scholarly journals LAND POLICY IN LATVIA: IMPLEMENTATION AND EVALUATION OF RESULTS

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Velta PARSOVA ◽  
Edvins KAPOSTINS
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Natural Resources ◽  
Environmental Protection ◽  
Development Strategy ◽  
National Policy ◽  
Sustainable Land Use ◽  
Land Policy ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Real Property ◽  
Over Exploitation

The use and protection of land are essential for the development and existence of any country. Therefore it is necessary to develop a national policy for rational administration and management of the land, because at least 20 % of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) can be obtained from the land, real property and construction. One of the main aims of the Sustainable Development Strategy of the European Union is environmental protection, at the same time maintaining capacity of land to support life in all its diversity, bearing in mind that natural resources are limited. The challenge is to ensure environmental protection and improvement of the environment, to promote sustainable production and consumption in order to break the link between economic growth and environmental degradation. This can be achieved by improving the effectiveness of management of resources as well as avoiding over-exploitation of renewable or non-renewable natural resources and stopping the loss of biodiversity. In 2008 in Latvia the Land Policy Guidelines for the time period till 2014 were approved defining the national policy in land use as well as determining activities for promotion of sustainable land use. The article analyzes the problems of land use, the aims set in the land policy and the achieved results as well as gives recommendations for further development of the land policy.

Insights, implications and challenges of studying local soil knowledge for sustainable land use: a critical review

Soil Research ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 58 (3) ◽  
pp. 219 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ha T. N. Huynh ◽  
Lisa A. Lobry de Bruyn ◽  
Brian R. Wilson ◽  
Oliver G. G. Knox
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Land Use Planning ◽  
Grey Literature ◽  
National Policy ◽  
Soil Management ◽  
Soil Classification ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Sustainable Land Use ◽  
Local Soil

Local soil knowledge (LSK) has been recognised for its importance in sustainable soil management and agroecosystems. This paper examines peer-reviewed articles and grey literature documents on LSK during 2003–2018. Research continues to be geographically focused on developing countries, but often in collaboration with researchers from developed countries. There were five key research themes: soil classification and agreement between local and scientific soil knowledge (Theme 1), value of LSK for soil management and decision-making (Theme 2), scientific approach to the incorporation of LSK (Theme 3), application of LSK for identification of and solutions to soil problems (Theme 4) and factors influencing soil knowledge development (Theme 5). Although Theme 1 continued to be a prevalent research area, confirming the importance of visible and topsoil characteristics identified by farmers, examining subsurface soil properties has garnered less research. For LSK to be thoroughly documented requires support by a pluralistic scientific assessment and greater incorporation of social science methodologies. An overarching finding from Themes 2–4 was the importance of designing national programs that incorporate LSK derived from local people and other stakeholders (e.g. scientists and policymakers) to conserve soils. Local soil maps, using LSK terminology, could broaden the appeal and use of maps by local stakeholders to support sustainable land-use planning from the field to national policy-making processes. Finally, cultural and political aspects, known to influence LSK, should be given greater consideration in further research to sustain and develop this knowledge (Theme 5).

Application of the life cycle analysis as an agri-environmental protection tool for the sustainable land use

2005 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 77-80 ◽  
Author(s):  
Csaba Juhász ◽  
J. Tamás ◽  
Ildikó Pechmann ◽  
P. Burai
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Life Cycle ◽  
Environmental Protection ◽  
Life Cycle Analysis ◽  
Sustainable Land Use

scholarly journals Using the Methodological Procedures for Water Erosion Risk Areas Identification for Sustainable Land Use

2020 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 145-158
Author(s):  
Viera Petlušová ◽  
Peter Petluš ◽  
Erika Tobiašová ◽  
Juraj Hreško
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Organic Matter ◽  
Soil Structure ◽  
Water Erosion ◽  
Sustainable Land Use ◽  
Soil Protection ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Erosion Risk ◽  
Risk Areas ◽  
Methodological Procedures

