Land quality, sustainable development and environmental degradation in agricultural districts: A computational approach based on entropy indexes
Land Degradation (LD) in socio-environmental systems negatively impacts sustainable
development paths. This study proposes a framework to LD evaluation based on indicators …
development paths. This study proposes a framework to LD evaluation based on indicators …
[HTML][HTML] Driving factors of desertification in Qaidam Basin, China: An 18-year analysis using the geographic detector model
J Han, J Wang, L Chen, J ** dryland degradation at regional to global scales
SD Prince - The End of Desertification? Disputing Environmental …, 2016 - Springer
To make sense of the controversies about Sahelian desertification, we must be able to
assess objectively the processes, their location and level of threat to drylands and those who …
assess objectively the processes, their location and level of threat to drylands and those who …
Assessing desertification risk in the semi-arid highlands of central Mexico
R Becerril-Pina, CA Mastachi-Loza… - Journal of Arid …, 2015 - Elsevier
This study presents the integration of a set of indices representing four desertification factors:
vegetation, soil, climate and anthropic disruptors. The Desertification Trend Risk Index …
vegetation, soil, climate and anthropic disruptors. The Desertification Trend Risk Index …
A multi-component GIS framework for desertification risk assessment by an integrated index
This study describes a GIS-based software tool for the qualitative assessment of
desertification risk. The tool integrates results from several land degradation models into …
desertification risk. The tool integrates results from several land degradation models into …
[HTML][HTML] Factor influencing land degradation sensitivity and desertification in a drought prone watershed in Thailand
S Wijitkosum - International Soil and Water Conservation Research, 2021 - Elsevier
This study aimed to assess land degradation sensitivity of an area contributing to
desertification risk in Lam Ta Kong Watershed using Environmental Sensitivity Area Index …
desertification risk in Lam Ta Kong Watershed using Environmental Sensitivity Area Index …
Land degradation and mitigation policies in the Mediterranean region: A brief commentary
R Halbac-Cotoara-Zamfir, D Smiraglia, G Quaranta… - Sustainability, 2020 - mdpi.com
Land degradation is more evident where conditions of environmental vulnerability already
exist because of arid climate and unsustainable forms of land exploitation. Consequently …
exist because of arid climate and unsustainable forms of land exploitation. Consequently …
Fifty years on: long‐term patterns of land sensitivity to desertification in Italy
The Mediterranean region has been regarded as a critical hotspot for desertification due to
the impact of soil degradation, the land‐use changes and the climate variations. Few large …
the impact of soil degradation, the land‐use changes and the climate variations. Few large …
Assessing the impact of multiple drivers of land sensitivity to desertification in a Mediterranean country
G Egidi, S Cividino, E Paris, A Palma, L Salvati… - Environmental Impact …, 2021 - Elsevier
Experiencing climate changes and increased human pressure, Mediterranean regions are
considered representative hotspots of desertification. However, relatively few studies have …
considered representative hotspots of desertification. However, relatively few studies have …