AWARENESS AND PERCEPTIONS OF URBAN ECOSYSTEM SERVICES IN CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION: AN INDIAN CASE STUDY

Dr. Nirmita Mehrotra — Sat, 08 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Urban ecosystem services (UES) play a crucial role in reducing climate-related risks and boosting the adaptive capacity of cities, especially in the rapidly changing landscapes of the Global South (Gómez-Baggethun et al., 2013; Haase et al., 2014). In India, urban growth often comes at the expense of ecological infrastructure, and public awareness is a vital yet underexplored factor in the success of ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) strategies (Nagendra et al., 2018; McPhearson et al., 2016). This research assessed public awareness of UES in Dwarka, New Delhi. Using a mixed-methods approach that combines site studies, structured interviews, and mapping of green and blue infrastructure, the study investigates how various stakeholders perceive the ecological, socio-cultural, and adaptive roles of urban ecosystems. The results indicate a strong emphasis on provisioning and regulating services, such as tree cover, shade, and air quality, while supporting and cultural services, like biodiversity support and heritage landscapes, are frequently undervalued (Andersson et al., 2015; Andersson et al., 2014; Kabisch et al., 2016). Awareness levels are shaped by factors such as education, proximity to green spaces, socioeconomic status, and civic engagement (Raymond et al., 2017; Ernstson & Sörlin, 2013). The findings are derived from 200 in-person surveys conducted with randomly selected visitors to parks and other areas, along with 122 Google Form responses from various stakeholders.

WOMEN AND WORKPLACE HARASSMENT AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH ANXIETY DEPRESSION

Nisha Patel — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The widespread problem of workplace harassment has a substantial impact on women's mental and professional health. The many facets of workplace harassment are examined in this review, along with its manifestations, frequency, and close correlation with anxiety and depression in female employees. The study emphasizes the emotional toll of harassment and the pressing need for preventive organizational policies, efficient redressal procedures, and supportive work environments by combining empirical findings from organizational, psychological, and sociological viewpoints.

International Journal of Engineering Science Technologies

AWARENESS AND PERCEPTIONS OF URBAN ECOSYSTEM SERVICES IN CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION: AN INDIAN CASE STUDY

WOMEN AND WORKPLACE HARASSMENT AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH ANXIETY DEPRESSION