Assessing Mapping And Modelling Of Mangrove Ecosystem Services In The Asia Pacific Region

Author : Rajarshi Dasgupta,Shizuka Hashimoto,Osamu Saito
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2022-09-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789811927386

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Assessing, Mapping and Modelling of Mangrove Ecosystem Services in the Asia-Pacific Region by Rajarshi Dasgupta,Shizuka Hashimoto,Osamu Saito Pdf

This book presents the state-of-the-art of knowledge in assessing, mapping, and modeling mangrove ecosystem services and outlines various scientific tools and techniques, including environmental scenario-building, spatial and econometric modelling to understand the fluctuations and future availability of mangrove ecosystem services. The book also highlights the current gaps and measures in policy planning and outlines the avenues for capacity building. Through case studies and thematic reviews, the book plans to cater to a wide range of audiences, including students, researchers, and decision-makers at various levels involved in mangrove conservation and land use optimization for sustainable and resilient development. This book is particularly useful to researchers and students in the field of landscape and spatial ecology, coastal zone management, ecosystem services, and resilience planning. It is also a must-read for policymakers, conservators, coastal zone managers, foresters, and general administrators in understanding the current and future roles of mangroves in ecosystem-based adaptation through informed decision-making.

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2019-10-14
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789251317525

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Building Climate-Resilient Fisheries and Aquaculture in the Asia-Pacific Region by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pdf

Fisheries and aquaculture is a sector of special importance to food security, nutrition and livelihood in the Asia-Pacific Region, which can be significantly impacted by climate changes and related disaster risks. Effectively addressing climate change impacts and managing disaster risks in fisheries and aquaculture sector are vitally important to building resilience of the sector for sustained and greater contribution to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to ending hunger, poverty eradication and sustainable use of natural resources. FAO member countries in the region have been making good effort and significant progress in addressing climate change impacts and related disaster risks with support of international communities. A FAO regional consultative workshop was convened to bring together a wide range of players including country governments, regional organizations and other partners to share their knowledge and good practices in addressing climate change implications for fisheries and aquaculture in the region, to assess the progress made in addressing issues with marine capture fisheries, inland capture fisheries, coastal aquaculture and inland aquaculture in the context of climate change adaptation and mitigation in implementing the national plan of actions for addressing climate change in fisheries and aquaculture, and to recommend strategies for addressing institutional and capacity gaps in building climate-resilience fisheries and aquaculture industry in the region. The publication is the compilation of the workshop executive report, background technical papers, extended summary of presentations by representatives from participating government and FAO partners, and the workshop conclusions and recommendations.

Author : Severino III Salmo,Kangkuso Analuddin,Richard MacKenzie,Sahadev Sharma
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2024-01-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782832543849

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The Mangroves of Southeast Asia in the United Nation’s Decade on Ecosystem Restoration by Severino III Salmo,Kangkuso Analuddin,Richard MacKenzie,Sahadev Sharma Pdf

Author : I. Faridah-Hanum,A. Latiff,Khalid Rehman Hakeem,Munir Ozturk
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 477 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2013-11-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781461485827

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Mangrove Ecosystems of Asia by I. Faridah-Hanum,A. Latiff,Khalid Rehman Hakeem,Munir Ozturk Pdf

The book provides an up-to-date account of mangrove forests from Asia, together with restoration techniques, and the management requirements of these ecosystems to ensure their sustainability and conservation. All aspects of mangroves and their conservation are critically re-examined. The book is divided into three sections presenting the distribution and status of mangrove ecosystems in Asia, the challenges they are facing, their issues and opportunities, and the management strategies for their conservation.

Author : Rajarshi DasGupta,Rajib Shaw
Publisher : Springer
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2017-01-24
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9784431564812

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Participatory Mangrove Management in a Changing Climate by Rajarshi DasGupta,Rajib Shaw Pdf

This book outlines the performance and management of mangroves in the changing climatic scenario of the Asia-Pacific region and draws examples and lessons from the national and community-driven mangrove conservation programs of relevant countries including Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Japan as well as the Pacific islands. By highlighting the major drawbacks that hinder effective mangrove conservation, the book contributes towards enhancing climate resilience of communities through proposition of corrective methods and ameliorative approaches of mangrove conservation. Mangroves play an important role in adapting to climate change and provide a plethora of ecosystem services that are fundamental to human survival. Yet these ecosystems are exceptionally prone to extinction due to increased human interventions and changes in environmental boundary conditions. Especially in the Asia-Pacific region, mangroves have dwindled at an exceptional high rate over the past three decades. As the threat of climate change hovers over millions of people in this region, particularly those who crowd the low-lying coastal areas, conservation/restoration of mangroves through appropriate policies and practices remain highly imperative. The primary target readers for this book are students and researchers in the fields of conservation and management of mangroves, especially from the developing tropical countries of the Asia-Pacific region. Other target groups comprise policy planners, practitioners, and NGO workers, who will be able to apply the collective knowledge from this work towards proactive mangrove conservation through effective mediation in local communities.

