Heritage sites, climate change, and urban science

Smith, Michael E.; Ortman, Scott G.; Lobo, José

doi:10.1016/j.uclim.2022.101371

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“…The inclusion of the aforementioned method in the preventive conservation plans of fortifications is of paramount importance in order to assist historic cities to implement sustainable urban policies that foster the development of green spaces and the conservation of open-air heritage resources. Currently, one of the primary challenges for historical cities is evaluating whether the measures implemented in heritage environments effectively contribute to attaining the SDGs and promoting sustainable education 89 – 91 . The lack of comprehensive methods for data analysis, the scarcity of tools that promote digital transition, and the lack of social awareness are the main problems highlighted in the literature 92 , 93 .…”

Section: Discussion: Green Areas In Sustainable Historic Fortified Ci...mentioning

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Analysis of the impact of green urban areas in historic fortified cities using Landsat historical series and Normalized Difference Indices

Moreno

Ortiz

2023

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Urban green areas minimize the negative effects of climatic change and improve the sustainability of historic cities. Despite this, green areas have traditionally been considered a threat to heritage buildings because they cause humidity changes, that accelerate degradation processes. Within this context, this study evaluates the trends in the inclusion of green areas in historic cities and the effects it causes on humidity and conservation of earthen fortifications. To achieve this goal, vegetative and humidity information has been obtained since 1985 from Landsat satellite images. The historical series of images has been statistically analysed in Google Earth Engine to obtain maps that show the means, 25th, and 75th percentiles of the variations registered in the last 35 years. The results allow visualizing spatial patterns and plotting the seasonal and monthly variations. In the decision-making process, the proposed method allows to monitor whether the presence of vegetation is an environmental degradation agent in the nearby earthen fortifications.The analysis of the historic fortified cities of Seville and Niebla (Spain) shows a gradual increase in green areas and an interest in locating them near the earthen fortifications. The impact on the fortifications is specific to each type of vegetation and can be positive or negative. In general, the low humidity registered indicates low danger, and the presence of green areas favours drying after heavy rains. This study suggests that increasing green spaces to historic cities does not necessarily endanger the preservation of earthen fortifications. Instead, managing both heritage sites and urban green areas together can encourage outdoor cultural activities, reduce the impacts of climate change, and enhance the sustainability of historic cities.

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Section: Discussion: Green Areas In Sustainable Historic Fortified Ci...mentioning

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Analysis of the impact of green urban areas in historic fortified cities using Landsat historical series and Normalized Difference Indices

Moreno

Ortiz

2023

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“…To complement the discussion on strategies that should be undertaken by society and media in the context of "Climate Communication Action Strategies and Their Implications for Urban Society and New Media," here are some important strategic steps (Keil et al, 2023;S. Li et al, 2023) narratives influence public understanding and encourage climate action, as evidenced by the positive response to media coverage that emphasizes local impacts and climate change adaptation actions (Smith & Liu, 2023). Surveys of urban residents indicate that such narratives increase motivation to participate in local climate initiatives.…”

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“…The aim of this study is to analyze how postmodernism influences the way media presents narratives about climate issues and the impact this has on communication within urban societies. This research seeks to understand the shift in media narratives from a postmodern perspective and its effects on societal actions (Smith & Liu, 2023). It focuses on analyzing the influence of postmodernism on media narratives within the context of climate issues, specifically in urban environments.…”

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Postmodernism and Climate Issues: Deconstruction of Media Narratives and Environmental Communication Actions in Contemporary Urban Society

Razali,

Winarty,

Bakti Abdillah Putra

2023

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This study explores the impact of postmodernism on media narratives in climate issues, especially within the scope of communication in today's urban environments. Through a qualitative approach, this study deconstructs various media narratives on climate issues to understand their influence on the views and communicative actions of urban society. The analysis samples from various media platforms, including online news, social media, and digital publications, focusing on the years 2022-2023 to ensure data currency. The theoretical framework in this study integrates postmodernism concepts with communication theories, providing insights into the formation and reception of climate narratives by the audience. The findings indicate a shift in the way media narrates climate issues, moving from traditional narratives towards more fragmented and diverse ones, in line with postmodernism characteristics. This understanding is crucial for developing effective climate communication strategies that encourage active participation and concrete actions from city dwellers. Thereby, this study significantly contributes to climate communication research, highlighting the influence of media narratives on society's views and actions in facing climate issues within a complex and heterogeneous socio-cultural context.

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Dynamic influences of climate change on prehistoric lifeways in the Americas

Wilson,

McCool

2024

Quaternary International

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Heritage sites, climate change, and urban science

Cited by 6 publications

References 14 publications

Analysis of the impact of green urban areas in historic fortified cities using Landsat historical series and Normalized Difference Indices

Analysis of the impact of green urban areas in historic fortified cities using Landsat historical series and Normalized Difference Indices

Postmodernism and Climate Issues: Deconstruction of Media Narratives and Environmental Communication Actions in Contemporary Urban Society

Dynamic influences of climate change on prehistoric lifeways in the Americas

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