IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON URBAN LANDSCAPE ORGANIZATION IN UZBEKISTAN
Keywords:
climate change, urban landscape, heat islands, green space, GIS, water scarcity, renewable energy sourcesAbstract
Uzbekistan, located in the heart of Central Asia, faces unique problems due to climate change. Rising temperatures and unpredictable weather conditions demand attention and innovative solutions for the country's urban landscapes.
This article examines in detail the impact of climate change on the organization of urban landscapes in the conditions of Uzbekistan. It takes a focused regional approach, analyzing how it affects Uzbekistan's urban centers, infrastructure, and local communities. By integrating climate data, environmental factors, and social dynamics, the research explores the complex interactions between climate change and urban development in the region, the emergence of urban heat islands, climate change, and urban settlements, and considers its implications for the design of public and administrative buildings. It emphasizes the importance of local participation, governance, and tailored adaptation measures in shaping the urban landscape to address climate change challenges.
This article provides important insights for policymakers, urban planning researchers, environmental researchers, and local stakeholders facing similar climate challenges in Uzbekistan and other regions. It is necessary to recognize climate change as a decisive factor in the organization of the urban landscape and to organize projects taking into account the problems arising from the increase in energy consumption as a result, as well as the techniques of using renewable energy sources, and preventing the problems of water scarcity caused by the increase in temperature. It offers suggestions for irrigation systems for plants in urban landscape design.
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