Management Of Natural Resources Sustainable Development And Ecological Hazards Ii

Author : C. A. Brebbia,Nebo Jovanovic,Enzo Tiezzi
Publisher : WIT Press
Page : 465 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781845642044

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Management of Natural Resources, Sustainable Development and Ecological Hazards II by C. A. Brebbia,Nebo Jovanovic,Enzo Tiezzi Pdf

This book ontains papers presented at the Second International Conference on the Management of Natural Resources, Sustainable Development and Ecological Hazards, held in South Africa, December 15-17, 2009. The Conference goes by the shortened name Ravage of the Planet to emphasize the urgency of the problems under discussion. Like the first conference held in Patagonia, Argentina, this meeting was prompted by the need to take stock of the continuous deterioration of our planet and to formulate constructive policies for the immediate future. The success of the first Conference led to the decision to reconvene the meeting in Africa. That continents engagement in global change trends became more pronounced with the World Summit on Sustainable Development that took place in Johannesburg in 2002 and addressed Millenium Development Goals. South Africa actually held its first National Conference on Environment and Development in 1991. It is well known that in the effort to achieve sustainable development, Africa faces challenges with water and energy supply, sanitation access; renewable technologies transfer, food security, health issues (especially childrens health), rapid urbanization, housing, biodiversity threats, and climate change vulnerability. Because of its geographic position, spanning two hemispheres and nearly all climatic zones, as well as its still low carbon emissions, pristine ecosystems and endemic biodiversity regions, Africa provides excellent opportunities for environmental research and earth and space observations, as well as studies of the socio-economic aspects of sustainability sciences. AUDIENCE: Researchers and professionals involved in ecosystems and environmental problems, as well as policy makers, social and political scientists

Author : C. A. Brebbia,Enzo Tiezzi,M. E. Conti
Publisher : WIT Press
Page : 865 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2006-11-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781845640484

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Management of Natural Resources, Sustainable Development and Ecological Hazards by C. A. Brebbia,Enzo Tiezzi,M. E. Conti Pdf

The state of our planet continues to deteriorate at an alarming rate. We have arrived at a situation where we need to determine urgent solutions before we reach a point of irreversible deterioration. Much has been written in different contexts about reaching sustainability but the concept itself needs to be defined in the framework of all different disciplines in order to arrive at optimal solutions. Hence this book is essentially trans-disciplinary in order to find appropriate sustainable solutions, involving, collaboration across a wide range of disciplines. Publishing papers from the First International Conference on Management of Natural Resources, Sustainable Development and Ecological Hazards, the book features articles encompassing topic areas such as: Water Resources; Air; Soil; Ecology; Health Risk; Energy; Planning and Development; Political and Social Issues; The Re-Encounter; New Technologies; Learning from Nature; Safety.

Author : C.A. Brebbia
Publisher : WIT Press
Page : 315 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2015-09-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781845649708

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Management of Natural Resources, Sustainable Development and Ecological Hazards IV by C.A. Brebbia Pdf

This book contains papers presented at the fourth in a series of trans-disciplinary conferences on Management of Natural Resources, Sustainable Development, and Ecological Hazards, first held in 2006. Papers presented at the conference suggest solutions to move our planet to a more sustainable modus operandi, and avoid the oft-projected "point of no return." The papers are based on economic, social, political, and environmental sciences and examine risk, lessons learned from nature, and new technologies. They present planning and development solutions that may address air, water, energy, soil, and/or ecology.

Author : C. A. Brebbia,S. S. Zubir
Publisher : WIT Press
Page : 689 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781845645328

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Management of Natural Resources, Sustainable Development and Ecological Hazards III by C. A. Brebbia,S. S. Zubir Pdf

This book contains the proceedings of the third in a now-biennial series organized by the Wessex Institute of Technology around the urgent need to determine solutions regarding sustainable development before our planet reaches a point of irreversibility. The aggressive search for new sources of energy and materials, the rapid rate at which natural resources are being consumed, and the destructiveness of the resulting pollution are all having a negative impact on the planet that needs to be stopped, if not reversed. As at the first two, participants at this conference will take stock of our situation and try to facilitate constructive principles and policies for a way forward, something that can only be done by transdisciplinary cooperation. Thus papers will examine ethical, political and social issues, health, safety and risk, lessons from nature, planning and development, and new technologies.

