scholarly journals Human settlement and regional development in the context of climate change: a spatial analysis of low elevation coastal zones in China

2013 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 527-546 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jianli Liu ◽  
Jiahong Wen ◽  
Youqin Huang ◽  
Minqi Shi ◽  
Qingjie Meng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Spatial Analysis ◽  
Regional Development ◽  
Coastal Zones ◽  
Human Settlement

Changing Places: Rock Art and Holocene Landscapes in the Wadi al-Ajal, South-West Libya

2014 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 165-182 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tertia Barnett ◽  
Maria Guagnin
Keyword(s):  
Spatial Analysis ◽  
Surface Water ◽  
Rock Art ◽  
Human Settlement ◽  
Gis Model ◽  
South West ◽  
Settlement Location ◽  
Central Sahara ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Over Time

This article examines the relationship between rock art and landscape use by pastoral groups and early settled communities in the central Sahara from around 6000 BC to 1000 AD. During this period the region experienced significant climatic and environmental fluctuations. Using new results from a systematic survey in the Wadi al-Ajal, south-west Libya, our research combines data from over 2000 engraved rock art panels with local archaeological and palaeoenvironmental evidence within a GIS model. Spatial analysis of these data indicates a correspondence between the frequency of rock art sites and human settlement over time. However, while changes in settlement location were guided primarily by the constraints on accessibility imposed by surface water, the distribution of rock art relates to the availability of pasture and patterns of movement through the landscape. Although the reasons for these movements undoubtedly altered over time, natural routes that connected the Wadi al-Ajal and areas to the south continued to be a focus for carvings over several thousand years.

scholarly journals Interrogating Climate Adaptation Financing in Zimbabwe: Proposed Direction

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (12) ◽  
pp. 6517
Author(s):  
Innocent Chirisa ◽  
Trynos Gumbo ◽  
Veronica N. Gundu-Jakarasi ◽  
Washington Zhakata ◽  
Thomas Karakadzai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Climate Adaptation ◽  
Global Climate ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Extreme Weather Events ◽  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Coastal Zones ◽  
Resource Base

Reducing vulnerability to climate change and enhancing the long-term coping capacities of rural or urban settlements to negative climate change impacts have become urgent issues in developing countries. Developing countries do not have the means to cope with climate hazards and their economies are highly dependent on climate-sensitive sectors such as agriculture, water, and coastal zones. Like most countries in Southern Africa, Zimbabwe suffers from climate-induced disasters. Therefore, this study maps critical aspects required for setting up a strong financial foundation for sustainable climate adaptation in Zimbabwe. It discusses the frameworks required for sustainable climate adaptation finance and suggests the direction for success in leveraging global climate financing towards building a low-carbon and climate-resilient Zimbabwe. The study involved a document review and analysis and stakeholder consultation methodological approach. The findings revealed that Zimbabwe has been significantly dependent on global finance mechanisms to mitigate the effects of climate change as its domestic finance mechanisms have not been fully explored. Results revealed the importance of partnership models between the state, individuals, civil society organisations, and agencies. Local financing institutions such as the Infrastructure Development Bank of Zimbabwe (IDBZ) have been set up. This operates a Climate Finance Facility (GFF), providing a domestic financial resource base. A climate change bill is also under formulation through government efforts. However, numerous barriers limit the adoption of adaptation practices, services, and technologies at the scale required. The absence of finance increases the vulnerability of local settlements (rural or urban) to extreme weather events leading to loss of life and property and compromised adaptive capacity. Therefore, the study recommends an adaptation financing framework aligned to different sectoral policies that can leverage diverse opportunities such as blended climate financing. The framework must foster synergies for improved impact and implementation of climate change adaptation initiatives for the country.

The rising tide: assessing the risks of climate change and human settlements in low elevation coastal zones

2007 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-37 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gordon McGranahan ◽  
Deborah Balk ◽  
Bridget Anderson
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Coastal Zones ◽  
Human Settlements

Contemporary Industrialization: Spatial Analysis and Regional Development

1979 ◽  
Vol 55 (3) ◽  
pp. 257
Author(s):  
A. R. Townsend ◽  
F. E. Ian Hamilton ◽  
R. E. Crum ◽  
G. Gudgin
Keyword(s):  
Spatial Analysis ◽  
Regional Development

Water Scarcity Under Scenarios for Global Climate Change and Regional Development in Semiarid Northeastern Brazil

2004 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 209-220 ◽  
Author(s):  
José Carlos de Araújo ◽  
Petra Döll ◽  
Andreas Güntner ◽  
Maarten Krol ◽  
Cläudia Beghini Rodrigues Abreu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Regional Development ◽  
Global Climate Change ◽  
Water Scarcity ◽  
Global Climate ◽  
Northeastern Brazil
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