Sustainable Mountain Development

Author : Jack D. Ives
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2022-07-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030960292

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Sustainable Mountain Development by Jack D. Ives Pdf

This second edition of “Sustainable Mountain Development” is a history of the development of mountain environmental awareness from its origins during the Stockholm Conference on the Environment in 1973. This provided intellectual input into UNESCO’s MAB Programme, especially MAB-6 (Impact of Human Activities on Mountain Environments), The International Geographical Union’s commission on mountains, and The United Nations University’s (UNU) mountain project, the latter initiated in 1978. All this research and intellectual activity saw its maturation during the 1992 Earth Summit held in Rio de Janeiro. The major document universally agreed upon was AGENDA 21, with Chapter 13 concentrating on mountain environmental problems which led to 2002 being dedicated as The International Year of Mountains, and December 17th as International Mountain Day. The research that inspired this book, accompanied by intensive environmental and political activity, was initially propagated by a small group of colleagues that ultimately expanded to a world-wide endeavour. The work was recognised by three awards of the King Albert Gold Medal, two RGS Gold Medals, approved by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and countless other awards. It led to the founding of the International Mountain Society in 1980 and its quarterly journal “Mountain Research and Development” (1981). The work expanded into subsequent research efforts, including specific assessments of projected major catastrophes such as the status of the potential outbreak of glacier lakes (GLOFs), the impacts of climate warming, and incorporation of the mountain subsistence men and women whose environmental knowledge was enthusiastically recognized. This edition provides a new epilogue, which outlines the considerable changes to world environmental assessment since the establishment of 2002 as the International Year of Mountains, and notes that 2022 has been designated as the International Year of Sustainable Mountain Development.

Author : Susanne Wymann von Dach
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 390681310X

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Investing in Sustainable Mountain Development by Susanne Wymann von Dach Pdf

Author : Martin F. Price,Nathalie Butt
Publisher : CABI
Page : 628 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Electronic books
ISBN : 0851999344

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Forests in Sustainable Mountain Development by Martin F. Price,Nathalie Butt Pdf

Written by leading international authors, this book presents a comprehensive review of forests in mountain regions, and their sustainable development. Based on a report prepared by the IUFRO Task Force in Sustainable Mountain Development, for the IUFRO Congress to be held in August 2000. The book addresses current issues and initiatives, and defines research needs. Key global issues and addressed is in general articles, while specific regional topics are described and highlighted within each chapter in shorter case studies. Case studies are drawn from all continents, examples including Mexico, Central Europe, Cameroon, Tanzania, Chile, Korea, New Zealand and many others. Contributions have been included from nearly 100 world experts, making this volume the definitive, state-of the art review of its subject.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9284420261

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Sustainable Mountain Tourism by Anonim Pdf

Recognizing the potential of mountain tourism for driving the socioeconomic growth and development of local communities, this publication presents a summary of the information generated at UNWTO's mountain tourism events (i.e. World Congress on Snow and Mountain and Euro-Asian Mountain Tourism Conference), including a systematic definition of mountain tourism. In addition, it gives an overview of the development of mountain tourism in different parts of the world over time, and the recent structural changes affecting this segment as a result of new market patterns."

Author : Georgi Zhelezov
Publisher : Springer
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2018-03-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 3319792962

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Sustainable Development in Mountain Regions by Georgi Zhelezov Pdf

