The transformation of Pearl River Delta (PRD) is characterized by a complex layering, spatial and temporal differentiation. Its complexity not only caused interactions between multiple layers like blue-green structure urban structure, but also the several large sub-regions that are mutually interrelated. This paper aims to characterise its evolution as basis for development strategies future de...

Technological innovation capability (TIC) is defined as a comprehensive set of characteristics of a firm that facilities and supports its technological innovation strategies. An audit to evaluate the TICs of a firm may trigger improvement in its future practices. Such an audit can be used by the firm for self assessment or third-party independent assessment to identify problems of its capabilit...

Deltaic areas are amidst the most favourable territories around globe. Their strategic location and superior quality of their soils core factors supporting both human development rise these regions as global economic hubs. At same time, deltas extremely vulnerable to multiple threats from climate change rush urbanisation. These include an increased flood risk combined with loss ecological socia...

Great changes in land use/land cover from rapid urbanization have occurred in the PearlRiver Delta, China. As the primary cause of land development in the urbanization process,urban expansion has mostly occurred on land with higher NPP, significantly impacting theregional ecosystems. The primary purpose of this study was to reveal the impacts of urbanexpansion on the regional NPP. The land cove...

This paper reviews the greenhouse gas emissions of prefabrication elements for residential development in Hong Kong. Prefabrication becomes a common practice in residential development in Hong Kong and is considered as a green approach. In Hong Kong, prefabrication took place at factories in Pearl River Delta. Although prefabrication reduces construction wastage, it might generate more greenhou...

The compound heat wave and extreme precipitation events are responsible for severe damages to the environment human societies. Although major advances have been made in understanding extremes (e.g., drought wave), little is known about two types of synchronized/connected different regions China. Here we identify a new type termed as “remote extreme” with aid value detection method that combines...