Exploring Sustainable Land Use In Monsoon Asia

Author : Yukio Himiyama
Publisher : Springer
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2017-11-13
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789811059278

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Exploring Sustainable Land Use in Monsoon Asia by Yukio Himiyama Pdf

This book presents the outcome of the Towards Sustainable Land Use in Asia (SLUAS) project, which was the pilot undertaking for development in a series of projects on land use. Monsoon Asia, with its huge and still increasing population and rapid socioeconomic changes, is regarded as a major hot spot of global change in general and of land use change in particular. The major issues include urbanization, rural development, land-related problems such as food problems, and disasters in the context of global change and sustainability. Future Earth, the new international research framework established by International Council for Science (ICSU), the International Social Science Council (ISSC), and other international academic or funding organizations for a sustainable world, has chosen the Global Land Project (GLP) as one of the first such international projects it has endorsed that originated from International Geosphere/Biosphere Programme (IGBP) and/or International Human Dimensions Programme (IHDP). This endorsement is a clear indication of the importance of the issues related to land use and its changes. Land use change is an essential driving force of environmental change, a result of socioeconomic and environmental changes, and is a major environmental change itself. Because of this complex and multifaceted nature and the difficulties in obtaining relevant data with historical depth, this phenomenon has not been studied fully in the context of global change or sustainability. It is hoped that this book is of use to those who are concerned about the present and future land use in the world.

Author : Pankaj Kumar,Gaurav Kant Nigam,Manish Kumar Sinha,Anju Singh
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 532 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2022-02-02
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789811665738

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Water Resources Management and Sustainability by Pankaj Kumar,Gaurav Kant Nigam,Manish Kumar Sinha,Anju Singh Pdf

Water is the elixir of life and is crucial for sustainable development. Earlier, it was considered to be a limitless or at least a fully renewable natural resource. During the past 20 years, however, there has been tremendous pressure on this precious natural resource mainly due to rapid urbanization, industrialization and the increase in the human population. Together, these have resulted in increasing demand for irrigation, industrial, and household purposes to meet supply-chain requirements. Keeping in mind the scarcity of available water resources in the near future and its impending threats, it has become imperative on the part of scientists in hydrology and allied disciplines such as geography, landscape planning, sustainability science etc. Regional planners and supply chain management experts also must be involved in studying the spatial and temporal nature of the growing demand for water and the future availability for its judicial use and sustainable management. A primary intent of the book is to provide comprehensive scientific knowledge base on water resource management and sustainability. It covers geo-engineering and scientific problems, case studies, and sustainable solutions in the water resources management domain. Additionally and of equal importance, the chapters of the book provide in-depth coverage on water resource vulnerability, water quality, wastewater treatment, application of remote sensing and geographical information systems hydrological modeling and harvesting, climate variability and runoff, sediment discharge and irrigation planning, community participation in water governance, internet of things and machine learning applications for sustainable water resources management. This practical, state-of-the-art reference book is a valuable resource for students, researchers, scientists, policymakers, spatio-temporal designers of water resource systems, various stake holders interested in hydro-climatology and sustainable water resources management.

Author : Yukio Himiyama,Kenji Satake,Taikan Oki
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 339 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2019-09-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789813292246

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Human Geoscience by Yukio Himiyama,Kenji Satake,Taikan Oki Pdf

This book is a product of the joint efforts of interdisciplinary academic fields under the integrative framework of human geoscience. Human geoscience is a new genre of geoscience concerned with the natural phenomena that occur on the surface of the Earth and their relations with human activities. It therefore has connections with many fields of geoscience, namely, physical geography, geomorphology, geology, soil science, sedimentology, seismology, volcanology, meteorology, climatology, oceanography, and hydrology. It also has strong links to the humanities, social sciences, agricultural sciences, and engineering related to disaster prevention or mitigation. All these disciplines are important fields for understanding disasters and global environmental problems and for evaluating the associated risks comprehensively, then proposing mitigation strategies.The volume is designed for those who may not necessarily have a geoscience background but have broad scientific interest in understanding the causes, mechanisms, and consequences of geo-disasters and global environmental problems and wish to make the world more sustainable on that basis. The book consists of six parts: I. Introduction, II. Earth Surface Realms, III. Natural Resources and Society, IV. Natural Hazards and Society, V. Global Environmental Problems, and VI. Global Sustainability Programmes and Human Geoscience, which discusses the contribution of this field of science to a new comprehensive framework for global sustainability.

Author : Ravi S. Singh,Bharat Dahiya,Arun K. Singh,Padma C. Poudel
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 599 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2022-05-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789811664151

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Practising Cultural Geographies by Ravi S. Singh,Bharat Dahiya,Arun K. Singh,Padma C. Poudel Pdf

This festschrift honours Prof. Rana P.B. Singh who has dedicated his life to teaching and conducting research on cultural geography with a ‘dweller Indian perspective’. The book focuses on the cultural geographies of India, and to an extent that of South Asia. It is a rich collection of 23 essays on the themes apprised by him, covering landscapes, religion, heritage, pilgrimage and tourism, and human settlements.