This second edition of the book Sustainable Development of Mountain Regions: Southeastern Europe integrates the scientific results and expertise of the researchers from the countries in Southeastern Europe. The book consists of updated information for the topics observed in first edition and several new chapters with analysis of some problems in the mountain regions of four new for the edition countries in Southeastern European space. The general themes in the book are related to Global problems and mountain regions; Nature resources and landuse in mountain regions; Social, economic and regional problems of mountain regions; Nature protection, conservation and monitoring and Networks and strategies for mountain regions. The key topics for discussion are: Natural recourses and land use in mountain regions. Sustainable social and economic development of the mountain regions. Natural disasters and risk prevention. Spatial modeling and planning. Nature protection, monitoring and conservation. Politics and sustainable practices for development of mountain regions. Transborder and regional cooperation. Mountain regions in Southeastern Europe are characterized by unique landscape and biological diversity and great economic potential. They have function as a living space and provide different groups of ecosystem and landscape services. In social and economic aspects these regions are one of the poorest in Southeastern European countries with unused potential. Human, ecological and economic problems arising in various mountain regions have the same basic characteristics irrespective of the country. Some mountain regions are subject to specific for the conditions of the mountain and country policy for planning, development and mountain population promotion. The general goal is development of whole economy and the efficient management of natural resources and prevention of natural and tec hnological disasters. The mountain regions are one of the most threatened landscape systems in Southeastern Europe. Understanding the importance of the mountain regions and conservation of the natural heritage require scientific and institutional cooperation at all levels.

Author : Harold Richins,John Hull
Publisher : CABI
Page : 403 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2016-02-19
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781780644608

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Mountain Tourism by Harold Richins,John Hull Pdf

Mountains have long held an appeal for people around the world. This book focusses on the diversity of perspectives, interaction and role of tourism within these areas. Providing a vital update to the current literature, it considers the interdisciplinary context of communities, the creation of mountain tourism experiences and the impacts tourism has on these environments. Including authors from Europe, Asia-Pacific and North America, the development, planning and governance issues are also covered.

Author : Du Zheng,Qingsong Zhang,Shaohong Wu
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0792366883

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Mountain Geoecology and Sustainable Development of the Tibetan Plateau by Du Zheng,Qingsong Zhang,Shaohong Wu Pdf

"Audience: The book is geared to the needs of policy makers, geographers, professors, environmental managers and researchers at a graduate level."--Jacket.

Author : Vishwambhar Prasad Sati
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2013-12-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319035338

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Towards Sustainable Livelihoods and Ecosystems in Mountain Regions by Vishwambhar Prasad Sati Pdf

Sustainable livelihoods and ecosystems are far-reaching and burning issues in the wake of high growth of population, low production and per ha yield of crops and depletion of biodiversity resources. Mountainous regions of the world are facing the menace of poverty, food insecurity and malnutrition. Further, tremendous growth in population and slow pace of development have together forced most of the population to live below poverty line. Traditionally depending upon cultivating subsistence crops for food requirement, the people living in mountainous region are unable to produce sufficient food grains to run their livelihood smoothly. The Himalayas is one of the world’s biodiversity hotspots and has an abundance of natural resources: land, water and forest – life sustaining factors. The geo-environmental conditions – climate and landscape further enhance the possibility of sustainable livelihoods through eco-tourism, harnessing water resources and utilizing forests and their products sustainably. Diversifying agricultural practices through cultivating cash and cereal crops and enhancing livelihood options through extensive use of timber and non-timber based forestry products can help to eradicate poverty and provide food security. This book consists of an introduction and nine chapters, covering geo-environmental setting, socio-economy and population profile, sustainable livelihoods: diversification and enhancement, livelihood analysis, development of tourism and hydroelectricity, case studies, mountain ecosystems, sustainable mountain development and also presents a conclusion.

Author : Simon Blyth
Publisher : UNEP/Earthprint
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Environmental degradation
ISBN : 1899628207

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Mountain Watch by Simon Blyth Pdf

Author : Golam Rasul,Nakul Chettri,Eklabya Sharma
Publisher : International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development
Page : 18 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Ecosytem services
ISBN : 9291151904

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Framework for Valuing Ecosystem Services in the Himalayas by Golam Rasul,Nakul Chettri,Eklabya Sharma Pdf

Around half of the world's population depends directly or indirectly on mountain resources for different products and services. Having a means for economic valuation of these services will help increase recognition of their value and provide a way of ensuring fair distribution of the costs and benefits of conservation and sustainable use of natural resources. In addition, valuation is necessary for developing payment for ecosystem services schemes, which have significant potential to create new funding opportunities for biodiversity protection and other ecosystem services. This paper outlines a general framework for economic valuation of ecosystem services focusing on mountain specific situations, which could be applied in the Hindu Kush-Himalayan region.

