Fuzzy evaluation of the ecological security of land resources in mainland China based on the Pressure-State-Response framework

2021 ◽  
pp. 150053
Author(s):  
Haoran Cheng ◽  
Likai Zhu ◽  
Jijun Meng
Keyword(s):  
Mainland China ◽  
Ecological Security ◽  
Fuzzy Evaluation ◽  
Land Resources ◽  
State Response ◽  
Pressure State

Study on Urban Water Ecological Security Assessment

2013 ◽  
Vol 295-298 ◽  
pp. 829-832
Author(s):  
Wen Jie Xu ◽  
Wei Guo Chen ◽  
Xiao Ping Zhang ◽  
Hui Ling Gong
Keyword(s):  
Ecological Security ◽  
Urban Water ◽  
Security Assessment ◽  
Analytic Hierarchy ◽  
State Response ◽  
Comprehensive Index ◽  
Optimum Selection ◽  
The Index System ◽  
Hierarchy Process ◽  
Pressure State

Many natural, environmental, ecological and social economical indexes are involved for urban water ecological security assessment. The index system is built with the pressure-state-response model put forward by Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development. The comprehensive index weights are determined with improved analytic hierarchy process and entropy value method. The model based on fuzzy optimum selection theory is used. The application of this model in Jinan is given as an example. The results correspond basically with the reality.

scholarly journals Endogenous Transmission Mechanism and Spatial Effect of Forest Ecological Security in China

Forests ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 508
Author(s):  
Xiuting Cai ◽  
Bin Zhang ◽  
Jiehua Lyu
Keyword(s):  
Forest Ecosystem ◽  
Spillover Effect ◽  
Correlation Effect ◽  
The State ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Evaluation Index System ◽  
Security Level ◽  
Ecological Security ◽  
State Response ◽  
Pressure State

Forest ecological security is an important component of ecological security and national security, and it is a requirement for the sustainable development of the forestry economy. In this study, based on the pressure–state–response (PSR) model, an evaluation index system of forest ecological security was constructed regarding three aspects: the pressure on the forest ecosystem caused by human activities, the state of the forest ecosystem, and the response measures taken by humans to protect the forest ecosystem. The forest ecological security and its pressure, state, and response in 31 provinces (municipalities and autonomous regions) in China from 2004 to 2018 were evaluated. Furthermore, with the help of a mediating effect model, the Moran index, and a spatial econometric model, the interaction relationship, spatial correlation effect, and spatial spillover effect of the pressure–state–response of forest ecological security were analyzed. The results showed the following: First, during the study period, the forest ecological security of most provinces was at sensitive and critical safety levels, and the forest ecological security level in Northeast and Southwest China was generally higher than that in Northwest and East China. Second, regarding the pressure, state, and response of forest ecological security, the pressure was generally low but with an increasing trend, the state was relatively good with continuous improvement, and the response was clearly insufficient and showed a fluctuating downward trend. Third, there were six different transmission mechanisms between pressure, state, and response of forest ecological security, among which there were significant transmission barriers between pressure and response. Given these findings, we propose suggestions to promote the improvement of forest ecological security in China.

scholarly journals Land ecological security assessment for Yancheng city based on catastrophe theory

2015 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 181-187 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wang Liang ◽  
Bian Zhengfu ◽  
Chen Hongquan
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Catastrophe Theory ◽  
Land Application ◽  
Security Level ◽  
Ecological Security ◽  
Rapid Urbanization ◽  
State Response ◽  
Land Ecological Security ◽  
Pressure State

