Land cover, land use changes and air pollution in Asia: a synthesis
A better understanding of land cover/land use changes (LCLUC) and their interactions with the atmospheric environment is essential for the sustainable management of natural resources, environmental protection, air quality, agricultural planning and food security. The 15 papers published in this focu...
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| author | Krishna Vadrevu Toshimasa Ohara Chris Justice |
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| description | A better understanding of land cover/land use changes (LCLUC) and their interactions with the atmospheric environment is essential for the sustainable management of natural resources, environmental protection, air quality, agricultural planning and food security. The 15 papers published in this focus issue showcase a variety of studies relating to drivers and impacts of LCLUC and air pollution in different South/Southeast Asian (S/SEA) countries. This synthesis article, in addition to giving context to the articles in this focus issue, also reviews the broad linkages between population, LCLUC and air pollution. Additionally, we identify knowledge gaps and research priorities that are essential in addressing air pollution issues in the region. We conclude that for effective pollution mitigation in S/SEA countries, quantifying drivers, sources and impacts of pollution need a thorough data analysis through ground-based instrumentation, models and integrated research approaches. We also stress the need for the development of sustainable technologies and strengthening the scientific and resource management communities through capacity building and training activities to address air pollution issues in S/SEA countries. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-6109237442c842adbe4c1df705b4889c2023-08-09T14:36:06ZengIOP PublishingEnvironmental Research Letters1748-93262017-01-01121212020110.1088/1748-9326/aa9c5dLand cover, land use changes and air pollution in Asia: a synthesisKrishna Vadrevu0https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4407-5605Toshimasa Ohara1Chris Justice2NASA Marshall Space Flight Center , Huntsville, AL, United States of America; Author to whom any correspondence should be addressed.National Institute of Environmental Studies , Tsukuba, JapanUniversity of Maryland , College Park, MD, United States of AmericaA better understanding of land cover/land use changes (LCLUC) and their interactions with the atmospheric environment is essential for the sustainable management of natural resources, environmental protection, air quality, agricultural planning and food security. The 15 papers published in this focus issue showcase a variety of studies relating to drivers and impacts of LCLUC and air pollution in different South/Southeast Asian (S/SEA) countries. This synthesis article, in addition to giving context to the articles in this focus issue, also reviews the broad linkages between population, LCLUC and air pollution. Additionally, we identify knowledge gaps and research priorities that are essential in addressing air pollution issues in the region. We conclude that for effective pollution mitigation in S/SEA countries, quantifying drivers, sources and impacts of pollution need a thorough data analysis through ground-based instrumentation, models and integrated research approaches. We also stress the need for the development of sustainable technologies and strengthening the scientific and resource management communities through capacity building and training activities to address air pollution issues in S/SEA countries.https://doi.org/10.1088/1748-9326/aa9c5dland cover and land use changespopulationair pollutioninterdisciplinary approachsouth and southeast Asiasynthesis |
| spellingShingle | Krishna Vadrevu Toshimasa Ohara Chris Justice Land cover, land use changes and air pollution in Asia: a synthesis Environmental Research Letters land cover and land use changes population air pollution interdisciplinary approach south and southeast Asia synthesis |
| title | Land cover, land use changes and air pollution in Asia: a synthesis |
| title_full | Land cover, land use changes and air pollution in Asia: a synthesis |
| title_fullStr | Land cover, land use changes and air pollution in Asia: a synthesis |
| title_full_unstemmed | Land cover, land use changes and air pollution in Asia: a synthesis |
| title_short | Land cover, land use changes and air pollution in Asia: a synthesis |
| title_sort | land cover land use changes and air pollution in asia a synthesis |
| topic | land cover and land use changes population air pollution interdisciplinary approach south and southeast Asia synthesis |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1088/1748-9326/aa9c5d |
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