The background of this feature article is a necessity to systematize a vast array of issues
pertinent to the latest applications of remote sensing in coastal and marine conservation …

Storms impact coastal areas often causing damages and losses at occupied areas. On a
scenario of increasing human occupation at coastal zones and under climate change …

This paper presents a conceptual framework that looks at photovoltaic systems in synergy
with ecosystem services. The focus is to connect business success with social and …

Nighttime light (NTL) is a reliable indicator for measuring urban development, population
density, and economic activities. This study sets out to explain the spatio-temporal pattern of …

The urban area is characterized by different urban ecosystems that interact with different
institutional levels, including different stakeholders and decision-makers, such as public …

Strategic environmental assessment (SEA) can support decision-makers in constructing
more sustainable plans, programs, and policies (PPPs). To be more coherent with new …

Protected areas are key instruments for conserving biodiversity and landscapes. Yet,
conservation initiatives are still often struggling to accommodate people's needs, provoking …

The Philippines, as a tropical archipelagic country, is particularly vulnerable to
environmental changes affecting coastal and marine settings. However, there are limited …

This paper is devoted to the analysis of the impact of changes in olive urban forests affected
by Xylella fastidiosa on ecosystem services. The focus is on microclimate and thermal …

Land-use/land-cover analysis using Geographic Information System (GIS) application can
describe and quantify the transformation of the landscape, evaluating the effectiveness of …