Sustainable Use And Biodiversity Conservation In India

Author : Anita Varghese,Meera Anna Oommen,Mridula Mary Paul,Snehlata Nath
Publisher : Routledge Chapman & Hall
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2022-11-25
Category : Biodiversity conservation
ISBN : 1032290838

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Sustainable Use and Biodiversity Conservation in India by Anita Varghese,Meera Anna Oommen,Mridula Mary Paul,Snehlata Nath Pdf

The human use of nature is a polarizing topic in India and across the globe, often perceived as contradictory to traditional exclusionary conservation. However, India's natural landscapes serve as important sources of biological resources for many communities. This collection of case studies on sustainable-use practises throughout India aims to identify the policies, management strategies, and knowledge contexts that contribute to resource use without damaging biological diversity. Through a diverse array of personal accounts, stories and photographs from the field, and on-going research studies across biogeographic zones, readers will connect with academics, practitioners, managers, and policy analysts who challenge us to rethink the conservation paradigm. These chapters provide a reflection on the history of conservation and sustainable use in India and illuminate a path towards a local and global future in which biodiversity and human well-being go hand-in-hand. The wide variety of authors in this book reflects the broad audience this book will be of interest to, from students studying environmental conservation and sustainability to researchers, practitioners, and policymakers who work in the field and seek to learn about successful sustainable use systems and resulting lessons that have widespread application. This book will appeal to readers interested in the areas of environment sciences, biodiversity management, sustainable development, developmental studies, forestry, wildlife and protected area management, public policy, environmental policy, and governance.

Author : K.P. Laladhas,Preetha Nilayangode,Oommen V. Oommen
Publisher : Springer
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2016-11-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319421629

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Biodiversity for Sustainable Development by K.P. Laladhas,Preetha Nilayangode,Oommen V. Oommen Pdf

Divided into three sections, this book explores the three main pillars of sustainable development, namely economy, environment and society, and their interlinkages at the regional level. The first section, Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) for sustainable development, focuses on international agreements and national legislation, as well as the challenges in implementing ABS in e.g. India. In turn, the second section examines the process of forming Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs) at the Local Self Government (LSG) level to promote environmental sustainability, highlighting local and community-level conservation initiatives that have led to the conservation of habitats and species. The third section addresses poverty eradication and food security. The case studies included demonstrate how the combination of traditional knowledge and modern techniques can enhance the productivity of traditional crop varieties, yielding greater benefits for communities. The aim of this volume is to disseminate the lessons learned from these case studies, as well as the findings from projects already in place, which can offer recommendations that can be applied to similar problems elsewhere in an attempt to find environmental solutions for sustainable development. Further, it introduces readers to new approaches to inclusive development, demonstrating that participation and grass root empowerment are key drivers of equitable and sustainable development.

Author : Graham Bennett
Publisher : IUCN
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9782831707655

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Integrating Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Use by Graham Bennett Pdf

IUCN's 5th World Parks Congress (2003) concluded that parks should not exist as unique islands, but need to be planned and managed as an integral part of the broader landscape. Ecological networks provide an operational model for conserving biodiversity that is based on ecological principles and allow a degree of human use of the landscape. This publication illustrates the development of several ecological networks around the world, demonstrating their benefits both for conservation and sustainable development.

Author : Poonam Agarwal
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Biodiversity conservation
ISBN : 9390259193

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Challenges to Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Development by Poonam Agarwal Pdf

"Biodiversity provides the basis for life on earth. It encompasses all species of animals, plants, micro- organisms, ecosystem and ecological processes of which they are a part. India has been blessed with a rich heritage of natural resources, mega biodiversity and accumulated knowledge about utilization of natural resources. Advancement in technology and blind race of industrialization and modernization has resulted in unlimited exploitation of natural resources pushing them to the wall. So, the biodiversity has to face so many challenges to sustain themselves. The situation is reaching a crisis stage. Therefore, biodiversity needs its sustainable use. The present book contains 31 chapters covering all related disciplines which includes Biodiversity, Biodiversity Conservation, Forests, Biodiversity Conservation in Ancient Indian Script, Population Growth and Environmental Stress, Urbanization Threat to Biodiversity, Towards Modern/ Smart Cities, Tourism and Biodiversity, Anthropological Threat to Ethno-Medico Botanical Wealth of India, Water in Past and Present Perspective, Future Status of Water, Water Pollution and Biotic Life, Aquaculture- Threat to Biodiversity, Technology and Environment, Energy and Environment, Hazardous Electronic Wastes: Impending Challenge, Electromagnetic Pollution, Climate Change: Human and Plant Diseases, Climate Change: Challenge for Biodiversity, Climate Change and Medicinal Plant Diversity, Climate Change and Agriculture, Threat to Future- The Environmental Crime, Traditional Knowledge in Biodiversity, An Agenda for Change, Women: Key to Environmental Management and Sustainable Development, Biotechnology in Environmental Protection, Disaster Management, Environmental Management, Environmental Ethics- Our Present and Future Obligations, Sustainable Development- New Approaches and De-Extinction. This book will be of enormous interest and value to the students, teachers, scientists and professional as well as ecologists, conservationists and other people interested in biodiversity conservation."--

Author : Oommen V. Oommen,Laladhas K.P.,Erach Bharucha
Publisher : Bentham Science Publishers
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2020-11-10
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9789811483073

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Biodiversity and Livelihood: Lessons from Community Research in India by Oommen V. Oommen,Laladhas K.P.,Erach Bharucha Pdf

