Feature Papers for Land Systems and Global Change Section
This Reprint presents a concise selection of recent studies that deepen our understanding of land system dynamics under accelerating global change. Land systems arise from interactions among ecological processes, human activities, and socio-economic structures, and their evolution is increasingly sh...
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| description | This Reprint presents a concise selection of recent studies that deepen our understanding of land system dynamics under accelerating global change. Land systems arise from interactions among ecological processes, human activities, and socio-economic structures, and their evolution is increasingly shaped by multiple, intertwined pressures. The contributions highlight how climate variability, urban growth, institutional change, and ecological degradation jointly drive land transformation, often producing nonlinear and spatially heterogeneous outcomes. Several studies investigate how land use transitions alter ecosystem functions such as soil stability, hydrological regulation, and cultural benefits. Case analyses from diverse regions show that landscape patterns and ecological resilience respond differently across environmental and developmental contexts, emphasizing the need for locally tailored strategies. Urban environments feature prominently, with research assessing ecological efficiency, green infrastructure, and the impacts of rapid urbanization on environmental stress. These findings demonstrate the dual role of cities as both drivers of land system change and critical arenas for nature-based solutions. Other contributions address governance and conceptual challenges, including land resource equity and the need for coherent planning frameworks. |
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| spelling | doab-20.500.12854ir-1751582026-04-16T19:16:56Z Feature Papers for Land Systems and Global Change Section Yu, Le Chen, Xin Du, Zhenrong Hao, Pengyu Greenways Public transportation Green space exposure Street panoramic view BBUA Sustainable development 2030 agenda SDG 15 Life on land Terrestrial ecosystems Wetland Climate change Anthropogenic effects Google Earth Engine (GEE) Parishan Land definition Land value Valuation Land rent Digital land Digital rent Land neglect Land exploitation Ecological transition Polarization News media Public perception Public opinion Survey Content analysis Spain Ecosystem service values Landscape pattern Land use change Mountain urban agglomerations Process–structure–value Agriculture Connectivity Development Ecoregion Environmental governance Human well-being Land use Natural landscapes Sustainable ecoregion program Biodiversity Ecological indicator values Land-use change Ecological strategies Socioeconomic scenarios Species distribution modelling Urban soil Background rates of soil erosion Sustainable landscape pattern Urban agriculture Urban greening Urban nature-based solutions Ecological asset utilisation efficiency Spatial and temporal evolution Driving mechanism Hohhot city thema EDItEUR::G Reference, Information and Interdisciplinary subjects::GP Research and information: general This Reprint presents a concise selection of recent studies that deepen our understanding of land system dynamics under accelerating global change. Land systems arise from interactions among ecological processes, human activities, and socio-economic structures, and their evolution is increasingly shaped by multiple, intertwined pressures. The contributions highlight how climate variability, urban growth, institutional change, and ecological degradation jointly drive land transformation, often producing nonlinear and spatially heterogeneous outcomes. Several studies investigate how land use transitions alter ecosystem functions such as soil stability, hydrological regulation, and cultural benefits. Case analyses from diverse regions show that landscape patterns and ecological resilience respond differently across environmental and developmental contexts, emphasizing the need for locally tailored strategies. Urban environments feature prominently, with research assessing ecological efficiency, green infrastructure, and the impacts of rapid urbanization on environmental stress. These findings demonstrate the dual role of cities as both drivers of land system change and critical arenas for nature-based solutions. Other contributions address governance and conceptual challenges, including land resource equity and the need for coherent planning frameworks. 2026-04-16T19:16:50Z 2026-04-16T19:16:50Z 2025 book ONIX_20260416T142754_9783725863068_13 9783725863068 9783725863075 https://directory.doabooks.org/handle/20.500.12854/175158 eng application/octet-stream Attribution 4.0 International https://mdpi.com/books/ https://mdpi.com/books/pdfview/book/12070 MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 10.3390/books978-3-7258-6307-5 10.3390/books978-3-7258-6307-5 46cabcaa-dd94-4bfe-87b4-55023c1b36d0 9783725863068 9783725863075 248 CH open access |