AbstractThe countries of the European Union have joined, inter alia, soil protection in the Common Agricultural Policy (hereinafter referred to as CAP). Accelerated soil erosion is a problem resulting from inappropriate land management, which affects both the presence of organic matter and the soil structure. The tool for elimination of negative impacts on soil can be its sustainable use. This requires the use of an accurate system to improve its condition. The first step should be problem identification and localisation. The research is aimed at the identification of water erosion risk areas by using selected methodological procedures. The research area was located at the intensively used hilly land of the Southwestern Slovakia. The digitisation of the manual interpretation of erosion risk areas with the use of aerial photos, erosion modelling, chemical analysis of soil organic matter (SOM) and analysis of soil structure were used. Verification was implemented via the field research with the use of the soil probes. Methods affirmed significant presence of the water erosion in the area. Efficient identification of erosional processes is possible via combination of presented methods by taking into consideration geological, geomorphological, pedological and geographical conditions and the use of the area over a longer period of time. The results of using methods that ensure accurate and effective localisation of erosion surfaces can be used for sustainable land use and its conservation.

scholarly journals Saving Soil for Sustainable Land Use

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carmelo Maria Torre ◽  
Pierluigi Morano ◽  
Francesco Tajani
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Land Surface ◽  
Urban Governance ◽  
Planning Process ◽  
Urban Economics ◽  
Land Use Changes ◽  
Sustainable Land Use ◽  
Land Policy ◽  
Environmental Preservation ◽  
The Impact

Our work is regarding the analysis of land use changes, in the light of “saving soil” against the expansion due to unearned plus value of land: The loss of natural and agricultural surface in front of the expanding urban environment is a critical aspect of unsustainability of urban development, especially in the way it was carried out in the past decades. The measure of the physical transition of land use and characters from a more natural condition of land surface to a new artificial one, joint with a parallel analysis of the increase of land value due to such change is nowadays a major land-policy tool. The interplay of urban economics regulation with planning, reveals new key issues in urban governance and environmental preservation. In this paper it will be shown some experiment about the impact assessment of soil take, related with the seek of valorization of property inside the planning process. Our paper reports as well about the experimental activity carried out inside the MITO Lab of the Polytechnic of Bari, where reports about property values and environmental values have been produced, specially looking at the reality of the Apulia, a southern Italian Region, that is rich of farmlands and coastlines, often invaded by constructions with a severe loss of nature, landscape and ecosystems services.

scholarly journals SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AS THE BASIS OF UKRAINE'S ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (9) ◽  
pp. 64-68
Author(s):  
Svitlana Chernik ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Environmental Policy ◽  
Natural Resources ◽  
Environmental Protection ◽  
National Level ◽  
State Level ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Association Agreement ◽  
Human Needs ◽  
Definition Of

It is established that sustainable development is the basis of Ukraine's environmental policy, which contributes to the balanced use of natural resources, environmental protection and human needs. The definition of the concept of "sustainable development", the main principles of the concept of sustainable development, the elements of the concept of sustainable development are studied. The definition of sustainable development as the interaction of man and nature on the basis of balance and interdependence, provides for rational and efficient consumption of natural resources, minimization of negative impacts on them in the process of meeting the needs of the individual. It is determined that global environmental issues require joint efforts and the implementation of appropriate policies at the state level. It is proved that the environmental policy of Ukraine is based on the principles of sustainable development and regulatory documents approved at the international, regional and national levels. The focus is on regulations governing the implementation of the main provisions of the concept of sustainable development. Important for humanity is the document approved in 2015 at the UN Summit, "Transforming our world: the agenda for sustainable development until 2030", which approved 17 Sustainable Development Goals. The signing of the Association Agreement between Ukraine, on the one hand, and the European Union, the European Atomic Energy Community and their Member States, on the other hand, confirmed Ukraine's intentions to further cooperate at the regional level in the field of environmental protection. It has been established that Ukraine is building its policy in view of the relevant commitments. At the national level, the concept of sustainable development is enshrined in the legislation of Ukraine, which lays the foundations of environmental policy and sets indicators for assessing the implementation of state environmental policy in the future.

