scholarly journals Quantitative Research Methods of Linguistic Niche and Cultural Sustainability

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (17) ◽  
pp. 9586
Author(s):  
Lan Zhang ◽  
Guowen Huang ◽  
Yongtao Li ◽  
Shitai Bao
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Quantitative Study ◽  
Niche Overlap ◽  
Guizhou Province ◽  
Niche Separation ◽  
Sustainable Cities ◽  
Temporal Dimension ◽  
Quantitative Research Methods ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Temporal Niche

Building Sustainable Cities and Human Communities is one of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations. And the sustainability of culture plays an important role in the sustainable development of cities and human communities. Language is an important carrier of culture, and the sustainability of language is the key factor in the sustainability of culture. How to measure the sustainability of language and its niche is key to achieving sustainable cities and communities. This paper systematically summarized the concept of niche and the theory of ecolinguistics as a theoretical basis for the quantitative study of the linguistic niche, and at the same time, the methods of niche measurement were summarized to provide mathematical support for the quantitative study of the linguistic niche. The Shannon-Wiener index and Pianka index were used to quantitatively study a particular linguistic niche for the first time, based on the use of Hmong and Mandarin in Jianhe County, Guizhou Province, China. The results showed that in the temporal dimension, the niche overlap indexes of Hmong and Mandarin were all above 0.9 in the sample villages, but in the spatial dimension, the niche overlap indexes of both languages were between 0.5 and 0.6. The spatial niche separation moderated the high temporal niche overlap, which made the two languages’ spatio-temporal niche overlap moderate. The quantitative study of a linguistic niche proved helpful in quantifying the level of sustainable development of language and culture, thus providing timely, accurate, and dynamic reference data to inform macro-control policies on the sustainable development of cities and human communities.

Discussion on the Method and Significance of Afforestation Management of Forestry Engineering

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-2
Author(s):  
Ruifen Chen ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Continuous Improvement ◽  
Guizhou Province ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Economic Level ◽  
Forestry Resources

With the continuous improvement of social and economic level, people’s demand for forestry resources is also increasing, which promotes the development of forestry engineering. This paper mainly studies the methods and significance of afforestation management of forestry engineering, hoping to make full preparations for the sustainable development of forestry resources in Guizhou Province, China.

scholarly journals City footprints and SDGs provide untapped potential for assessing city sustainability

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas Wiedmann ◽  
Cameron Allen
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Human Development ◽  
Scientific Inquiry ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Review Literature ◽  
Sustainable Cities ◽  
Planetary Boundaries ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Development Goals

AbstractCities are recognised as central to determining the sustainability of human development. However, assessment concepts that are able to ascertain whether or not a city is sustainable are only just emerging. Here we review literature since the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were agreed in 2015 and identify three strands of scientific inquiry and practice in assessing city sustainability. We find that further integration is needed. SDG monitoring and assessment of cities should take advantage of both consumption-based (footprint) accounting and benchmarking against planetary boundaries and social thresholds in order to achieve greater relevance for designing sustainable cities and urban lifestyles.

scholarly journals PELATIHAN DAN PEMBERDAYAAN TUNAS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs) SISWA TINGKAT SMA/MA SEDERAJAT DI KOTA PEKANBARU UNTUK MEWUJUDKAN TUJUAN SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES DAN RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 126-134
Author(s):  
Luerdi Luerdi ◽  
Alfajri Alfajri ◽  
Suwignyo Suwignyo
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Community Service ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Sustainable Cities ◽  
Active Engagement ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Responsible Consumption ◽  
Development Goals

This article aims to describe how the community service benefits young generations, especially students of high school in responding the trash problem in Pekanbaru. The fact that society including students did not possess enough awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) regarding thrash problem was the main reason for the community service event. The community service was conducted in the form of training and empowerment which emphasized the participants’ active engagement. The event has shown some positive outputs such as the participants’ understanding on trash problem and the SDGs’ goals as well as their awareness of role and contribution in creating free-trash environments. These are expected to meet two of the SDGs’ goals; sustainable cities and communities; and responsible consumption and production from non-governmental community side.

scholarly journals Urban development and 2030 Agenda

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (73) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcia Regina Farias da Silva ◽  
Nildo da Silva Dias ◽  
Carlos Aldemir Farias da Silva ◽  
Alexandre de Oliveira Lima
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Public Policies ◽  
Urban Sustainability ◽  
Sustainable Cities ◽  
Public Servants ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Education And Health ◽  
2030 Agenda ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Public Archives

Discussions about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and urban sustainability can help in the search for elucidating urban problems, considering the imprecision and conflicts that orbit around the debate on urban sustainability and the term sustainable development. This debate can contribute to future actions and proposals for urban public policies. Thus, the objective was to discuss Objective 11 of the 2030 Agenda, which deals with Sustainable Cities and Communities, from the perspective of collaborating with the debate on urban sustainability, based on the case study of Mossoró (RN). As a methodological procedure, documental and bibliographical research was carried out, around themes such as urban sustainability, sustainable development, and the 2030 Agenda, aiming to raise a theoretical reflection on these themes. Primary sources were researched in public archives of the Municipality of Mossoró and academic websites. In addition, 70 questionnaires were applied together to students and public servants of  Mossoro's public  university . It was found that the city only fulfills its social function when it guarantees its inhabitants, habitation; circulation, leisure; work, accessibility, education, and health. The challenges to thinking about sustainable cities are numerous and, on the other hand, the solutions are in place, and, therefore, the admission of public policies aligned with the production and adoption of technologies for sustainable cities is the possible path.

