Future Smart Cities: A Blueprint for Inclusive and Sustainable Living provides a guide to the intricate process of urban development in the 21st century. As an extensive manual for those involved in urban planning, policy-making, technology, and community leadership, it provides a clear blueprint for constructing cities that are intelligent and fair, ecologically conscious, and economically sustainable.Examining the convergence of technology, sustainability, and social fairness from an int...

This book provides a comprehensively understanding on urban water management's complexities and solutions. It addresses sustainable and resilient water management challenges amidst rapid urbanization and climate change. The book explores historical perspectives, current issues, and future trends, emphasizing integrating sustainable practices, technological innovations, and community engagement in urban planning. It guides urban planners, policymakers, environmentalists, and academicians, o...

This book reveals the environmental, economic, and social drivers of climate-induced migration, the health impacts of extreme weather events, and the complex interplay between malnutrition, disease diffusion, and mortality in vulnerable populations. By collating cutting-edge research and case studies from leading experts, this edited book offers an in-depth exploration and holistic view of the interconnectedness of climate change and a shift of global population dynamics. By integrating pe...

The book presents the shifting environmental trends worldwide in the name of development and offers a harmonious adjustment between development and the natural environment, addressing the intricate complexities in a comprehensive and sustainable manner. In recent times, humanity finds itself in a race against time to tackle the severe environmental crisis we face. Climate change, which is largely attributed to human activity, poses a significant challenge to social, political, and economic...

This book seeks to thoroughly examine the interrelated issues of climate change, land degradation, and the crucial need for sustainability. The book will thoroughly analyze these urgent matters, exploring their origins, effects, and possible resolutions. By using a variety of disciplines such as environmental science, ecology, economics, sociology, and policy studies, a comprehensive understanding of the intricate interactions involved will be provided. The initial part of the book will ex...

This anthology, Urban Planning and Design for Megacities in the Global South: Smart and Sustainable Development, sheds light on the intricate dynamics of megacity growth in the Global South. It has compiled a rich and diverse array of evidence-based case studies, fostering discussions on emerging issues, strategies, and solutions for the enhanced planning and development of megacities in the Global South. By delving into the underlying factors propelling this rapid urban expansion...

This contributed volume provides coverage of geospatial technology and modelling techniques that are useful for natural resource assessment at various scales, from regional to global. This makes it a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, scientists, faculties and students interested in understanding how geospatial tools can be used to assess natural resources. The book provides numerous examples of how geospatial technology and modeling can be applied to different natural resou...

The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the intricate relationship between urban environments and the crucial function of wetland ecosystems in enhancing the resilience of cities worldwide. This literary work provides an extensive examination of the various aspects involved in urban wetlands, focusing on their ecological, socio-economic, and climatic importance within the ever-changing landscape of rapid urban growth. This study thoroughly examines the role of these often-underestima...

This book presents a comprehensive geospatial technology approach to data mining, data analysis, modeling, risk assessment, visualization, and management strategies, with a specific focus on various aspects of soil degradation-induced land degradation and desertification. It explores advanced methodologies leveraging open-source software, R statistical programming, Google Earth Engine, and modern artificial intelligence techniques. Particular emphasis is placed on recent advancements in da...

This book explores the surface and subsurface hydrological conditions and their management in a tropical or sub-tropical setting applying geospatial and geostatistical derived predictive methods. The book is a research of the surface and subsurface hydrological processes as a result of over-exploitation for agricultural production and irrigation, which resulted in a significant drop in water even during pre-monsoon period and a charge up study to control surface and subsurface water scarci...

This book offers a critical and timely exploration of two of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time—climate change and land degradation—and the transformative role that eco-resilience can play in addressing them. As global environmental shifts intensify, ecosystems, livelihoods, and development trajectories are increasingly at risk. This volume responds to this urgency by positioning eco-resilience—the capacity of ecosystems to absorb shocks and maintain essential functions...

This book conceptualizes and synthesizes worldwide research on the quality of urban life. It looks at quality of life within urban cities analysing amenities, infrastructure and assets while also bringing in the discourse around scarcity, disparity, accessibility, sustainability, equity, and well-being.Organized into four major parts, the book reflects on the interconnections between theories and practice and through a multi-disciplinary approach focuses on the aspects of urban env...