Author : Baleshwar Thakur,Rajiv R. Thakur,Srikumar Chattopadhyay,Rajesh K. Abhay
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 605 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2022-01-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783030858391

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Resource Management, Sustainable Development and Governance by Baleshwar Thakur,Rajiv R. Thakur,Srikumar Chattopadhyay,Rajesh K. Abhay Pdf

This book examines the relationship between natural resource management, sustainable development, and governance with case studies from India and other places covering disaster risk reduction, conflict resolution, capacity building, climate change adaptation and resilience, citizen engagement and ecological conservation. Though the studies focus mostly on cases in India, the volume discusses how governance can be employed to help develop and implement sustainable practices globally through the lens of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) framework. Readers will learn how to integrate concepts of resource management, sustainable development, and governance to improve human resilience to global environmental change, and to assess the proper development approaches to assist economically stressed and resource-deprived individuals. The book will be of use to graduate students and academics, policy makers, planners, and nonprofits.

Author : Nyle C. Brady
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Economic development
ISBN : MINN:31951003080791K

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The Environment by Nyle C. Brady Pdf

Author : E. Gunilla Almered Olsson,Pernille Gooch
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2019-04-12
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781351268639

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Natural Resource Conflicts and Sustainable Development by E. Gunilla Almered Olsson,Pernille Gooch Pdf

Providing both a theoretical background and practical examples of natural resource conflict, this volume explores the pressures on natural resources leading to scarcity and conflict. It is shown that the causes and driving forces behind natural resource conflicts are diverse, complex and often interlinked, including global economic growth, exploding consumption, poor governance, poverty, unequal access to resources and power. The different interpretations of nature-culture and the role of humans in the ecosystem are often at the centre of the conflict. Natural resource conflicts range from armed conflicts to conflicts of interest between stakeholders in the North as well as in the South. The varying driving forces behind such disputes at different levels and scales are critically analysed, and approaches to facilitate and enforce mediation, transformation and collaboration at these levels and scales are presented and discussed. In order to transform existing resource conflicts, as well as to decrease the risk of future conflicts, approaches that enhance and enforce collaboration for sustainable development at global, regional, national and local levels are reviewed, and sustainable pathways suggested. A range of global examples is presented including water resources, fisheries, forests, human–wildlife conflicts, urban environments and the consequences of climate change. It will be a valuable text for advanced students of natural resource management, environment and development studies and peace and conflict management. The book will also be of interest to practitioners in the field of natural resource management.

Author : Walter Leal Filho,Ulisses Miranda Azeiteiro,Andréia Faraoni Freitas Setti
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 550 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2021-08-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030766245

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Sustainability in Natural Resources Management and Land Planning by Walter Leal Filho,Ulisses Miranda Azeiteiro,Andréia Faraoni Freitas Setti Pdf

This book includes contributions from scientists and representatives from government and non-governmental organisations working in the field of land management and use and on management of fires. The book is truly interdisciplinary and has both a research and application-oriented dimension. The list of topics includes sustainability and water management; sustainability and biodiversity conservation; the future sustainability of nature-based industries such as agriculture, mining, tourism, fisheries and forestry; sustainability, people and livelihoods; sustainability and landscapes planning; sustainability and land use planning; handling and managing forest fires. The papers are innovative and cross-cutting, and many have practice-based experiences. Also, this book, prepared by the Inter-University Sustainable Development Research Programme (IUSDRP) and the World Sustainable Development Research and Transfer Centre (WSD-RTC), reiterates the need to promote a sustainable use of land resources today.

Author : Teng Teng,Ding Yifan
Publisher : EOLSS Publications
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2009-01-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781848262706

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Environment and Development - Volume I by Teng Teng,Ding Yifan Pdf

Environment and Development is a component of Encyclopedia of Development and Economic Sciences in the global Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS), which is an integrated compendium of twenty one Encyclopedias. The pressing need to combine protecting the environment with sustaining development has become increasingly recognized. This theme deals with environmental and ecological sustainable development. Environmental damage has not only created obstacles to sustainable economic development, but is also posing great threats, to human health and life, to ecological systems and the natural world, and to the socio-cultural environments in which human beings lead their daily lives. The content of the theme on Environment and Development is organized with state-of-the-art presentations covering the following aspects of the subject: Approaching Sustainable Development from Different Angles; Hazard and Risk Assessment, and Risk Management; Current Views of Global Carrying Capacity; Social and Economic Disparities; Responses to the Challenges of Disparities and Unsustainable Use of Natural Resources; Environmental Economics and Ecobusiness; Environmental Values and Ethics; Other Important Future Environmental Issues. These two volumes are aimed at the following five major target audiences: University and College Students Educators, Professional Practitioners, Research Personnel and Policy Analysts, Managers, and Decision Makers, NGOs and GOs.

