For the last few decades, Maldives has been seen as being at forefront of addressing climate change impacts. The low elevation islands makes them vulnerable to slow‐onset hazards, such coastal erosion, sea‐level rise, salinity intrusion, and in monsoon patterns hence rainfall. Consequently, migration long discussed an adaptation strategy for population. This study covers outcomes from our field research conducted among islanders Malé, capital Maldives, 2013. It contributes empirical evidence...

Abstract Interviews with 304 households were used to determine flood risk reduction measures adopted in the case study of B ecva R iver C zech epublic. Uptake was low, irrespective experience floods. Financial cost seemed be a barrier towards implementation, but more work is needed understand combination factors limiting adoption household measures. Regression analysis indicated that socio‐demographic play an important role decision making. More men and children support Perception living...

Abstract In the article, which is a theoretical and conceptual introduction for Special Issue of Moravian Geographical Reports on ‘New trends challenges urban agriculture in context Europe’, authors resume review diverging issues agriculture, exploring discussing them from geographical perspective wider transformation rural spaces, regeneration renewal, agricultural restructuring, multifunctionality, ecosystem services, land-use conflicts social responsibility. After that depicts changing...

Abstract This article presents the results of an international comparative study on food self‐provisioning, activity still widespread in countries Global North. We collected data a sociological survey done 2010 as part household energy use research project GILDED. selected region with urban and rural areas case each five EU countries, including Scotland, Netherlands, Germany, Czech Republic, Hungary. Our raises two main questions: (1) What is level self‐provisioning regions? (2) Who...

People have long migrated for many reasons, often with a combination of forced and voluntary reasons combining to push them away from current situations pull towards new situations. Bangladesh is one example where environmental changes been amongst the multitude migrating, contemporary climate change suggested as major impetus more migration. This paper examines local expert perceptions migration adaptation strategy Bangladeshis. Seventeen in-depth interviews were conducted experts in Assam...

The concept of the city-region food system is gaining attention due to need improve availability, quality and environmental benefits, for example through sustainable agri-food strategies. COVID-19 pandemic has reinforced importance coherent inclusive governance, especially regarding resilience, vulnerability justice. Given that evidence from good practices relatively sparse, it important better understand role different types cities, regions household characteristics. paper's aim describe,...

The main purpose of the paper is to analyse procedures urban brownfield solutions, with a focus on environmental and cultural-historical aspects.The explores dilemmas regeneration redevelopment.These processes are placed in wider perspective multi -transformation post-communist cities.We compared two former industrial zones -Karolina Lower Area Vítkovice city Ostrava -where we illustrated key factors influencing their transformation.These case studies point unique example brownfields...

The primary objective of this paper is to analyse households’ adaptation measures the impacts repeated extreme weather events, specifically floods, which belong amongst most serious manifestation ongoing climate change in Europe. case study focuses on a rural area north-east part Czech Republic, catchment basin Bečva River. A total 605 households were addressed within framework questionnaire survey. On basis conducted research, we determined that amount adopted by those dwelling residential...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to show how typologies for environmentally induced population movement need be understood in a contextualised manner order useful. Design/methodology/approach This study interrogates some academic discourses concerning movement. By analysing key environmental factors said contribute movement, addition considering time factors, uses the case Tuvalu demonstrate overlapping categories and importance contextualisation. Findings Current provide basis wide...

Allotment gardens have played a significant role in Czech and Slovak society for decades, building upon rich history of gardening. This article elaborates on allotments the European context identifies their core functions, services, benefits. We provide thorough historical review this region, reaching back to eighteenth century trace periods historic events that shaped general urban gardening particular. analyze development until after 1989 illustrate key aspects present situation using case...

Climate change is often stated as being likely to cause the forced movement of millions people, especially from low-lying island communities. Without denying such potential, these statements are not always placed in wider and deeper understandings mobility non-mobility. Instead, mobilities literature demonstrates complexity topic extensive factors influencing choices lack choices, with poverty a significant factor for latter. To contribute towards understanding complexities, this conceptual...

Introduction The Covid-19 pandemic affected food systems in many countries and emphasized a lot of already existing social, economic environmental agri-food problems. Alternative networks (AFNs), praised for their ability to improve the systems, were under stress, however, at same time, changed conditions may have opened new possibilities. In this paper we address importance AFNs during investigate how households participation AFNs. Our research is novel by simultaneously focusing on both...

Abstract Citizen science is a relatively new phenomenon in the Czech Republic and currently general overview of existing citizen projects not available. This presents challenge to uncover ‘hidden’ landscapes. The main objective this paper explore (public) representation (CS) describe their heterogeneity. study aims answer question what type meet definition science. Based on specific methodological data-base search approach, we compiled set CS (N = 73). During classification process, two...

Using unique data collected in October–December 2012 we estimate the link between commuting for work and level of individual exposure to floods. We find that commuters on average have higher earnings than non-commuters. Individuals affected by one flood commute 11.2% more unaffected individuals. conjecture increase is linked intentions cover flood-related losses, decrease households' vulnerability risk or out-migrate from areas. at least two floods are 20.2% less likely relative those...

Abstract This study investigates local expert perceptions of the role environmental factors, especially in terms contemporary climate change, population movements from Bangladesh to India. The aim is delve into locally held understandings phenomenon and gain a better understanding these migration processes, which are actively intertwined with experiences. Both Indian Bangladeshi experts were interviewed using semi‐structured, in‐depth interviews order explore insights contextual factors. In...