Urban land use eco-efficiency and improvement in the western region of China

Zheng, Huazhu; Wu, Yongjiao; Delang, Claudio O.; Qian, Jiao; Lu, Jungang; Yao, Zhengyu; Li, Guozhi

doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.137385

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“…Building upon the groundwork laid by previous scholars such as Liu, Q. (2020) [22], Yang, T. (2022) [26], Zheng, H. (2023) [29], and Yuan, X. (2023) [34], this study establishes an ecological efficiency assessment framework.…”

Section: Ecological Efficiency Evaluation Systemmentioning

confidence: 97%

“…(2022) [27] have conducted in-depth analyses of various factors influencing ecological efficiency, identifying economic factors as one of the primary drivers. Shang, H. (2022) [28] and Zheng, H. (2023) [29] highlighted that the varying economic development levels, industrial structures, and technological levels among provinces directly influence resource utilization and environmental protection efficiency. Additionally, Yang, H. (2022) [30], Matsumoto, K. (2021) [31], and Yuan, X.…”

Section: (4) Factors Influencing Interprovincial Ecological Efficienc...mentioning

confidence: 99%

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Spatial–Temporal Evolution of Interprovincial Ecological Efficiency and Its Determinants in China: A Super-Efficiency SBM Model Approach

Liu,

Tian,

Wang

et al. 2023

Sustainability

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This study delves into the temporal–spatial variations and influencing factors of interprovincial ecological efficiency in China, aiming to provide vital guidance for sustainable development and ecological equilibrium. Employing the super-efficiency SBM model, we compute ecological efficiency indices for 31 Chinese provinces from 2005 to 2021. Furthermore, utilizing Geodetectors, we conduct an in-depth analysis of the impact of key dimensions—economic factors, efficiency elements, environmental governance, pollution determinants, input factors, and natural components—consisting of 30 specific indicators of ecological efficiency. The findings unveil several significant insights. Firstly, interprovincial ecological efficiency in China has experienced undulating declines since 2005. Additionally, notable spatial agglomeration exists, with economically developed regions demonstrating elevated ecological efficiency, while less-developed areas exhibit lower levels. Moreover, among the influencing factors, (1) economic aspects hold a dominant role, where optimizing industrial structure and enhancing resource utilization efficiency can partially alleviate environmental pressure; (2) efficiency elements exhibit a progressive enhancement trend; (3) the impacts of environmental governance and pollution factors manifest complex dynamics, necessitating continuous policy support and comprehensive remediation; (4) despite the relatively weaker influence of natural components, vigilance remains imperative due to intensifying climate change and natural disasters; and (5) while input factors exert limited effects on ecological efficiency, their significance in resource allocation and sustainable development persists.

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Section: Ecological Efficiency Evaluation Systemmentioning

confidence: 97%

Section: (4) Factors Influencing Interprovincial Ecological Efficienc...mentioning

confidence: 99%

Spatial–Temporal Evolution of Interprovincial Ecological Efficiency and Its Determinants in China: A Super-Efficiency SBM Model Approach

Liu,

Tian,

Wang

et al. 2023

Sustainability

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“…It involves strategic regulation and management of land resources to realize environmental, economic, and social goals [3]. Key objectives include optimizing land use, preventing conflicts, conserving nature, and promoting balanced growth [4]. Land-use planning necessitates a multifaceted approach comprising territorial diagnosis, generating alternatives, resolving disputes, identifying risks, and guiding projects [33].…”

Section: Land-use Assessmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The complexities inherent in land-use planning necessitate a systematic approach to the regulation and management of land resources, aligning environmental, economic, and social objectives [3]. These goals encompass optimizing land utilization, averting use conflicts, conserving natural resources, and fostering balanced and sustainable development [3,4].…”

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confidence: 99%

A Computational Geospatial Approach to Assessing Land-Use Compatibility in Urban Planning

