Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities

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Sustainable cities and human settlements, Global

Hydrological ecosystem changes and impacts after the Zonag Lake outburst in Hoh Xil of Tibetan Plateau

Journal of Asian Earth Sciences: X, Volume 6, 1 December 2021

This article supports SDGs 11, 13, and 15 by revealing the threats and damages caused by the changed hydrological ecosystem in Hoh Xil of Tibetan Plateau.

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Asia

Handbook of Algal Biofuels. Aspects of Cultivation, Conversion, and Biorefinery - Chapter 8: Application of halophilic algae for water desalination

Handbook of Algal Biofuels. Aspects of Cultivation, Conversion, and Biorefinery, 2022, Pages 167-179

This chapter advances SDGs 6 & 7 by describing the use of halophilic algae for the desalination of seawater for drinking and other uses.

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Water and sanitation; Energy; Chemicals and waste, Global

Dermatology at the intersection of climate change, social justice, and children's health

The Journal of Climate Change and Health,
Volume 5,
2022,
100101

Climate change is both an important social determinant of health (SDH) and a worsening public health threat. Though a warming climate threatens everyone, pediatric populations are particularly vulnerable.

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Health and population; Sustainable cities and human settlements, Global

Handbook on the Toxicology of Metals (Fifth Edition): Chapter 6 - Metals and air pollution

Handbook on the Toxicology of Metals (Fifth Edition), Volume I: General Considerations, 2022, Pages 137-182

In this chapter, we review the relevant scientific literature providing insights on health-related effects caused by inhalation of particulate metals, and their potential causal pathways.

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Health and population, Global

Urbanization and urban land use efficiency: Evidence from regional and Addis Ababa satellite cities, Ethiopia

Habitat International, Volume 117, November 2021

Ethiopia has experienced rapid urbanization over the past three decades. Several cities expanded rapidly and many satellite towns sprung up around the major cities.

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Rural development; Sustainable cities and human settlements; Land Use Planning, Africa

Community land formalization and company land acquisition procedures: A review of 33 procedures in 15 countries

Land Use Policy, Volume 110, November 2021

Indigenous and community lands, crucial for rural livelihoods, are typically held under informal customary tenure arrangements. This article reviews and maps 19 community land formalization and 14 company land acquisition procedures in 15 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Comparing community and company procedures identifies multiple sources of inequity.

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Diversity and inclusion; Sustainable cities and human settlements; Land Reclamation, Global

Emerging Transactive Energy Technology for Future Modern Energy Networks - Chapter 9: A case study in the hybrid energy network with 100 percent renewable energy resources and future directions

Mohammadreza Daneshvar, Behnam Mohammadi-Ivatloo, Kazem Zare, 'Chapter 9 - A case study in the hybrid energy network with 100 percent renewable energy resources and future directions', Editor(s): Mohammadreza Daneshvar, Behnam Mohammadi-Ivatloo, Kazem Zare, Emerging Transactive Energy Technology for Future Modern Energy Networks, Academic Press, 2023, Pages 135-149, ISBN 9780323911337

This chapter advances UN SDG goals 7 and 11 by supporting clean and sustainable energy and power systems

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Energy, Global

Is your smart city inclusive? Evaluating proposals from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Smart City Challenge

Sustainable Cities and Society, Volume 74, November 2021

The concept of “Smart City” has been proposed by governments, the business community, advocacy groups, and research institutions as a means to solve common urban problems and improve the quality of

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Health and wellbeing; Sustainable cities and human settlements; Diversity and inclusion; Smart Grid, Global

Land Reclamation and Restoration Strategies for Sustainable Development: Chapter 1 - Emergence and challenges of land reclamation: issues and prospect

Modern Cartography Series, Volume 10, 2021, Pages 1-15

As the rapid development of population leads to increasing demand for food and land resources, issues such as deforestation, land restoration from lakes, and the recuperation of grassland can lead to a ferocious cycle. This chapter reviews issues and challenges of the land reclamation process and strategic solutions proposed for its sustainable development.

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