Author : William Critchley,Frank Radstake
Publisher : Asian Development Bank
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2017-02-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789292577384

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Sustainable Land Management in Asia by William Critchley,Frank Radstake Pdf

The Asian Development Bank has introduced significant changes in the way farmers and other stakeholders view and benefit from evolving approaches to sustainable land management (SLM) practices. Firmly embedded in SLM are the management and climate resilience of natural resources, which can be enhanced and scaled up by adopting a "landscape approach." This publication sets out how the landscape approach can contribute to overcoming major environmental and developmental challenges---focusing on rural areas of Asia and by examining prevalent forms of SLM (namely participatory forest management, terraces, conservation agriculture, and home gardens). This publication seeks to strengthen awareness of the landscape approach and facilitate the integration of its key elements into cooperation programs with its developing members.

Author : Ram Kumar Mishra,R. B. Singh,Anupama Dubey
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2021-04-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789811582370

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Sustainable Climate Action and Water Management by Ram Kumar Mishra,R. B. Singh,Anupama Dubey Pdf

This book discusses various issues relating to water resources, climate change and sustainable development. Water is the main driving force behind three major pillars of sustainable development: environmental, social and economic. As stated in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, development of these pillars rests on the availability and management of resources to fulfill the demand for water. By identifying the various challenges in the context of water resources and climate change, the book offers insights into achieving a better and more sustainable future. It provides a unique forum for practitioners and academics to exchange ideas on emerging issues, approaches, and practices in the area of water resources, climate change, and sustainability, while also presenting valuable information for policymakers on the changing contours of water management and climate change mitigation. As such it is a useful resource for decision-makers at the local as well as the global level.

Author : Suratman,Muhammad Baiquni,Surani Hasanati
Publisher : UGM PRESS
Page : 618 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2018-10-18
Category : Education
ISBN : 9786023862856

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PROCEDING THE 8 RURAL RESEARCH AND PLANNING GROUP INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE by Suratman,Muhammad Baiquni,Surani Hasanati Pdf

Rural area with its products, community, and culture is important in globalization era. Its products are the main natural resources for human life. Besides, the uniqueness and the local wisdom of rural area has become a social resource in modern life. Rural has a key role to support sustainable development, develop human resource and improve the urban and regional area so that it is essential to learn more the innovations of the rural development. The 8th Rural Research and Planning Group (RRPG) International Conference is an international platform for specialists, experts and practitioners of rural development and planning group to discuss, share, and find new ideas and experiences and to find global partners for future collaboration. Moreover, participants contribute to the realization of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as innovation for rural development. The theme of the conference is “Innovations of the Rural Development for Implementing Sustainable Development” and it has 12 sub-themes, such as Sustainable Rural Development, Rural Governance and Policy, Sustainable Agriculture, Migration and Displacement, Rural Natural Resource Management and Spatial Information, Rural Tourism and Regional Development, Rural Planning and Infrastructure, Smart Village & Smart City Innovation and Development, Disaster & Community Resilience and Community Empowerment, Rural Land Management, Creative Kampongs for Economic Development. This proceeding consists is a collection of selected papers published on the 8th RRPG International Conference held on May, 17-18 2017.

Author : R.B. Singh,Dongying Wei,Subhash Anand
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 483 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2020-10-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789811549564

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Global Geographical Heritage, Geoparks and Geotourism by R.B. Singh,Dongying Wei,Subhash Anand Pdf

This book explores the geographical, geomorphological, ecological, touristic and socioeconomic aspects of natural heritage, argues for the dynamic conservation of that heritage and explains its key characteristics, promotion, conservation and management to achieve sustainable development goals. Emerging concepts such as geodiversity, geographical heritage sites, geomonuments, geoparks and geotourism are increasingly being used by conservationists. At present, the development of geoparks is a major global theme involving the application of geosciences to promote the inclusive growth of society and the protection and conservation of our unique geoheritage. Currently, there are 147 UNESCO global geoparks across 41 countries, in addition to a number of national-level geoparks. Pursuing a holistic approach towards such sites will sensitise the general public to the need for geoconservation of significant geosites and promote it through geotourism. It is a crucial issue, as various countries around the world are eager to develop their geoparks and are working for the conservation of geoheritage sites at the national level. This unique book gathers contributions from 15 countries in the form of case studies analysing the realities on of geographical heritage, geoparks and geotourism. The respective chapters address the role of geoparks as essential tools for education, recreation and nature conservation. Given its scope, the book offers a valuable guide for geoscientists, planners, policymakers, civil society and anyone concerned about the conservation of geoheritage sites and geoparks for a sustainable future Earth.

