Biodiversity And Climate Change Adaptation In Tropical Islands

Author : Chandrakasan Sivaperuman,A. Velmurugan,Awnindra Kumar Singh,I. Jaisankar
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 805 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2018-04-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128130650

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Biodiversity and Climate Change Adaptation in Tropical Islands by Chandrakasan Sivaperuman,A. Velmurugan,Awnindra Kumar Singh,I. Jaisankar Pdf

Biodiversity and Climate Change Adaptation in Tropical Islands provides comprehensive information on climate change, biodiversity, possible impacts, adaptation measures and policy challenges to help users rehabilitate and preserve the natural resources of tropical islands. While biodiversity and climate change of tropical islands has previously received less attention, it is ironically one of the most vulnerable regions in this regard. The core content of the work derives largely from the ideas and research output from various reputed scientists and experts who have recorded climate change impacts on aquatic and coastal life in tropical regions. Contributors have direct working experience with the tribes in some of the tropical islands. All of their expertise and information is compiled and presented in the work, including coverage related to climate change. This work highlights the ever-growing need to develop and apply strategies that optimize the use of natural resources, both on land and in water and judicious use of biodiversity. It functions as a critical resource on tropical island biodiversity for researchers, academicians, practitioners and policy makers in a variety of related disciplines. Covers a huge range of biodiversity documentation, conservation measures and strategies that can be applied to various sectors, from forests to agriculture Brings together expertise from researchers in the area who have direct experience in the regions described Contains a wealth of field research related to biodiversity conservation and its applications from a variety of tropical islands

Author : Carmenza Robledo,Markku Kanninen,Lucio Pedroni
Publisher : CIFOR
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2005-01-01
Category : Climatic changes
ISBN : 9789792446043

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Tropical Forests and Adaptation to Climate Change by Carmenza Robledo,Markku Kanninen,Lucio Pedroni Pdf

Author : Walter Leal Filho
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2020-03-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030405526

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Managing Climate Change Adaptation in the Pacific Region by Walter Leal Filho Pdf

This book presents papers written by scholars, practitioners, and members of social movements and government agencies pursuing research and/or climate change projects in the Pacific region. Climate change is impacting the Pacific in various ways, including numerous negative effects on the natural environment and biodiversity. As such, a better understanding of how climate change affects Pacific communities is required, in order to identify processes, methods, and tools that can help countries and the communities in the region to adapt and become more resilient. Further, the book showcases successful examples of how to cope with the social, economic, and political problems posed by climate change in the region.

Author : David J.W. Lane
Publisher : Springer
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2010-12-13
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9400701683

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Tropical Islands Biodiversity Crisis: by David J.W. Lane Pdf

This work assesses the issues facing biodiversity maintenance on tropical islands, and the impacts of biodiversity loss. The emphasis is on the Indo-West Pacific region, which includes many small islands where the biodiversity is under threat as a result of not only climate change and habitat destruction, but invasions by organisms previously absent from an island. The contributors are distinguished biodiversity scientists from inside and outside the region, and cover topics ranging from the state of conservation action in South-East Asia, the role of parks, and the status and threat to endemics, to impacts of oil and gas exploration and forest fragmentation. Issues needing still to be addressed, especially in relation to implications of biodiversity loss or change for the maintenance of ecosystem processes, are highlighted. The conclusions and case studies have lessons for all involved in the conservation of the biotas and ecosystems of islands. Previously published in Biodiversity and Conservation 19:2 2010

Author : Owen Day,Caribbean Natural Resources Institute
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Biodiversity
ISBN : 1890792128

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The Impacts of Climate Change on Biodiversity in Caribbean Islands by Owen Day,Caribbean Natural Resources Institute Pdf

Author : Dieter Mueller-Dombois,Kent W. Bridges,Curtis C. Daehler
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Science
ISBN : STANFORD:36105131678729

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Biodiversity Assessment of Tropical Island Ecosystems by Dieter Mueller-Dombois,Kent W. Bridges,Curtis C. Daehler Pdf

Author : Thomas E. Lovejoy
Publisher : The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2006-01-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 817993084X

