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The #Science of #SolarPunk -- why we need #GreenerCities!
Equitable urban green space planning for sustainable cities: a GIS-based analysis of spatial disparities and functional strategies
Published: 02 July 2025
Sayyed Kifayatullah, Zafeer Saqib, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Muhammad Zaman-ul-Haq, Dmitry E. Kucher, Sajid Ullah & Aqil Tariq"Abstract:
#UrbanGreenSpaces (#UGS) are critical for fostering ecological sustainability and social equity in rapidly urbanizing cities like #Islamabad, #Pakistan. This study aimed to comprehensively map and classify Islamabad’s UGS, identify spatial disparities, and evaluate their ecological, recreational, and social functions. The research also proposed sustainable strategies for managing UGS to address urban challenges, including climate adaptation, biodiversity loss, and social inequity. The study developed a detailed spatial map of Islamabad’s UGS using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and high-resolution satellite imagery. Seven typologies were categorized and analyzed, including parks, playgrounds, institutional green spaces, and waterways. Field surveys and random sampling validated the thematic maps, achieving an accuracy rate of 95.68% based on statistical metrics like Kappa coefficients. The study revealed significant disparities in UGS distribution.
"Wealthier zones had larger, well-maintained green spaces, while denser areas lacked accessible and functional UGS. Recreational spaces, institutional greenery, and waterways played a vital role in enhancing biodiversity, urban aesthetics, and community well-being, though many remain underutilized or degraded. Institutional green spaces contributed significantly to urban sustainability, comprising 17.05 km² of the total UGS area. The research highlights UGS as an essential #NatureBasedSolution (#NBS) for addressing urban challenges like #HeatIslands, #stormwater management, and #SocialInequalities. The findings serve as a model for other rapidly urbanizing cities seeking #ecological and social balance.
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"Conclusion
[T]his study underscores the pivotal role of UGS in fostering ecological #sustainability, social equity, and urban resilience, particularly in rapidly urbanizing cities like Islamabad. By leveraging GIS and high-resolution satellite imagery, the research provides a detailed analysis of the spatial distribution, typologies, and functional value of #GreenSpaces across the city. The findings reveal striking disparities, where wealthier neighborhoods enjoy better-maintained parks and green belts, while densely populated and economically underprivileged areas often lack accessible and functional green spaces. This imbalance highlights the urgent need for equitable planning and management of urban greenery.
"The research affirms that UGS are more than aesthetic elements; they serve as vital ecological assets by regulating #UrbanMicroclimates, enhancing #biodiversity, managing stormwater, and mitigating the urban heat island effect. Socially, they contribute to community well-being by offering recreation, relaxation, and physical activity spaces. However, the study also identifies significant challenges, such as the uneven distribution, poor maintenance, and underutilization of certain green spaces, which limit their potential to deliver these benefits.
"To address these challenges, the study emphasizes the importance of integrating UGS into #UrbanPlanning policies to ensure #EquitableAccess for all city residents, regardless of socioeconomic status. It also highlights the value of #CommunityInvolvement in the upkeep and management of green spaces, fostering a sense of ownership and responsibility among local stakeholders. Sustainable funding mechanisms, such as public-private partnerships, are proposed to ensure UGS’s regular maintenance and future expansion. Moreover, the research advocates for continued use of data-driven decision-making, leveraging GIS tools to monitor and optimize green infrastructure for long-term sustainability. While this study focuses on Zone I, expanding future research to other zones would offer a more comprehensive perspective on UGS distribution and accessibility across the entire city.
"This research presents UGS as Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) to tackle pressing urban challenges like #ClimateChange, flooding, and social inequalities, offering actionable strategies for policymakers and urban planners. While centered on Islamabad, these findings provide a valuable framework that other rapidly urbanizing cities can adapt to strike a balance between development and ecological integrity. The study reminds that sustainable cities must prioritize green spaces to ensure a livable, #equitable, and #resilient urban future."
