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Geographic Information Systems and Cartography for a Sustainable World
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Geographic Information Systems and Cartography for a Sustainable World

A special issue of ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information (ISSN 2220-9964).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2024 | Viewed by 3252

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Andriani Skopeliti

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Cartography Laboratory, School of Rural, Surveying and Geoinformatics Engineering (SRSE), National Technical University of Athens, 15780 Zographos, Greece
Interests: cartography; VGI; web mapping; geographic information science
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Prof. Dr. Anastasia Stratigea

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Department of Geography and Regional Planning, School of Rural and Surveying Engineering, National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), 9 Iroon Polytechneiou Str., 157 80 Zographos, Greece
Interests: sustainable development; urban and regional planning and policy; spatial planning; participatory planning; smart cities and communities; e-planning; foresight methodologies; ICT and urban/regional development; cultural/tourism planning
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Dr. Vassilios Krassanakis

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Department of Surveying and Geoinformatics Engineering, School of Engineering, University of West Attica, 12243 Egaleo, Greece
Interests: cartography; eye tracking; geovisualization; GIS; visual perception
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Dr. Apostolos Lagarias

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Department of Regional Planning and Development, School of Engineering, University of Thessaly, Pedion Areos, 383 34 Volos, Greece
Interests: urban & regional planning; spatial analysis; GIS; sustainable development; climate change adaptation

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

At present, humanity faces the challenge of meeting society’s needs sustainably without compromising the chances of future generations’ ability to meet theirs. Sustainable development is an interdisciplinary challenge that concerns the environment, public health, and the economy. The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) outlined in the 2030 Agenda are a call to action for all countries. Scientists and spatial data stakeholders around the world utilize geographic information systems and cartography to develop plans and policies for sustainability. GISs are the ultimate tool to model, design, and analyze sustainable processes at scales ranging from local to global. At the same time, cartography supplies the visualization and maps that communicate sustainability tactics to scientists and citizens; it holds a key role in educating and raising awareness about sustainability in society.

This Special Issue aims to present research on the role of geographic information systems (GISs) and cartography in achieving a sustainable world. We invite submissions of original research articles and reviews. Potential topics may include (but are not limited to) sustainable development in relation to the following:

  • Land use administration, planning, and optimization;
  • Volunteered geographic information and participatory GISs;
  • Digital twins, smart cities, digital earth/virtual Gl;
  • 3D modelling and visualization;
  • Cartographic design and representations at different scales;
  • Environmental and climate change, natural resources management, and disaster management.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Andriani Skopeliti
Prof. Dr. Anastasia Stratigea
Dr. Vassilios Krassanakis
Dr. Apostolos Lagarias
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 1700 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • sustainability
  • sustainable development goals (SDGs)
  • geographic information systems
  • cartography
  • geovisualization

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A Comprehensive Survey on High-Definition Map Generation and Maintenance
by Kaleab Taye Asrat and Hyung-Ju Cho
ISPRS Int. J. Geo-Inf. 2024, 13(7), 232; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijgi13070232 - 1 Jul 2024
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The automotive industry has experienced remarkable growth in recent decades, with a significant focus on advancements in autonomous driving technology. While still in its early stages, the field of autonomous driving has generated substantial research interest, fueled by the promise of achieving fully [...] Read more.
The automotive industry has experienced remarkable growth in recent decades, with a significant focus on advancements in autonomous driving technology. While still in its early stages, the field of autonomous driving has generated substantial research interest, fueled by the promise of achieving fully automated vehicles in the foreseeable future. High-definition (HD) maps are central to this endeavor, offering centimeter-level accuracy in mapping the environment and enabling precise localization. Unlike conventional maps, these highly detailed HD maps are critical for autonomous vehicle decision-making, ensuring safe and accurate navigation. Compiled before testing and regularly updated, HD maps meticulously capture environmental data through various methods. This study explores the vital role of HD maps in autonomous driving, delving into their creation, updating processes, and the challenges and future directions in this rapidly evolving field. Full article
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Research on the Geographical Pattern, Evolution Model, and Driving Mechanism of Carbon Emission Density from Urban Industrial Land in the Yangtze River Economic Belt of China
by Fei Xie, Shuaibing Zhang, Qipeng Zhang, Sidong Zhao and Min Lai
ISPRS Int. J. Geo-Inf. 2024, 13(6), 192; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijgi13060192 - 8 Jun 2024
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To achieve the goals of “carbon peaking and carbon neutrality”, this paper puts forward the connotation and measurement method for the carbon emission intensity of urban industrial land and conducts an empirical study with the Yangtze River Economic Belt (YREB) as an example. [...] Read more.
To achieve the goals of “carbon peaking and carbon neutrality”, this paper puts forward the connotation and measurement method for the carbon emission intensity of urban industrial land and conducts an empirical study with the Yangtze River Economic Belt (YREB) as an example. We defined the carbon intensity of urban industrial land as the industrial carbon emissions per unit area of land, which is a spatial mapping of urban industrial economic development and carbon spillover and a key indicator for urban and territorial spatial planning oriented towards the “dual carbon” goal. Findings: The carbon emission density of industrial land in the YREB varied greatly between cities and exhibited significant positive spatial autocorrelation. In addition, the geographical pattern and spatio-temporal evolution model of the urban industrial land carbon emission density had a very complex driving mechanism, and different factors had significant synergistic effects. Therefore, it is suggested that while striving towards the goal of “dual carbon”, the government should incorporate the carbon emission density indicator of urban industrial land into the urban and territorial spatial planning system, and based on the threshold of the medium suitable density, they should design differentiated management policies according to concrete urban policies and encourage cooperation among cities to jointly promote carbon emission management of urban industrial land. In policy design, emphasis should also be placed on highlighting the interactive effects of foreign direct investment, fiscal expenditure, and the number of patent authorizations as well as constructing a combination of policies centered around them to better leverage the impacts of globalization, government intervention, and innovation. Full article
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