Land, Volume 14, Issue 11

Urban expansion in southern Jiangsu is intensifying the conflict between ecological protection and economic growth, hindering the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). However, we have not yet seen the development of a framework...

Based on panel data from China’s prefecture-level cities spanning 2009–2023, this study thoroughly examines the impact of digital technologies on urban land use efficiency and its underlying mechanisms. Findings reveal that advancements i...

Urban green spaces, as vital land use components, play a crucial role in promoting public mental health and well-being. This study investigates the differential restorative benefits and stress relief pathways in urban green spaces for populations wit...

Clarifying the spatiotemporal evolution pattern of cultivated land use system resilience (CLUSR) in major grain-producing areas and identifying the key obstacles constraining its enhancement is of great significance for promoting the sustainable deve...

A systematic assessment of the impact and mechanisms of Land Consolidation policy on ecological environment can provide valuable insights for optimizing territorial spatial development and restoring ecological functions, both in China and globally. U...

Flash droughts—characterized by their sudden development, severity, and short duration—impose considerable challenges on the soil–water complex of agricultural systems, especially under the Mediterranean climate. Though gaining incr...

Rapid global urbanization has intensified the need for cities to transition from growth-oriented models to sustainable development frameworks that prioritize livability, environmental quality, and social equity, positioning urban physical examination...

With the intensifying trend of population aging, the positive effects of Urban Green Space (UGS) on Psychological Well-being (PW) among older adults have garnered increasing attention. Previous studies examined the unidirectional pathways through whi...

Cities in developing nations such as India have undergone unregulated growth and uneven urbanization, fostering economic expansion while exacerbating spatial, social, and economic inequalities. This urbanization has significantly degraded water bodie...

The study focuses on the multidimensional attributes of rural marginalization and their differentiated impact on rural development levels. Based on a systematic review and summary of research findings, this study elucidates the conceptual implication...