Full article:
http://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-025-07578-2#SolarPunkSunday #MoreTrees #GreenerCities #MoreGreenSpace #Microclimates #GreenInfrastructure #OpenAccess #OpenAccessJournals #LivableCities
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The #Science of #SolarPunk -- why we need #GreenerCities!
Equitable urban green space planning for sustainable cities: a GIS-based analysis of spatial disparities and functional strategies
Published: 02 July 2025
Sayyed Kifayatullah, Zafeer Saqib, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Muhammad Zaman-ul-Haq, Dmitry E. Kucher, Sajid Ullah & Aqil Tariq"Abstract:
#UrbanGreenSpaces (#UGS) are critical for fostering ecological sustainability and social equity in rapidly urbanizing cities like #Islamabad, #Pakistan. This study aimed to comprehensively map and classify Islamabad’s UGS, identify spatial disparities, and evaluate their ecological, recreational, and social functions. The research also proposed sustainable strategies for managing UGS to address urban challenges, including climate adaptation, biodiversity loss, and social inequity. The study developed a detailed spatial map of Islamabad’s UGS using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and high-resolution satellite imagery. Seven typologies were categorized and analyzed, including parks, playgrounds, institutional green spaces, and waterways. Field surveys and random sampling validated the thematic maps, achieving an accuracy rate of 95.68% based on statistical metrics like Kappa coefficients. The study revealed significant disparities in UGS distribution.
"Wealthier zones had larger, well-maintained green spaces, while denser areas lacked accessible and functional UGS. Recreational spaces, institutional greenery, and waterways played a vital role in enhancing biodiversity, urban aesthetics, and community well-being, though many remain underutilized or degraded. Institutional green spaces contributed significantly to urban sustainability, comprising 17.05 km² of the total UGS area. The research highlights UGS as an essential #NatureBasedSolution (#NBS) for addressing urban challenges like #HeatIslands, #stormwater management, and #SocialInequalities. The findings serve as a model for other rapidly urbanizing cities seeking #ecological and social balance.
[...]
"Conclusion
[T]his study underscores the pivotal role of UGS in fostering ecological #sustainability, social equity, and urban resilience, particularly in rapidly urbanizing cities like Islamabad. By leveraging GIS and high-resolution satellite imagery, the research provides a detailed analysis of the spatial distribution, typologies, and functional value of #GreenSpaces across the city. The findings reveal striking disparities, where wealthier neighborhoods enjoy better-maintained parks and green belts, while densely populated and economically underprivileged areas often lack accessible and functional green spaces. This imbalance highlights the urgent need for equitable planning and management of urban greenery.
"The research affirms that UGS are more than aesthetic elements; they serve as vital ecological assets by regulating #UrbanMicroclimates, enhancing #biodiversity, managing stormwater, and mitigating the urban heat island effect. Socially, they contribute to community well-being by offering recreation, relaxation, and physical activity spaces. However, the study also identifies significant challenges, such as the uneven distribution, poor maintenance, and underutilization of certain green spaces, which limit their potential to deliver these benefits.
"To address these challenges, the study emphasizes the importance of integrating UGS into #UrbanPlanning policies to ensure #EquitableAccess for all city residents, regardless of socioeconomic status. It also highlights the value of #CommunityInvolvement in the upkeep and management of green spaces, fostering a sense of ownership and responsibility among local stakeholders. Sustainable funding mechanisms, such as public-private partnerships, are proposed to ensure UGS’s regular maintenance and future expansion. Moreover, the research advocates for continued use of data-driven decision-making, leveraging GIS tools to monitor and optimize green infrastructure for long-term sustainability. While this study focuses on Zone I, expanding future research to other zones would offer a more comprehensive perspective on UGS distribution and accessibility across the entire city.
"This research presents UGS as Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) to tackle pressing urban challenges like #ClimateChange, flooding, and social inequalities, offering actionable strategies for policymakers and urban planners. While centered on Islamabad, these findings provide a valuable framework that other rapidly urbanizing cities can adapt to strike a balance between development and ecological integrity. The study reminds that sustainable cities must prioritize green spaces to ensure a livable, #equitable, and #resilient urban future."
