Spatiotemporal Evolution of Water Bodies in Bozhou City (2013–2023): Policy Response and Regional Governance Implications from the Perspective of Food Security and Human Sustainable Development

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10.2991/978-2-38476-551-5_86How to use a DOI?

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Spatiotemporal evolution of water bodies; Bozhou City; Regional collaborative governance; Policy effectiveness; Sustainable development of agricultural areas; Human well-being

Abstract

As a major agricultural city in Anhui Province, Bozhou relies heavily on rivers, ponds, and other aquatic resources to support ecological governance and food security. In recent years, its aquatic ecosystems have been profoundly affected by intensive agricultural activities and rapid urbanization. Data analysis reveals that the total area of water bodies in Bozhou has exhibited significant spatiotemporal variations, with notable regional differences: water bodies were mainly preserved in areas with river channel regulation and artificial wetland construction, while substantial shrinkage occurred in districts and counties with intensive urban expansion and agricultural production. Correlation analysis confirms that annual rainfall, agricultural water demand, and urbanization rate are the key factors driving changes in water bodies. This study provides empirical support for regional water ecological protection, resource allocation optimization, and coordinated development of agriculture, urbanization, and ecology—offering valuable insights for sustainable governance in agricultural areas of the North China Plain.

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AU  - Xiang Cao
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/03/26
TI  - Spatiotemporal Evolution of Water Bodies in Bozhou City (2013–2023): Policy Response and Regional Governance Implications from the Perspective of Food Security and Human Sustainable Development
BT  - Proceeding of 2025 8th International Conference on Humanities Education and Social Sciences (ICHESS 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
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EP  - 801
SN  - 2352-5398
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