Safety assessment of fragile environment in Badain Jaran Desert and its surrounding areas based on the DPSIR model

A comprehensive safety assessment of the Badain Jaran Desert and its surrounding areas (BJDCA) reveals a positive trend in ecological environmental security from 2001 to 2019, with conditions stabilizing at a medium safety level post-2010. This improvement is attributed to coordinated socio-economic development and ecological restoration efforts. Researchers used the DPSIR model, selecting 40 indicators to evaluate the region's safety status over nearly two decades. While future pressures from socio-economic growth may persist, the study recommends adjusting industrial development modes to ensure sustainable progress. These findings provide critical data for regional ecological restoration and policy-making, supporting the preservation of this fragile UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Xi, H., Chen, Y., Zhao, X., Sindikubwabo, C., & Cheng, W. (2023). Safety assessment of fragile environment in Badain Jaran Desert and its surrounding areas based on the DPSIR model. Ecological Indicators, 146, 109874. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolind.2023.109874