Scientific Committee
Contents
1 Climate Emergency, Actions and Environmental Sustainability
Abstract
1 Climate Emergency
2 Global Actions on Climate Change
3 Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation
4 Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability
5 Concluding Remarks
References
Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation
2 Towards Mitigating Climate Change by Pipeline Integrity Management: Resilient Pipelines
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Potential Impact of Climate Change on Pipeline Safety
3 Risk-Based Pipeline Integrity Management
4 How Does the Pipeline Adapt to Climate Change?
5 Conclusions
Acknowledgements
References
3 Research Progress and Hotspot Analysis of Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS): A Visual Analysis Using CiteSpace
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Literature Review
3 Materials and Methods
3.1 Data Sources and Screening
3.2 Analytical Methods
4 Results and Discussions
4.1 Characteristics of Publications
4.2 Cooperation Networks Analysis
4.2.1 Network of Countries and Institutions
4.2.2 Network of Authors
4.3 Knowledge Base Analysis
4.3.1 Co-citation Clustering Analysis
4.3.2 Analysis of the Most Frequently Co-cited Publications
4.4 Co-word Analysis
4.4.1 Network of Co-occurring Keywords
4.4.2 Network of Co-occurring Categories
5 Conclusions
Acknowledgements
References
4 Using Air2water Model to Predict the Water Temperature of Fuxian Lake
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Study Area
3 Data Sources
3.1 AT Data
3.2 LSWT Data
4 Air2water Model
4.1 The Processing Steps for AT Data
4.2 The Processing Steps of MOD11A2 LSWT Data
4.3 Preprocessing of Air2water Model
4.4 Run Air2water Model
5 Result
6 Conclusion
References
5 Impact of Urban Park Allocation on Local Geothermal Environment: Case Study of Chaoyang, China
Abstract
1 Introduction
1.1 Methods
1.1.1 Study Area
1.1.2 Land Surface Temperature (LST) Retrieval
1.1.3 Calculation of NDBI, NDVI, MNDWI
1.2 Results and Discussion
1.2.1 LST and Park Configuration
1.2.2 Impact of the Park on Surrounding LST
1.3 Conclusion
Acknowledgements
References
6 Mitigating the Impacts of Drought via Wastewater Conversion to Energy, Nutrients, Raw Materials, Food, and Potable Water
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Biography of Drought
3 Impacts of Drought on Various Sectors
3.1 Socio-economical
3.2 Environmental
4 Drought Mitigation Measures
4.1 Recycling of Water
4.2 Ways to Enhance Soil-Crop Efficiency and Reduce Water Demand in Agriculture
4.3 Industrial Water Use Efficiency
4.4 Role of Public Education and Awareness
5 Green Wastewater Conversion Technologies
5.1 Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Technology to Harness Green Electricity