<p>Based on actual land use in Yancheng city, this paper establishes the ecological security of the land index system from the perspectives of economy, society and ecological environment. Using the catastrophe theory and pressure-state-response (PSR) model, the purpose of the research was to judge the degree of land ecological security in Yancheng city from 2002 to 2011 and determine the requirements to ensure the sustainable development of this region. The results showed that over the ten years, the pressure, state, response and synthetic values of the land ecological security were evaluated as safe in 2003 and 2007 and at middle level in 2002 and for 2004 to 2006 and then dropped to insecure for 2008 to 2009 and very insecure for 2011 to 2012. The ecological security level and circumstance of land use in Yancheng city has generally declined. During this period, the land use pattern of Yancheng city was under tremendous pressure from the conflict between rapid urbanization and economic development, as well as conservation and rehabilitation of the eco-environment. This research shows that conditions for the land ecosystems of Yancheng city are not optimistic and, as such, should draw the attention of responsible government departments. Future policy options should aim to mitigate these problems through the control of population growth and the improvement in quality of life, protection of wetland and forest land, application of scientific concepts of development, coordination of economic development and land utility, and strengthening the control functions of land-use planning.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Resumen</strong></p><p>De acuerdo con el uso actual del suelo en la ciudad de Yancheng, en el este de China, este artículo establece la seguridad ecológica del sistema de tierras desde las perspectivas económica, social y ecológica. A partir de la Teoría de las Catástrofes y el modelo ambiental de presión-estado-respuesta (PSR), el propósito de esta investigación fue determinar el grado de seguridad ecológica del suelo en la localidad de Yancheng entre 2002 y 2011 y determinar las condiciones para asegurar el desarrollo sustentable de la región. Los resultados muestran que sobre estos diez años los valores de presión, estado, respuesta y sintéticos fueron evaluados como seguros en 2003 y 2007, como nivel medio en 2002, entre 2004 y 2006, cayeron a inseguros en 2008 y 2009, y muy inseguros para 2011 y 2012. El nivel de seguridad y las condiciones de suelo en Yancheng se han disminuido generalmente. Durante este período, el patrón de uso de la tierra en la ciudad de Yancheng estuvo bajo una gran presión por el conflicto entre la rápida urbanización y el desarrollo económico y la conservación y la rehabilitación ecoambiental. Esta investigación muestra que las condiciones para los ecosistemas terrestres no son óptimas y que por lo tanto es necesario llamar la atención de los departamentos de Gobierno responsables. Las posibles políticas futuras deben enfocarse en mitigar estos problemas a través del control al crecimiento urbano y el mejoramiento de la calidad de vida, la protección de los humedales y los bosques, la aplicación de conceptos científicos al desarrollo, la coordinación del avance económico y el suelo, y el fortalecimiento de las funciones de control en la planeación del uso de la tierra.</p><p><strong><br /></strong></p>

scholarly journals Watershed Sustainability Index for Langat UNESCO HELP River Basin, Malaysia

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (3.14) ◽  
pp. 187
Author(s):  
Rahmah Elfithri ◽  
Mazlin Mokhtar ◽  
Mat Pauzi Abdullah ◽  
Mohd Raihan Taha ◽  
Mohd Ekhwan Toriman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
River Basin ◽  
Catchment Area ◽  
Economic Conditions ◽  
Environmental Condition ◽  
Sustainability Index ◽  
State Response ◽  
Maximum Value ◽  
Langat River ◽  
Basin Hydrology ◽  
Pressure State

The study on Watershed Sustainability Index (WSI) has been conducted to analyst the environmental condition in the area incorporating ecological baseline and socio-economic conditions. WSI is an integrated indicator based on basin Hydrology, Environment, Life and Policy (HELP) state condition. It is suitable to be applied in the Langat River Basin in Malaysia which has similar catchment area (up to 2,350 km2) and is one of the UNESCO HELP River Basin since 2004. The WSI analysis which uses a pressure–state–response function based on basin HELP Indicator was done for Langat River Basin by using relevant available 5 years data for the period of 2009 to 2013. It is found that Langat River Basin is having WSI value of 0.68 which falls under the category of medium sustainability (between 0.5-0.8). Based on the maximum value (i.e. 1) or high sustainability (i.e. WSI value more than 0.8) it can be said that Langat is in the good side in term of sustainability. Few management aspects need to be improved and maintained well to be more sustainable. The assessment provides Langat River Basin with more information that is crucial in managing the basin through the adoption of UNESCO’s HELP Framework.   

scholarly journals Spatiotemporal Changes and Obstacle Factors of Forest Ecological Security in China: A Provincial-Level Analysis

