A Modified Ecological Footprint Model and its Application in Hydropower Project

2011 ◽  
Vol 356-360 ◽  
pp. 2349-2357
Author(s):  
Cheng Long He
Keyword(s):  
Ecological Footprint ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Ecological Effect ◽  
Hydropower Project ◽  
Ecological Capacity ◽  
Footprint Model ◽  
Ecological Deficit ◽  
Modified Method ◽  
Project Construction ◽  
Emergy Theory

As hydropower project construction and ecological support systems become more interdependent, new disciplines are needed to assess this ecological effect. An ecological footprint model of the hydropower project is presented based on the emergy theory (Em-EF). Modifications have been made to the Em-EF model, in response to its perceived shortcomings. The emergy of additional capacity of reservoir should be included in the renewable natural resources account. Further, the same emergy density should be used to calculate the ecological capacity supplied account and the ecological footprint occupied account. The aim of this paper is to show a modified ecological footprint calculation for the hydropower project. A large-scale (Ⅱ) hydropower project is selected as an example for the application. To demonstrate the mechanics of this modified method, we compared our calculations with the conventional one. The same conclusion is drawn using both methods: the ecological deficit of the hydropower project will occur before the design equilibrium year. But, the needed time to offset the ecological deficit is different. The modified model gives an even rational result than the conventional one.

Research on Sustainable Development Capacity of Yellow River Wetland Based on the Ecological Footprint Model - A Case of Dongying

2013 ◽  
Vol 749 ◽  
pp. 110-117 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiao Juan Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Ecological Footprint ◽  
Social Economic ◽  
Ecological Capacity ◽  
Footprint Model ◽  
Ecological Deficit ◽  
The Social ◽  
Dongying City ◽  
Social Economic Development ◽  
Ecological Pressure

The ecological footprint demand and ecological capacity for the six types of productive land during 2005~2010 are calculated using the ecological footprint model in this paper by taking Dongying City as the example, and the ecological deficit of Dongying City is thereby figured out. Based on this, the indicators such as the ecological footprint of 10k yuan GDP, the ecological pressure index, the ecological diversity index, and the social economic development index, etc representing the sustainable development are calculated and analyzed, to learn that it is not allowed to be optimistic about the ecological environment in Dongying in recent years, as the ecological deficit has increased year after year, and the ecological pressure has become heavier and heavier. However, it is learned through analysis of the ecological footprint of 10k yuan GDP and the social economic development index that under the situation when the ecological pressure on economic growth in the ecological economic system of Dongying is increased, a tendency exists for the consumptive and extensive economic growth pattern to gradually step towards the ecologically intensive pattern, but it is still required to make more efforts in the aspects of reducing the ecological footprint demand and improving the ecological capacity.

Study on Sustainable Use of Land Based on Ecological Footprint Model: a Case of Shenzhen

2013 ◽  
Vol 295-298 ◽  
pp. 2551-2556
Author(s):  
Guo Liang Ou ◽  
Shui Kui Tan
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Ecological Footprint ◽  
Sustainable Use ◽  
Calculation Formula ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Ecological Capacity ◽  
Footprint Model ◽  
Ecological Deficit ◽  
Per Capita ◽  
Reasonable Use

Reasonable use of land or not, directly related to the sustainable development of a country or region. This paper introduced the basic concept, calculation formula and method of the ecological footprint. We calculated the ecological footprint of Shenzhen by application of the ecological footprint model. The results showed that the per capita ecological footprint in Shenzhen in 2011 was approximately 2.486 hm2, while the per capita ecological capacity was approximately 0.0597 hm2, the per capita ecological deficit was approximately -2.433 hm2, and the ecological footprint is about 47.33 times greater than the ecological capacity. Finally, we discussed the limitations of applying the ecological footprint model to judge the sustainable use of land in this paper.

Dynamic Analysis and Prediction of Ecological Footprint in Jilin Province of China Based on Grey Prediction Model

2014 ◽  
Vol 472 ◽  
pp. 899-903 ◽  
Author(s):  
Biao Gao ◽  
Qing Tao Xu
Keyword(s):  
Prediction Model ◽  
Ecological Footprint ◽  
Jilin Province ◽  
Grey Prediction ◽  
Dynamic Changes ◽  
Ecological Capacity ◽  
Grey Prediction Model ◽  
Ecological Deficit ◽  
Gray Prediction ◽  
Per Capita

The paper calculates ecological footprint per capita and ecological capacity per capita in the Jilin province during 1998 and 2010 by using the ecological footprint theory, and analyzes the dynamic changes of ecological footprint per capita and ecological capacity per capita, and obtains development prediction model of ecological footprint per capita and ecological capacity per capita based on grey prediction model. The results indicate the ecological footprint per capita had increased continuously from 1.7841 hm2 per capita to 3.2013 hm2 per capita between 1998 and 2010. During this period, ecological capacity per capita dropped from 1.3535 hm2 per capita to 1.3028 hm2 per capita. Ecological deficit had increased from 0.4306 hm2 per capita to 1.8985 hm2 per capita that showed that the development of Jilin province was in an unsustainable status. The gray prediction model shows the ecological footprint per capita in the Jilin province will increase from 3.4833 hm2 per capita to 5.7022 hm2 per capita between 2011 and 2020, ecological capacity per capita will drop from 1.2978 hm2 per capita to 1.2676 hm2 per capita and ecological deficit will increase from 2.1855 hm2 per capita to 4.4346 hm2 per capita.

