Consensus in prioritizing river rehabilitation projects through the integration of social, economic and landscape indicators

Canto-Perello, Julian; Martinez-Leon, Jesus; Curiel-Esparza, Jorge; Martin-Utrillas, Manuel

doi:10.1016/j.ecolind.2016.09.004

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“…On the one hand, the concepts or definitions are confusing between ECC and ES [1,4,5]. On the other hand, more and more studies paid attention to the sustainability of eco-engineering areas, but relevant studies in China started late and were rare [21][22][23][24][25]. To fill research gap of ECC and ES and to understand the impact of human disturbance on ECC and ES, this study aimed (1) to provide a feasible framework template of ECC and ES assessment for eco-engineering areas disturbed by human;…”

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Assessment of Ecological Carrying Capacity and Ecological Security in China’s Typical Eco-Engineering Areas

2020

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The implementation of ecological restoration programs is intensively changing the original ecological carrying capacity and the status of ecological security. To evaluate the spatiotemporal variation of ecological carrying capacity and ecological security in China’s eco-engineering areas, an indicator system of ecological carrying capacity and ecological security should be developed. This study developed an evaluation indicator system that contains 29 indicators. The indicators were generated by long-time series and multi-source data. The indicator system presents the relationship between ecological carrying capacity and ecological security and reflects the dynamic change of them in eco-engineering areas. We selected the Three-River Headwaters Region (TRHR) and implemented the Ecological Conservation and Construction Program (ECCP) as a case study. The results showed the variation of ecological carrying capacity (ECC) and ecological security (ES) in the TRHR before (2000–2004), during early term (2005–2009), and during medium term (2010–2015) implementation of ECCP, and limiting factors of ecological carrying capacity and ecological security in TRHR was analyzed. The results showed that the ECC index and the ES index were significantly increase, indicating that the ECC improved and that the ES state got better in the TRHR after implementing ECCP. The water conservation was the major factors limiting the increase of the ECC. The leading factors limiting the improvement of the ES were educational expenditure before 2010 and turned into proportion of tertiary industry and investments for ecological restoration after 2010. The implementation of the ECCP has improved the ES state but has also resulted in new problems. It provides a scientific reference for future research on the indicator system of ecological carrying capacity and ecological security in eco-engineering areas and also has vital practical significance to guide the sustainable development of ecological restoration programs.

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Assessment of Ecological Carrying Capacity and Ecological Security in China’s Typical Eco-Engineering Areas

2020

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“…Thus, decision-making should take into account the complexity of the real world. Some authors [40,141,[149][150][151] use a new hybrid MCDM method (DEMATEL-based ANP with VIKOR) to try to solve the limitations of the traditional MCDM methods and achieve sustainable development strategies in other fields.…”

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A Review of Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Methods Applied to the Sustainable Bridge Design

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Abstract:The construction of bridges has been necessary for societies since ancient times, when the communication between and within towns, cities or communities was established. Until recently, the economic factor has been the only one considered in the decision-making of any type of construction process for bridges. However, nowadays, the objective should not be just the construction of bridges, but of sustainable bridges. Economic, social and environmental factors, which form the three pillars of sustainability, have been recently added. These three factors usually have conflicting perspectives. The decision-making process allows the conversion of a judgment into a rational procedure to reach a compromise solution. The aim of this paper is to review different methods and sustainable criteria used for decision-making at each life-cycle phase of a bridge, from design to recycling or demolition. This paper examines 77 journal articles for which different methods have been used. The most used methods are briefly described. In addition, a statistical study was carried out on the Multiple Attribute Decision-making papers reviewed.

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“…Using the Delphi method, a panel of experts was consulted in order to obtain systematized answers that expressed their opinions on the topics of interest [25]-in the present SFRB, the relationship between water security and water management practices. The experts chosen to compose the panel had to be personally involved with the addressed question; have information and experiences relevant to the process; be motivated to participate and trust that the results would provide valuable information [26].…”

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Water Security and River Basin Revitalization of the São Francisco River Basin: A Symbiotic Relationship

Rosa

Morais

Saito

2021

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What is river basin revitalization’s place in relation to water security? This question is the basis of our reflection, posed to help in the understanding of the evolution of both concepts, taking management of the São Francisco River Basin (Brazil) as a case study. With this main objective in mind, a literature review was carried out, followed by the collection of survey data on the watershed’s revitalization program. In this context, the members of the São Francisco River Basin Committee (a total of 124 participants) were consulted, using questionnaires with the Delphi method. The respondents (a total of 47) chose the river basin revitalization strategy as the main measure to achieving water security in the São Francisco River Basin. They also highlighted the importance of the environmental dimension, underlining measures for conservation and restoration of the ecosystem’s natural functions. The concept map tool was adopted for a comparative perspective between conceptual implications of revitalization and water security for the studied river basin’s conservation. The results showed the existence of a symbiotic relationship between both concepts. Consequently, we conclude that it is urgent to reconcile water use and ecosystem ecological integrity through the comprehensive concept of water security.

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Consensus in prioritizing river rehabilitation projects through the integration of social, economic and landscape indicators

Cited by 12 publications

References 43 publications

Assessment of Ecological Carrying Capacity and Ecological Security in China’s Typical Eco-Engineering Areas

Assessment of Ecological Carrying Capacity and Ecological Security in China’s Typical Eco-Engineering Areas

A Review of Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Methods Applied to the Sustainable Bridge Design

Water Security and River Basin Revitalization of the São Francisco River Basin: A Symbiotic Relationship

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