| spellingShingle | Greenways Public transportation Green space exposure Street panoramic view BBUA Sustainable development 2030 agenda SDG 15 Life on land Terrestrial ecosystems Wetland Climate change Anthropogenic effects Google Earth Engine (GEE) Parishan Land definition Land value Valuation Land rent Digital land Digital rent Land neglect Land exploitation Ecological transition Polarization News media Public perception Public opinion Survey Content analysis Spain Ecosystem service values Landscape pattern Land use change Mountain urban agglomerations Process–structure–value Agriculture Connectivity Development Ecoregion Environmental governance Human well-being Land use Natural landscapes Sustainable ecoregion program Biodiversity Ecological indicator values Land-use change Ecological strategies Socioeconomic scenarios Species distribution modelling Urban soil Background rates of soil erosion Sustainable landscape pattern Urban agriculture Urban greening Urban nature-based solutions Ecological asset utilisation efficiency Spatial and temporal evolution Driving mechanism Hohhot city thema EDItEUR::G Reference, Information and Interdisciplinary subjects::GP Research and information: general Feature Papers for Land Systems and Global Change Section |
| title | Feature Papers for Land Systems and Global Change Section |
| title_full | Feature Papers for Land Systems and Global Change Section |
| title_fullStr | Feature Papers for Land Systems and Global Change Section |
| title_full_unstemmed | Feature Papers for Land Systems and Global Change Section |
| title_short | Feature Papers for Land Systems and Global Change Section |
| title_sort | feature papers for land systems and global change section |
| topic | Greenways Public transportation Green space exposure Street panoramic view BBUA Sustainable development 2030 agenda SDG 15 Life on land Terrestrial ecosystems Wetland Climate change Anthropogenic effects Google Earth Engine (GEE) Parishan Land definition Land value Valuation Land rent Digital land Digital rent Land neglect Land exploitation Ecological transition Polarization News media Public perception Public opinion Survey Content analysis Spain Ecosystem service values Landscape pattern Land use change Mountain urban agglomerations Process–structure–value Agriculture Connectivity Development Ecoregion Environmental governance Human well-being Land use Natural landscapes Sustainable ecoregion program Biodiversity Ecological indicator values Land-use change Ecological strategies Socioeconomic scenarios Species distribution modelling Urban soil Background rates of soil erosion Sustainable landscape pattern Urban agriculture Urban greening Urban nature-based solutions Ecological asset utilisation efficiency Spatial and temporal evolution Driving mechanism Hohhot city thema EDItEUR::G Reference, Information and Interdisciplinary subjects::GP Research and information: general |
| topic_facet | Greenways Public transportation Green space exposure Street panoramic view BBUA Sustainable development 2030 agenda SDG 15 Life on land Terrestrial ecosystems Wetland Climate change Anthropogenic effects Google Earth Engine (GEE) Parishan Land definition Land value Valuation Land rent Digital land Digital rent Land neglect Land exploitation Ecological transition Polarization News media Public perception Public opinion Survey Content analysis Spain Ecosystem service values Landscape pattern Land use change Mountain urban agglomerations Process–structure–value Agriculture Connectivity Development Ecoregion Environmental governance Human well-being Land use Natural landscapes Sustainable ecoregion program Biodiversity Ecological indicator values Land-use change Ecological strategies Socioeconomic scenarios Species distribution modelling Urban soil Background rates of soil erosion Sustainable landscape pattern Urban agriculture Urban greening Urban nature-based solutions Ecological asset utilisation efficiency Spatial and temporal evolution Driving mechanism Hohhot city thema EDItEUR::G Reference, Information and Interdisciplinary subjects::GP Research and information: general |
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