scholarly journals Assessment of physical quantity and value of natural capital in China since the 21st century based on a modified ecological footprint model

2021 ◽  
pp. 150676
Author(s):  
Penghui Li ◽  
Ruqian Zhang ◽  
Hong Wei ◽  
Liping Xu
Keyword(s):  
21St Century ◽  
Physical Quantity ◽  
Ecological Footprint ◽  
Natural Capital ◽  
Footprint Model

scholarly journals Urban Optimum Population Size and Development Pattern Based on Ecological Footprint Model: Case of Zhoushan, China

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuan LU
Keyword(s):  
Population Size ◽  
Urban Environment ◽  
Ecological Footprint ◽  
Natural Capital ◽  
Development Pattern ◽  
Optimum Population ◽  
Footprint Model ◽  
Ecological Resources ◽  
Optimal Population ◽  
The City

The agglomeration of population in the city can reflect the prosperity in the economy, society and culture. However, it has also brought a series of problems like environmental pollution, traffic congestion, housing shortage and jobs crisis. The results can be shown as the failure of urban comprehensive function, the decline of city benefits, and the contradiction between socioeconomic circumstance and ecosystem. Therefore, a reasonable population capacity, which is influenced by ecological resources, urban environment, geographical elements, social and economic factors, etc., is objectively needed. How to deal with the relationship between the utilization of natural capital and development of the city is extremely essential. This paper takes Zhoushan Island as an example, which is the fourth largest island off the coast of China. Firstly, the interactively influencing factors of urban optimal population are illustrated. And method is chosen to study the optimal population size. Secondly, based on the model of ecological footprint (EP), the paper calculates and analyzes the ecological footprint and ecological capacity of the Zhoushan Island, in order to explore the optimal population size of the city. Thirdly, analysis and evaluation of the resources and urban environment carrying capacity is made. Finally, the solution of the existing population problems and the suggestion for the future development pattern of the city are proposed in the urban eco-planning of Zhoushan Island. The main strategies can be summarized in two aspects: one is to reduce the ecological footprint, the other is to increase the ecological supply. The conclusion is that the current population of Zhoushan Island is far beyond the optimum population size calculated by the ecological footprint model. Therefore, sustainable development should be the guidance for urban planning in Zhoushan Island, and a low-carbon development pattern for the city is advocated.

scholarly journals Assessing Ecological Carrying Capacity in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Based on a Three-Dimensional Ecological Footprint Model

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (22) ◽  
pp. 9705
Author(s):  
Ye-Ning Wang ◽  
Qiang Zhou ◽  
Hao-Wei Wang
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Carrying Capacity ◽  
Ecological Footprint ◽  
Natural Capital ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Footprint Model ◽  
Ecological Carrying Capacity ◽  
Ecological Deficit ◽  
Bay Area ◽  
Utilization Patterns

As one of the most developed and competitive metropolitan areas in the world, the contradiction between resource depletion and sustainable development in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GHMGBA) has become a crucial issue nowadays. This paper analyzed the natural capital utilization patterns in GHMGBA during 2009–2016 based on a three-dimensional ecological footprint model. Ecological carrying capacity intensity (ECintensity) was calculated to optimize the accounting of ecological carrying capacity (EC). Ecological footprint depth (EFdepth) and ECintensity were quantitatively investigated and influencing factors were further explored based on a partial least squares (PLS) model. Results showed that GHMGBA had been operating in a deficit state due to the shortage of natural capital flow and accumulated stock depletion. The highest EFdepth occurred in Macao (17.11~26.21) and Zhongshan registering the lowest (2.42~3.58). Cropland, fossil energy and construction land constituted the most to total ecological deficit, while woodland was continuously in a slight surplus. Natural capital utilization patterns of 11 cities were divided into four categories through hierarchical clustering analysis. Driving factors of EFdepth, ECintensity and three-dimensional ecological deficit (ED3D) were mainly students in primary and secondary education, disposable income, consumption expenditure, R&D personnel and freight volume. Our findings could provide guidance for decision-makers to develop resource utilization portfolios in GHMGBA.

Study on Calculation of Ecological Footprint Model Parameters of Beijing Urban Water Resources

2011 ◽  
Vol 374-377 ◽  
pp. 105-108
Author(s):  
Li Ying ◽  
Ting Ting Guo ◽  
Pan Pan Li
Keyword(s):  
Water Resources ◽  
Ecological Footprint ◽  
Unit Area ◽  
Water Yield ◽  
Model Parameters ◽  
Urban Water ◽  
Footprint Model ◽  
Ecological Carrying Capacity ◽  
Yield Factor ◽  
Balance Factor

The conception and study status of ecological footprint of water resource were summarized and the research of two ecological footprint model parameters, ie equilibrium factors and yield factors were analyzed and compared. On this basis, the calculation of ecological footprint model parameters of the Beijing urban water resources, ie balance factor and yield factor were proposed. Water balance factors of Beijing urban water resources and water yield per unit area and water yield factor of Beijing Fangshan, Pinggu, Yanqing were calculated, thus provide reference for appraisal of ecological carrying capacity of Beijing urban water resources.

The Assessment of Water Resources Security in Ningxia Based on Ecological Footprint Model

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xin Zhang ◽  
Xiaojing Shen ◽  
Wangcheng Li ◽  
Xu Wu ◽  
Chaochao Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Resources ◽  
Ecological Footprint ◽  
Footprint Model

Application of Modified Ecological Footprint Model: A Case Study of Tibet, China

2013 ◽  
Vol 295-298 ◽  
pp. 987-991
Author(s):  
Guan Nan Cui ◽  
Xuan Wang
Keyword(s):  
Economic System ◽  
Carrying Capacity ◽  
Ecological Footprint ◽  
System Development ◽  
Energy Resources ◽  
Emergy Analysis ◽  
Development Index ◽  
Footprint Model ◽  
Ecological Carrying Capacity

To improve the ecological footprint model in aspect of reflecting sustainability of the economic, social and technological, the emergy analysis and socio-economic system development index were introduced into the model. The modified ecological footprint model was applied in the calculation of ecological carrying capacity and ecological footprint in Tibet, China. The ecological carrying capacity/cap is 19.13hm2, and the ecological footprint/cap is 8.96hm2. The result shows that the Tibet region is under the condition of ecological surplus and it is suitable for further programs development to some extent. But the high proportion of energy resources, cement and fertilizer utility should draw attention during the exploitation or construction progress.

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