The Soul of Geography

Part 1: Integrated Concept.- Geography: From Knowledge, Science, to Decision Making Support.- Geography: A Comprehensive Science Across Nature, Humanity, and Technology.- Geography for Global Sustainable Development.- The Fusion of Nature and Humanity.- “The Chinese Dream” and “The Soul of Geography”.- A Dialogue on Geography with Middle School Students in Beijing.- Part 2:Spaces and Processes.- Coupling of Patterns and Processes.- Land Use Patterns and Ecological Processes.- Ecosystem Service Trade-offs and Synergies.- Where Has the Sediment Gone?.- Spatializing Global Nature’s Contributions to People.- Part 3: Systems Thinking.- ow Does Quantitative Change Lead to Qualitative Change?.- Simple Yet Not Simplistic.- Feedback and Effects in the Coupled Human and Natural System.- Modelling the Coupled Human and Natural System.- “Managing” for Benefits.- Responding to a Changing World.- Part 4:Social Application.- Innovating Geographical Science to Support Ecological Civilization.- Scientifically Conducting Territorial Ecological Restoration.- Using Ecological Science and Technology to Create a Beautiful Homeland.- Integrating Ecology into Cities.- How to Understand “Lucid Waters and Lush Mountains Are Invaluable Assets”.- Is There Ever Too Much Reforestation?.- Building “Four-Season Gardens” with a Global Perspective.- Challenges and Recommendations for Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.- Pathways to Accelerate the Achievement of Sustainable Development Goals.- Looking to the Future: Aim High with the Soul of Geography.