‘Literature review on the analysis of climate change risks in the environmental impact assessment of dams’

Loza, Ana Rita Arnaud; Fidélis, Teresa

doi:10.1080/14615517.2021.1893928

Cited by 8 publications

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“…For example, rural-urban transitions, economic development, and landscape conversions all factor into vulnerability and exposure to climate change [1,2]. While average climate variation exhibits rising and less cool temperatures [3,4], extreme climate events, such as severe heat, torrential rainfall, and drought, are occurring more frequently [5]. The degree to which changes in social-ecological landscapes exacerbate temperature conditions and impact human well-being still requires more investigation, especially in areas of the lower-latitude countries, where vulnerabilities are the most pronounced [6][7][8].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Temperature Variation and Climate Resilience Action within a Changing Landscape

Marajh

2022

Remote Sensing

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Temperature change can have profound impacts on livelihood activities and human well-being. Specific factors such as land transitions and climate knowledge can influence temperature variation and actions for adaptation. In addition to meteorological data, this study integrates land surface temperature (LST) derived from satellite imagery and local temperature perceptions obtained through interviews to advance a deeper understanding of spatial temperature and its impacts, which is not often seen within climate studies. This study examines local temperature across three different land types (rural mountains, rural agricultural lowlands, urban areas) in the Greater Angkor Region of Cambodia to highlight important insights about temperature and climate resilience action. The results revealed that changes in temperature were most pronounced in Phnom Kulen National Park (rural mountain) and in the rural agricultural lowlands, where residents discussed direct impacts and disruptions to their lives. Temperature, in both the LST results and through local perceptions, demonstrated a strong correlation to ground features, where areas with low vegetation exhibited high temperatures and areas with high vegetation observed low temperatures. While climate action in the form of tree planting and forest conservation are major climate mitigation strategies being undertaken in this region, social awareness and the ability to adapt to changes in temperature was revealed to be uneven across the landscape, suggesting that local entities should mobilize around gaining more education and training for all residents.

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Temperature Variation and Climate Resilience Action within a Changing Landscape

Marajh

2022

Remote Sensing

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“…With these processes, and given the uncertainties around climate change, the dams' periodical maintenance period could be utilized to assess whether the structures meet their purposes or if alterations in operation are required (Kingsford, 2011). The use of future climate change scenarios could be used to determine their implications for dam operation (Loza and Fidélis, 2021). The WCD Framework envisaged the incorporation of environmental flows into dam operations as part of "Sustaining Rivers and Livelihoods" (World Commission on Dams, 2000).…”

Section: Dams and Ecosystem Healthmentioning

confidence: 99%

Human health impacts of dams and reservoirs: Neglected issues in a One Health perspective

Ramamurthy,

Bleser,

Konradsen

et al. 2023

Aquatic Ecosystem Health &Amp; Management

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Dams have often been constructed for hydropower, water storage and to support socio-economic development, particularly in areas of water stress. In many places, the water stored in human-made reservoirs is essential to meet the development objectives of water supply, agriculture, industry, energy generation and other sectors. However, in the absence of adequate foresight and planning, many past dams have had considerable negative impacts on ecosystems and the livelihoods of affected communities, resulting in conflicts and health hazards. While enhanced human health and well-being could be considered as the ultimate outcome of development programs, the public health impact of dams remains an issue that is often neglected by policy makers and investors. National policies and international guidelines, such as those of the World Commission on Dams (WCD), have been used to improve planning and impact assessment of dams. Here, we provide an analysis of four large dams, across three continents, and show that they had limited consistency with WCD principles and guidelines. Moreover, health aspects were largely neglected during planning, construction and operation of these dams, but seriously undermine their intended benefits. This perspective paper discusses impacts of dams on energy and food, ecosystem health, inclusion, and ultimately human health and wellbeing. We argue that a One Health perspective, based on these four categories, can support the systematic consideration of environmental, animal, and human health determinants. A dedicated One Health approach to dams and reservoirs remains to be developed but could potentially improve how dams, both existing and future, support more inclusive development.

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“…Examples abound of unforeseen consequences in unrelated areas. Consider for example water management through the construction of dams and the effects upon social life (Egre and Senecal, 2012); upon the environment downstream from the dams (McAllister et al, 2001); or even upon climate change (Loza and Fidelis, 2021). Similarly consider plastics and their effect upon human health (Kumar et al, 2022) or upon ocean life (Sigler, 2014).…”

Section: Seeking Sustainabilitymentioning

confidence: 99%

Technological myopia

Crowther

2022

TECHS

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PurposeThis paper provides an argument to consider in more detail the development and application of technology in the context of sustainability. It argues the need to go beyond economic benefit and that timescale is significant.Design/methodology/approachThis argument is based upon Socratic argument and focuses upon the historiography of technology with particular references to agricultural developments. It then proceeds to apply the same arguments to artificial intelligence (AI) and to climate change.FindingsThe findings are encompassed in the argument and show the need to be more open and careful when considering the development, and especially, the implementation of technology to address problems.Practical implicationsThis argument has significant implications for the adoption of technological developments.Social implicationsThe social implications are equally profound and will impact upon the application of technological solutions to current problems.Originality/valueSuch a historiographical approach to this problem has not previously been applied to this.

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‘Literature review on the analysis of climate change risks in the environmental impact assessment of dams’

Cited by 8 publications

References 60 publications

Temperature Variation and Climate Resilience Action within a Changing Landscape

Temperature Variation and Climate Resilience Action within a Changing Landscape

Human health impacts of dams and reservoirs: Neglected issues in a One Health perspective

Technological myopia

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