Search
53 articles for “climate resilience”
-
Legal Frameworks for Climate-Resilient Housing: Global and National Perspectives
Abstract: Climate change poses a significant threat to housing infrastructure worldwide, necessitating the implementation of legal frameworks that promote climate-resilient housing. This study explores global and national perspectives on legal mechanisms designed to ensure housing durability against extreme weather events, rising sea levels, and other climate-related risks. At the global level, international agreements, such as the Paris Agreement, the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 20–27 Read article
-
Integrating Trees, Shrubs, and Perennial Biomass Crops into Livestock Systems: A Pathway to Sustainable Tropical Farming Systems
Abstract: Livestock production in the tropics faces increasing challenges due to climate change, land degradation, feed shortages, and environmental concerns. Integrating trees, shrubs, and perennial biomass crops into livestock farming systems offers a sustainable approach to addressing these challenges. This study explores the potentials of agroforestry-based livestock systems in enhancing feed availability, improving animal nutrition, promoting soil health, and mitigating the environmental footprint of livestock farming. Trees and shrubs provide high-protein …
Published in International Journal of Animal Biotechnology and Applications · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 11–28 Read article
-
Millets: Unlocking the Power of Ancient Grains for a Better Tomorrow
Abstract: In the twenty-first century, agriculture and food security face numerous obstacles due to factors like population increase, urbanization, water scarcity, rising food prices, and global warming. To address this issue and eliminate hunger and poverty, it is essential for researchers to explore alternative food sources, from production to consumption. Cereal grains are fundamental to human diets and play a key role in food security. Therefore, reforming the food system is …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–4 Read article
-
Resilient Infrastructure: Strategies for Climate Change Adaptation in Coastal Cities
Abstract: Cities around the coast are more susceptible to the effects of climate change, including higher flooding, stronger storms, and rising sea levels. Because of their vital infrastructure and dense populations, many urban areas are vulnerable to major social and economic upheavals. Strategies to improve infrastructure resilience in the face of these escalating difficulties are therefore desperately needed. To increase the resilience of the infrastructure in coastal cities, this review study …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 8–12 Read article
-
Urban Risk Identification and Assessment in the Face of Climate Change
Abstract: Climate change threatens urban areas worldwide, exacerbating risks related to extreme weather events, sea-level rise, and other environmental factors. As urbanization continues to accelerate worldwide, cities have become pivotal arenas for the intersecting challenges of climate change and urban risks. This study explores the multifaceted landscape of urban risk identification and assessment within the context of climate change. It delves into the diverse types and nature of urban risks, their …
Published in International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 33–38 Read article
-
Artificial Intelligence in Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation
Abstract: Addressing the pressing global issue of climate change demands rapid and creative approaches. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has surfaced as a potent instrument for addressing the complex issues linked to climate change. It provides inventive answers for diminishing greenhouse gas emissions and getting ready for the impacts of a shifting climate. This article conducts a comprehensive examination of AI's pivotal role in addressing climate change. It explores various aspects, including AI-driven …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–7 Read article
-
Energy Transition for Sustainable Development in Saudi Arabia: Renewable Energy Growth and Emission Reduction
Abstract: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is undergoing a major shift toward sustainability under Vision 2030, targeting 58.7 GW of renewable energy (RE) by 2030 and major green hydrogen projects, such as NEOM’s 4 GW plant, to cut oil use by 500,000 barrels daily and achieve net-zero emissions by 2060. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of KSA’s energy transition, assessing the energy landscape, RE development, environmental impacts, and climate …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 31–70 Read article
-
Climate Change-Implications for Agriculture and Food Security
Abstract: Abstract The warning signs of global warming have appeared everywhere, right from increased concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, to increasing temperatures, and occurrence of extreme events like droughts, floods, intense rains, and cyclones, besides melting of glaciers and rise in sea levels. The objectives of this paper are to present likely scenarios, risks to agriculture, food security and livelihoods arising out of climate change in coming few decades. …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 4–32 Read article
-
Resilient Futures: Integrating Sustainability in Urban Design
Abstract: Abstract This paper explores the interconnectedness of urban design, sustainability, and community resilience, particularly in the context of rapidly growing cities. As urbanization continues to shape modern environments, the need for sustainable development and climate-responsive planning becomes more urgent. The study focuses on fundamental urban design elements – paths, edges, districts, nodes, and landmarks – that influence both the perception and functionality of urban spaces while contributing to their resilience. …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–12 Read article
-
IMPORTANCE OF PLANNING AND EXECUTION OF RESIDENTIAL SITE
Abstract: Sustainable urban development is largely dependent on how residential sites are planned and implemented. This study investigates the vital components of careful planning and implementation in the development of residential sites. The study discusses the importance of which includes adaptive strategies to overcome the problems faced by global warming, with a particular focus on urban riverfronts. The report highlights the necessity of thorough planning that takes community involvement, infrastructure construction, …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 26–35 Read article
-
Biotechnological Advances in Improving Abiotic Stress Tolerance in Jute (Corchorus spp.): Genomic and Functional Insights
Abstract: Jute (Corchoruscapsularis and C. olitorius) is an economically significant natural bast fiber crop, particularly in Bangladesh and South Asia that faces severe constraints from salinity and waterlogging due to climate change and coastal inundation. Despite its agricultural importance, jute has historically lacked genomic resources for molecular improvement. Recent release of high‑quality reference genomes, coupled with transcriptomics and functional genomics, has enabled identification of stress‑responsive genes and regulatory networks. This review …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 25–30 Read article
-
Advances and Emerging Trends in Classical and Modern Thermodynamics.