Author : Victor R. Squires,Lu Qi
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 493 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2017-09-22
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317394044

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Sustainable Land Management in Greater Central Asia by Victor R. Squires,Lu Qi Pdf

Greater Central Asia encompasses a vast area that includes deserts, natural grasslands, steppes, shrublands and alpine regions. Many of these land types are degraded and productivity is falling at a time when human populations and livestock inventories are on the rise. Ecosystem stability and biodiversity are under threat and there is an urgent need to develop more sustainable land management regimes. This book uses an integrated regional approach to provide a comprehensive exploration of sustainable land development in Central Asia. An interdisciplinary team of experts analyses the economic, ecological, sociological, technological and political factors surrounding sustainable land and water management in the region, sharing potential problems and solutions. As international concern about desertification grows, the book concludes by asking how the region is likely to develop in the future. This book will be of value to scholars, students, policy makers and NGOs with an interest in sustainable development in Central Asia.

Author : Holger L. Fröhlich,Pepijn Schreinemachers,Karl Stahr,Gerhard Clemens
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 490 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2013-04-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642333774

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Sustainable Land Use and Rural Development in Southeast Asia: Innovations and Policies for Mountainous Areas by Holger L. Fröhlich,Pepijn Schreinemachers,Karl Stahr,Gerhard Clemens Pdf

This book is based on the findings of a long-term (2000-2014) interdisciplinary research project of the University of Hohenheim in collaboration with several universities in Thailand and Vietnam. Titled Sustainable Land Use and Rural Development in Mountainous Areas in Southeast Asia, or the Uplands Program, the project aims to contribute through agricultural research to the conservation of natural resources and the improvement of living conditions of the rural population in the mountainous regions of Southeast Asia. Having three objectives the book first aims to give an interdisciplinary account of the drivers, consequences and challenges of ongoing changes in mountainous areas of Southeast Asia. Second, the book describes how innovation processes can contribute to addressing these challenges and third, how knowledge creation to support change in policies and institutions can assist in sustainably develop mountain areas and people’s livelihoods.

Author : World Bank
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2006-06-23
Category : Law
ISBN : 0821365983

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Sustainable Land Management by World Bank Pdf

Land is the integrating component of all livelihoods depending on farm, forest, rangeland, or water (rivers, lakes, coastal marine) habitats. Due to varying political, social, and economic factors, the heavy use of natural resources to supply a rapidly growing global population and economy has resulted in the unintended mismanagement and degradation of land and ecosystems. 'Sustainable Land Management' provides strategic focus to the implementation of sustainable land management (SLM) components of the World Bank's development strategies. SLM is a knowledge-based procedure that integrates land, water, biodiversity, and environmental management to meet rising food and fiber demands while sustaining livelihoods and the environment. This book, aimed at policy makers, project managers, and development organization, articulates priorities for investment in SLM and natural resource management and identifies the policy, institutional, and incentive reform options that will accelerate the adoption of SLM productivity improvements and pro-poor growth.

Author : Franz J. Heidhüs,Ludger Herrmann,Andreas Neef,Sybille Neidhart,Jens Pape,Pittaya Sruamsiri,Dao Chau Thu,Anne Vallé Zarate
Publisher : Springer
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2010-11-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 3642090303

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Sustainable Land Use in Mountainous Regions of Southeast Asia by Franz J. Heidhüs,Ludger Herrmann,Andreas Neef,Sybille Neidhart,Jens Pape,Pittaya Sruamsiri,Dao Chau Thu,Anne Vallé Zarate Pdf

This book creates a scientific base for the development and testing of sustainable production and land use systems in ecologically fragile and economically disadvantaged mountainous regions in Southeast Asia; to develop concepts for rural institutions that can reduce rural poverty and food insecurity, and improve livelihoods in mountainous regions in Southeast Asia; and to explore methods for analyzing complex ecosystems and their interactions with the socio-cultural, economic and institutional environment.

Author : Andreas Neef
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 438 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Community development
ISBN : UCSD:31822035247816

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Participatory Approaches for Sustainable Land Use in Southeast Asia by Andreas Neef Pdf

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Author : Holger L. Fröhlich,Pepijn Schreinemachers,Karl Stahr,Gerhard Clemens
Publisher : Springer
Page : 490 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2013-04-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 3642333761

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Sustainable Land Use and Rural Development in Southeast Asia: Innovations and Policies for Mountainous Areas by Holger L. Fröhlich,Pepijn Schreinemachers,Karl Stahr,Gerhard Clemens Pdf

This book is based on the findings of a long-term (2000-2014) interdisciplinary research project of the University of Hohenheim in collaboration with several universities in Thailand and Vietnam. Titled Sustainable Land Use and Rural Development in Mountainous Areas in Southeast Asia, or the Uplands Program, the project aims to contribute through agricultural research to the conservation of natural resources and the improvement of living conditions of the rural population in the mountainous regions of Southeast Asia. Having three objectives the book first aims to give an interdisciplinary account of the drivers, consequences and challenges of ongoing changes in mountainous areas of Southeast Asia. Second, the book describes how innovation processes can contribute to addressing these challenges and third, how knowledge creation to support change in policies and institutions can assist in sustainably develop mountain areas and people’s livelihoods.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Artificial satellites in earth sciences
ISBN : UCSD:31822009263419

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The Earth Observer by Anonim Pdf