Full article:
http://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-025-07578-2#SolarPunkSunday #MoreTrees #GreenerCities #MoreGreenSpace #Microclimates #GreenInfrastructure #OpenAccess #OpenAccessJournals #LivableCities
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Since 2024, DataCite's Global Access Fund has supported 20 projects expanding equitable access to DataCite infrastructure. See how training, outreach, and infrastructure development in regions where PID adoption is still emerging are helping to build a more open, global community: https://doi.org/10.5438/29r5-rk13
@Mohamadmostafa
#DataCite
#GlobalAccessFund
#PersistentIdentifiers
#PIDs
#OpenInfrastructure
#OpenScience
#EquitableAccess
#PIDAdoption
#ScholarlyCommunication
#ResearchData
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Since 2024, DataCite's Global Access Fund has supported 20 projects expanding equitable access to DataCite infrastructure. See how training, outreach, and infrastructure development in regions where PID adoption is still emerging are helping to build a more open, global community: https://doi.org/10.5438/29r5-rk13
@Mohamadmostafa
#DataCite
#GlobalAccessFund
#PersistentIdentifiers
#PIDs
#OpenInfrastructure
#OpenScience
#EquitableAccess
#PIDAdoption
#ScholarlyCommunication
#ResearchData
#FAIRData -
HSA warns 732 sellers of #health products in #Singapore
"global sting resulted in forced shutdown of ~13,000 #criminal-linked #websites, #socialmedia pgs, channels & bots used to market & sell #illegal or falsified #medicine. “Malaysia removed te greatest number of online listings(7k), followed by Russia, Ireland, 🇸🇬 & Iran” #Interpol said. “Te 5 c'tries collectively acc'ted for 96% of all listings taken down”"
🧐Enforcement of crime is key & so is #equitableaccess to meds.
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/81m-in-illegal-pharma-seized-in-global-sting-hsa-warns-732-sellers-of-health-products-in-spore -
When we think of staying healthy, what usually comes to mind is eating well, exercising regularly, and visiting the doctor when needed. But there’s a bigger picture that often goes unnoticed.
https://retroworldnews.com/a-human-centered-guide-to-the-social-determinants-of-health/#HumanCenteredHealth #SocialDeterminants #HealthEquity #PublicHealth #CommunityWellbeing #HealthForAll #EquitableAccess #HealthDisparities #WellnessMatters #InclusiveHealth #HealthEducation #SocialJustice #HealthPolicy #EmpowerCommunities #SustainableHealth #HealthAdvocacy #life
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Is the DOJ Web Accessibility Rule in Danger?
https://convergeaccessibility.com/2025/06/02/doj-web-accessibility-rule-in-danger/
Educause, American Association of Community Colleges, and other #HigherEd organizations have asked the U.S. administration to pause implementation of the previous administration's DOJ ADA Title II Web Accessibility regulation.
(They also wrote last year against changing #EquitableAccess automatic textbook charges from opt-out to opt-in: https://www.ed.gov/sites/ed/files/policy/highered/reg/hearulemaking/2023/memo-regarding-cash-management-books-and-supplies-submitted-by-lorgan-dobson-cioce.pdf )
#a11y #EdTech
via https://mastodon.social/@laura_carlson/114619158974743177 -
Is the DOJ Web Accessibility Rule in Danger?
https://convergeaccessibility.com/2025/06/02/doj-web-accessibility-rule-in-danger/
Educause, American Association of Community Colleges, and other #HigherEd organizations have asked the U.S. administration to pause implementation of the previous administration's DOJ ADA Title II Web Accessibility regulation.
(They also wrote last year against changing #EquitableAccess automatic textbook charges from opt-out to opt-in: https://www.ed.gov/sites/ed/files/policy/highered/reg/hearulemaking/2023/memo-regarding-cash-management-books-and-supplies-submitted-by-lorgan-dobson-cioce.pdf )
#a11y #EdTech
via https://mastodon.social/@laura_carlson/114619158974743177 -
#Press | EDP Sciences is proud to renew its commitment to @R4LPartnership providing free or low-cost access to our journals for institutions in lower- and middle-income countries. Together, we support the global advancement of research and the #SDGs. 🌍📚
#Research4Life #OpenAccess #GlobalResearch #SustainableDevelopment #EquitableAccess #EDPSciences
#ScienceMastodon
@ScienceScholar
@academia @phdlife @phdstudents
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“Urgent Help Needed” – a three-part series!
