The water resources of Lebanon-A review to support water security
This work reviewed a large and fragmented body of academic and grey literature on water
resources in Lebanon. The objective was to assess and curate the existing knowledge base …
resources in Lebanon. The objective was to assess and curate the existing knowledge base …
Spatial–temporal dynamic impact of changes in rainfall erosivity and vegetation coverage on soil erosion in the Eastern Mediterranean
Abstract In Syria, soil erosion (SoEr) by water is one of the major challenges for
sustainability. Thus, the main goals of this research were to evaluate the spatial changes of …
sustainability. Thus, the main goals of this research were to evaluate the spatial changes of …
Drivers of urbanization effects in five countries of the MENA region–a review
Urbanization, a global process entailing profound socio-economic changes, transforms land
cover. This review analyzes the social-ecological drivers and outcomes of land cover …
cover. This review analyzes the social-ecological drivers and outcomes of land cover …
Impacts of oak deforestation and rainfed cultivation on soil redistribution processes across hillslopes using 137Cs techniques
Background As one of the main components of land-use change, deforestation is
considered the greatest threat to global environmental diversity with possible irreversible …
considered the greatest threat to global environmental diversity with possible irreversible …
Land degradation neutrality: state and trend of degradation at the subnational level in Mexico
Identifying degraded lands and degradation trends is essential to determine measures that
contribute to avoiding, reducing, and reversing the rate of deterioration of natural resources …
contribute to avoiding, reducing, and reversing the rate of deterioration of natural resources …
Assessment of agricultural prospects in relation to land use change and population pressure on a spatiotemporal framework
G Biswas, A Sengupta - Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2022 - Springer
The urbanisation process moves quickly in emerging nations like India and Bangladesh,
transforming natural landscapes into unsustainable landscapes. Consequently, growing …
transforming natural landscapes into unsustainable landscapes. Consequently, growing …
A framework for investigating the land degradation neutrality–Disaster risk reduction nexus at the sub-national scales
Specific guidelines are needed to overcome dichotomous classifications of lands into
degraded or not for leveraging the Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) concept. Overlooking …
degraded or not for leveraging the Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) concept. Overlooking …
A climate-smart approach to the implementation of land degradation neutrality within a water catchment area in Kenya
H Gichenje, S Godinho - Climate, 2019 - mdpi.com
At the sub-national level, the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)
proposes the analysis and contextualization of land degradation-neutrality (LDN) at a water …
proposes the analysis and contextualization of land degradation-neutrality (LDN) at a water …
Assessing the impact of man–made ponds on soil erosion and sediment transport in limnological basins
The impact of ponds on basins has recently started to receive its well-deserved scientific
attention. In this study, pond-induced impacts on soil erosion and sediment transport were …
attention. In this study, pond-induced impacts on soil erosion and sediment transport were …
A GIS framework for the application of the land degradation neutrality concept in Mediterranean landscapes
Given the absence of soil loss indicators within the Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN)
framework, this study integrates land cover suitability, soil erosion and sediment transport as …
framework, this study integrates land cover suitability, soil erosion and sediment transport as …