Research progress and application prospect of nature-based solutions in China

He, Xiaofeng; Wei, Hongbin; Li, Shaoshuai

doi:10.3389/fenvs.2023.1133433

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“…In recent years, many studies have extensively explored the role of nature-based solutions in addressing climate change and natural disasters. Naturebased solutions enhance urban resilience in terms of both urban planning and infrastructure to address climate change mitigation and adaptation (He et al, 2023).…”

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Research progress and prospects of urban resilience in the perspective of climate change

Wang,

Wei,

Hassan

et al. 2024

Front. Earth Sci.

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The natural hazards caused by climate change have a significant impact on the production and life of urban residents, enhancing urban resilience is an important way to cope with climate disasters and ensure the safety of urban systems. Based on the “urban resilience” research relevant literature, the paper applies bibliometric analysis software to reveal the research hotspots and evolution trends of urban resilience in the perspective of climate change. The results indicate that the main research contents can be summarized into four aspects: ⅰ) influencing factors of urban resilience; ii) evaluation index and method of urban resilience; iii) the impact of climate change on urban resilience; ⅳ) Enhancing urban resilience in response to climate change. Finally, potential directions for future research on urban resilience were proposed, multi-dimensional research on urban resilience should be carried out from aspects of theoretical development, urban planning based on resilience mechanisms should be carried out from the perspective of planning practice, and innovation and reform should be carried out in policy implementation and urban management. Accurately understanding the conceptual connotation and construction mechanism of urban resilience is a crucial premise for climate mitigation and adaptation. Relevant research conclusions can provide useful reference for theoretical research and spatial planning of resilient cities.

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Research progress and prospects of urban resilience in the perspective of climate change

Wang,

Wei,

Hassan

et al. 2024

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“…Sandstorms, however, intensify the process of land desertification (Xu et al 2002). As a severe weather disaster, sandstorms occur frequently in arid and desert areas and can cause serious losses to the ecological environment, industry, and agriculture (Shi et al 2000;He et al 2021). Arid and desert areas of China are drastically affected by sandstorms almost every year, especially in early spring (Qian et al 2002;Ma et al 2019).…”

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Sandstorms damage the photosynthetic activities of Haloxylon ammodendron seedlings

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Haloxylon ammodendron is a preferred shrub species for buffering against wind and fixing sand in arid sandy areas of northwest China. To determine whether sandstorms cause damage to H. ammodendron seedlings, we investigated the effects of wind-blown sands on the photosynthetic function of H. ammodendron by simulating sand-carrying wind in the wind tunnel. The results showed that photosystem II (PSII) non-photochemical quenching (NPQ) was sensitive to wind erosion, and sustained blowing of sand-carrying winds enhanced NPQ reduction. The rapidly relaxing quenching NPQf made up the majority component of NPQ; the NPQf/NPQ ratio was approximately 64.4% in the sand-free wind group and nearly 56.2% in the sand-carrying wind group. The distribution of the quantum efficiency of the excitation energy indicated that the relative proportions of the quantum yield of PSII photochemistry ΦPSII, the quantum yield of quenching due to light-induced ΦNPQ, and non-light-induced ΦNO were influenced by both wind erosion and light intensity; the sand-carrying wind resulted in a relative decrease in ΦNPQ and a corresponding increase in ΦNO. The maximum quantum efficiency of PSII photochemistry Fv/Fm was relatively stable in the sand-free wind group, with an average value of approximately 0.81. Compared to sand-free wind, sand-carrying winds caused remarkable decreases in Fv/Fm. Light intensity was the main factor affecting ΦPSII, ΦNPQ, and relative electron transport rate (rETR); there was no interaction effect between the duration of sand-carrying wind and light intensity. Taken together, wind-blown sands cause irreversible damage to the photosynthesis of H. ammodendron seedlings, which is the main factor restricting population regeneration in shelterbelts.

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Nature-based Solutions for Urban Resilience and Human Health

2024

Frontiers Research Topics

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Climate change and rapid urbanization have significant impacts on biodiversity and ecosystem functions and services. Nature-based solutions (NBS) is an action to work with and enhance nature to solve social challenges, and NBS is an "umbrella concept" for other mature nature-based approaches. Blue-green spaces (BGS) can provide a wide range of ecosystem services, including mitigation of urban heat island effects, reduction of flooding, mitigation of air pollution, and provision of recreational spaces, thereby promoting physical and mental health. Hence, NBSs can serve as cost-effective climate mitigation and adaptation tool that contribute to additional co-benefits for ecosystem health and human well-being. Environmentalists, epidemiologists, ecologists, urban planners, and policymakers have paid more attention to NBSs for urban resilience and human health. In this Research Topic, we hope to discuss these topics: (1) ecological exposure and health benefits; (2) climate adaptation and human health promotion possibilities by NBSs; (3) methodological and theoretical approaches as well as technologies of NBSs corresponding to urban resilience; (4) underlying pathways and potential mechanisms of NBSs in improving human health; and (5) policies and management for planning and design of the successful implementation of NBSs in relation to urban resilience and human health. This Research Topic focuses on, but is not restricted to the following issues: • Nature-based interventions for climate adaptation. • Ecological exposure and physical and psychological health outcomes. • Climate adaption environmental policies and management.

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Research progress and application prospect of nature-based solutions in China

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Research progress and prospects of urban resilience in the perspective of climate change

Research progress and prospects of urban resilience in the perspective of climate change

Sandstorms damage the photosynthetic activities of Haloxylon ammodendron seedlings

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