innovative Pathways And Perspectives For Construction Of Ecological Barriers On Loess Plateau,
2024
State Key Laboratory of Loess Science, Institute of Earth Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xi’an 710061, China
Innovative Pathways And Perspectives For Construction Of Ecological Barriers On Loess Plateau, Zhisheng An, Weijian Zhou, Yansui Liu, Zhao Jin, Yunqiang Wang, Baoyuan Liu, Guobin Liu, Zhouping Shangguan, Yihe Lü, Fei Wang, Wanquan Ta, Wenke Wang, Houyuan Lü, Haibin Wu
Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)
The ecological barriers on Loess Plateau are crucial components of ecological security strategy framed as a pattern of “Three Zones and Four Belts” in China, and serve as a vital safeguard to reduce the flooding risks of the Yellow River and the safety of the North China Plain. Since the founding of the People’s Republic of China, the construction of the ecological barriers on the Loess Plateau has already gained some remarkable achievements, nevertheless, there are still some challenges upon us, such as intensified risks of extreme climate events and natural disasters, proper threshold of balance between ecological construction and …
Strategic Analysis Of Technological Support For Environmental Pollution Prevention And Control In China’S Western Ecological Barrier Region,
2024
Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China
Strategic Analysis Of Technological Support For Environmental Pollution Prevention And Control In China’S Western Ecological Barrier Region, Yawei Wang, Juan Li, Guibin Jiang
Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)
As a crucial pillar of the national ecological security strategic framework, the Western Ecological Barrier Zone demonstrates irreplaceable ecological value in key areas such as water conservation, climate regulation, and carbon sink balance, leveraging its unique geographical endowments and ecosystem services. The governance effectiveness of this region not only directly impacts the advancement of the Beautiful China initiative but also holds significant implications for the comprehensive realization of the Dual Carbon strategic goals. This study focuses on the critical issue of environmental pollution prevention in western China. By elucidating the regional distinctive geographical and climatic characteristics, the study systematically analyzes …
Enhancing Integrated Observation Network Of Multi-Spherical Interaction In Zoige Wetland And Source Area Of Yellow River Supports Protection Of Yellow River Water Tower,
2024
State Key Laboratory of Cryospheric Science and Frozen Soil Engineering, Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China; Zoige Plateau Wetlands Ecosystem Research Station, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China;
Enhancing Integrated Observation Network Of Multi-Spherical Interaction In Zoige Wetland And Source Area Of Yellow River Supports Protection Of Yellow River Water Tower, Xianhong Meng, Lunyu Shang, Zhaoguo Li, Shaoying Wang, Lele Shu, Hao Chen, Lin Zhao, Peixi Su, Yu Zhang, Shihua Lyu
Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)
An integrated observation network for the energy-water-carbon cycle, with the Zoige wetland and grassland as the focus and covering the source area of the Yellow River (YRSR), has been established, which systematically revealed the characteristics of ecosystem evolution and carbon cycle in grassland and wetland ecosystems of the Zoige Plateau from the leaf-community-ecosystem-regional scales and its response mechanism to climate change, and accordingly, the ecological monitoring and restoration techniques for different types of degraded grassland based on the degradation of the alpine grass mattic epipedon were established, which significantly reduced the cost and enhanced the sustainability of the ecological management. …
Zoige Plateau Wetlands Ecosystem Research Station, Chinese Academy Of Sciences,
2024
Chinese Academy of Sciences
Zoige Plateau Wetlands Ecosystem Research Station, Chinese Academy Of Sciences, State Key Laboratory Of Cryospheric Science And Frozen Soil Engineering, Northwest Institute Of Eco-Environment And Resources, Chinese Academy Of Sciences
Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)
No abstract provided.