5.2 Wastewater as Renewable Resource of Biofuels
5.3 Wastewater Sewage Sludge to Biogas
5.4 Reorienting Wastewater Towards Food Production
6 Rejuvenation of Wastewater into a Potable Water
7 Innovations in Water Sector
7.1 Wastewater as a Resource to Mitigate Water Scarcity
7.2 The Need to Address the Issue of Water Scarcity Across Various Sectors
8 Wastewater-Algal Biorefinery: Path Towards the Circular Bio-economy
8.1 Bioremediation Using Microalgae
8.2 Waste Water Treatment and Sustainable Co-production of Value-Added Bioproducts
9 Role of Water Footprint Assessment in Decision and Policy Making
10 Conclusions
References
7 Analysis of Characteristics and Influencing Factors of Land Surface Temperature Change in Yunnan Province
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Materials and Method
2.1 Study Area
2.2 Data Sources and Processing
2.3 Method
2.3.1 Climate Tendency Rate
2.3.2 Geodetector
3 Results
3.1 General Characteristics of LST in Yunnan Province
3.2 Characteristics of LST Changes in Yunnan Province
3.3 Analysis of Factors Affecting LST
3.3.1 Single Impact Factor Analysis
3.3.2 Combined Impact Factor Analysis
3.3.3 Ecological Detector Results
4 Discussion
5 Conclusion
References
8 Is It Possible to Achieve Carbon Neutrality in Palm Oil Production?
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Methodology
3 Results and Discussion
3.1 Reducing Land Use Change Impact Via Avoided Peat Development and Degraded Land Utilization
3.2 Palm Oil Methane Effluent (POME)
3.3 Nutrient Management
3.4 New Planting Materials
3.5 Overall Summary
3.6 Unexplored Pathway: Biochar
4 Conclusions
Acknowledgements
Appendix
References
Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation in Urban Planning and Design
9 Impact of Urban Overheating on Critical Infrastructure
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Threats and Mitigations of Urban Overheating on Critical Infrastructure
2.1 Transport
2.1.1 Threats of Urban Overheating on Transport
2.1.2 Mitigations of Urban Overheating on Transport
2.2 Energy
2.2.1 Threats of Urban Overheating on Energy
2.2.2 Mitigations of Urban Overheating on Energy
2.3 Water
2.3.1 Threats of Urban Overheating on Water
2.3.2 Mitigations of Urban Overheating on Water
2.4 Emergency or Healthcare Services
2.4.1 Threats of Urban Overheating on Emergency or Healthcare Services
2.4.2 Mitigations of Urban Overheating on Emergency or Healthcare Services
3 Conclusions
Acknowledgements
References
10 Tree Canopy Characteristics Affect Street Canyon’s Microclimate Conditions and Human Thermal Comfort in Hot-Humid Climate
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Methods
2.1 Study Area
2.2 Microclimate Measurement
2.3 Tree Canopy Parameters Measurement
2.4 Human Thermal Comfort Characterization
3 Results and Discussion
3.1 Microclimate and PET Benefits from Trees with Different Canopy Characteristics
3.2 Influence of Leaf Area Index, Crown Width on Street Microclimate and PET Conditions in Different Time Periods
4 Conclusions
References
11 Research on Space Resilience Assessment and Space Optimization of Old Community in City
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Space Resilience Assessment Model of Old Community
2.1 Construction of Resilience Assessment Indicator
2.2 Selection of Resilience Assessment Method
2.3 Establishment of Resilience Assessment Model
2.3.1 Determining the Single-Indicator Unascertained Measure
2.3.2 Determining the Indicator Weight Based on the Combination Weighting Method
2.3.3 Determining the Multi-indicator Comprehensive Unascertained Measure
2.3.4 Credibility Degree Recognition and Determining the Assessment Grade
3 Space Optimization Strategy of Old Community
3.1 Isolation of Existing Building Disaster
3.1.1 Dividing the Building Group Unit
3.1.2 Strengthening the Building Safety Performance
3.2 Improvement of Infrastructure Function
3.2.1 Improving the Service Supply During Disasters
3.2.2 Adding the Risk Avoidance Path During Disasters
3.3 Beautification of Redundant Public Space
3.3.1 Creating the Redundant Space Structure
3.3.2 Strengthening the Landscape Healing Property
4 Case Study
4.1 Project Introduction
4.2 Space Resilience Assessment
4.3 Space Optimization Suggestions
5 Conclusions
Acknowledgements
References
12 Trends in Incentive Policies of Green Roof: An Overview
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Materials and Methods
2.1 Green Roof Policy in Six Countries and Main Regions
2.2 Classification of Incentive Measures
3 “5I” Trends for Incentive Policies of Green Roof
3.1 Improve Target Groups of Attention and Participation
3.2 Intensify the Reform of Government Guide and Support
3.3 Induce an Example of Regulations and Laws
3.4 Increase Analysis of Incremental Cost
3.5 Intend on Potential Subdivisions
4 Conclusions and Prospects
Acknowledgements
References
13 Natural Wetland Evolution in China: A Review
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Materials and Methods
2.1 Literature Retrieval and Analysis
2.2 Literature Content Analysis
3 Results and Discussion
3.1 Wetlands of Northeast
3.1.1 Results
3.1.2 Discussion
3.2 Wetlands of North China
3.2.1 Results
3.2.2 Discussion
3.3 Wetlands of East China
3.3.1 Results
3.3.2 Discussion
3.4 Other Regions of China
3.4.1 Results
