Droughts have been identified as an environmental hazard by environmentalists, ecologists,
hydrologists, meteorologists, geologists, and agricultural experts. Droughts are …

The paper aims to identify the gaps in the assessment and modeling of ecosystem services
to help researchers, resource managers, and decision-makers develop a holistic …

Understanding the supply and demand characteristics of ecosystem services (ESs) and their
trade-offs is the basis for effective ecosystem management and the improvement of human …

A comprehensive understanding of ecosystem service (ES) bundles and their
socioecological drivers is vital for ecological management and policymaking. However, the …

The construction of an ecological security pattern (ESP) is an effective measure to improve
the structure and function of ecosystems, maintain ecosystem services, and ensure …

Water security, a key policy objective for sustainable development, is under stress as a result
of land use and climate change, especially in (semi-) arid areas like Iran. Land use change …

Land use and climate change are the most important factors driving the change of
ecosystem services (ESs). It is critical to understand the mechanisms behind such changes …

High-intensity mineral resource exploitation has resulted in numerous ecological problems
that seriously threaten the sustainability of resource-based cities. Resilience is considered …

Climate and land use/land cover (LULC) changes alter ecosystem services that directly and
indirectly affect human well-being. The impacts of management scenarios and different …

Global change, population growth, and urbanization have been exerting a severe influence
on the environment, including the social system and ecosystem. To find solutions based on …