Ecological Governance Zoning In Phase Vi Planning Area Of “Three-North” Project,
2024
China Institute of Geo-Environment Monitoring, Beijing 100081, China
Ecological Governance Zoning In Phase Vi Planning Area Of “Three-North” Project, Chunlei Xiao, Boxuan Shang, Qi Lu, Guipeng Cui, Chunyu Song, Xiaosong Li
Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)
The “Three-North” region is distinguished by its extensive expanse, heterogeneous natural conditions, diverse ecosystems, and marked disparities in the intensity of human activities. Effective ecological governance in this area necessitates scientific planning, tailored adaptation to local contexts, and precise policy implementation. The three key initiatives of Phase Six of the “Three-North” project have identified critical areas for engineering-based governance. To achieve comprehensive and scientifically sound governance, it is essential to conduct ecological zoning. This study has systematically delineated and classified terrestrial ecological regions based on the integrity of natural geographical units, the similarity of dominant ecosystems, the spatial heterogeneity of …
Technological Challenges And Development Directions Of Ecological Security Barrier Construction In Yun-Gui-Chuan-Yu Region,
2024
Institute of Mountain Hazards and Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chengdu 610213, China
Technological Challenges And Development Directions Of Ecological Security Barrier Construction In Yun-Gui-Chuan-Yu Region, Peng Cui, Yongping Yang, Genxu Wang, Bo Zhu, Xuyang Lu, Geng Sun, Xiaoyong Bai, Sirui Zhang, Yonggang Ge, Jiao Wang
Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)
The Yun-Gui-Chuan-Yu Ecological Security Barrier is situated in Southwest China, encompassing the provinces of Sichuan, Chongqing, Guizhou, and Yunnan. It serves as a vital water source conservation area and a core zone for biodiversity protection for the Yangtze, Yellow, and Pearl River basins, playing a crucial role in China’s national ecological security. Since the 18th National Congress of Communist Party of China, under the guidance of Xi Jinping’s Thought on Ecological Civilization, the region has made significant strides in water resource protection, soil erosion and mountain disaster control, biodiversity conservation, and ecosystem restoration, resulting in noticeable improvements in environmental quality …
Science And Technology Support Ecosystem Protection And Restoration In Western China To Ensure Ecological Security Of The Country,
2024
State Key Laboratory of Regional and Urban Ecology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China
Science And Technology Support Ecosystem Protection And Restoration In Western China To Ensure Ecological Security Of The Country, Zhiyun Ouyang, Lingqiao Kong, Binbin Huang, Weihua Xu, Bojie Fu
Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)
The western China has developed the Earth’s unique ecosystems, which is not only the main provider of ecosystem products and the important barrier of ecological security in China, but also the key area of ecosystem protection and restoration because of its ecological fragility. In recent years, a series of the major protection and restoration projects of ecosystems have been implemented, and have achieved remarkable progress in western China. Nevertheless, due to its ecosystem instability and unsustainability, ecological security is still facing severe challenges in western China. This study first analyzes the crucial roles of the western region as an ecological …
Science And Technology Support For Climate Change Mitigation And Adaptation Over Western China,
2024
State Key Laboratory of Climate System Prediction and Risk Management (CPRM), Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology, Nanjing 210044, China; Nansen-Zhu International Research Centre, Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100081, China
Science And Technology Support For Climate Change Mitigation And Adaptation Over Western China, Huijun Wang, Huopo Chen
Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)
In the context of accelerating global warming, the western China has experienced intensified climate extremes, with frequent occurrences of meteorological, hydrological, and ecological disasters. The unpredictability of these events has increased, posing significant challenges to disaster prevention and mitigation as well as sustainable development in these areas. In this context, this study, based on a scientific assessment of the facts and risks of climate change in the western China, has identified several fundamental, critical, and strategic scientific and technological tasks to support the development of the western China in the field of climate change. Corresponding suggestions and measures are also …
Biodiversity Conservation In Western China With Scientific And Technological Support: Current Status, Challenges, And Suggestions,
2024
Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China; Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China
Biodiversity Conservation In Western China With Scientific And Technological Support: Current Status, Challenges, And Suggestions, Fuwen Wei, Hang Sun, Jiaojun Zhu, Baoguo Li, Gexia Qiao, Shilong Chen, Jiang Zhu, Xiaoge Ping
Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)
As a megadiverse country, China has made significant progress in biodiversity conservation in recent years. The western region is a critical area for biodiversity conservation in China, boasting rich species resources and a high proportion of endemic species. However, its ecosystems are fragile and vulnerable to the impacts of multiple factors like climate change and human activities. Scientific and technological support has played a vital supporting role in biodiversity conservation, providing comprehensive support from monitoring and assessment to restoration and decision-making through biodiversity surveys, scientific research, and the establishment of monitoring networks. Nevertheless, challenges remain, including gaps in taxa and …
Exploration On Path Of Ecological Protection And Economic Development In Qilian Mountain National Park Region,
2024
Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China; Institute of Tibetan Plateau Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China; College of Resources and Environment, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