Water Resources Research in Henan Province Based on Ecological Footprint Model

2012 ◽  
Vol 599 ◽  
pp. 744-747
Author(s):  
Xu Luo ◽  
Wei Duo Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Water Pollution ◽  
Water Resources ◽  
Water Consumption ◽  
Ecological Footprint ◽  
Henan Province ◽  
Footprint Model ◽  
Aquatic Products ◽  
Ecological Deficit ◽  
Dilution Water ◽  
Local Water

Based on ecological footprint theory , analyzing the problems of the consumption of aquatic products, the consumption of freshwater resources , water pollution dilution water consumption and the local water resources and sewage recycling amount etc. and calculating 2005-2010 ecological footprint and ecological bearing capacity of water resources in Henan Province. The result shows that water ecological deficit of Henan Province is still higher , the utilization of water resources located in an unsustainable stage .

Research and Application of SOA-Based Simulation System Used in Hydropower Project

2010 ◽  
Vol 121-122 ◽  
pp. 951-957
Author(s):  
De Yun Meng ◽  
Li Wang ◽  
Yi Hao
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
3D Visualization ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Simulation System ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Visual Simulation ◽  
Hydropower Project ◽  
Design Of Algorithms ◽  
Construction Design ◽  
Project Construction

In the field of hydropower project, the overabundance of information from multiplex data sources has forced managers and decision makers to spend much time dealing with information they need. Therefore the research on project simulation system is quite necessary. If system can provide some construction plan and schedule of the project properly, it will greatly improve the effectiveness of the plan. After the analysis of specific projects’ process and demands, this paper puts forward a visual simulation solution to large-scale hydropower construction, which including visual simulation model, design of algorithms and system implementation. Based on SOA structure, the optimization model and the simulation results’ 3D visualization are provided and a virtual three-dimensional world of the complicated coordinal construction process is proposed, with the advantage of direct viewing and real-time interactive, facilitating effective technical support for the decision of project construction design, and greatly enhancing the information level of design and organization of large-scale hydropower projects.

The Land Use Sustainability in Xining which Based on Ecological Footprint Model

2014 ◽  
Vol 955-959 ◽  
pp. 1755-1759
Author(s):  
Cheng Ying Li ◽  
Zhi Qi Gong ◽  
Rui Ding ◽  
Ying Li ◽  
Bo Kun Chen
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Carrying Capacity ◽  
Ecological Footprint ◽  
Land Development ◽  
Footprint Model ◽  
Ecological Carrying Capacity ◽  
Ecological Deficit ◽  
The Absolute

Based on ecological footprint model, this paper calculated the ecological footprint and the ecological carrying capacity and ecological surplus of 2000 ~ 2012 years in Xining,the results showed that the current land use in Xining City is the absolute ecological deficit,which indicate that the land development in Xining is being away from the sustainability .

Preliminary Exploration and Analysis of Agro-Ecological Footprint Calculation in Huanggang

2012 ◽  
Vol 573-574 ◽  
pp. 456-460
Author(s):  
Miao Tian ◽  
Min Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Ecological Footprint ◽  
Quantitative Method ◽  
Study Region ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Ecological Capacity ◽  
Ecological Deficit ◽  
Per Capita ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Agriculture Development

The ecological footprint is a quantitative method which can measure the sustainable development of ecological. In this way, we can conclude the impact degree of human activities on the environment. In this paper, the study region is Huanggang which is in Hubei province. Based on the introduction of ecological footprint, we calculate and analyze the agro-ecological footprint of Huanggang.The results show that the agro-ecological footprint of Huanggang is: 1.728252hm2/person.The available ecological capacity is 0.314946hm2/person; Per capita ecological deficit is up to1.413306hm2/person.This result shows that the agriculture development of Huanggang is in the state of unsustainable, meanwhile, we proposed some countermeasures to improve the agriculture sustainable capability of Huanggang.

The Urban Ecological Footprint Research Based on the Energy Analysis

2012 ◽  
Vol 518-523 ◽  
pp. 5631-5635 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hui Qiao Gao ◽  
Li Na Guo
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
International Trade ◽  
Economic System ◽  
Ecological Footprint ◽  
Energy Analysis ◽  
Ecological Capacity ◽  
Footprint Model ◽  
Analysis Theory ◽  
Regional Sustainable Development ◽  
Improved Model

On the basis of ecological footprint, the energy analysis theory is used to establish the urban ecological footprint model , the model is used to calculate the ecological footprint of Yantai and measure the regional sustainable development status.The influense that the international trade to the regional ecological footprint is considered in the article.The improved model is applied to analyse the enviroment status of eco-economic system of Yantai in 2008.The results indicate the ecological footprint of Yantai is 12.9082hm2, and the aquatic prdouct is 7.57 hm2occupying 58.6% of the total footprint, the ecological footprint is 0.477 hm2, the ecological footprint is bigger than the ecological capacity.

China's Energy Trade Transformation Theory - A Study Based on the Ecological Footprint Model

2014 ◽  
Vol 962-965 ◽  
pp. 1904-1909
Author(s):  
Yan Wang ◽  
Shan Shui He
Keyword(s):  
Ecological Footprint ◽  
System Management ◽  
Transformation Theory ◽  
Ecological Civilization ◽  
Trade Surplus ◽  
Footprint Model ◽  
Ecological Deficit ◽  
Energy Trade ◽  
New Energy ◽  
Party Congress

The implementation of China's export oriented trade policy had brought huge trade surplus at the same time, the ecological deficit was huge in recent years.Therefore, the eighteen Party Congress proposed the building of ecological civilization, to control energy consumption. In this context, this paper used the ecological footprint model to analyze China's energy trade transformation, through the measurement of 2002-2010 years of energy trade, energy trade ecological deficit were found, it provided theoretical basis for China's energy trade transformation. Based on the ecological deficit it puts forward the corresponding countermeasures, developing new energy, strengthen ecological system management and change the trade structure.

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.

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