Socio-environmental Impacts of Sprawl on the Coastline Of Douala: Options for Integrated Coastal Management

Socio-environmental Impacts of Sprawl on the Coastline Of Douala: Options for Integrated Coastal Management

Author: Suinyuy Derrick Ngoran

Publisher: Anchor Academic Publishing (aap_verlag)

Published: 2014-05-27

Total Pages: 173

ISBN-13: 3954892464

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This book addresses the socioeconomic and environmental implications of urban sprawl on the coastline of Douala-Cameroon by making use of qualitative and quantitative research methodology. The findings of the work portray that sprawl in Cameroon is orchestrated by inadequate policy implementation, archaic master plan, inadequate information dissemination to the public, inequality in the distribution of resources among the different regions of the State and above all, the gaps elucidated by the traditional form of management. The work upholds that livelihood strategies and environmental protection are intricately linked, and therefore, there is a need for ICM as the management approach blends the two adequately. Based on the experience drawn from Xiamen ICM, the study concludes that Douala needs an autonomous coastal interagency to address the gaps punctuated by sectoral management, and thus, enhance the sustainable management of its coastal milieu.


Destination Wellness

Destination Wellness

Author: Annie Daly

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Published: 2021-05-11

Total Pages: 249

ISBN-13: 1797202790

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True well-being isnt hard to find. You just have to know where to look. In this insightful, full-color tour of Jamaica, Norway, Hawai'i, Japan, India, and Brazil, wellness and travel journalist Annie Daly shares a diverse array of philosophies, lifestyles, and practices for better living. Fed up with the commercialization of the wellness industry after working in it for years, Annie embarked on an inspiring adventure through some of the world's happiest and healthiest cities and villages to find out what we can learn from them. Whether she's hiking along gorgeous fjords in Norway to see why Norwegians are so dedicated to getting outside, soothing her spirit with Hawaiian salt water cleanses, or learning about the importance Brazilians place on community, Annie combines on-the-ground reporting with heartful personal narrative to share the global lessons, philosophies, and customs that prove that wellness is not about the products—it's about the way you live your life. With candid photography, lesser-known history sidebars, and guidance on how to incorporate these often ancient and always timeless practices into your own lifestyle, this culturally-immersive read invites you to view the world through a different lens and decide what being well means to you. Destination Wellness is the perfect book for: • Anyone who has embraced hygge and is looking for new lifestyle inspiration • Armchair travelers and staycationers • Happiness and inspiration seekers • Wellness and travel enthusiasts • History lovers


Coastal Governance

Coastal Governance

Author: Richard Burroughs

Publisher: Island Press

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 1597264857

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Coastal Governance provides a clear overview of how U.S. coasts are currently managed and explores new approaches that could make our shores healthier. Drawing on recent national assessments, Professor Richard Burroughs explains why traditional management techniques have ultimately proved inadequate, leading to polluted waters, declining fisheries, and damaged habitat. He then introduces students to governance frameworks that seek to address these shortcomings by considering natural and human systems holistically. The book familiarizes students not only with current management techniques but with the policy process. By focusing on policy development, Coastal Governance prepares readers with the knowledge to participate eff ectively in a governance system that is constantly evolving. This understanding will be critical as students become managers, policymakers, and citizens who shape the future of the coasts.


The English Coast

The English Coast

Author: Peter Murphy

Publisher: A&C Black

Published: 2009-10-06

Total Pages: 594

ISBN-13: 1847251439

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A study of how the coastline of Britain has changed and interacted with mankind over the centuries. Economic and social factors are explored as well as the problems of climate change and what may be in store for us in the future.


An Ocean Blueprint for the 21st Century

An Ocean Blueprint for the 21st Century

Author: United States. Commission on Ocean Policy

Publisher:

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13:

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Accompanying DVD contains 2 segments: the first shows the developmental process into making the report, the second shows a summary of the findings and recommendations of the report.


Maritime Heritage in Crisis

Maritime Heritage in Crisis

Author: Richard M. Hutchings

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2016-12-08

Total Pages: 161

ISBN-13: 1315400014

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Maritime heritage landscapes are undergoing a period of unprecedented crisis, severely impacted by coastal development, population growth and climate change. Presenting archaeology and CRM as a grave threat, this volume offers an important lesson on the relationship between neoliberal heritage regimes and global ecological breakdown.


Coastal Habitat Conservation

Coastal Habitat Conservation

Author: Free Espinosa

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2023-01-18

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 0323856144

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Coastal Habitat Conservation: New Perspectives and Sustainable Development of Biodiversity in the Anthropocene offers the latest research and approaches to biodiversity conservation in coastal areas. The book synthesizes the background of foundational conservation views and provides new perspectives and recent strategies within a sustainable development context for coastal species and organic life. Written by a team of international authors with expertise in wide-ranging issues of biodiversity conservation, this book analyzes the challenges of conserving marine habitats and species that humanity faces in the Anthropocene era. Sections explore emerging and unforeseen impacts within a changing world, specifically, the marine-based conservation in the context of global change, coastal urbanization and mitigation of its environmental impacts, marine bioinvasions, conservation strategies for of out-of-sight communities like caves, habitat restoration, and the citizen science and its challenging role in monitoring conservation. - Discusses different strategies to deal with various biological and ecological impacts on coastal marine species and habitats - Offers new insights into the practices of marine conservation in the Anthropocene - Led by editors whose expertise includes marine biodiversity, marine ecology and marine habitat conservation


Parallel Patterns of Shrinking Cities and Urban Growth

Parallel Patterns of Shrinking Cities and Urban Growth

Author: Professor Robin Ganser

Publisher: Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.

Published: 2013-01-28

Total Pages: 556

ISBN-13: 1472404386

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Focussing particularly on urban fringe and rural areas, this book addresses the parallel phenomena of growth and decline. In doing so, it not only broadens a debate which generally concentrates on urban municipalities, especially inner city areas, but also covers new ground by starting to build a new theoretical framework for the spatial planning related assessment of these phenomena. Bringing together contributions from internationally renowned authors, such as Sir Peter Hall, Steve Ward and Johann Jessen, the book compares international case studies and highlights their relationships with one another. It concludes by emphasizing common themes that are addressed, as well as showing applicability to other urban and rural regions. Overall, the book provides a timely and comprehensive analysis of the spatial consequences and related spatial planning concepts in theory and practice which aim to further sustainable development of city regions, urban fringe and rural areas experiencing growth and decline.