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Watershed Planning within a Quantitative Scenario Analysis Framework
Published on: July 24, 2016
Assessing coupling interactions in a safe and just operating space for regional sustainability.
Dongni Han1, Deyong Yu2,3,4, Jiangxiao Qiu5
1State Key Laboratory of Earth Surface Processes and Resource Ecology, Faculty of Geographical Science, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, China.
This study introduces a framework integrating the safe and just operating space (SJOS) with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to assess regional sustainability. It identifies development patterns and proposes targeted strategies for achieving global environmental and human well-being goals.
Area of Science:
- Earth System Science
- Environmental Science
- Sustainability Science
Background:
- Human activities cause unprecedented Earth System degradation.
- Achieving regional sustainability within social-environmental constraints is challenging.
- The United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) offer a global framework.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose an integrated framework for assessing regional sustainability.
- To analyze interactions between environmental performance and human well-being.
- To develop actionable strategies for achieving sustainable development.
Main Methods:
- Integrating the safe and just operating space (SJOS) concept with SDGs.
- Analyzing regional sustainability across scales.
- Delineating development patterns based on coupled and uncoupled indicators.
Main Results:
- Most Chinese provinces showed significant sustainability improvements from 2000-2018.
- Four distinct development patterns were identified.
- Targeted strategies were developed for each pattern to foster sustainability.
Conclusions:
- The proposed framework operationalizes sustainability assessment and strategy development.
- The framework is applicable to diverse regions and nations.
- It aids in transitioning towards sustainable development pathways.
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