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Climate Change and Biodiversity by Thomas E. Lovejoy Pdf

climate changes have had dramatic repercussions, including large numbers of extinctions and extensive shifts in species ranges

Author : J. Sundaresan,S. Sreekesh,AL Ramanathan,Leonard Sonnenschein,Ram Boojh
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2013-01-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400760165

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Climate Change and Island and Coastal Vulnerability by J. Sundaresan,S. Sreekesh,AL Ramanathan,Leonard Sonnenschein,Ram Boojh Pdf

"Climate Change and Island and Coastal Vulnerability” is the outcome of a selection of peer reviewed edited papers presented at the International Workshop on Climate Change and Island Vulnerability (IWCCI) held at Kadmat Island, Lakshadweep, India in October 2010. Marine and coastal biodiversity, sea level rise vulnerability, fisheries, climate change impact on livelihood options, water and sanitation in island ecosystem and mitigation, adaptation and governance are the focal themes. The basic concept conveyed in the book is that biodiversity of islands is to be protected as a natural mechanism to mitigate climate change. Probability recurrence of mass coral bleaching and the management of coral reefs and their future protection are discussed in this book. Marine productivity and climate change for the last ten thousand years in the Arabian Sea have been examined with core records. Green technology is suggested as an important tool for mitigation and adaptation programmes in climate change. Measures taken to project biomass utilisation of islands as an energy source is delineated. Climate change may pose a potential threat on human health. Improved sanitation packages and models that are cost effective and environment-friendly for islands are uniquely presented in this book.

Author : Martin J. Bush
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2018-02-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781119132844

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Climate Change Adaptation in Small Island Developing States by Martin J. Bush Pdf

A groundbreaking synthesis of climate change adaptation strategies for small island states, globally A wide ranging, comprehensive, and multi-disciplinary study, this is the first book that focuses on the challenges posed by climate change impacts on the Small Island Developing States (SIDS). While most of the current literature on the subject deals with specific regions, this book analyses the impacts of climate change across the Caribbean, the Pacific Ocean, and the African and Indian Ocean regions in order to identify and tackle the real issues faced by all the small island States. As the global effects of climate change become increasingly evident and urgent, it is clear that the impact on small islands is going to be particularly severe. These island countries are especially vulnerable to rising sea levels, hurricanes and cyclones, frequent droughts, and the disruption of agriculture, fisheries and vital ecosystems. On many small islands, the migration of vulnerable communities to higher ground has already begun. Food security is an increasingly pressing issue. Hundreds of thousands of islanders are at risk. Marine ecosystems are threatened by acidification and higher seawater temperatures leading to increased pressure on fisheries—still an important source of food for many island communities. The small island developing States emit only small amounts of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. Yet many SIDS governments are allocating scarce financial and human resources in an effort to further reduce their emissions. This is a mistake. Rather than focus on mitigation (i.e., the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions) Climate Change Adaptation in Small Island Developing States concentrates on adaptation. The author assesses the immediate and future impacts of climate change on small islands, and identifies a range of proven, cost-effective adaptation strategies. The book: Focuses on the challenges of climate change faced by all of the world’s small island developing States; Provides comprehensive coverage of the latest research into the most likely environment impacts; Uses numerous case studies to describe proven, practical, and cost-effective policies, including disaster management strategies—which can be developed and implemented by the SIDS; Takes a unique, multidisciplinary approach, making it of particular interest to specialists in a variety of disciplines, including both earth sciences and life sciences. This book is a valuable resource for all professionals and students studying climate change and its impacts. It is also essential reading for government officials and the ministries of the 51 small island developing States, as well as the signatories to the 2015 Paris climate agreement.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : UNEP/Earthprint
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 929225135X

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Review of the Literature on the Links Between Biodiversity and Climate Change by Anonim Pdf