Forests ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (11) ◽  
pp. 1526
Author(s):  
Honghong Yu ◽  
Jiameng Yang ◽  
Mengyuan Qiu ◽  
Zhiyong (John) Liu
Keyword(s):  
Comprehensive Evaluation ◽  
Mainland China ◽  
Development Trend ◽  
Evaluation Index System ◽  
Utilization Efficiency ◽  
Ecological Security ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Provincial Level ◽  
Resource Endowment ◽  
Pressure Indicators

Under the background of China’s proposal to achieve “carbon neutralization and carbon peak”, it is an important task for each province to clarify their forest ecological security (FES) status. However, there is little understanding of the temporal and spatial evolution of forest ecological security and its influencing factors. Based on the Pressure-State-Response (PSR) model, this paper constructed a comprehensive evaluation index system for forest ecological security and used the CRITIC method and panel data to estimate the dynamic changes in FES for 31 provinces in China (excluding Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan) between 2009 and 2018. Furthermore, the obstacle degree model was used to determine the important obstacle factors affecting FES. The results showed that: (1) The comprehensive indices of FES of most provinces in mainland China were increasing, showing a good development trend during the study period; (2) subject to the limitations of resources and economic conditions, the FES at the provincial level showed significant spatial heterogeneity, which generally presents a distribution characteristic of “low in the western region and high in the central and eastern regions”; and (3) the primary obstacles restricting the improvement of FES level in most provinces of China were forest state indicators or input response indicators, followed by pressure indicators. Therefore, it is recommended to take targeted measures to reduce the intensity of forest cutting and the incidence of forest disasters, improve the utilization efficiency of forest resources, the productivity of forestland and the input-output level of forestry industry, and strengthen the training of professional talents and technical input according to the resource endowment condition of each province so as to improve the level of forest ecological security.

Sistema Informático para el Control Ambiental de la Montaña en Cienfuegos, Cuba

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-26
Author(s):  
Roberto Osés Aguilera ◽  
Elia Natividad Cabrera Álvarez ◽  
José Ignacio Cruz Moreira
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Local Development ◽  
Mountainous Areas ◽  
Development Indicators ◽  
Sustainable Development Indicators ◽  
State Response ◽  
Management Indicators ◽  
Palabras Clave ◽  
Subject Areas ◽  
Pressure State

Los ecosistemas montañosos de Cuba son espacios de biodiversidad, que requieren conservación y acciones que los hagan resilientes y sostenibles en el tiempo. Este trabajo contribuye al desarrollo local de la provincia de Cienfuegos. Es objetivo de esta investigación, facilitar la gestión y evaluación de los indicadores del desarrollo sostenible en el ecosistema Montañas de Guamuhaya mediante la elaboración del Sistema Informático para el Control Ambiental de la Montaña (SICAM). Su principal usuario es la Delegación territorial del CITMA en Cienfuegos, pero puede ser adecuado a los restantes ecosistemas montañosos de Cuba.  Los principales resultados están relacionados con el levantamiento de información posterior al año 1995 por áreas temáticas y por dimensiones del desarrollo sostenible, así como la evaluación del ecosistema, mediante un Índice de desarrollo sostenible aplicando la metodología Presión Estado Respuesta. Palabras clave: gestión, indicadores, índice, áreas temáticas, dimensiones. ABSTRACT   The mountain ecosystems of Cuba are spaces of biodiversity that require conservation and actions that make them resilient and sustainable in the time. This work contributes to the local development of the province of Cienfuegos. The objective of this research, to facilitate the management and evaluation of sustainable development indicators in the ecosystem Mountains of Guamuhaya, through the development of the Computer System for the Environmental Monitoring of the Mountain (SICAM). Its main user is the territorial Delegation of CITMA in Cienfuegos, but it may be appropriate to the remaining ecosystems in mountainous areas of Cuba. The main results are related with the uprising of information after the year 1995 by subject areas and by dimensions of sustainable development, as well as the assessment of the ecosystem, using an Index of sustainable development by applying the methodology Pressure State Response. Keywords: management, indicators, index, thematic areas, dimensions.

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