Sttôf Êl Hâmîdy’s Post

At the Austrian Academy of Sciences, the Periurban Form in the Peruvian Andes project, funded by the Austrian Science Fund FWF (P 31855-G), is slowly entering the home straight. So far, #landscape theory considerations have been made, urban environmental profiles created, and land cover changes at different altitudinal zones analyzed. In the coming months, the results of the latest field research on environmental perceptions will be analyzed and published with colleagues from the Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, the Universidad Nacional de San Antonio Abad del Cusco (UNSAAC), and the Università degli Studi di Sassari. The focus will be on the question of which negative effects of the urban growth of the mountain cities of #Cusco (Huatanay Valley) and #Huaraz (Santa Valley) are perceived by periurban villagers in Oropesa and Taricá and which settlement morphology would be preferred. Because #mountainsmatter

Identifying major phases in the use of land, energy and changing landscapes by agrarian societies (7,000 cal BP-Present) in Cantabrian Spain, based on cultural changes and anthropogenic signals Frontiers https://lnkd.in/gCr5DNJK

ROBIN project knowledge || 💡 Check below our partners', Laboratory of Geoinformatics | Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, work in identifying and analysing bioeconomy practices implemented in the region of Central Macedonia. The aim of the report is to equip #regional #industry actors with practical insights that could contribute to facilitating the transition from linear to circular bioeconomy practices. 🌿 The report will soon be available on our website. Stay tuned! #horizoneurope

I am thrilled to announce that our recent research paper entitled “A Comprehensive Study on Wintertime Outdoor Thermal Comfort of Blue-Green Infrastructure in an Arid Climate: A Case of Isfahan, Iran” has been published in the Journal of Sustainable Cities and Society (IF: 10.5 & CiteScore: 22.0). This study aims to investigate the effects of #UBGI on subjective and objective #HumanThermalComfort, assess the efficiency of #PET, #mPET, and #UTCI thermal indices, and determine their wintertime neutral range in the arid climate of #Isfahan, #Iran. A special thanks to Abbasali Dashti and Dr. Shokuhi for their unwavering support, whose collaborations have made this experience truly rewarding. I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to Andreas Matzarakis, whose guidance and support have been instrumental throughout this journey. I am incredibly fortunate to have had the opportunity to learn from such a distinguished mentor. I sincerely appreciate the editors and the editor-in-chief of the Journal of Sustainable Cities and Society for their professional handling of our manuscript. I am also grateful to the reviewers for their valuable feedback and insightful suggestions. 📄 The publication is available for free access until September 07, 2024: https://lnkd.in/gKubMRaS Looking forward to sharing more insights! #OutdoorThermalComfort #BlueGreenInfrastructure #ThermalPerception #ThermalAdaptation #Alliesthesia #UrbanDesign #UrbanPlanning #UrbanClimatology #Microclimate

"𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 #𝗖𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗦 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻-𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀!" Project 4: "LIVEMOUNT – Living in the mountains today and in 2050".✨ - Coordinators: Prof. Emmanuel Reynard (Université de Lausanne), Prof. Bogdan Andrei Mihai (Universitatea din București) Prof. Taieb Boumeaza (Université Hassan II de Casablanca) - Event Date: 12 -15/08/2024 - Location: Université de Lausanne - Theme: Climate, Environment, Energy 🔍 Project Overview: The University of Lausanne's Interdisciplinary Centre for Mountain Research (CIRM) is leading an exciting project, funded by #CIVIS, focused on understanding and addressing the challenges faced by mountain communities in a rapidly changing world. This initiative brings together researchers from multiple universities to collaborate on key issues like climate change, economic development, and sustainable living in mountainous regions. Over a 4-day workshop, teams will work to create a medium-term research programme (5-6 years), combining expertise from various fields such as geography, hydrology, and environmental studies. The project will explore the impacts of environmental changes on mountain life across different regions, including the Swiss Alps, the Romanian Carpathians, and the Moroccan Atlas, aiming to find innovative solutions that benefit both the environment and local communities. 🤝 Why This Collaboration Matters: This project shows the power of collaboration within the CIVIS alliance. By bringing together scholars from CIVIS member universities and others, the initiative fosters an interdisciplinary approach to understanding and addressing the unique challenges faced by mountain communities. CIVIS’s support not only catalyzes innovative research but also strengthens the bonds between partner institutions, ensuring a sustained and impactful exchange of knowledge and resources. This collaboration is a testament to CIVIS’s commitment to advancing research that addresses global challenges, making a tangible difference in the lives of people in mountainous regions around the world Stay tuned for the next presentation of the new projects approved by this seed funding call!🚀