A #CCCOER #guestblog by Brandon BoardThe consequences of potential changes to automatic textbook billing.
Read it here 👓 https://bit.ly/3UDZVES
#textbookbilling #inclusiveaccess #equitableaccess #OER #SPARC #CCCOE -
“Urgent Help Needed” – a three-part series!
A #CCCOER #guestblog by Brandon BoardThe consequences of potential changes to automatic textbook billing.
Read it here 👓 https://bit.ly/3UDZVES
#textbookbilling #inclusiveaccess #equitableaccess #OER #SPARC #CCCOE -
📣 بادر بالتسجيل الان، متبقي اقل من اسبوعين.
لا تزال الأبحاث المنتجة من العالم العربي (باللغتين العربية والإنجليزية) لا تحظى بالرؤية العالمية وقابلية الاكتشاف التي تستحقها. هنالك عدة أسباب لذلك منها علي سبيل المثال، عدم اعتماد واستخدام المعرفات الدائمة ضمن مسارات البحث المختلفة، وانخفاض الوعي باهمية المعرفات الدائمة وأنواعها المختلفة، والبيانات الوصفية غير المكتمله.
Register & Share:https://datacite.zoom.us/webinar/register/2816896554640/WN_K-aN4Tr3RYqp8H2GNXXxfw
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📣 بادر بالتسجيل الان، متبقي اقل من اسبوعين.
لا تزال الأبحاث المنتجة من العالم العربي (باللغتين العربية والإنجليزية) لا تحظى بالرؤية العالمية وقابلية الاكتشاف التي تستحقها. هنالك عدة أسباب لذلك منها علي سبيل المثال، عدم اعتماد واستخدام المعرفات الدائمة ضمن مسارات البحث المختلفة، وانخفاض الوعي باهمية المعرفات الدائمة وأنواعها المختلفة، والبيانات الوصفية غير المكتمله.
Register & Share:https://datacite.zoom.us/webinar/register/2816896554640/WN_K-aN4Tr3RYqp8H2GNXXxfw
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#Debate "Exposing the hidden value of #EquitableHousing in informal #settlements
Findings from a new report ‘Improving #housing in informal settlements: assessing the impacts in human development’ from #HabitatForHumanity and #IIED demonstrate that #EquitableAccess to adequate housing in informal settlements generate a direct impact of 10.5% #EconomicGrowth and that #LifeExpectancy could grow up adding 2.4 yrs of life on average globally"
Info & Registraction:
https://www.iied.org/better-for-everyone-exposing-hidden-value-equitable-housing-informal-settlements -
With #HealthEquity, #Diversity and #Inclusion being top of agenda in healthcare discussions, #Equity for people living with #RareDisease is #EquitableAccess to diagnosis, treatment, health, social care and opportunity.
#DidYouKnow?#RareDiseaseDay #PatientEngagement #PatientInvolvement #MediPaCe
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📣 #JobAlert Interested in #OpenScience and improving equitable access to research infrastructure? #WeAreHiring a Regional Engagement Specialist position based in the Middle East or South/South East Asia.
⏰Send your application by March 15.
Please boost this if you want to boost us in these regions!🙏🏾
#OpenScience #OpenResearch #OpenInfrastructure #EquitableAccess
#MiddleEast
#SouthEastAsia
#engagement -
📣 #JobAlert Interested in #OpenScience and improving equitable access to research infrastructure? #WeAreHiring a Regional Engagement Specialist position based in the Middle East or South/South East Asia.
⏰Send your application by March 15.
Please boost this if you want to boost us in these regions!🙏🏾
#OpenScience #OpenResearch #OpenInfrastructure #EquitableAccess
#MiddleEast
#SouthEastAsia
#engagement