CEST Proceedings are published under the ISSN 2944-9820.
The role of catchment properties on the importance of initial hydrologic conditions for seasonal hydrological forecasting in alpine areas
(Corresponding) Stergiadi M., Avesani D., Righetti M., Borga M., Zaramella M.
Topic:
Operational and impact-based forecasting, and data assimilation
A well-known approach to seasonal hydrological forecasting involves the use of ensembles as forcing to a hydrological model, based either on historical meteorological data (Ensemble Streamflow Prediction, ESP) or on forecasts produced by one or more dynamic climate models (multi-model approach)...Read more
Effect of oxygen functional groups on mercury retention in activated carbons
(Corresponding) Sotiropoulou R., Serafidou M., (Corresponding) Skodras G.
Topic:
Heavy metals in the environment
Two commercial activated carbons (F400 and RWE) were tested for their Hg° retention capacity, in order to elucidate shortcomings that still exist, with respect to the oxygen functional groups. The number and the nature of oxygen containing functional groups were altered by heating under H2 at 1100°...Read more
Keywords:
mercury, oxygen groups, active surface area, Langmuir equation
Trace Metals In Water And Soils In The Vicinity Of A Small – Medium Waste Electrical And Electronic Equipment Recycling Plant
(Corresponding) ZKERI E., Tzoraki O., Lasithiotakis M., Sinioros P.
Topic:
Heavy metals in the environment
A research conducted in order to investigate the environmental impact of an e-waste recycling plant to the soil and water resources of the surrounding area. Therefore trace elements in both water and soil samples were determined with Inductively Coupled Plasma – Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS). Heavy...Read more
Keywords:
e-waste, WEEE, heavy metals, recycling area; enrichment factor
Urban Strategies for Waste Management in Coastal Areas
Voukkali I., Loizia P., Chatziparaskeva G., Navarro Pedreno J., (Corresponding) Zorpas A.
Topic:
Environmental management and policies
In comparison with other areas, tourist areas have to face additional challenges related to waste prevention and management due to their geographical and climatic conditions, the seasonality of tourism flow and the specificity of tourism industry and of tourists as waste producers.
One major...Read more
Keywords:
area metabolism, key performance indicator, bleu economy, waste strategies.
Heavy metals in soil, sediments, and water from Lake Ohrid catchment (Albania)
(Corresponding) Bani A., Shallari S., Duka I.
Topic:
Heavy metals in the environment
Lake Ohrid is located in the Balkan Peninsula in South East Europe and it is shared between Albania and Macedonia. Formed in the tertiary period between 3.5 and 4 million years ago, Lake Ohrid is considered as one of the oldest lakes in the world, with numerous freshwater native and endemic...Read more
Keywords:
Heavy metals, ultramafic area, Ni availability, water quality, Ohrid region
In pine stands systematic harvesting of forest products, such as resin extraction, are known to affect trees’ vitality and consequently their response to fungal diseases. The latter constitutes a serious threat for standing vigorous trees, thus early warning signals and short diagnosis time of...Read more
Keywords:
Pinus brutia, fungal detection, thermal imaging, leaf area index, tree coring
A model-based study on the impact of different tree configurations on the thermal conditions of an urban square
Tseliou A., Koletsis I., Thoma E., Proutsos N., Lykoudis S., (Corresponding) Pantavou K., Tsiros I.
Topic:
Environmental data analysis and modelling
The number of studies on mitigation and adaptation strategies aiming at the improvement of the urban microclimate increased remarkably during the last decades. Most studies are focusing on the impact of various design layouts, on thermal environment and pedestrians’ thermal sensation. The present...Read more
Keywords:
ENVI-met; thermal sensation; microclimatic conditions; leaf area density; summer
Vulnerability of Informal Settlements to Flood Disasters: A Review of Public Health Implication
(Corresponding) OLANREWAJU C., REDDY M.
Topic:
Urban environment and health
Floods are the most frequent disasters in the world with devastating effects on millions of people and the natural environment. The health status of any community is directly affected by the quality of their housing and the environmental risks they are exposed to. Rapid urbanization and the...Read more
Air quality monitoring and control in complex environments by advanced and integrated system
(Corresponding) Zarra T., Mariniello A., Marino V., Oliva G., Valentino E., Lalicata G., Caputo F., Naddeo V., Belgiorno V.
Topic:
Air pollution
Large civil engineering projects, such as the construction and expansion of Ports are strategic actions for the social and economic development of territories. Air gaseous emissions are among the most important environmental pressures linked to all stages of these projects. Prolonged exposure to...Read more
Keywords:
air pollution; continuous monitoring; particulate matter; port area
Strategies for the implementation of the sustainable development in protected areas: the case study of the Regional Park of Monti Lattari (Italy)
(Corresponding) D'Elia L., Cicalese F., Grimaldi M., Fasolino I., Troisi E., Dello Ioio T., Zarra T., Belgiorno V., Naddeo V.
Topic:
Biodiversity conservation
Protected areas today cover about 17% of the territory. They aim to preserving environmental quality, ecosystem balance and biodiversity. Although in Italy protected areas are around 10%, in Campania it’s very high and is about 25%. In the last 10 years the number of protected sites has increased...Read more
Keywords:
Protected area, Natura 2000 Network, Conservation, Ecosystem, Environmental Strategies
