Geographic Approaches to Climate Change and Mitigation: Urban and Rural Perspectives (Volume 2)

by Shahfahad (Editor), Pir Mohammad (Editor), Abraham R. Matamanda (Editor), Jesús Rodrigo-Comino (Editor)

Overview

This book provides an exploration of innovative geographic approaches to address the challenges posed by climate change, focusing on solutions across urban and rural contexts. Offering actionable insights, it bridges diverse disciplines to highlight practical strategies and evidence-based policies for a more sustainable and resilient future. The volume is organized into key themes that address global issues: sustainable governmental policies, urban planning, rural land use practices, transportation systems, food security, heritage conservation, and the socio-environmental impacts of climate change. From implementing nature-based solutions in African cities to reforestation practices in rural landscapes, and from reducing meat consumption to preserving cultural heritage at risk from rising sea levels, each chapter provides real-world case studies and forward-thinking strategies. The book addresses the importance of integrating diverse perspectives, emphasizing the need for cohesive policies and innovative solutions to mitigate climate impacts while fostering sustainable development. Topics like participatory democracy in climate action, the nexus between tourism and the environment, and leveraging shared electric vehicles for transit sustainability illustrate the multifaceted approach required to tackle global challenges. By examining methodologies such as fuzzy logic for territorial planning, innovative urban design for sustainable education environments, and advanced logistics for freight transportation, the book sets out to solve complex problems related to resource management, community resilience, and climate adaptation. It also sheds light on the socioeconomic and cultural dimensions of climate change, underscoring the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and global action.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783031921148
Publisher:	Springer Nature Switzerland
Publication date:	09/12/2025
Series:	Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation
Pages:	510
Product dimensions:	8.27(w) x 10.98(h) x (d)

About the Author

Dr. Pir Mohammad is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He earned his PhD in Remote Sensing from the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, specializing in urban heat island studies in Indian cities, and was recognized with the Excellence in Doctoral Research Award for his exceptional contributions. Prior to his current role, Dr. Mohammad served as a Postdoctoral Fellow in the same department at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. His research interests encompass remote sensing, urban climate, extreme weather events, heat mitigation, and thermal comfort. Dr. Mohammad has authored 23 peer-reviewed publications in esteemed journals and actively reviews for numerous academic publications. He has presented his research findings at various national and international conferences, further contributing to the academic community. He is also a life member of the Indian Society of Remote Sensing (ISRS), the Indian Society of Geomatics (ISG), and the Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA).
Dr. Shahfahad is an assistant professor of Geography at Department of Geography, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University (BHU). Before joining BHU, Dr. Shahfahad worked as an assistant professor of Geography at Department of Geography, Faculty of Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia during 2023-24. He completed his B.A. (H) Geography in 2015, M.A. Geography in 2017, and Ph.D. in 2022 from the Department of Geography, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi. He has also done Post-Graduate Diploma in Geoinformatics from Centre for Distance and Online Learning, Jamia Millia Islamia during 2022-23. He was a junior research fellow (JRF) during 2017–2019 and a senior research fellow (SRF) during 2019–2022 in the Department of Geography, Jamia Millia Islamia.
Jesús Rodrigo Comino currently works as an associate professor at the University of Granada and has been included in the World's Top 2% Scientists ranking by Stanford University since 2021. He got a Master in Territorial Planning and Geographic Information Systems (2013) at the University of Málaga/Granada, whose final work was divided into 3 national publications and a monograph. During his predoc stage, he obtained three scholarships for doctoral studies: DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service), La Caixa Foundation, and FPU (Ministry of Education, Spain). During this period, he completed his first doctoral thesis in Geography between the University of Trier (Germany -2 years-) and Malaga (2 years) in 2018: “Actual geomorphological processes in sloping vineyards. A comparison between Ruwer-Mosel Valley (Trier, Germany) and Montes de Málaga (Málaga, Spain)”.
Abraham R Matamanda is an NRF Y2-rated urban and regional planner. Abraham lectures at the University of Free State (UFS) and is also the deputy-chair of the SARChI Chair on City Region Economies in the faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at UFS. Currently, he serves as the co-editor of the Town Planning Journal published by UFS and serves on the academic editorial board of Plos Water Journal. Abraham is also the current chairperson of the Free State Chapter of the South African Planning Institute (SAPI). He is a fellow of the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) Future Professoriate Programme Phase 1, third Cohort.

Table of Contents

.- Topic 1 Sustainable Governmental Policy and Leadership.- 1 Science in the city: implementation of evidence based green policies in urban environments.- 2 Public Policy Best Practices for Energy Communities- Pyrgos Community: A Case Study.- 3 Destination management and integrated approaches to mountain tourist destinations.- 4 Fostering Green Consensus: A World Café Approach to Participatory Democracy and Climate Action in Local Communities, etc.