Impact of Climate Change, Land Use and Land Cover, and Socio-economic Dynamics on Landslides

This book explores the impact of climate change, land use, and land cover on landslides in Asian countries, shifting focus from rainfall to rapid urbanization, population pressure, and improper land use planning. It highlights the role of land use and cover change, climate change, and socio-economic dynamics in shaping landslide risks, with governments, disaster management professionals, researchers, and academicians addressing these issues.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 491 pages
Publication date: 05 January 2023
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

The impact of climate change, land use, and land cover on landslides in Asian countries is a complex and multifaceted issue that requires careful examination. Scholars have recently shifted their focus from traditional triggers such as rainfall or earthquakes to include rapid urbanization, extreme population pressure, improper land use planning, illegal hill cutting for settlements, and indiscriminate deforestation as significant factors contributing to landslides. This suggests that a wide range of both climate-related and non-climate-related anthropogenic factors influence the occurrence and probabilities of landslides.

One of the critical factors in the development of landslides is the change in land use and land cover. Improper land use planning, including the conversion of natural ecosystems to urban or agricultural areas, can lead to soil erosion, reduced vegetation cover, and increased vulnerability to landslides. Climate change also plays a significant role in shaping the rainfall pattern and intensity in different parts of the world. As temperatures rise, rainfall patterns can become more unpredictable, leading to increased rainfall-triggered landslides.

These changes in land use, climate, and socio-economic aspects are dynamic and interrelated, leading to complex landslide risks in Asian countries. Governments, disaster management professionals, researchers, and academicians are giving serious attention to these issues to develop effective strategies for managing and mitigating landslide risks.

This book, consisting of 21 chapters, is organized into three major sections. The first section explores the effect of climate change on landslide incidence, including the influence on vegetation and socio-economic aspects. The second section addresses how climate change and extreme events have triggered landslides, highlighting the advances in geospatial techniques for monitoring and analyzing land use and land cover change. The third section explores the impact of land use and land cover change on socio-economic aspects, emphasizing the challenges and opportunities associated with sustainable land management practices.

In conclusion, the impact of climate change, land use, and land cover on landslides in Asian countries is a pressing issue that requires comprehensive and interdisciplinary research. By understanding the complex interplay between these factors, we can develop more effective strategies for managing and mitigating landslide risks and promoting sustainable land use practices.

Weight: 777g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811673160
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022