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Integrated assessment of existing practices and development of pathways for the effective integration of nature-based water treatment in urban areas
Keywords:

Assessment framework · Constructed floating wetlands · Constructed wetlands · Ecosystem · Green roof systems · Nature-based solutions

Integrated assessment of existing practices and development of pathways for the effective integration of nature-based water treatment in urban areas

Water pollution poses a significant and escalating threat to urban environments, particularly in the rapidly expanding cities of Asia. Addressing this challenge requires implementing cost-effective solutions, and one such approach is the deployment of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) to treat septic tank effluents, canals and lakes. This study represents a pivotal step in this direction by...

Jegatheesan, V., Velasco, P., Pachova, N., Diem Trangd, N.T., Bui, X., Mohammed Mowjood, M.I., ... Torrens, A. (2025). Integrated assessment of existing practices and development of pathways for the effective integration of nature-based water treatment in urban areas. APN Science Bulletin, (). doi:10.30852/sb.2024.2792

Green technologies to enhance sustainable food production in colder regions via adoption of smart greenhouse
Keywords:

Humidity · Smart greenhouse · Temperate region · Temperature

Green technologies to enhance sustainable food production in colder regions via adoption of smart greenhouse

Amidst climate change, dwindling resources, and a growing population, the farming industry has faced significant pressure. Nevertheless, rapid advancements in modern agricultural technology offer substantial potential for increasing production efficiency in colder regions. The proposed Smart Greenhouse (SGH) provides a controlled environment for crops. The SGH consists of heat sources from 8 m2 solar water...

Dorji, G., Tenzin, N., Lhendup, T., Chojey, N., Haque, M., Saiful Alam, M., & Bastakoti, N. (2024). Green technologies to enhance sustainable food production in colder regions via adoption of smart greenhouse. APN Science Bulletin, (). doi:10.30852/sb.2024.2674

Impact of Water Management on Methane and Nitrous Oxide Emission Dynamics in Asian Paddy Ecosystems
Keywords:

Alternative wetting and draining · Continuous flooding · Ebullition · Greenhouse gases

Impact of Water Management on Methane and Nitrous Oxide Emission Dynamics in Asian Paddy Ecosystems

With increasing demand for rice productivity linked with intense pressure on water availability in Asia, novel strategies are sought to optimise water management in paddy cultivation without compromising the yield. The conventional submerged paddy ecosystems not only consume water excessively but also constitute a major source of methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O), two highly...

Deepagoda, T.K.K.C., Lakshani, M.M.T., Nissankab, S.P., Weragodac, S.K., Senanayake, D.M.J.B., Sivakumar Babu, G.L., ... Kumarij, K.G.I.D. (2024). Impact of Water Management on Methane and Nitrous Oxide Emission Dynamics in Asian Paddy Ecosystems. APN Science Bulletin, (). doi:10.30852/sb.2024.2565

Assessment on the impact of mining and industrial activities in groundwater quality in Chandrapur, Maharashtra through remote sensing and GIS applications
Keywords:

GIS · Land use and land cover · Remote sensing · Residual sodium carbonate · Sodium adsorption ratio (SAR) · Water quality

Assessment on the impact of mining and industrial activities in groundwater quality in Chandrapur, Maharashtra through remote sensing and GIS applications

This study evaluated the quality of groundwater in Chandrapur Taluka, Maharashtra, using geospatial techniques and data from 2014 and 2018. The study assessed various water quality parameters such as chloride, fluoride, pH, residual sodium carbonate (RSC) and sodium adsorption ratio (SAR). The findings showed that chloride concentrations were mostly within acceptable limits, but there was...

Chandekar, S.L., Kumar Singh, S., Kanga, S., Sajan, B., Meraj, G., & Kumar, P. (2024). Assessment on the impact of mining and industrial activities in groundwater quality in Chandrapur, Maharashtra through remote sensing and GIS applications. APN Science Bulletin, (). doi:10.30852/sb.2024.2564

Climate change research, capacity building and communication on climate extremes over South Asia
Keywords:

Capacity building · Climate change · Climate extremes · Science-to-policy communication · South Asia

Climate change research, capacity building and communication on climate extremes over South Asia

Climate change is a global issue that significantly impacts various regions, including South Asia, which is particularly vulnerable to climate extremes. Extensive research is required to address the complex interplay between climate change and extreme weather events in South Asia (Bangladesh, Nepal and Pakistan). This study presents a case study of an Asia-Pacific Network for...

