Grassroots Indicators For Desertification

Author : Anonim
Publisher : IDRC
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780889367944

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Grassroots Indicators for Desertification by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Science
ISBN : WISC:89031096795

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Handbook on Desertification Indicators by Anonim Pdf

Author : Jay Gao
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 728 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2023-06-16
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781000856132

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Remote Sensing of Natural Hazards by Jay Gao Pdf

This book presents a comprehensive coverage of remote sensing technology used to gather information on 12 types of natural hazards in the terrestrial sphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere. It clarifies in detail how to yield spatial and quantitative data on a natural hazard, including its spatial distribution, severity, causes, and the likelihood of occurrence. The author explains multiple methods of attaining data, describes the pros and cons of each method, and encourages readers to choose the best method applicable to their case. The author offers a practical approach to data analysis using the most appropriate methods and software. 1. Covers all major natural hazards including hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, and avalanches. 2. Studies each natural hazard holistically, ranging from spatial extent, severity, impact assessment, causes, and prediction of occurrence. 3. Explains different remotely sensed data and the most appropriate method used. 4. Compares different ways of sensing and clarifies the pros and cons of any selected data or their analysis. 5. Provides ample examples of each aspect of a natural hazard studied augmented with graphic illustrations and quality assurance information. All professionals working in the field of natural hazards, senior undergraduate, and graduate students, will find in-depth approaches and sufficient information to become knowledgeable in the methods of yielding and analyzing data provided with remote sensing technology, ultimately providing a deeper understanding of natural hazards.

Author : Pierre Marc Johnson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2016-12-05
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781351932479

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Governing Global Desertification by Pierre Marc Johnson Pdf

Desertification affects 70 per cent of the world's arable lands in more than 100 countries. Inextricably linked to poverty, it is estimated that the livelihood of 250 million people are directly affected while another billion living in rural drylands are threatened by this phenomenon. This volume examines the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) signed in 1994. It studies the links between land degradation and poverty, the role of civil society and good governance in implementing the UNCCD and the various approaches to fighting desertification. Furthermore, it assesses the National Action Programmes, development planning and new avenues for strengthening implementation. Synthesizing the main strengths and weaknesses of the UNCCD as a tool for environmental and developmental governance, this informative volume highlights the main challenges facing the UNCCD in the future.

Author : Robert H. Armon,Osmo Hänninen
Publisher : Springer
Page : 1068 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2015-01-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401794992

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Environmental Indicators by Robert H. Armon,Osmo Hänninen Pdf

Environmental indicators are the first line of warning against hazards caused by humans or nature catastrophes to prevent diseases and death of living organisms. The present book covers a large variety of environmental indicators from physical-chemistry through economical, bioinformatics, electromagnetic irradiation and health aspects, all dealing with environmental pollution. This volume has been intended to environmentalists, engineers, scientists and policy makers as well to anybody interested in the latest development in the indicator field.

Author : Harold E. Dregne
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 3718601680

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Desertification of Arid Lands by Harold E. Dregne Pdf

First Published in 1983. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Author : Chizoba Chinweze
Publisher : Cuvillier Verlag
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2023-05-25
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783736967830

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Desertification, Land Degradation and Drought Resilience by Chizoba Chinweze Pdf

A growing body of research and scientific as well as local evidence has shown that climate change impacts is on the rise with its attendant risks/hazards for the land system, even as it relates to DLDD, these being exacerbated by anthropogenic factors; thus, pushing the earth system to a tipping point therefore requiring that society braze up its coping capacities to avert the impending danger. This book highlights the urgent need to move from desertification, land degradation and drought (DLDD) risk management to resilience. The aim is to provide new insight on the issues of DLDD and stir policy guide on vulnerability reduction and building adaptive capacities so as to achieve sustainable development and identify pathways to a land degradation neutral world. It is worthy to note that globally, about one fifth of earth’s land area – more than 2 billion hectares – is degraded; and this jeopardizes the livelihoods of more than 3.5 billion people, i.e., about 40% of the world population. The global population is still growing and is projected to reach 8.3 billion people by 2030. Such growth will put unprecedented pressure on the productivity of the land system from day to day.

Author : J. Lemons,Reginald Victor,Daniel Schaffer
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 497 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781461503750

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Conserving Biodiversity in Arid Regions by J. Lemons,Reginald Victor,Daniel Schaffer Pdf

On the eve of the World Summit for Sustainable Development (WSSD), held in autumn 2002 in Johannesburg, South Africa, United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan recommended five specific areas as focal points of discussion for the global forum: Water, energy, health, agriculture and biodiversity. In his address, "Towards a Sustainable Future," delivered just four months before the WSSD, Secretary General Annan contended that concrete progress in each of these areas, often referred to by their acronym WEHAB, would be key to improving the quality of life not only in the developing world but across the globe. For most people, I think it is fair to say that the inclusion of biodiversity in a list that focuses on basic human needs may not be self-evident. Water, energy, health and agriculture, yes. But why biodiversity? The truth is that biodiversity is just as critical to global well-being as water, energy, agriculture and health. This is because biodiversity both drives and shapes nature's intricate and dynamic structure in an enduring form and force that enables both current and future generations to enjoy its bounty.

