Exploring the Potential of WUDAPT Local Climate Zone Maps to Detect Vegetation Loss A Study for Sao Paulo Metropolitan Region from 2002 to 2017

Author(s):	Ferreira, Luciana Schwandner ; Silva Duarte, Denise Helena ; Ng, E ; Fong, S ; Ren, C Total Authors: 5
Document type:	Journal article
Source:	34TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON PASSIVE AND LOW ENERGY ARCHITECTURE: SMART AND HEALTHY WITHIN THE TWO-DEGREE LIMIT, VOL 2 (PLEA 2018); v. N/A, p. 2-pg., 2018-01-01.
Abstract
This paper investigates the potential of Local Climate Zones (LCZ) maps to identify vegetation loss in the Sao Paulo Metropolitan Region. LCZ maps from 2002 and 2017 were produced according to the World Urban and Database Portal Tool methodology for acquiring Level 0 data. A change detection analysis was performed to compare the two maps. The identification of vegetation loss through changes in LCZ types showed promising results as a free tool to monitor vegetation dynamics due to urban development, with great suitability for local government use. (AU)

FAPESP's process:	15/17360-5 - Impact of vegetation loss on urban microclimate: coupling of remote sensing studies and soil measurements.Subsidies for urban vegetation planning.
Grantee:	Luciana Schwandner Ferreira
Support Opportunities:	Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate


FAPESP's process:	16/02825-5 - The role of planning, urban and building design for climate adaptation in the microscale: contributions to an interdisciplinary approach
Grantee:	Denise Helena Silva Duarte
Support Opportunities:	Research Program on Global Climate Change - Regular Grants