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Geography, Planning and Development

Spatial aspects of human society, including human geography, urban planning, regional development, GIS applications, environmental planning, and sustainable development

5 papers

Papers

Subnational variations in the quality of household survey data in sub-Saharan Africa

The study found significant variation in the quality of Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) data across sub-Saharan Africa, with data quality decreasing in remote areas further from settlements. This decline in data quality appears to be a persistent issue, potentially affecting health and development efforts that rely on this data. Researchers combined survey data with geospatial data on settlements and nighttime light emissions to create high-resolution maps of data quality.

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Geography, Planning and Development Sep 03, 04:33 PM

Increasing global human exposure to wildland fires despite declining burned area

Despite a global decline in burned area, human exposure to wildland fires has increased by 40% between 2002 and 2021, mainly due to population growth and shifts in settlement patterns near fire-prone areas. The study also highlights that although major wildfire disasters occur in other areas of the world, 85% of global exposure occurred in Africa.

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Geography, Planning and Development Aug 25, 02:21 PM

People have shaped most of terrestrial nature for at least 12,000 years

The study finds that human societies have shaped nearly three-quarters of Earth's land for at least 12,000 years, challenging the notion of pristine wilderness. The current biodiversity crisis is primarily driven by appropriation and intensification of land use in already inhabited areas rather than the conversion of untouched ecosystems, suggesting that incorporating Indigenous and local community stewardship is essential for effective conservation.

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Geography, Planning and Development Jul 14, 05:19 PM