Ali, S., Reboita, M.S., Kiani, R., Goheer, M.A., Saeed, A., Muhammad, S., ... Bhutta, Z.A. (2024). Climate change research, capacity building and communication on climate extremes over South Asia. APN Science Bulletin, (). doi:10.30852/sb.2024.2492

Plausible alternative future of mangroves and their ecosystem services: Case studies from Asia-Pacific region
Keywords:

Ecosystem services · Land change simulation · Mangrove · Scenarios · Sustainable development

Plausible alternative future of mangroves and their ecosystem services: Case studies from Asia-Pacific region

Over the past few decades, scenario analysis emerged as a useful tool for environmental decision-making amidst multiple uncertainties. Using the influential drivers of change, scenarios portray the range of plausible alternative futures useful for quantifying the synergies and trade-offs of vital ecosystem services across multiple development trajectories. In this research, we demonstrate two case examples...

Hashimoto, S., Dasgupta, R., Saito, O., Johnson, B.A., Takahashi, Y., Kumar, P., ... Robaigau, A. (2024). Plausible alternative future of mangroves and their ecosystem services: Case studies from Asia-Pacific region. APN Science Bulletin, (). doi:10.30852/sb.2024.2469

Future changes in mean and extreme precipitation over Peninsular Malaysia using CORDEX-SEA 5 km simulations
Keywords:

CMIP5 · CORDEX-SEA · Downscaling · Peninsular Malaysia · Precipitation · Southeast Asia

Future changes in mean and extreme precipitation over Peninsular Malaysia using CORDEX-SEA 5 km simulations

The Coordinated Regional Climate Downscaling Experiment (CORDEX) Southeast Asia further downscaled three of its 25 km products, i.e. EC-Earth, HadGEM2-ES and MPI-ESM-MR forced regional climate simulations to a higher resolution of 5 km. A newer RegCM4.7 model was used for this exercise. For the simulations over Peninsular Malaysia, analysis shows that these simulations have much...

Chung, J.X., Juneng, L., Santisirisomboon, J., Ngo-Duc, T., Phan-Van, T., Trinh-Tuan, L., ... Tangang, F. (2023). Future changes in mean and extreme precipitation over Peninsular Malaysia using CORDEX-SEA 5 km simulations. APN Science Bulletin, 13(1). doi:10.30852/sb.2023.2348

Dive industry perspectives on threats to coral reefs: A comparative study across four Asia-Pacific countries
Keywords:

Coral reefs · Diver impacts · Environmental stewardship · Marine tourism · Ocean acidification

Dive industry perspectives on threats to coral reefs: A comparative study across four Asia-Pacific countries

The combined effects of climate change, marine tourism and other stressors threaten the ecological and economic sustainability of coral reefs. This study investigates dive industry stakeholder awareness of the threats to coral reefs through structured interviews with Dive Masters, company managers and marine management agencies in Vietnam, Australia, Malaysia and Indonesia. Stakeholders from all locations...

Benkendorff, K., Ngoc, Q.T.K., Ab Lah, R., Ode, I., Dimmock, K., Trinh, D.T., ... Limmon, G. (2023). Dive industry perspectives on threats to coral reefs: A comparative study across four Asia-Pacific countries. APN Science Bulletin, 13(1). doi:10.30852/sb.2023.2346

Climate change impacts on spatiotemporal variation of extreme weather and its consequences on dam optimisation and risk management in the Cagayan basin, Philippines
Keywords:

Dam optimisation · Drought risk · Flood risk · Rainwater-runoff inundation · Spatio-temporal climate impacts · Typhoon

Climate change impacts on spatiotemporal variation of extreme weather and its consequences on dam optimisation and risk management in the Cagayan basin, Philippines

Extreme weather threatens livelihood and urban development in the Philippines. However, addressing their effects and occurrences is a significant challenge, particularly in the Cagayan River Basin (CRB), due to increasing population and the dilemma of dam operations for floods and droughts management. Therefore, this paper focuses on investigating the impact of climate change on extreme...

Bharambe, K., Kantoush, S., Goto, H., Sumi, T., & Saber, M. (2023). Climate change impacts on spatiotemporal variation of extreme weather and its consequences on dam optimisation and risk management in the Cagayan basin, Philippines. APN Science Bulletin, 13(1). doi:10.30852/sb.2023.2347

Mapping groundwater resilience to climate change and human development in Asian cities
Keywords:

Asian cities · Climate change · Groundwater resiliency · Human development

Mapping groundwater resilience to climate change and human development in Asian cities

Groundwater resources in major Asian cities, including Bangkok and its vicinity, Ho Chi Minh City, Kathmandu Valley, and Lahore, confront escalating challenges due to climate change and human development. Over-extraction has led to groundwater depletion, causing socio-environmental and economic issues. This study investigates the combined impacts of climate change and urban development on groundwater resources...

Neupane, S., Ghimire, U., Shrestha, S., Sundaram, S.M., Shivakoti, B.R., Lorphensri, O., ... Malla, R. (2023). Mapping groundwater resilience to climate change and human development in Asian cities. APN Science Bulletin, 13(1). doi:10.30852.sb.2023.2227