Author : Alan Simcock
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 978 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2017-04-17
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781316510018

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World Ocean Assessment by Alan Simcock Pdf

This United Nations report examines the current state of knowledge of the world's oceans, for policymakers, and provides a reference for marine science courses.

Author : Norman Clive Duke
Publisher : UN
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9280733974

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The Importance of Mangroves to People by Norman Clive Duke Pdf

"This global synthesis report serves as a call to action to decision makers. It provides a science-based synthesis of the different types of goods and services provided by mangroves and the associated risks in losing these services in the face of ongoing global habitat loss and degradation. The report provides management and policy options at the local, regional and global level with the aim of preventing further losses through effective conservation measures, sustainable management and successful restoration. In addtion to the report, key figures and maps are available to download as individual files."--Publisher's description.

Author : Jennifer Howard,Dominic A. Andradi-Brown,Valerie Hagger,Sigit Sasmito,Jared Bosire
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 171 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2022-08-25
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9782889766932

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Drivers of Mangrove Forest Change and its Effects on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services by Jennifer Howard,Dominic A. Andradi-Brown,Valerie Hagger,Sigit Sasmito,Jared Bosire Pdf

Author : Ieva Misiune,Daniel Depellegrin,Lukas Egarter Vigl
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2022-06-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783031019807

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Human-Nature Interactions by Ieva Misiune,Daniel Depellegrin,Lukas Egarter Vigl Pdf

This edited volume aims to widen the discussion about the diversity of human-nature relationships and valuation methods and to stimulate new perspective that are needed to build a more sustainable future, especially in face of ongoing socio-environmental changes. Conceptual and empirical approaches, including qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methodologies have been used to highlight the importance of an integrative understanding of socio-ecological systems, where healthy ecosystems underpin the quality of life and societal activities largely drive environmental changes. Readers will obtain a comprehensive overview of the many and diverse ways the relationships between people and nature can be characterized. This includes understanding how people assign values to nature, discuss how human-nature interactions are shaped and provide examples of how these values and interactions can be systematically assessed across different land systems in Europe and beyond. This open access book is produced by internationally recognized scientists in the field but written in an accessible format to be of interest to a large audience, including prospective students, lecturers, young professionals and scientists embarking to the interdisciplinary field of socio-ecological research and environmental valuation.

Author : Victor H. Rivera-Monroy,Shing Yip Lee,Erik Kristensen,Robert R. Twilley
Publisher : Springer
Page : 399 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2017-11-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319622064

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Mangrove Ecosystems: A Global Biogeographic Perspective by Victor H. Rivera-Monroy,Shing Yip Lee,Erik Kristensen,Robert R. Twilley Pdf

This book presents a comprehensive overview and analysis of mangrove ecological processes, structure, and function at the local, biogeographic, and global scales and how these properties interact to provide key ecosystem services to society. The analysis is based on an international collaborative effort that focuses on regions and countries holding the largest mangrove resources and encompasses the major biogeographic and socio-economic settings of mangrove distribution. Given the economic and ecological importance of mangrove wetlands at the global scale, the chapters aim to integrate ecological and socio-economic perspectives on mangrove function and management using a system-level hierarchical analysis framework. The book explores the nexus between mangrove ecology and the capacity for ecosystem services, with an emphasis on thresholds, multiple stressors, and local conditions that determine this capacity. The interdisciplinary approach and illustrative study cases included in the book will provide valuable resources in data, information, and knowledge about the current status of one of the most productive coastal ecosystem in the world.

Author : Yuk-Shan Wong,Nora F.Y. Tam
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 355 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401102896

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Asia-Pacific Symposium on Mangrove Ecosystems by Yuk-Shan Wong,Nora F.Y. Tam Pdf

Mangrove ecosystems are typical formations found in coastal deposits of mud and silt throughout the tropics and some distance into the subtropical latitudes. The total wordwide mangrove area, which is estimated at about 170,000 km2 with some sixty species of trees and shrubs exclusive to the habitat, dominates approximately 75% of the world's coastline between latitudes 25°N and 25°S. Such unique intertidal ecosystems support genetically diverse communities of terrestrial and aquatic organisms that are of direct or indirect socioeconomic values. Mangrove forests play important roles as coastal stabilization and protection against winds and storms; producers of nutrients, forest resources and animal species of economic importance. Recently, the issues on the conservation, proper utilization and management of mangrove forests have been widely discussed. Unfortunately, overexploitation and destruction of mangroves seriously threatens the sustainability of such a unique ecosystem. This volume includes papers on three main areas: recent advances in mangrove ecology; application and utilization of mangrove resources; and conservation and management of the ecosystems.

