Trends in diameter at breast height (DBH)–height distribution and allometric relationships among major conifer species in the Altay Mountains, Northwest China
Available online 29 September 2026
The scaling relationship between diameter at breast height (DBH) and tree height is a fundamental indicator of tree growth dynamics, reflecting biomass allocation strategies in the horizontal and vertical...
Spatiotemporal heterogeneity of ecosystem health and its divergent responses to multidimensional urbanization in the Jialing River Basin (JRB), China
Available online 29 September 2026
Ecosystem health is a cornerstone of ecological integrity and is vital for maintaining structural stability and functional sustainability under increasing pressures from rapid urbanization. However,...
Assessment of regional sustainable development progress and influencing factors differences across the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) countries
Available online 29 September 2026
The global pursuit of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development has faced significant challenges, with recent assessments indicating that only a minority of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are...
Quantitative risk evaluation of agricultural drought in China using the improved catastrophe progression method
Available online 29 September 2026
The identification of factors contributing to agricultural drought and regions with high drought risk is important to reduce grain losses and ensure food security. However, agricultural drought is a...
Spatial evolutions and trends of the coupling coordinated development of environment–economy–tourism in China
Available online 29 September 2026
Against the backdrop of China’s strategic commitment to sustainable development, understanding the synergistic dynamics among ecological environment (EE), economic development (ED), and tourism industry...
Water use efficiency in oasis agriculture: Have we reached the limit of water-saving technologies?
Available online 29 September 2026
Irrigation accounts for the greatest consumption of freshwater, representing a major contributor to water scarcity. Consequently, water-saving technologies (WSTs) are widely applied to improve water...
Impact of economic functional zones on regional economic development and underlying mechanisms: A case study of Changchun Jiutai Economic Development Zone, China
Available online 29 September 2026
Economic development zones (EDZs) are an important policy instrument for promoting local economic growth and spatial restructuring. Taking the Changchun Jiutai Economic Development Zone (hereafter referred...
Agricultural carbon emission intensity (ACEI) in China from 1997 to 2022: Spatiotemporal differences, convergence, and its influence factors
August 2026
Exploring the spatiotemporal differences and convergence mechanisms of agricultural carbon emissions in China can contribute to global agricultural carbon emission reduction. Taking 31 provinces, municipalities,...
Optimizing land cover planning for carbon neutrality: Policy insights from scenario-based vegetation carbon sink assessment in the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area, China
August 2026
Mitigating national climate change requires achieving carbon neutrality, necessitating innovative land cover strategies that reconcile economic development with enhanced carbon sinks, particularly in...
From breadbasket to sustainability challenge: A rice–wheat system of Punjab, India
August 2026
This study is set against the backdrop of agricultural intensification in the Indian Punjab, which began with the Green Revolution in the late 1960s—an initiative originally launched to secure India’s...
Spatiotemporal variations in oasis structure and landscape stability in the middle reaches of the Konqi River based on high-spatial-resolution multispectral imagery
August 2026
Inland river oasis ecosystems have undergone substantial transformations due to extensive land exploitation. It is essential to understand the environmental implications and consequences of such activities...
Uncovering multiple roles of green innovation in urban sustainable development efficiency in China
August 2026
As the pivotal component of the innovation-driven strategy, green innovation has been increasingly recognized as a viable pathway to achieve harmony among economy, society, and ecological environment....
Evaluating runoff retention and associated flood mitigation services of urban blue-green infrastructure in a mega urban centre
August 2026
Urban blue-green infrastructure (BGI) plays a significant role in regulating stormwater management and mitigating urban flooding. However, the effectiveness of urban BGI in mitigating surface runoff...
Crop planting structural optimization over area expansion: A pathway to sustainable oasis agriculture in arid Northwest China
August 2026
Arid regions face critical challenges in balancing water resources, agricultural, and ecological sustainability. This study developed an integrated framework that combines remote sensing, the Penman-Monteith...
Spatiotemporal evolution and simulation optimization of rural settlements in Hotan Prefecture, China: A three-dimensional perspective
August 2026
The exploration of the evolutionary process and influence mechanism of rural settlements has significant implications for the promotion of sustainable rural development. However, existing research has...
Spatiotemporal pattern of terrestrial ecosystem carbon storage in China with projections under multiple climate scenarios
August 2026
Accurate accounting of terrestrial ecosystem carbon storage is essential for understanding how production, decay, and disturbance shape ecological function and resilience. However, few China-wide datasets...
Oil palm land expansion and sustainable agriculture challenges in rural areas of Indonesia
June 2026
The expansion of oil palm land in Indonesia has led to the increase of land connectivity, posing significant challenges due to substantial and heterogeneous land use changes, particularly in the rural...
Sustainable three-dimensional (3D) space optimization in high-density urban areas: Drivers, synergies, and multi-method insights
June 2026
Spatial conflicts in high-density urban areas impede sustainable development, therefore, such cities urgently require sustainable three-dimensional (3D) space optimization. However, existing studies...
Broadband China Policy can alleviate city-level carbon inequality in China
June 2026
Understanding the role of digital infrastructure development in shaping carbon inequality (CI) is critical for promoting environmental equity in the digital era. While the digital infrastructure has...
Estimates of grassland carbon storage using machine-learning models
June 2026
Grassland is a crucial component of the global ecosystem, essential for maintaining biodiversity, regulating climate, and stabilizing soil. The Mongolian Plateau, with its extensive grasslands, serves...
Impact of land use/cover change on ecosystem services and sustainable optimization in the dry-hot valley region of Southwest China
June 2026
Rapid agricultural growth is intensifying the pressure on land resources in the dry-hot valley regions of Southwest China. Assessing the impact of land use/cover change (LUCC) on ecosystem services...
Impact of regional agriculture on economic development: A reflection from Lincolnshire, the United Kingdom
June 2026
Agriculture is a crucial pillar for economic growth, food security, and trade, therefore, it is necessary to study how the performance of agriculture affects the overall situation of a country. This...
Spatiotemporal dynamics of land surface temperature in Yunnan, China: Interpreting multi-temporal drivers using eXtreme Gradient Boosting (XGBoost) and SHapley Additive exPlanations (SHAP)
June 2026
Amid global warming, mountainous regions have emerged as critical zones of investigation owing to their heightened vulnerability to climate change, their ecological significance, and the intensified...
Changes of ecological vulnerability under different wetland change patterns: A case study of the transboundary Heilongjiang (Amur) River Basin
June 2026
Wetlands are among the most biodiverse and productive ecosystems on the Earth, playing crucial roles in maintaining ecosystem services and achieving sustainable development goals. However, global wetlands...
Exploring uncertainty in the household water, energy, and food nexus: trade-offs and synergies in South Africa
June 2026
Access to water, energy, and food (WEF) remains a persistent challenge in many developing countries, particularly in rural areas where infrastructural limitations and socio-economic vulnerabilities...