📣Announcement: The Release of My Latest Publication! 💧🌍 I’m thrilled to share the release of my latest publication, Mines and Water: Interpreting European Industrial Heritage in the Anthropocene, published as part of the Anthropocene serie (Volume 4). Peter Lang International Academic Publishers 📖 This edited collection, co-edited with Elena Bougleux, Albina Pashkevich, and Sanja Iguman, delves into the intersections of European industrial heritage and the ecological challenges of the Anthropocene. Over 232 pages, we explore how mining legacies and water management inspire us to rethink the interactions between industrial history, the environment, and sustainable futures. 🔍 Key themes include: - The environmental impacts inherited from mining. - The symbolic role of water in industrial landscapes. - How industrial heritage can shed light on today’s ecological challenges. 💡 This book is the result of an Erasmus+ project, which brought together researchers, educators, and practitioners from across Europe to collaborate on the study and reinterpretation of industrial heritage within the Anthropocene framework. The project emphasized the importance of cross-border dialogue and interdisciplinary approaches to addressing global challenges. 📚 This publication is aimed at researchers, students, and anyone passionate about history, industrial heritage, and environmental studies. It offers valuable insights for academic and professional audiences alike. 🙏 A huge thank you to my co-editors, contributors, and everyone who enriched this collaborative effort. ✨ Available now! => https://lnkd.in/dfjrT-Wq - DOI10.3726/b22187 I’d love to hear your thoughts or discuss the topics further—feel free to reach out! Haute Ecole Provinciale de Hainaut (HEPH) - Condorcet #Anthropocene #IndustrialHeritage #EnvironmentalHistory #ErasmusPlus #Publication #MinesAndWater

We are thrilled to announce our latest publication 📚 in Singapore Journal of Tropical Geography (IF-2.2) published by Wiley. Thanks to my co-author Suranjan Majumder and Arghadeep Bose. Understanding the housing quality in hilly terrains is crucial for sustainable development. 🌿🛤️ It helps in crafting policies and strategies that not only improve living conditions but also ensure the harmony between development and the delicate mountain ecosystem. 🌍 This research delves into the complex relationship between hilly terrains and the quality of housing, providing a fresh perspective on urban development in challenging landscapes. 🌄 By employing cutting-edge geovisualization techniques, we uncover the spatial dynamics that influence household quality in Darjeeling, a region known for its steep slopes and breathtaking beauty. 🗺️ Access our research publication: https://lnkd.in/d-vAdJXV #urbandevelopment #sustainableliving #Geovisualization #himalayas #Darjeeling #HousingQuality #researchpublication #sustainability #Innovation Let's make a difference for a sustainable future! 💡🌱

@Matthias Kowasch publie l’ouvrage « Geographies of New Caledonia-Kanaky » This open access book provides a unique overview of geographical, historical, political and environmental issues facing the French overseas territory New Caledonia, also called “Kanaky” by the indigenous Kanak people, who outnumber citizens of European and other origin. New Caledonia has seen a long and complex struggle for decolonization, but is still on the United Nations’ list of “Non-Self Governing territories” and there is little sign of change following three referendums on independence and extensive negotiations with France. The archipelago possesses around a quarter of the world’s nickel deposits, giving it additional strategic importance when demand for the mineral is strong. The islands have unique biodiversity, and Caledonian coastal lagoons have been listed as UNESCO world heritage sites since 2008. The book offers detailed insights into the environmental and human geographies of the archipelago, with a focus on the linksbetween environmental protection and extensive mining operations, between political independence struggles and continued wellbeing and economic development, and the differing visions for the future of the islands. This multidisciplinary volume, one of the few to appear in English, appeals to researchers, students and policy makers across the environmental, social and political sciences. https://lnkd.in/eAxfVPkQ

The World Congress on Environmental History will be held at the University of Oulu from 19-23 August. More than 700 researchers will discuss the interaction between humans and nature, the value of historical knowledge and the impact of past events on the future. The congress will bring together global, regional and local issues, and indigenous peoples and their relationship with the environment and nature will be a major theme. https://lnkd.in/dae6DGyq

🌟 New article 🌟 As leader of project КП-06-КОСТ (funded by BNSF and in line with the MARGISTAR Cost action) I have an opportunity to explore the socio-ecological relations and their formation and adaptation over time in Velingrad Municipality, Bulgaria. Together with prof. Miglena Zhiyanski we published our article "Study on the Coupled Human – Natural System in Velingrad Municipality, Bulgaria: A Resilience Perspective" in Silva Balcanica journal. The study looks back in time in order to learn from the interactions between human and nature and their short and long term consequences. This knowledge could be used to enhance the resilience of the system by identifying mechanisms that could improve its capacity to absorb shocks. DOI: 10.3897/silvabalcanica.25.e121334 https://lnkd.in/dpmeGzkx #Research #Sustainability #Resilience #EnvironmentalScience #Velingrad #Bulgaria #SilvaBalcanica #Socioecology