Author : J. Dumanski,S. Gameda,Christian J. M. G. Pieri
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1998-01-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0821342088

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Indicators of Land Quality and Sustainable Land Management by J. Dumanski,S. Gameda,Christian J. M. G. Pieri Pdf

This bibliography is a review of available information on indicators of sustainable land management and land quality. The report compiles, organizes, and summarizes available data and information on indicators and makes them accessible through the World Wide Web, email, and as printed reports. It is useful for research on indicators of sustainability, as well as for decisionmakers faced with implementing a sustainable land management component in rural development projects.

Author : Louise Grenier,International Development Research Centre (Canada)
Publisher : IDRC
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Economic development
ISBN : 9780889368477

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Working with Indigenous Knowledge by Louise Grenier,International Development Research Centre (Canada) Pdf

Working with Indigenous Knowledge: A guide for researchers

Author : Khadg Singh Valdiya
Publisher : Orient Blackswan
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 8125027351

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Coping with Natural Hazards by Khadg Singh Valdiya Pdf

This book is a collection of twenty one papers presented during the symposium on Coping with Natural Hazards at University of Pune on 5 and 6 October 2001. This very successful symposium, organised by the National Academy of Sciences, outlined the strategies our country should adopt to be prepared to face hazards like earthquakes, floods, landslides, avalanches, cyclones, droughts and desertification. It contains papers by pre-eminent scientists and leading lights like Professors M G K Menon, P K Das, D R Sikka and R K Bhandari and many others. Each paper has been critically reviewed by atleast two experts in their respective fields.

Author : Marja-Liisa Swantz
Publisher : African Books Collective
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2016-01-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789987753499

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In Search of Living Knowledge by Marja-Liisa Swantz Pdf

Marja-Liisa Swantz has spent a lifetime conducting participatory action research in Tanzania, and In Search of Living Knowledge encapsulates her reactions. She started her career in 1952 in Tanganyika as an instructor to the first generation of women teachers at Ashira Teachers Training College, situated on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro. In the first years of Tanzanias independence from Britain, she devoted five years (1965-1970) to participant research in a coastal Zaramo village near the capital city of Dar es Salaam. The research culminated in her book, Ritual and Symbol in Transitional Tanzanian Society, and a doctorate in Anthropology of Religion, which she received from the Swedish University of Uppsala in 1970. The author further developed the Participatory Approach to research while serving as a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Dar es Salaam from 1972 to 1975. After becoming a lecturer at the University of Helsinki she continued to develop Participatory Action Research with Tanzanian and Finnish doctoral candidates in a project in Bagamoyo, Tanzania, known as Jipemoyo. She continued to apply the participatory approach in research projects as Director of the Institute of Development Research at the University of Helsinki, where she taught anthropology, and as a Senior Researcher at the World Institute for Development Economics Research Institute in Helsinki in the 1980s. Since retirement, the author has continued her research, writing, and participation in development projects in Tanzania, including projects in Mtwara and Lindi from 1992 to 1998, and for 12 years while involved in a Local Government Cooperation project between Hartola in Finland and Iramba in Tanzania.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Africa, Sub-Saharan
ISBN : UCR:31210021612609

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Trends in Sustainable Development by Anonim Pdf

The report highlights key developments and recent trends in agriculture, rural development, land, desertification and drought, five of the six themes being considered by the Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD) at its 16th and 17th sessions (2008-2009). It notes progress in a number of areas while, at the same time, acknowledging that in other areas significant work is still needed to advance implementation of intergovernmentally agreed goals and targets.

Author : Joachim Gratzfeld
Publisher : IUCN
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Arid regions
ISBN : 9782831707419

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Extractive Industries in Arid and Semi-arid Zones by Joachim Gratzfeld Pdf

This publication aims to contribute to planning and management approaches that minimize land degradation and desertification in arid and semi-arid zones as a result of extractive industries operations. Both operational and policy guidance are included to help those government departments responsible for the licensing, planning and monitoring of extractive industries activities to take account of environment and development issues in their decision-making.

Author : University of Regina. Canadian Plains Research Center
Publisher : University of Regina Press
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0889771774

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Managing Changing Prairie Landscapes by University of Regina. Canadian Plains Research Center Pdf