3.4.2 Discussion
4 Conclusions
Acknowledgements
References
14 Urban Morphology, Urban Ventilation and Urban Heat Island Mitigation: A Methodological Framework
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Development of a Methodological Framework
3 Dependence of Urban Ventilation Performance on External Wind Conditions and Urban Morphology at Different Scales
4 Impacts of Urban Morphology on Urban Heat Island Effects
5 Impacts of Urban Microclimate on Outdoor Thermal Comfort
6 Conclusions and Implications
Acknowledgements
References
15 Istanbul; The Planning of Residential and Industrial Areas in the Process of Transformation into a Sustainable City
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Problem Statements
3 The Methodology
4 French Planner Henri Prost’s, Berlin, Paris, Zoning Plans; Dividing Industrial and Residential Areas
4.1 Istanbul, the Early Twentieth Century, H. Prost’s Zoning Plans, Dividing Industrial, Residential and Green Areas
5 Post-prost Period, After the 1960s, Transformation of Istanbul to a Metropolis
5.1 The 1980s, the Sustainability, a New Planning Agenda; 1992, Rio, 1996, Istanbul Summits, to Solve Cities Problems
5.2 The 2020s, Transforming Istanbul to the Sustainable City; Housing, Industrial Areas
6 Conclusion
References
Policies and Mechanisms for Heritage Preservation
16 Environmental Kuznets Curve: A New Functional Form in the Case of Low-Income Countries
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 EKC Hypothesis: Previous Empirical Findings
3 Methodology
4 Results and Disscussion
4.1 Stability Test
5 Conclusion and Implications
References
17 A Discovery of the True Relationship Between Biodiversity and Economic Growth in Light of COVID-19
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 The Economics of Biodiveristy Loss
3 Theoretical Foundation
4 Methodology
4.1 Indicator of Biodiversity and Economic Performance
4.2 Methodological Approach and Sample Size
5 Econometric Models and Results
6 Conclusion
7 Implications for Future Research
Appendix
References
18 Devastating Impact of Climate Change Threatening Egyptian Outputs: An Empirical Analysis Since 1900s
Abstract
1 Economic Performance of Egypt
2 Overview
2.1 Research Importance and Motive
2.2 Research Gap and Objective
3 The Change in Climate and Agriculture Distress
4 Methodology
5 Results and Discussion
6 Conclusion and Implications
References
19 Preschool Children’s Environmental Knowledge and the Application of Multimedia Learning for Environmental Education
Abstract
1 Introduction
1.1 Environmental Concerns
1.2 Environmental Awareness in Children
1.3 Integration of Technology in Learning
1.4 Children’s Concern for the Environment
1.5 Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning
1.6 Design Principle for Instructional Animation
2 Methodology
2.1 Research Design
2.2 Research Procedure
2.3 Data Collection Method
3 Results and Discussion
3.1 Key Findings and Interpretations
3.2 Implications
3.3 Design Output
4 Conclusion
Acknowledgements
References
20 Green Architecture for Sustainability Development in Algeria: Limitations and Visions
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Sustainability, and Sustainable Development
3 Triple Bottom-Line Dimensions: Environment, Social and Economic
3.1 The Life Cycle Assessment Tools Base
3.2 Pure Criteria Methods Base
4 Sustainable Development in Algeria
5 Lack of Environmental Assessment Method in Algeria
6 EAMs’ Gaps and Limitations
7 Conclusion
References
21 The Role of Buildings Envelope Renovation to Improve the Visual Image for Existing Buildings Toward Ecological Balance
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 The Applied Research Work
3 Ecological Balance
4 Building Envelope Renovation Strategies and Techniques Compatible with the Environment and Their Properties
4.1 Vacuum Insulation Panels (VIPs)
4.2 Double-Skin Facades System
4.3 Aerogel
4.4 Smart Glass
4.4.1 Passive Dynamic Glass
4.4.2 Active Dynamic Systems
4.5 Insuladd Insulating Paint
4.6 StoLotusan Paint
4.7 Titanium Dioxide (TiO2)
4.8 Photovoltaic Panels (PV)
5 Research Methodology
6 Examples of Buildings that Applied Envelope Renovation Toward Ecological Balance
6.1 Manuel Gea González Hospital Renovation as an Example of (TiO2) Material
6.1.1 Observation and Results
6.2 American Geophysical Union (AGU) Headquarters Renovation as an Example of Dynamic Glass Windows
6.2.1 Observation and Results
6.3 Leaves Performative Walls (LPW) as an Example of Solar Collectors-Pollution Control Devices and the Branches as Energy Conductors
6.3.1 Observation and Results
6.4 RB12 Office Block as an Example of Smart Glass Windows and Photovoltaic Panels
6.4.1 Observation and Results
6.5 The CDER Building as an Example of the Double-Skin Facade and Photovoltaic Panels
6.5.1 Observation and Results
7 Concluding Remarks and Further Work
References
22 Instant Cities and Their Impact on the Environment: Al Zaatari Case Study
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 The Layers of Impacts
2.1 Water
2.2 Waste
2.2.1 Wastewater
2.2.2 Solid waste
2.3 Electricity
2.4 Air Pollution and Soil
2.5 Medical Waste
2.6 Social
3 Sustainable Solutions and Development
3.1 Waste Recycling
3.2 Gardening
3.3 Water Management
4 Conclusion and Recommendation
References