Exploring uncertainty in the household water, energy, and food nexus: trade-offs and synergies in South Africa
Available online 14 May 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...
Changes of ecological vulnerability under different wetland change patterns: A case study of the transboundary Heilongjiang (Amur) River Basin
Available online 13 May 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...
Estimates of grassland carbon storage using machine-learning models
Available online 12 May 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
Available online 12 May 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
Available online 12 May 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)
Available online 12 May 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...
Broadband China Policy can alleviate city-level carbon inequality in China
Available online 11 May 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...
Sustainable three-dimensional (3D) space optimization in high-density urban areas: Drivers, synergies, and multi-method insights
Available online 9 May 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...
Oil palm land expansion and sustainable agriculture challenges in rural areas of Indonesia
Available online 7 May 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...
Hydroclimatic and cryospheric changes in the eastern Pamir Plateau, Tajikistan: A 31-a remote sensing assessment of Yashilkul Lake
April 2026
High-altitude glacier-lake systems in the eastern Pamir Plateau, Tajikistan, are highly sensitive elements of Central Asia’s cryosphere and are vital for sustaining regional water resources. The Yashilkul...
Nonlinear carbon–water coupling in terrestrial ecosystems: Insights from China’s Three-North Shelterbelt Forest region
April 2026
Understanding the coupling between carbon and water in terrestrial ecosystems is essential for achieving sustainable development. Net primary productivity (NPP), carbon use efficiency (CUE), and water...
Elevational patterns of plant species and phylogenetic diversity in the eastern Pamir Plateau
April 2026
Mountain ecosystems offer natural gradients for exploring biodiversity patterns; however, the elevational patterns of plant species and phylogenetic diversity in the eastern Pamir Plateau remain poorly...
Impact of county-to-district conversion on the urban-rural integration development: A case study from Jiangsu Province, China
April 2026
County-to-district conversion (CDC) has restructured the pattern of urban-rural development and influenced the allocation of resources by local governments as well as the urbanization process. However,...
Smallholder farmers’ intention to adopt Climate-Smart Agricultural (CAS) practices: Insights into the socio-psychological dimensions of their pro-environmental behaviours
April 2026
Although various Climate-Smart Agricultural (CSA) practices are promoted to safeguard agricultural production and food security in the Global South, their adoption remains limited. This study conducted...
Evaluating farmers’ strategies and socioeconomic drivers for adaptation to climate uncertainty: A case study in the Himalayan region of West Bengal, India
April 2026
Climate change poses a profound threat to mountain agro-ecosystems, particularly in the Himalayan region of West Bengal, India, by disrupting precipitation patterns, increasing temperature variability,...
Multi-scenario simulation of land use spatial patterns in arid metropolitan regions of China with a coupled WESP-FLUS model
April 2026
Coordinating urban development with the protection of water resources is a serious global challenge faced by countries worldwide. This study constructed the coupled Water Ecological Security Pattern-Future...
Assessing spatial equity in employment opportunities in low-rent residential areas: Evidence from Urumqi, China
April 2026
Differentiation in housing costs reinforces the concentration of low-income groups in low-rent residential areas through residential location sorting, making the surrounding employment opportunity environment...
Eco-environmental effects and driving factors of spatiotemporal change in production-living-ecological space in the source region of the Yellow River, China
April 2026
As one of China’s most important ecological conservation regions, the source region of the Yellow River (SRYR) has a fragile ecological environment. Investigating land use transformations and their...
Coupling dynamics of SDGs in Tajikistan from 2001 to 2023
February 2026
Since the United Nations launched the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015, global implementation has steadily advanced, yet prominent challenges persist. Progress has been uneven across regions...
Spatiotemporal heterogeneity of runoff in Tajikistan and its driving mechanisms under climate change
February 2026
Based on monthly runoff and climate datasets spanning 2000–2024, this study employed the Theil–Sen’s slope estimation, Mann–Kendall (M–K) trend test, as well as Pearson correlation and Spearman rank...
Risks of snow drought and impacts on streamflow in Tajikistan
February 2026
Tajikistan, a mountainous country and a vital water tower for Central Asia, is becoming increasingly vulnerable to snow drought under climate change, threatening its snow- and glacier-fed streamflow....
Current status and recent changes of glaciers in Tajikistan
February 2026
Tajikistan contains the majority of Central Asia’s glaciers, which cover about 6.00% of the national territory; their rapid shrinkage poses a significant threat to regional water resource security....
Water resources and sustainable management in Tajikistan under global change
February 2026
As a major source of freshwater in Central Asia, Tajikistan is endowed with abundant glaciers and water resources. However, the country faces multiple challenges, including accelerated glacier retreat,...
Hydrological change trends of the Surkhob and Khingov river basins in the Vakhsh River of Tajikistan under climate change
February 2026
The hydrological system in Central Asia is highly sensitive to global climate change, significantly affecting water supply and energy production. In Tajikistan, the Vakhsh River—one of the main tributaries...
Grassland ecosystems of Tajikistan: Plant species diversity, ecological restoration, and sustainable management
February 2026
Livestock farming is a critical pillar of Tajikistan’s national economy and livelihood security. However, significant economic challenges in the country have led to the degradation of grassland ecosystems....