Exploring the effects of urban heat island: A case study of two cities in Thailand and Indonesia

This study is part of a regional research project aimed at understanding the effects of Urban Heat Island (UHI) on urban residents. Using two case studies in Bangkok, Thailand and Bandung, Indonesia, the study focuses on the effects of UHI on household energy consumption and health and well-being. A Survey questionnaire of 400 respondents from...

Arifwidodo, S., Chandrasiri, O., Abdulharis, R., & Kubota, T. (2019). Exploring the effects of urban heat island: A case study of two cities in Thailand and Indonesia. APN Science Bulletin, 9(1). doi:10.30852/sb.2019.539

Climate change impact on groundwater recharge and suggested adaptation strategies for selected Asian cities

Currently, 54% of the world’s population lives in urban areas, and this figure is expected to increase to 66% by 2050. Major cities and municipalities in the region rely either wholly or partially on groundwater. Four Asian cities, namely Bangkok, Bandung, Ho Chi Minh City, and Lahore, are selected for the study as their groundwater...

Shrestha, S., Hoang, N., Shrestha, P., & Bhatta, B. (2018). Climate change impact on groundwater recharge and suggested adaptation strategies for selected Asian cities. APN Science Bulletin, 8(1). doi:10.30852/sb.2018.499