Author : Philippus Wester,Arabinda Mishra,Aditi Mukherji,Arun Bhakta Shrestha
Publisher : Springer
Page : 627 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2019-01-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319922881

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The Hindu Kush Himalaya Assessment by Philippus Wester,Arabinda Mishra,Aditi Mukherji,Arun Bhakta Shrestha Pdf

This open access volume is the first comprehensive assessment of the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region. It comprises important scientific research on the social, economic, and environmental pillars of sustainable mountain development and will serve as a basis for evidence-based decision-making to safeguard the environment and advance people’s well-being. The compiled content is based on the collective knowledge of over 300 leading researchers, experts and policymakers, brought together by the Hindu Kush Himalayan Monitoring and Assessment Programme (HIMAP) under the coordination of the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD). This assessment was conducted between 2013 and 2017 as the first of a series of monitoring and assessment reports, under the guidance of the HIMAP Steering Committee: Eklabya Sharma (ICIMOD), Atiq Raman (Bangladesh), Yuba Raj Khatiwada (Nepal), Linxiu Zhang (China), Surendra Pratap Singh (India), Tandong Yao (China) and David Molden (ICIMOD and Chair of the HIMAP SC). This First HKH Assessment Report consists of 16 chapters, which comprehensively assess the current state of knowledge of the HKH region, increase the understanding of various drivers of change and their impacts, address critical data gaps and develop a set of evidence-based and actionable policy solutions and recommendations. These are linked to nine mountain priorities for the mountains and people of the HKH consistent with the Sustainable Development Goals. This book is a must-read for policy makers, academics and students interested in this important region and an essentially important resource for contributors to global assessments such as the IPCC reports.

Author : World Tourism Organization (Unwto)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2018-12-05
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9284420253

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Sustainable Mountain Tourism by World Tourism Organization (Unwto) Pdf

Mountain tourism has the potential for driving the socioeconomic growth and development of local communities. This publication presents among others a systematic definition of mountain tourism; an overview of the development in different parts of the world, and recent structural changes affecting this segment as a result of new market patterns.

Author : Buckler, Carolee,Creech, Heather
Publisher : UNESCO
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2014-11-10
Category : Environmental education
ISBN : 9789231000539

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Shaping the future we want by Buckler, Carolee,Creech, Heather Pdf

Author : Jörg Balsiger
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 3838324633

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Uphill Struggles by Jörg Balsiger Pdf

Author : Georgi Zhelezov
Publisher : Springer
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2015-12-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319201108

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Sustainable Development in Mountain Regions by Georgi Zhelezov Pdf

This second edition of the book Sustainable Development of Mountain Regions: Southeastern Europe integrates the scientific results and expertise of the researchers from the countries in Southeastern Europe. The book consists of updated information for the topics observed in first edition and several new chapters with analysis of some problems in the mountain regions of four new for the edition countries in Southeastern European space. The general themes in the book are related to Global problems and mountain regions; Nature resources and landuse in mountain regions; Social, economic and regional problems of mountain regions; Nature protection, conservation and monitoring and Networks and strategies for mountain regions. The key topics for discussion are: Natural recourses and land use in mountain regions. Sustainable social and economic development of the mountain regions. Natural disasters and risk prevention. Spatial modeling and planning. Nature protection, monitoring and conservation. Politics and sustainable practices for development of mountain regions. Transborder and regional cooperation. Mountain regions in Southeastern Europe are characterized by unique landscape and biological diversity and great economic potential. They have function as a living space and provide different groups of ecosystem and landscape services. In social and economic aspects these regions are one of the poorest in Southeastern European countries with unused potential. Human, ecological and economic problems arising in various mountain regions have the same basic characteristics irrespective of the country. Some mountain regions are subject to specific for the conditions of the mountain and country policy for planning, development and mountain population promotion. The general goal is development of whole economy and the efficient management of natural resources and prevention of natural and tec hnological disasters. The mountain regions are one of the most threatened landscape systems in Southeastern Europe. Understanding the importance of the mountain regions and conservation of the natural heritage require scientific and institutional cooperation at all levels.