The worth of land use: A GIS–emergy evaluation of natural and human-made capital

Mellino, Salvatore; Buonocore, Elvira; Ulgiati, Sérgio

doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2014.10.085

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“…[21,30] EI Altitude 0.0471 According to Digital Evaluation Model (DEM) data, the data was obtained by GIS10.5. [37,70] Slope 0.0469 According to DEM data, the data was obtained by GIS10.5.…”

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Conservation Value of World Natural Heritage Sites’ Outstanding Universal Value via Multiple Techniques—Bogda, Xinjiang Tianshan

Shi

Han

et al. 2019

Sustainability

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The protection of World Natural Heritage Sites (WNHSs) has become a global undertaking, wherein Outstanding Universal Value (OUV) is an important aspect of heritage protection. Focusing on the protection of the aesthetic and bioecological values of Bogda (one component of Xinjiang Tianshan WNHS), 17 indicators are selected to construct a Heritage Value Protection Significance Index (HVPSI) and a related Heritage Value Protection Index (HVI). From these, the level of OUV conservation is obtained according to the five aspects of integrity, vulnerability, sensitivity, degree of human impact and environmental factors. The spatial autocorrelation analysis method was applied to the OUV conservation indices to comprehensively reflect the spatial-pattern characteristics of the heritage value in the study area. According to the spatial-division of the HVPSI, the plant community composition and diversity characteristics of different HVPSI zones are analyzed by a field survey (July 2018 and 2019). To verify the rationality of space partition and identify the OUV elements in each HVPSI district, a spatial-econometric model is then used to explore the relationship among HVPSI, HVI and community diversity. This study provides a scientific basis for management of heritage sites and a theoretical basis for further investigation into heritage site indicators. Sustainability 2019, 11, 5953 2 of 27examples representing significant on-going ecological and biological processes in the evolution and development of terrestrial, fresh water, coastal and marine ecosystems and communities of plants and animals [bioecology]; and (x) to contain the most important and significant natural habitats for in-situ conservation of biological diversity, including those containing threatened species of outstanding universal value from the point of view of science or conservation [habitat standards] [3]. Since the adoption of the 'Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage' by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on November 16, 1972, many countries have actively attempted to protect their cultural and natural heritage through declaration of world heritage sites [2]. To qualify as a WNHS, a heritage site must contribute Outstanding Universal Value (OUV). OUV is defined as 'cultural and/or natural significance which is so exceptional as to transcend national boundaries and to be of common importance for present and future generations of all humanity' [3]. Acknowledging and satisfying the requirements of OUV is an important part of heritage conservation and at the core of the standards of heritage value. The refinement of a WNHS's OUV standards is a key aspect in the declaration and protection of WNHSs. Furthermore, refining OUV requirements has important scientific and practical significance in the formulation of relevant protection and management policies [4].To define OUV, scholars have compared and analyzed the multiple values of landscapes, ecology, science, technology, ec...

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Section: According To the 'Specifications For Debris Flow Hazard Prevmentioning

confidence: 99%

Conservation Value of World Natural Heritage Sites’ Outstanding Universal Value via Multiple Techniques—Bogda, Xinjiang Tianshan

Shi

Han

et al. 2019

Sustainability

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“…Some authors have started to integrate EME and the geographic information system (GIS), as a way of highlighting the importance of the spatial dimension of natural resources, and to assist in decision-making for the preservation of natural resources. Mellino et al [63] evaluated natural and human capital by mapping southern Italy, demonstrating the importance of preserving areas with a lower economic value, but with high degradation or stocks of natural resources. Pu et al [64] used GIS techniques to obtain an emergy index in order to evaluate a mountainous area in China with difficult access, demonstrating the importance of remote monitoring.…”

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Emergy as a Tool to Evaluate Ecosystem Services: A Systematic Review of the Literature

2021

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The objective of this paper is to present a review of current research on the valuation of ecosystem services, using emergy evaluation methodology (EME). A bibliometric analysis and a systematic review were carried out between 2000 and 2020, using all of Web of Science database subfields that collected 187 papers, selected through the keywords “emergy” and “ecosystem services”. In the second part of the research, we carried out a new search on Web of Science of the 187 initial articles produced, with the words “valuation” and “economic”, in order to analyze those directly related to the evaluation of ecosystem services. The results showed that the EME method is an effective tool to evaluate ecosystem services, since it relates economic and ecological aspects in the evaluations. The research also indicated that the use of isolated methods does not appear to be the most appropriate solution, and that emergy used in combination with other methodologies can be used to obtain more accurate and comprehensive results to evaluate natural resources.

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“…Land has not only economic value but also pension value for rural residents [96]. For the RAFs in rural areas, the availability of natural resources determines the accumulation of original livelihood capital [97]. Moreover, families with more land get more compensation for land acquisition, which can help them smoothly negotiate the transition period, in which their livelihood activities are suspended or forced to change, and help them reinvest in new methods of production as soon as possible.…”

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“…House and property value also has an important impact on livelihood resilience. There are substitution effects and complementary effects between physical capital and other capital [97], higher values of housing and property can provide more backup options for RAFs to maintain their livelihood over a short time. In summary, both physical capital and natural capital can serve as a buffer for RAFs.…”

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A Livelihood Resilience Measurement Framework for Dam-Induced Displacement and Resettlement

Gong

Zhang

Yao

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Water

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The concepts of resilience and livelihood resilience are growing in prominence with water resource development that aims to measure and build resilience to specific disturbances and shocks. However, practical frameworks to measure livelihood resilience are needed, not just a theoretical framework. In this paper, we introduce the livelihood resilience measurement (LRM) framework, which draws on Hooke’s law; use the state vector method to calculate livelihood resilience scores; and test the effectiveness of the method by correlation analysis. We illustrate the framework by using it to measure livelihood resilience in Henan Province, China, and assess the strategies that build livelihood resilience. The advantages and limitations of the framework are explored and discussed by drawing on empirical examples. Besides illustrating how to apply the LRM framework in a practical case, we discuss how to communicate with stakeholders to identify and strengthen the factors that build resilience. In this study, land ownership, housing and property value, and emergency cost are the most significant of these factors. Thus, the LRM framework has the potential to help reservoir-affected families protect their livelihood capital and to help governments improve social welfare. It can thus serve as a tool for monitoring and improving the effectiveness of policies and practices aimed at building livelihood resilience.

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The worth of land use: A GIS–emergy evaluation of natural and human-made capital

Cited by 61 publications

References 49 publications

Conservation Value of World Natural Heritage Sites’ Outstanding Universal Value via Multiple Techniques—Bogda, Xinjiang Tianshan

Conservation Value of World Natural Heritage Sites’ Outstanding Universal Value via Multiple Techniques—Bogda, Xinjiang Tianshan

Emergy as a Tool to Evaluate Ecosystem Services: A Systematic Review of the Literature

A Livelihood Resilience Measurement Framework for Dam-Induced Displacement and Resettlement

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