Automated Vehicles and Sustainable Cities

2020 ◽  
pp. 174-191
Author(s):  
Rui Wang ◽  
Christopher Oster
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Urban Transport ◽  
Policy Recommendations ◽  
Sustainable Cities ◽  
Automated Vehicles ◽  
Development Goal ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Automated Vehicle ◽  
Slow Progress ◽  
Near Future

The adoption of realistic automated vehicle (AV) technologies in the near future could trigger a shift toward a more efficient, environmentally friendly, and socially inclusive urban transport system if appropriate policies are implemented. Despite this potential, however, AV technologies seem unlikely to revolutionize ground transportation in the near future given the challenges and uncertainties associated with highly automated (driverless) vehicles. This chapter analyzes the slow progress toward and challenges to highly automated vehicles, and proposes a list of AV technologies that are most likely to be widely adopted within the time framework of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The authors then discuss how near-future AV technologies may affect the ability of achieving the sustainable development goal (SDG) of sustainable cities and communities (SDG11) and interconnected SDGs on health (SDG3), energy and resources (SDGs 7 and 12), economy (SDG8), and the environment (SDGs 13–15). The chapter concludes with four policy recommendations (transit integration, infrastructure, pricing, and experience sharing) for cities to best utilize and adapt to near-future AV technologies in order to achieve SDGs.

scholarly journals Successful, safe and sustainable cities: towards a New Urban Agenda

2017 ◽  
pp. 3-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Satterthwaite
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Local Economic Development ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Sustainable Cities ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
International Agencies ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Financing And Investment ◽  
National Governments ◽  
New Urban Agenda

There is a growing interest among national governments and international agencies in the contribution of urban centres to sustainable development. The paper outlines the new global agendas to guide this: the Sustainable Development Goals, the Paris Agreement and the New Urban Agenda. It then sets out the key challenges and opportunities facing urban governments across the Commonwealth in implementing these agendas and achieving inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable cities. This is hampered by significant infrastructure deficits (especially in provision for water and sanitation) and a lack of funding. After outlining the commitments agreed by national governments in these global agendas, the paper discusses the vital role in meeting these of city leadership, financing and investment, urban planning and local economic development. Whilst it is good to see recognition of the importance of cities to national economies, economic success in any city does not automatically contribute to a healthier city, a more inclusive city or a sustainable city. This needs capable and accountable urban governments working closely with local civil society, and the redirection of public funds and development assistance to support them.

scholarly journals Promoting information technology for the sustainable development of the phosphate fertilizer industry: a case study of Guizhou Province, China

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (11) ◽  
pp. 181160 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shujie Ma ◽  
Zhibo Luo ◽  
Shanying Hu ◽  
Dingjiang Chen
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Water Conservation ◽  
Technological Progress ◽  
Phosphate Fertilizer ◽  
Guizhou Province ◽  
Control Treatment ◽  
New Production ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Fertilizer Industry

The information technology revolution has brought unprecedented opportunities to the sustainable development of the traditional phosphate fertilizer industry. In this paper, the changes in characteristic indexes during this technological progress and business innovation are investigated at the industrial level and for different stakeholders using scenario simulation analysis based on system dynamics. The results show that information technology will have a significant impact on the traditional fertilizer industry. The popularity of information technology represents a win–win situation for industries, farmers, enterprises and governments. The sustainable development of the phosphate fertilizer industry promoted by information technology means that agrochemical services are a new growth point for the industry, and farmers will be the largest beneficiaries. Enterprises will adjust their product structures to achieve the relevant phosphate reduction goals before 2020. At the government level, the indirect benefits from energy savings, water conservation and reductions in non-point source pollution control treatment also increase significantly. In the new production and sales model, the development of the phosphate fertilizer industry is completely decoupled from resource consumption. In the future, this technological progress will eventually form a sustainable network of industrial innovation patterns. Our finding suggests that the application of information technology in the phosphate fertilizer industry can stimulate the vitality of each entity in the industry and achieve a win–win situation.

scholarly journals How Covid-19 influences the 2030 Agenda: do the practices of achieving the Sustainable Development Goal 11 need rethinking and adjustment?

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 ◽  
pp. 11-23
Author(s):  
Francesca Abastante ◽  
Isabella Lami ◽  
Beatrice Mecca
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Sustainable Cities ◽  
Sustainable Development Goal ◽  
Human Settlements ◽  
Development Goal ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Scientific Debate ◽  
2030 Agenda ◽  
Decision Making Processes

Our cities represent the crucial nodes of intervention to improve living conditions and promote sustainability.Therefore, the current pandemic, combined with the climate emergency, translates into an urban emergency.In light of the devastating effects of Covid-19 and the rethinking of the concept of sustainability, the goal of developing inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable cities and human settlements pursued by theSustainable Development Goal 11 may now require re vision in terms of the indicators used for its monitoring. Indicators are crucial since they help to make sustainable development visible and transparent, enable comparison, build and harmonize databases and provide information relevant to decision-making processes and urban and territorial policies by facilitating communication across arenas. The aim of this paper is to provide a picture of the indicators currently used to monitor SDG11, to present a series of critical reviews of them in light of the Covid-19emergency, and to suggest the introduction of some new indicators, thus opening a scientific debate on the topic.

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