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Assessment of anthropogenic pressure around peri-urban wetlands in the state of São Paulo, Brazil

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: -usual scenario for 2035. We also developed an index of the wetland's condition based on spectral trends and image classification. Results show that agricultural and urban expansions have intensified pressures on watersheds and that approximately 45% of wetlands are classified with low scores of condition, indicating ecosystem degradation. The 2035 scenario projects continued loss of natural areas, increased impervious surfaces, and higher watershed runoff. This study underscores the urgent need to incorporate wetland conservation into land-use planning, particularly in agricultural and urban contexts, to safeguard these critical ecosystems and avoid further losses.

Source: iScience

DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2025.114346

Authors: Edimilson Rodrigues dos Santos Junior, Marcelo Montaño

Institution: Universidade de São Paulo

Language: English

Topic: Wetland Management and Conservation

Subfield: Ocean Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Life on land, Clean water and sanitation, Sustainable cities and communities, Climate action

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,240