Mansourihanis,

Maghsoodi Tilaki,

Yousefian

et al. 2023

Land

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Amidst rapid urbanization, sustainable development requires moving beyond subjective land-use planning techniques toward innovative computational geospatial models. This paper introduces a GIS-based quantitative framework to enable objective, rigorous land-use compatibility analysis. Uniquely, the model evaluates radial impacts and expert-defined criteria across multiple scales, overcoming the limitations of qualitative approaches. Cell-by-cell computation identifies emerging spatial conflicts with enhanced realism. A case study in Qaemshahr, Iran, demonstrated the model’s proficiency in revealing incompatibilities and hotspots, surpassing conventional methodologies. Quantitative analysis provided accurate, transparent insights for evidence-based planning and consistency in evaluation. Ongoing improvements through 3D, real-time data integration and machine learning will further the objectivity. While extensive testing across diverse urban contexts is still needed, this pioneering computational technique marks a transition from subjective to objective methodologies. Situated at the intersection of geographic information science and urban planning, this study serves as a launchpad for advancing robust geospatial models to shape more equitable, resilient urban futures amidst complex sustainability challenges. The development of rigorous computational techniques remains fundamental, and the present innovative model can be used to provide objective, scientifically grounded compatibility analyses to guide land-use planning.

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“…When ρ ≥ 1, it means that the WEUE of the region is relatively effective; if ρ < 1, it means the WEUE of the region needs further improvement. The scientific rationality of the selection of input-output indicators directly affects the rationality of the final results of the Super-SBM model [46]. The basic idea of WEUE is to simultaneously satisfy the minimization of resource consumption and the maximization of production value.…”

Section: Super-sbm Modelmentioning

confidence: 99%

Relationship Identification between Water-Energy Resource Utilization Efficiency and Ecological Risk in the Context of Assessment-Decoupling Two-Stage Framework—A Case Study of Henan Province, China

Zhong,

Zuo,

et al. 2023

Water

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The situation of resource utilization and eco-environment protection remains critical globally. The harmony between eco-environment health and water-energy utilization efficiency is a strong support for the realization of high-quality development. In this paper, an Assessment-Decoupling two-stage framework was developed to investigate the relationship between water-energy resource utilization and ecological security. In detail, an improved input-output indicator system was constructed to assess the water-energy resource utilization efficiency (WEUE), and its influencing factors were examined from multiple system perspectives; then, we intended to evaluate the ecological risk (ER) from a raster-scale perspective based on land-use types; and finally, the decoupling idea was introduced to quantify the fitness relationship of the above two aspects. The framework was applied to Henan Province, China. The study found that: (1) the WEUE of Henan Province shows a “W” pattern of development during 2000–2020; in 2000–2010, the WEUE of South Henan declined, while in 2010–2020, the WEUE of Henan Province gradually improved, with significant increases in various districts. (2) The ecological risk index (ERI) in Henan Province generally shows a decreasing trend, and the spatial difference is more obvious, with the high-risk areas mainly concentrated in the central, east, and south Henan, and the west of Henan is mainly a low-risk area. (3) There is strong spatial variation in the decoupling states of WEUE and ERI of the 18 districts in Henan Province, and the differences become more pronounced over time. The number of districts with a strong negative decoupling state has been increasing during the entire period, and a total of 14 districts have reached the above state in 2020. The developed framework offers a new idea for clarifying the relationship between resource utilization and ecological conditions, and the obtained results can provide data support for the realization of sustainable development.

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Urban land use eco-efficiency and improvement in the western region of China

Cited by 12 publications

References 56 publications

Spatial–Temporal Evolution of Interprovincial Ecological Efficiency and Its Determinants in China: A Super-Efficiency SBM Model Approach

Spatial–Temporal Evolution of Interprovincial Ecological Efficiency and Its Determinants in China: A Super-Efficiency SBM Model Approach

A Computational Geospatial Approach to Assessing Land-Use Compatibility in Urban Planning

Relationship Identification between Water-Energy Resource Utilization Efficiency and Ecological Risk in the Context of Assessment-Decoupling Two-Stage Framework—A Case Study of Henan Province, China

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