Book chapters

Chapter 9 - Intelligent spatial technologies for gender inclusive urban environments in today's smart cities

Elsevier,

Intelligent Environments, Second Edition, 2023, pp 285-322

This chapter aligns with SDG Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities by discussing how smart technologies have the potential to make cities safer and more inclusive for women and gender-diverse people.
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SDG:

Goal 5: Gender equality; Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities

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Gender equality and women's empowerment; Sustainable cities and human settlements, Global

Waste Management and Resource Recycling in the Developing World - Chapter 14: The future of e-waste in the circular economy of Ghana; implications for urban planning, environmental and human health risks

Elsevier,

Waste Management and Resource Recycling in the Developing World, 2023, Pages 309-325

This chapter advances Goals 3 and 13 by explaining why CE philosophy should be considered in national policies to guide waste and environmental management efforts.
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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being; Goal 13: Climate action

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Human rights; Health and wellbeing, Global

The Plant Hormone Ethylene - Chapter 5 - Ethylene in the regulation of seed dormancy and germination: Biodiversity matters

Elsevier,

Jessyca Adelle Silva Santos, Queila Souza Garcia, Chapter 5 - Ethylene in the regulation of seed dormancy and germination: Biodiversity matters, Editor(s): Nafees A. Khan, Antonio Ferrante, Sergi Munné-Bosch, The Plant Hormone Ethylene, Academic Press, 2023, Pages 61-71, ISBN 9780323858465

This content aligns with Goal 15: Life on Land and Goal 2: Zero Hunger by focusing on seed biodiversity.
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SDG:

Goal 15: Life on land; Goal 2: Zero hunger

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Biodiversity and ecosystems; Food security and nutrition and sustainable agriculture, Global

Resilient and Sustainable Cities - Chapter 24: Predictive modeling for reforestation of cities to mitigate climate change impacts

Elsevier,

Ali Jalali, Phillip B. Roös, Murray Herron, Paras Sidiqui, Emma Duncan, Chapter 24 - Predictive modeling for reforestation of cities to mitigate climate change impacts, Editor(s): Zaheer Allam, Didier Chabaud, Catherine Gall, Florent Pratlong, Carlos Moreno, Resilient and Sustainable Cities, Elsevier, 2023, Pages 441-456, ISBN 9780323917186, https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-91718-6.00014-1.

This chapter advances UN SDG goals 11, 13, and 3 by discussing how urban reforestation could be among effective options for mitigating urban warming and climate change, further aiding planners and policy makers to create more sustainable and liveable cities.
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SDG:

Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities; Goal 13: Climate action; Goal 3: Good health and well-being

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Forests; Sustainable cities and human settlements, Global

Chapter 5 - “Reign from behind the curtain”- Women's leadership during post-earthquake stages in rural areas in Sichuan, China

Elsevier,

Case Studies in Disaster Recovery, 2023, pp 87-108

This chapter aligns with SDG Goal 5: Gender equality and Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure by exploring the role women have played in disaster recovery and how this engagement fosters and enhances women's leadership roles.
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SDG:

Goal 5: Gender equality; Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

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Gender equality and women's empowerment; Disaster risk reduction, Global

Resilient and Sustainable Cities- Chapter 19: Health impact assessment: an innovative approach for 15-minute cities

Resilient and Sustainable Cities, Research, Policy and Practice, 2023, Pages 343-353

This chapter advances the UN SDG Goal 3: Good Health by addressing the potential for Health Impact Assessment to assess and optimize the health impacts of the 15-minute city model.
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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being; Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities

Tags:

Health and population; Health and wellbeing; Sustainable cities and human settlements, Global

Environmental Sustainability of Biofuels - Chapter 8 - Impact assessment of global biofuel regulations and policies on biodiversity

Elsevier,

Emma Suali, Latifah Suali, Chapter 8 - Impact assessment of global biofuel regulations and policies on biodiversity, Editor(s): Khalid Rehman Hakeem, Suhaib A. Bandh, Fayaz A. Malla, Mohammad Aneesul Mehmood, Environmental Sustainability of Biofuels, Elsevier, 2023, Pages 137-161, ISBN 9780323911597

This content aligns with Goal 7, Clean and Affordable Energy, and Goal 15, Life on Land, by assessing the impact of biofuel feedstocks on the environment, ecosystem, and biodiversity of the regions where energy crops will be grown and harvested.
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SDG:

Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy; Goal 15: Life on land; Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production

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Biodiversity and ecosystems; Energy, Global

Resilient and Sustainable Cities - Chapter 33 - Sustainable development in hydro-drought regions by improving hydro-indicators

Elsevier,

Resilient and Sustainable Cities: Research, Policy and Practice, 2023, Pages 625-647

This chapter contributes to SDG 6 by introducing projects to improve the situation of drought-affected cities by maintaining and saving local water resources.
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SDG:

Goal 6: Clean water and sanitation; Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities

Tags:

Sustainable cities and human settlements; Water and sanitation, Global

The Veterinarian's Guide to Animal Welfare - Chapter 4: Assessing animal welfare

Elsevier,

The Veterinarian's Guide to Animal Welfare, 2022, pp 117-138

This chapter aligns with Goal 3: Good Health and Wellbeing and Goal 15: Life on Land by describing the various methods and metrics to use in assessing animal welfare, from wildlife to livestock to laboratory animals and beyond.
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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being; Goal 15: Life on land

Tags:

Health and wellbeing; Science; Animal Welfare, Global

Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America - Violence Against Women – A Global Perspective

Elsevier,

Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America, Volume 49, Issue 4, 2022, Pages 809-821

This chapter advances Goals 5 and 3 by discussing a holistic and integrated approach to care delivery for victims of violence that includes medical and psychosocial care, economic empowerment, and legal aid optimizes health outcomes and promotes rehabilitation and reintegration.
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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being; Goal 5: Gender equality

Tags:

Human rights; Gender equality and women's empowerment; Health and wellbeing, Global

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