Environmental Change in Drylands: Past, Present, Future
Author: Kathryn Elizabeth Fitzsimmons
Publisher: Frontiers Media SA
Published: 2022-09-07
Total Pages: 281
ISBN-13: 288976916X
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Stewardship of Future Drylands and Climate Change in the Global South
Author: Simone Lucatello
Publisher: Springer Nature
Published: 2019-10-10
Total Pages: 370
ISBN-13: 3030224643
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis volume integrates a conceptual framework with participatory methodologies to understand the complexities of dryland socio-ecological systems, and to address challenges and opportunities for stewardship of future drylands and climate change in the global south. Through several case studies, the book offers a transdisciplinary and participatory approach to understand the complexity of socio-ecological systems, to co-produce accurate resource management plans for sustained stewardship, and to drive social learning and polycentric governance. This systemic framework permits the study of human-nature interrelationships through time and in particular contexts, with a focus on achieving progress in accordance with the 2030 United Nations Agenda for Sustainable Development. The book is divided into four main sections: 1) drylands and socio-ecological systems, 2) transdisciplinarity in drylands, 3) interculturality in drylands, and 4) the governance of drylands. Expert contributors address topics such as pastoralism and the characteristics of successful agricultural lands, the sustainable development goals and drylands, dryland modernization, and arid land governance with a focus on Mexico. The volume will be of interest to dryland researchers, sustainable development practitioners and policymakers.
Geomorphology and Environmental Sustainability
Author: Hari Shanker Sharma
Publisher: Concept Publishing Company
Published: 2005
Total Pages: 400
ISBN-13: 9788180690280
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis volume dedicated to Professor H.S.Sharma provides a cogent account of ongoing research in the field of geomorphology and environmental studies in India.
Climate Change in Deserts
Author: Martin Williams
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2014-08-11
Total Pages: 653
ISBN-13: 131606073X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKReconstructing climatic changes in deserts and their margins at a variety of scales in space and time, this book draws upon evidence from land and sea, including desert dunes, wind-blown dust, river and lake sediments, glacial moraines, plant and animal fossils, isotope geochemistry, speleothems, soils, and prehistoric archaeology. The book summarises the Cenozoic evolution of the major deserts of the Americas, Eurasia, Africa and Australia, and the causes of historic floods and droughts. The book then considers the causes and consequences of desertification and proposes four key conditions for achieving ecologically sustainable use of natural resources in arid and semi-arid areas. Climate Change in Deserts is an invaluable reference for researchers and advanced students interested in the climate and geomorphology of deserts: geographers, geologists, ecologists, archaeologists, soil scientists, hydrologists, climatologists and natural resource managers.
Handbook of Climate Change Communication: Vol. 3
Author: Walter Leal Filho
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2018-01-09
Total Pages: 401
ISBN-13: 3319704796
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis comprehensive handbook provides a unique overview of the theory, methodologies and best practices in climate change communication from around the world. It fosters the exchange of information, ideas and experience gained in the execution of successful projects and initiatives, and discusses novel methodological approaches aimed at promoting a better understanding of climate change adaptation. Addressing a gap in the literature on climate change communication and pursuing an integrated approach, the handbook documents and disseminates the wealth of experience currently available in this field. Volume 3 of the handbook provides case studies from around the world, documenting and disseminating the wealth of experiences available.
The Earth's Land Surface
Author: Kenneth J Gregory
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Published: 2010-04-14
Total Pages: 361
ISBN-13: 1848606206
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis introductory text details the land surface of the earth in a readable style covering the major issues, key themes and sensitivities of the environments/landscape. Emphasizing the major ideas and their development, each chapter includes case studies and details of influential scientists (not necessarily geomorphologists) who have contributed to the progress of understanding. Providing a very clear explanation of the understanding achieved and of the debates that have arisen, the book is comprised of 12 chapters in four sections: Visualizing the land surface explains and explores the composition of the land surface and outlines how it has been studied Dynamics of the land surface considers the dynamics affecting the earth’s land surface including its influences, processes and the changes that have occurred Environments of the land surface looks to understand the land surface in major world regions highlighting differences between the areas Management of the land surface is an examination of the current and future prospects of the management of the earth’s land surface
Experiences of Climate Change Adaptation in Africa
Author: Walter Leal Filho
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2011-08-08
Total Pages: 315
ISBN-13: 364222315X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIt is widely acknowledged that, in addition to global and regional efforts to cope with climate change by means of mitigation measures, adaptation initiatives can and perhaps should play a key role in enabling communities from across Africa to better handle the problems related to it. Due to the fact that experiences in climate change adaptation in Africa are poorly documented, this book provides an attempt to address the perceived need for better documentation and dissemination of African experiences on climate change adaptation.
Climate change and adaptive capacity building
Author: Wei Shui
Publisher: Frontiers Media SA
Published: 2023-04-04
Total Pages: 232
ISBN-13: 2832519539
DOWNLOAD EBOOKGlobal Deserts Outlook
Author: Exequiel Ezcurra
Publisher: UNEP/Earthprint
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 172
ISBN-13: 9280727222
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Combating Desertification Land Degradation and Climate Change: Management of Dry Lands
Author: T.S. Chouhan
Publisher: Scientific Publishers
Published: 2018-06-01
Total Pages: 605
ISBN-13: 938804309X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAlthough much is known about the processes and effects of desertification, land degradation and climate change, little is understood about the links between them. Less still is known about how these processes are likely to interact in different social-ecological systems around the world, or how societies might be able to adapt to this twin challenge. This book identifies key vulnerabilities to the combined effects of climate change and land degradation around the world. It identifies triple-win adaptations that can tackle both climate change and land degradation, whilst supporting biodiversity and ecosystem services. Desertification, Land Degradation and Climate Change : Assessment, Mitigation and Remediation research results in sustainable land management, land degradation status and mitigation in the world. It includes background chapters with continental and international perspectives dealing with desertification, land degradation and climate change studies. The book assembles various topics of interest for a large audience. They include carbon sequestration and stocks, modern techniques to trace the trends of land degradation, traditional and modern approaches of resource-base conservation, soil fertility management, reforestation, rangeland rehabilitation, land use planning, GIS techniques in desertification risk cartography, participatory ecosystem management, policy analyses and possible plans for action. Various climatic domains in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas are covered. The book will be of interest to a variety of environmental scientists, agronomists, national and international policy makers and a number of organizations dealing with sustainable management of natural resources.