Author : Christopher Makowski,Charles W. Finkl
Publisher : Springer
Page : 724 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2018-04-20
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9783319730165

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Threats to Mangrove Forests by Christopher Makowski,Charles W. Finkl Pdf

This book focuses on the worldwide threats to mangrove forests and the management solutions currently being used to counteract those hazards. Designed for the professional or specialist in marine science, coastal zone management, biology, and related disciplines, this work will appeal to those not only working to protect mangrove forests, but also the surrounding coastal areas of all types. Examples are drawn from many different geographic areas, including North and South America, India, and Southeast Asia. Subject areas covered include both human-induced and natural impacts to mangroves, intended or otherwise, as well as the efforts being made by coastal researchers to promote restoration of these coastal fringing forests.

Author : Anshuman Gupta,Narendra N. Dalei
Publisher : Springer
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2019-08-10
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789811393105

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Energy, Environment and Globalization by Anshuman Gupta,Narendra N. Dalei Pdf

This book analyzes contemporary issues relating to energy, environment, and globalization in the Indian context. As a signatory to the Paris climate accord, India has reiterated its commitment to taking strong and positive steps toward climate change mitigation. However, as one of the fastest growing economies in the world, it is battling the effects of a steep rise in fossil fuel usage and pollution. Further, increasing globalization is leading to greater economic activity and production, resulting in additional energy use, which has a negative effect on the environment. The book argues that globalization need not have only a negative environmental impact; it can also have positive impact through the importation of environmentally sound technologies and implementing global compliance standards. The book is divided into three sections: The energy section discusses issues relating to the status of Indian natural gas market and the need for developing an efficient gas market in India; the economics and politics of sustainable energy in India; the challenges of thermal power and significance of clean thermal power generation in India; environmental and policy issues concerning energy use in urban India; the importance of energy use in developing Human Development Index (HDI); and issues relating to renewable energy in India. The environment section then examines topics such as the impact of global warming on local weather by examining the frequency of extreme weather events such as drought and floods, and their impact on farming activities in the Indian state of Odisha; the importance of according the economic value to environmentally significant things like national park , mangroves, etc. for sustainable development; the role of environmental accounting for ecological sustainability and ecotourism; and environmental concerns increasingly gaining traction among the corporate sector for their long-run benefits . Lastly, the third section addresses issues relating to the challenges and opportunities of globalization, such as the interface between globalization and environment; managing India’s business interest in proposing new Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT); the challenges being faced by Indian exports and their revival; and making Indian SMEs competitive. As such, it is an invaluable resource for policymakers, researchers, practitioners and students in the field of energy, environment and trade economics.

Author : Paudyal, K.,Adhikari, S.,Sharma, S.,Samsudin, Y.B.,Paudyal, B.R.,Bhandari, A.,Birhane, E.,Darcha, G.,Trinh, T.L.,Baral, H.
Publisher : CIFOR
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2019-11-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Framework for assessing ecosystem services from bamboo forests by Paudyal, K.,Adhikari, S.,Sharma, S.,Samsudin, Y.B.,Paudyal, B.R.,Bhandari, A.,Birhane, E.,Darcha, G.,Trinh, T.L.,Baral, H. Pdf

Bamboo is well known for supporting people’s livelihoods, and is widely used in landscape restoration programs while providing a wide range of ecosystem goods and services. However, while marketable goods from bamboo such as shoots for food and timber for construction, flooring and furniture are well known, the ecosystem services (ES) supply from bamboo is not, due to limited research. To date, very few studies highlight the role of bamboo forests in providing multiple ES that have local and global value. Lack of an appropriate framework and tools is considered a barrier to assessing the ES from bamboo forests. Therefore, this study attempts to develop an easy-to-apply framework to assess ES from bamboo and test them in three countries in Asia and Africa – Nepal, Indonesia and Ethiopia – in order to understand the relative supply capacity of the key ES from bamboo forests. The literature related to ES and assessment frameworks was reviewed so as to design an appropriate assessment framework for bamboo forests. This study offers an easy-to-apply framework that can be used widely. The research shows that the ES supply capacity of bamboo forests is higher than for industrial planted forest while it is lower than for the natural forests in all case study sites. The ES assessment from bamboo forests poses several challenges: defining and classifying ES, limited data, and complex relationships in trade-offs and synergies of ES that should be kept in mind while designing the framework.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 470 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Ecology
ISBN : UOM:39015038960434

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Ecology Abstracts by Anonim Pdf

Coverage: 1982- current; updated: monthly. This database covers current ecology research across a wide range of disciplines, reflecting recent advances in light of growing evidence regarding global environmental change and destruction. Major ares of subject coverage include: Algae/lichens, Animals, Annelids, Aquatic ecosystems, Arachnids, Arid zones, Birds, Brackish water, Bryophytes/pteridophytes, Coastal ecosystems, Conifers, Conservation, Control, Crustaceans, Ecosyst em studies, Fungi, Grasses, Grasslands, High altitude environments, Human ecology, Insects, Legumes, Mammals, Management, Microorganisms, Molluscs, Nematodes, Paleo-ecology, Plants, Pollution studies, Reptiles, River basins, Soil, TAiga/tundra, Terrestrial ecosystems, Vertebrates, Wetlands, Woodlands.