Author : Christopher J. Barrow
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2002-01-08
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781134665884

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Environmental Management for Sustainable Development by Christopher J. Barrow Pdf

Covers the full breadth of principles, practice and policy issues concerned with environmental management, providing a comprehensive resource and reference point for students and practitioners in this field.

Author : Bruce Mitchell
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 443 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2013-12-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781317904878

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Resource and Environmental Management by Bruce Mitchell Pdf

This book does an exceptional job in giving an understanding of change, complexity, uncertainty and conflict as well as their linkages, including awareness of strategies, methods and techniques to handle them relative to resource and environmental management. The text enhances the reader's capacity to conduct practice and conduct research in resource and environmental management.

Author : Baleshwar Thakur
Publisher : Concept Publishing Company
Page : 898 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Developing countries
ISBN : 818069402X

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Perspectives in Resource Management in Developing Countries by Baleshwar Thakur Pdf

v. 2. Population, resources and development -- v.3. Ecological degradation of land

Author : Daniel D. Chiras,John P. Reganold
Publisher : Pearson
Page : 676 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Conservation of natural resources
ISBN : MINN:31951D03036883T

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Natural Resource Conservation by Daniel D. Chiras,John P. Reganold Pdf

This comprehensive book describes the ecological principles, policies, and practices required to create a sustainable future. It emphasizes practical, cost-effective, sustainable solutions to these problems that make sense from social, economic, and environmental perspectives. A focus on sustainable development puts readers in touch with one of the most significant shifts in thinking and action in the environmental and resource management arenas. A variety of lasting solutions are provided that make sense from social, economic, and environmental viewpoints. Natural Resource Conservation and Management: Past, Present and Future, Economics, Ethics, and Critical Thinking: Tools for Creating a Sustainable Future, Lessons from Ecology, The Human Population Challenge, World Hunger: Solving the Problem Sustainably, The Nature of Soils, Soil Conservation and Sustainable Agriculture, Integrated Pest Management, Aquatic Environments, Managing Water Resources Sustainability, Water Pollution, Fisheries Conservation, Rangeland Management, Forest Management, Plant and Animal Extinction, Wildlife Management, Sustainable Waste Management, Air Pollution, Global Warming and Climate Change, Acid Deposition and Stratospheric Ozone Depletion, Minerals, Mining, and a Sustainable Society, Nonrenewable Energy Resources: Issues and Options, Creating a Sustainable System of Energy. Intended for those interested in gaining a basic knowledge of natural resources and conservation

Author : Enzo Tiezzi
Publisher : WIT Press
Page : 593 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781845640880

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Ecosystems and Sustainable Development VI by Enzo Tiezzi Pdf

Containing papers presented at the Sixth International Conference on Ecosystems and Sustainable Development, this book presents research related to different aspects of ecosystems and sustainable development, including physical sciences and modelling. A wide list of topics include: Thermodynamics and Ecology; Sustainability indicators; Mathematical and system modelling; Biodiversity; Sustainability development studies; Conservation and Management of Ecological Areas; Socio-Economic Factors; Energy Conservation and Generation; Environmental and Ecological Policies; Environmental Management; Environmental Risk; Natural Resources Management; Recovery of Damaged Areas; Biological Aspects; Complexity; Remote Sensing; Landscapes and Forestation Issues; Soil and agricultural issues; Water Resources; Sustainable Waste Management; Air pollution and its Effects on Ecosystems.

Author : Chris Barrow
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 727 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2006-09-27
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781134216055

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Environmental Management for Sustainable Development by Chris Barrow Pdf

Environmental management is a wide, expanding, and rapidly evolving field, affecting everyone from individual citizens to businesses; governments to international agencies. Indisputably, it plays a crucial role in the quest for sustainable development. This comprehensively updated second edition explores the nature and role of environmental management, covering key principles, practices, tools, strategies and policies, offers a thorough yet understandable introduction, and points to further in-depth coverage. Among the key themes covered are: sustainable development proactive approaches the precautionary principle the ‘polluter pays’ principle the need for humans to be less vulnerable and more adaptable. Reflecting the expansion and evolution of the field, this revised edition focuses strongly on sustainable development. There has been extensive restructuring to ensure the book is accessible to those unfamiliar with environmental management and it now includes greater coverage of topics including key resources under stress, environmental management tools, climate change and urban environmental management. With rapid expansion and development of the subject it is easy for those embarking on a course of study to become disorientated, but with its well-structured coverage, effective illustrations, and foundation for further, more-focused interest, this book is easily accessible to all.