Abstract: Thermodynamics, as a foundational discipline of physical science, has continually evolved from its classical roots to modern, interdisciplinary applications. Classical thermodynamics established the laws governing energy, entropy, and equilibrium, providing the framework for analyzing heat engines, refrigeration cycles, and chemical processes. Recent advances have expanded these principles into new domains, integrating statistical mechanics, quantum theory, and non‑equilibrium systems. Emerging trends highlight the role of thermodynamics in nanoscale and quantum technologies, …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–8 Read article
-
Stem Cell and Cloning Technologies in Livestock Improvement: Advances, Applications, and Future Prospects for Sustainable Animal Production and Genetic Improvement
Abstract: Stem cell and cloning technologies have emerged as transformative tools for livestock improvement, enabling rapid genetic advancement, conservation of elite or endangered breeds, and development of animals with desirable production and health traits. Stem cells, including embryonic, adult, and induced pluripotent types, offer unparalleled potential due to their self-renewal, differentiation capacity, and versatility for genetic modification. Cloning technologies, particularly somatic cell nuclear transfer and embryo splitting, allow replication of superior …
Published in International Journal of Animal Biotechnology and Applications · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 44–53 Read article
-
Urban Lakefront Development Through Smart Infrastructure and Public Realm Improvements: The Case of Hyderabad’s Hussain Sagar, Saroornagar Lake, and Kotha Cheruvu
Abstract: Urban lakefronts are increasingly recognized as critical ecological assets and multifunctional public spaces that shape the environmental, social, and economic dynamics of rapidly urbanizing cities. In Hyderabad, India, accelerated urban growth has resulted in the degradation of lake ecosystems alongside the implementation of redevelopment initiatives driven by smart infrastructure and public realm improvements. This study evaluates the impacts of such interventions across three representative urban lakes – Hussain Sagar, Saroornagar …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 25–42 Read article
-
Circular Bioeconomy in Animal Nutrition: Applications of Industrial Biotechnology forWaste Upscaling, Nutrient Recovery, and Sustainable Livestock Productivity
Abstract: The transition toward sustainable livestock production requires innovative strategies that enhance resource efficiency while maintaining productivity and profitability. This review examines the integration of industrial biotechnology within animal nutrition as a core driver of circular bioeconomy-based feeding systems. Emphasis is placed on the valorization of agro industrial byproducts, recovery of nitrogen and phosphorus from effluents, and biological conversion of organic waste into high value feed ingredients. Advanced fermentation technologies, enzymatic …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 Read article
-
REVITALIZATION OF WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION IN NIGERIA THROUGH EFFECTIVE GOVERNANCE AND POLICIES
Abstract: ABSTRACT Effective governance and policies play a vital role and essential pathway in the revitalization of water supply and sanitation in Nigeria. Access to safe water and adequate sanitation remains a critical challenge in Nigeria, undermining public health and socio-economic development. This study aims to explore how politics and governance can be harnessed not as barriers but as catalysts for revitalizing Nigeria’s water and sanitation sector. It investigates the role …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 38–52 Read article
-
Green Building Regulations and Their Impact on Sustainable Urban Development
Abstract: Abstract Green building regulations play a pivotal role in promoting sustainable urban development by establishing environmental, energy, and resource efficiency standards in construction and urban planning. These regulations are designed to reduce carbon footprints, enhance energy efficiency, conserve water, and improve waste management in buildings, contributing to the long-term sustainability of cities. By integrating renewable energy technologies, eco-friendly materials, and climate-resilient designs, green building codes help mitigate environmental degradation while …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 31–36 Read article
-
Integrated Water Management Approaches forEnhancing Sustainability in Urban Water Systems
Abstract: AbstractIntegrated Water Management (IWM) is increasingly recognized as a critical framework forachieving sustainable water use in urban, agricultural, and industrial sectors. IWM addresses theinterconnected nature of water resources and aims to optimize the entire water cycle, from source andconsumption to treatment, reuse, and disposal. This study explores the development andimplementation of IWM practices with a specific focus on the integration of advanced waterrecycling, stormwater capture, and green infrastructure solutions in …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 34–39 Read article
-
Achieving Sustainability in Climate Action, Life on Land and Life Below Water – A Critical Review
Abstract: Abstract Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), 13 (Climate Action), 14 (Life Below Water), and 15 (Life on Land) are critical for tackling the escalating environmental challenges faced by India. Climate change and environmental degradation pose serious threats to the nation’s unique geographic and ecological diversity, with profound implications for its water resources, marine ecosystems, and terrestrial landscapes. These challenges disrupt biodiversity, compromise ecosystem services, and jeopardize the livelihoods of millions who …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 12–23 Read article
-
Rethinking Design Education: Climate-Responsive Practices and Active Engagement
Abstract: Climate-responsive design has become essential with the growing emphasis on sustainability, particularly in line with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, which calls for future architects to be equipped with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. The increasing importance of quantitative analysis in climate-responsive design has made it crucial for architectural education to incorporate both intuitive and data-driven approaches. To prepare future architects, schools must ensure that …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 34–46 Read article