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作者

Yim Ee Wey;Vengadeshvaran Sarma;Alexander M. Lechner;Tapan Kumar Nath

来源

URBAN FORESTRY & URBAN GREENING,Vol.78,Issue1,Article 127792

语言

英文

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作者单位

School of Environmental and Geographical Sciences, University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus, Jalan Broga, Semenyih 43500, Selangor, Malaysia;Nottingham University Business School, University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus, Jalan Broga, Semenyih 43500, Selangor, Malaysia;Urban Transformations Hub, Monash University Indonesia, Tangerang Regency, Banten 15345, Indonesia;School of Environmental and Geographical Sciences, University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus, Jalan Broga, Semenyih 43500, Selangor, Malaysia;Nottingham University Business School, University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus, Jalan Broga, Semenyih 43500, Selangor, Malaysia;Urban Transformations Hub, Monash University Indonesia, Tangerang Regency, Banten 15345, Indonesia

摘要

There are only few studies globally that have documented the linkages between urban green spaces (UGS) and sustainable development goals (SDGs). In Malaysia, there is no existing research evaluating the relationship between UGS and SDGs. In this study, we assessed Malaysians’ perception on the association between UGS and seven selected SDGs, building on existing studies that looked at importance of UGS with regards to biodiversity, health, and wellbeing outcomes in Malaysia. Using an online survey of 645 respondents across Malaysia, we tested two hypotheses: H1) perception of SDGs varies by socio-demographic factors and H2) perception of SDGs is moderated by distance to green spaces. A pre-tested structured online questionnaire was administered using a 5-point Likert scale. The data was then analysed using analysis of variance and ordinary least squares. Results show that there is an overall statistically significant difference (p < 0.001) between the sociodemographic variables and the positive perceptions of seven selected SDGs. Several sociodemographic factors (female, younger age, university education, closer to UGS, physical activities in UGS) had positive and significant relationship between UGS and SDGs perception. However, proximity to UGS did not moderate the effect of demographic factors on the attitude towards the SDGs. As Malaysia is becoming a rapidly urbanized country, we suggest developing small green spaces (e. g. pocket parks) in the vicinity of housing areas so that people will have easy access and perform physical activities for their wellbeing. At the same time these green spaces will ultimately contribute to achieving other SDGs in urban areas.