The designations employed and the presentation of ISBN: 92-9225-136-8 material in this publication do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the Secretariat of Copyright © 2009, Secretariat of the Convention on the Convention on Biological Diversity concerning the Biological Diversity legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or concerni [...] Ahmed Djoghlaf Where species and ecosystems are well protected and Executive Secretary healthy, natural adaptation may take place, as long as the Convention on Biological Diversity 5 Review of literature PREFACE These three literature reviews on the 'Links between evidence of the importance of natural ecosystems in the Biodiversity and Climate change: Impacts,Adaptation carbon cycle and in mitigat [...] Finally the third section aims to highlight the developments in our understanding of the role The IPCC 4th Assessment Report (AR4; IPCC 2007) of biodiversity in climate change mitigation, and the impacts concluded that climate change will have significant impacts of mitigation policies on biodiversity. [...] Models of future be large and more complex in the tropics, where the effects climate change suggest that these distributional changes of rising temperatures and reduced precipitation are may lead to severe range contractions and the extinction of exacerbated by the effects of land-use change. [...] Each of these sources Because of the importance of these impacts and of climate and modelling approaches has advantages and change itself, there has been a great deal of recent disadvantages (Thuiller et al 2008).

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 58 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Climatic changes
ISBN : UCBK:C111871603

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Pacific Island Biodiversity, Ecosystems, and Climate Change Adaptation by Anonim Pdf

Author : Satish Chandra Garkoti,Skip J. Van Bloem,Peter Z. Fulé,Rajeev L. Semwal
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2019-09-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789811382499

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Tropical Ecosystems: Structure, Functions and Challenges in the Face of Global Change by Satish Chandra Garkoti,Skip J. Van Bloem,Peter Z. Fulé,Rajeev L. Semwal Pdf

The book brings together research topics having a broad focus on human and climate change impacts on the terrestrial ecosystems in the tropics in general and more specifically from the most significant and vulnerable Himalayan ecosystem. A total of 16 contributions included in the book cover a diverse range of global change themes such as the impacts of changing temperature and precipitation on soil ecosystems, forest degradation, extent and impacts of invasive species, plant responses to pollution, climate change impacts on biodiversity and tree phenology, environmental changes associated with land use, importance of traditional knowledge in climate change adaptation, timberline ecosystems, and role of integrated landscape modeling for sustainable management of natural resources. The book is a collective endeavour of an international multidisciplinary group of scientists focused on improving our understanding of the impacts of global change on the structure and functioning of tropical ecosystems and addressing the challenges of their future sustainable management. We hope that the book will help researchers working in the areas of ecology and environmental science to update their knowledge. We also expect that natural resource managers and policy planners will find explanations for some of their observations and hypotheses on multiple global change factors impacting tropical ecosystems and especially Himalayan ecosystems.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : IUCN
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Climatic changes
ISBN : 9782831712000

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A Framework for Social Adaptation to Climate Change by Anonim Pdf

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2022-04-21
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789251360804

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The role of genetic resources for food and agriculture in adaptation to and mitigation of climate change by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pdf

As the pace of climate change is increasing, it is more important than ever to conserve, characterize and sustainably use genetic resources for food and griculture. Over millennia farmers, livestock keepers, fisherfolk and forest dwellers have adapted their production systems to changing environmental conditions, relying on genetic resources for food and agriculture. However, these resources are still not receiving the attention they deserve given their enormous importance. The main focus of this study is the state of current use of genetic resources in climate change adaptation and mitigation efforts. Each chapter explores the impacts of climate change on genetic resources and also considers the significance of genetic resources to climate change adaptation and mitigation.

Author : Angela Andrade Pérez,Bernal Herrera Fernández,Roberto Cazzolla Gatti
Publisher : IUCN
Page : 85 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9782831712901

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Building Resilience to Climate Change by Angela Andrade Pérez,Bernal Herrera Fernández,Roberto Cazzolla Gatti Pdf

With climate change now a certainty, the question is how much change there will be and what can be done about it. One of the answers is through adaptation. Many of the lessons that are being learned in adaptation are from success stories from the field. This publication contains eleven case studies covering different ecosystems and regions around the world. Its aim is to summarize some current applications of the Ecosystem-Based Adaptation concept and its tools used around the world, and also draw lessons from experiences in conservation adaptation.