scholarly journals Environmental policy, ecology, and threat towards the unsustainable agriculture development in Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 892 (1) ◽  
pp. 012078
Author(s):  
T Pranadji ◽  
Wahida
Keyword(s):  
Natural Resources ◽  
Development Strategy ◽  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Market Access ◽  
New Order ◽  
Natural Ecosystem ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Over Exploitation ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Agriculture Development

Abstract Sustainable Development Goals that are targeted to be achieved in 2030 are the answer in balancing development activities and their impact on the environment and natural ecosystem. Since the New Order Era (Orde Baru), Indonesia has been implemented a development strategy that focused on growth. This strategy contributes a significant impact to biodiversity, natural resources, and environment. Agriculture activities itself in the traditional or modern term refers to the effort to exploit the ecosystem. However, the level of exploitation in many cases is not controllable, and overexploitation occurs along the development process. The study of social ecology aims to examine and predict whether agricultural development has complied with sustainable principles or, on the opposite, it leads toward an unsustainable manner. At a global level, agricultural policy or commodities policy is translated into a new measurement that has a potential impact on market access for several commodities. European Union introduces this measurement as European Green Deal, while the UK introduces a similar measurement and known as the environmental bill. Indonesian agricultural development history has marked the principles that have been in place affiliated with neo-liberal values and translates into over-exploitation to natural resources, environment, and local biodiversity. Review toward the existing agriculture policies that have been implemented nationwide and the existing requirements toward green economics principles are important for Indonesia, in particular, to measure the level of readiness to supply global with stringent standardization toward environment and biodiversity.

SUSTAINABLE LAND USE IN THE EUROPEAN UNION

1996 ◽  
pp. 1727-1732 ◽  
Author(s):  
Harry Lehmann ◽  
Roland Paryke ◽  
Annabell Pfluger ◽  
Torsten Reetz
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
European Union ◽  
Sustainable Land Use ◽  
The European Union

Role of Soil Multifunctionality in Future Sustainable Agricultural Development

2003 ◽  
Vol 51 (1) ◽  
pp. 109-124 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Várallyay
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Natural Resources ◽  
Agricultural Development ◽  
High Capacity ◽  
Soil Management ◽  
Sustainable Land Use ◽  
Special Importance ◽  
Soil Functions ◽  
Special Cases ◽  
Subsurface Waters

Soils represent a considerable part of the natural resources of Hungary. Consequently, rational land use and proper soil management - to guarantee normal soil functions - are important elements of sustainable (agricultural) development, having special importance both in the national economy and in environment protection. The main soil functions in the biosphere are as follows: -conditionally renewable natural resource; -reactor, transformer and integrator of the combined influences of other natural resources (solar -radiation, atmosphere, surface and subsurface waters, biological resources), site of “sphereinteractions”; -medium for biomass production, primary food-source of the biosphere; -storage of heat, water, plant nutrients and - in some special cases - wastes; -high capacity buffer medium, which may prevent or moderate the unfavourable consequences of various environmental stresses; -natural filter and detoxication system, which may protect the deeper geological formations and the subsurface waters from various pollutants; -significant gene reservoir, an important element of biodiversity; -conservator of natural and human heritages. Society has utilized these functions in different ways (rate, method, efficiency) throughout history, depending on the given natural conditions and socio-economic circumstances. In many cases the character of the particular functions has not been properly taken into consideration during the utilization of soil resources, and misguided management has resulted in their over-exploitation, in the decreasing efficiency of one or more soil functions, and - above a certain limit - in serious environmental deterioration. The scientifically based planning and implementation of sustainable land use and rational soil management to ensure desirable soil functions, without any undesirable environmental side-effects, require the efficient control of soil processes.

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