MULTI-TEMPORAL ASSESSMENT OF URBANIZATION’S INFLUENCE ON LST AND VEGETATION IN BHUBANESWAR CITY

Speaker: Unis Lebbie, Geography and Environment, University of Southampton, United KingdomUrbanisation significantly transforms natural landscapes, reshaping ecosystems and amplifying environmental challenges. This study examines the relationship between urban expansion, Land Surface Temperature (LST) dynamics, and vegetation cover in Bhubaneswar, India, over two decades. Using multi-temporal Landsat imagery (2003, 2014, 2023) and MODIS LST data (March-May), the research highlights critical connections between urban growth and environmental impacts, offering actionable strategies for sustainable urban planning.