Exploration On Path Of Ecological Protection And Economic Development In Qilian Mountain National Park Region, Xinmiao Tian, Qi Feng
Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)
National parks are a kind of special protected areas established under the leadership of the government with the core objective of protecting the integrity of natural ecosystems and biodiversity, which emphasizes the balance between human activities and nature protection in order to achieve sustainable coexistence of human being and nature. The construction of a system of nature reserves with national parks as the core is a major breakthrough progress in the institutional framework of China’s ecological civilization, and a key area for promoting the construction of Beautiful China and realizing the modernization of harmonious coexistence of human being and nature. …
Towards 5th World Congress Of Biosphere Reserves: Opportunities And Recommended Actions For China,
2024
Secretariat of China National Committee for the UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere Programme, Beijing 100864, China; Bureau of International Cooperation, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100864, China
Towards 5th World Congress Of Biosphere Reserves: Opportunities And Recommended Actions For China, Yijie Xian, Qiang Fang, Ning Liu, Xiangjun Chen, Yan Zhuang, Ding Wang, Qunli Han
Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)
The holding of important international conferences in science and technology can generally bring multiple benefits for the host countries, such as developing strategy in the area of international cooperation. One example comes from the 5th World Congress of Biosphere Reserves due to be held in Hangzhou, China from September 22–27, 2025. This study summarizes the history of previous congresses and the system of Man and the Biosphere Programme (MAB) in which the congresses are located. Significance of the 5th Congress can be found as increasing the global engagement and international influence of MAB, and advancing the achievement of the United …
Evaluation Of An Autonomous Acoustic
Surveying Technique For Grassland Bird
Communities In Nebraska,
2024
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Evaluation Of An Autonomous Acoustic Surveying Technique For Grassland Bird Communities In Nebraska, Grace E. Schuster, Leroy J. Walston, Andrew R. Little
School of Natural Resources: Faculty Publications
Monitoring trends in wildlife communities is integral to making informed land management decisions and applying conservation strategies. Birds inhabit most niches in every environment and because of this they are widely accepted as an indicator species for environmental health. Traditionally, point counts are the common method to survey bird populations, however, passive acoustic monitoring approaches using autonomous recording units have been shown to be cost-effective alternatives to point count surveys. Advancements in automatic acoustic classification technologies, such as BirdNET, can aid in these efforts by quickly processing large volumes of acoustic recordings to identify bird species. While the utility of …
Impacts Of Stream Habitat Restoration On Macroinvertebrate Assemblages: A Systematic Literature Review,
2024
Portland State University
Impacts Of Stream Habitat Restoration On Macroinvertebrate Assemblages: A Systematic Literature Review, Morgan E. Seitzer
University Honors Theses
Globally, river restoration has become a popular tool for improving the health of a watershed and restoring ecosystem services, but still has significant knowledge gaps. In certain areas and scientific communities, special attention has been given to the response of macroinvertebrates as a measure of restoration success. This systematic literature review aims to highlight and discuss the patterns in studies that have comparable before-and-after restoration data on macroinvertebrates after reconnecting stream channels to their floodplains. Macroinvertebrate sampling is a simple if not time-consuming task that can reveal important data about habitat quality. Because they serve as an important food source …
How Well Do Nature-Based Solutions To Climate Change Address Gender Equity?,
2024
University of Denver
How Well Do Nature-Based Solutions To Climate Change Address Gender Equity?, Stephanie Efua Yamoah
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
As the climate crisis continues to deepen, there have been calls for adaptation and mitigation approaches that rely on nature-based solutions. These solutions are approaches that offer the potential to reduce and remove greenhouse gas emissions. Examples include forest restoration, coastal wetland conservation, and no-till agriculture, among other practices. In this thesis, I employ an intersectional feminist political ecology perspective to critically examine the integration of gender equity within such nature-based solutions. I make two interrelated arguments using a qualitative methodology and an intensive case study of three projects in Ghana. First, I argue that women’s participation in nature-based solutions …
Class Notes,
2024
DePaul University
Class Notes
DePaul Magazine
DePaul alumni share news about their promotions, career moves, weddings, birth announcements, other accomplishments and more with the DePaul community. John Carruthers (CMN MA '09) makes pizzas to support nonprofits. Nyabweza Itaagi (LAS MA '18) helps grow a community-owned agro-eco district with a nature trail in a former rail corridor and conversions of vacant lots into urban farms.
Deferred Grazing And Sheep At The Break Of Season In South West Western Australia,
2024
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia
Deferred Grazing And Sheep At The Break Of Season In South West Western Australia, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia
Animal production and livestock factsheets
Grazing annual pastures in the first 12 days after germination can lower the productivity of pastures during winter by removing poorly rooted plants, and by reducing plant leaf area to sub-optimal levels. The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) recommends deferring grazing of pasture paddocks at the break-of-season until feed on offer is at least 500–800 kilograms of dry matter per hectare (kg DM/ha). At this level, pasture plants are likely to be firmly rooted and have sufficient leaf area to be productively grazed.
