Urban Green Spaces and Environmental Sustainability : Insights from Kolkata Municipal Corporation

Ali, Md Babor/ Jamal, Saleha

Springer Nature Switzerland AG（2026/01発売）

• 製本 Hardcover:ハードカバー版／ページ数 162 p.
• 商品コード 9783032153210

Description

This book explores the vital role of urban green spaces in mitigating environmental challenges, enhancing urban sustainability, and improving the quality of life in densely populated cities. Based on extensive doctoral research, this book provides a comprehensive assessment of how urban greenery impacts air quality, temperature regulation, biodiversity conservation, and public health. By focusing on Kolkata, a rapidly urbanizing metropolis, the book offers insights that are applicable to other urban centers facing similar challenges worldwide.

This work is distinctive because it integrates geospatial analysis, environmental science, and urban planning to present an in-depth evaluation of green spaces. It employs cutting-edge methodologies such as satellite imagery, land use/land cover change detection, and spatial modeling to assess the transformation of urban green spaces over time. The findings provide essential data-driven recommendations for urban policymakers, environmentalists, and planners striving for sustainable city development.

Chapter 1: Introduction.- Chapter 2: Spatio-Temporal Evaluation of Land Use and Green Space Changes.- Chapter 3: 
The Role of Urban Green Spaces in Thermal Variability and Climate Regulation.- Chapter 4: Urban Green Spaces and Environmental Pollution Abatement.- Chapter 5: Impacts of Urban Green Spaces on Human Health and Well-being.- Chapter 6: Urban Green Space Vulnerability and Future Sustainability Strategies.- Chapter 7: Conclusion and Policy Recommendations.

Dr. Md Babor Ali is a Research Associate in the Department of Geography at Aligarh Muslim University, specializing in urban ecology, geoinformatics and environmental sustainability. He holds a Ph.D. in Geography from AMU, where his doctoral research focused on urban ecology, urban green spaces and urban sustainability. A UGC-JRF/SRF awardee, he has published extensively in high-impact international journals (Springer, Taylor & Francis) and serves as a reviewer for several leading Q1 journals. Proficient in GIS and Remote Sensing applications, Dr. Ali integrates advanced geospatial modeling with sustainability research, contributing significantly to policy-oriented environmental planning and urban resilience studies. Dr. Saleha Jamal is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), with expertise in urban environment, environmental health, geospatial applications and sustainability studies. A recipient of numerous national awards, including the Best Geography Teacher Award 2023 and several prestigious young geographer awards, she has published extensively in reputed international journals and edited volumes. She has authored and co-edited multiple books with Springer and Taylor & Francis Group and has successfully completed ICSSR-funded research projects. As a dedicated academician and mentor, she has supervised doctoral and postdoctoral research on urban sustainability, health and environmental governance.