Biodiversity and Livelihood: Lessons from Community Research in India Is a compilation of research articles on the ecological biodiversity and local conservation efforts of selected regions in India, and among local communities throughout the county. 18 chapters have been contributed by experts in ecology, sustainability and ethnic studies in India. The chapters provide information on a wide range of tops which cover local communities, their agricultural practices and the ecological relationships between their community and the species on which their livelihood depends. Contributions emphasize different aspects of these topics, such as observational ecological information about the aforementioned regions and communities, the local biodiversity, tribal customs of ethnic communities that are linked to conservation, specific programs which are aimed at the conservation of specific plant and animal species endemic to the region, the benefits shared by the communities involved with conservation programs and recommendations shared by the authors for sustainable management of the regional ecosystem and its resources. Readers will find a wealth of information about biodiversity conservation in different regions in India (most notably the western and eastern ghats and provinces such as Kerala and Andhra Pradesh), from a basic and applied perspective. The book is, therefore, an informative reference for conservationists, ecologists, environmentalists and ethnologists who are studying the biodiversity and conservation of India. Readers involved in sustainable development programs in the region will also find the content valuable to their knowledge.

Author : Anita Varghese,Meera Anna Oommen,Mridula Mary Paul,Snehlata Nath
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 181 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2022-11-30
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781000789102

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Conservation through Sustainable Use by Anita Varghese,Meera Anna Oommen,Mridula Mary Paul,Snehlata Nath Pdf

The human use of nature is a polarizing topic in India and across the globe, often perceived as contradictory to traditional exclusionary conservation. However, India’s natural landscapes serve as important sources of biological resources for many communities. This collection of case studies on sustainable use practices throughout India aims to identify the policies, management strategies, and knowledge contexts that contribute to resource use without damaging biological diversity. Through a diverse array of personal accounts, stories and photographs from the field, and ongoing research studies across biogeographic zones, readers will connect with academics, practitioners, managers, and policy analysts who challenge us to rethink the conservation paradigm. These chapters provide a reflection on the history of conservation and sustainable use in India and illuminate a path towards a local and global future in which biodiversity and human well-being go hand in hand. The wide variety of authors in this book reflects the broad audience this book will be of interest to, from students studying environmental conservation and sustainability to researchers, practitioners, and policymakers who work in the field and seek to learn about successful sustainable use systems and resulting lessons that have widespread application. This book will appeal to readers interested in the areas of environment sciences, biodiversity management, sustainable development, developmental studies, forestry, wildlife and protected area management, public policy, environmental policy, and governance.

Author : Oecd
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2018-12-19
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9264309608

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BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION AND SUSTAINABLE USE IN LATIN AMERICA by Oecd Pdf

This report synthesises key findings on biodiversity and ecosystem services from the Environmental Performance Reviews completed for Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru between 2013 and 2017. The report aims to provide a sense of the common challenges facing these Latin American countries, the strategies being used to tackle them, the gaps that remain and how these can be addressed. Focusing on Latin America is particularly pertinent given the great wealth of biodiversity in the region and the growing pressures on its conservation and sustainable use.

Author : M. Lakshmi Narasaiah
Publisher : Discovery Publishing House
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 8171419453

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Biodiversity and Sustainable Development by M. Lakshmi Narasaiah Pdf

Contents: Biodiversity, Living with Diversity, Saving the Planet, Population and the Environment, Ecosystems, Our Unknown Protectors, Climate Change and Human Health, Population Growth and Climate Change, Economics and Sustainable Development, Urbanization and the Environment, Sustainable Cities, Fresh Water and the Environment, Forests, Towards Healthy Cities, Global Warming, Money Alone is not Enough, Tourism and the Environment, Energy and Sustainability, Cities Residents to the Rescue, Children s Health and the Environment, Ecotourism or Ecocide? Sustainable Tourism Development, Economics and Environment, Population Growth and Energy, Population Growth and Urbanization, Population Growth and Waste, Using Economics to Advantage, Water, Solutions for a Water-Short World, Living with Leviathan, An Agenda for Change, Sustainable Tourism and the Environment, Big-Dam Construction is on the Rise, Population Growth and Fresh Water, Population Growth and Natural Recreation Areas, Development of Sericulture, The Do s and Don ts of Risk Reduction, Consuming the Future, Crisis Prevention, Crisis and New Orientation of Development Policy, Aid Effectiveness as a Multi-Level Process, The Dematerialisation of the World Economy, What s Driving Migration, Not Yet Fossil Fuel.

Author : T.R. Sahu,P.K. Sahu
Publisher : Scientific Publishers
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2019-02-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789387913684

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Biodiversity and Sustainable Utilization of Biological Resources by T.R. Sahu,P.K. Sahu Pdf

The book entitled ``Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Utilization of Biological Resource'' is a result of National Conference on sustainable Utilization of Biological Resources held during 16-18 March, 2001, at Department of Botany, Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidayalaya, Sagar (M.P.) India. Biological diversity is the result of interaction between climate, organisms, topography, parent soil materials, time and heredity. The tropics are the ideal places for such an interaction. Indian region having a geographical area of 339 million hectares, is quite rich in biodiversity with a sizeable percentage of endemic flora and fauna. This richness in biodiversity is due to immense variety of climate and altitudinal conditions coupled with varied ecological habitats. He from the humid tropical Western Ghat to the hot deserts of Rajasthan, from the cold desert of Ladak and the icy mountain of Himalayas to the worm coast of peninsular India. The country is very important Vavilovian center of biodiversity and origin of over 167 important cultivated plant species and some domesticated animals. The present books contains articles by eminent scientists of the country on different aspects related to the subject. It contains up-to-date information about the application of biotechnology to meet the ever increasing demand of food, medicine, crop plants and management of environments. The articles related to Botanic Gardens aims to help quantify the global strategy for plant conservation (GSPC) adopted by the convention of Biological Diversity (CBD) in 2002. This will help to reaffirm the commitment of Botanic Gardens to plant conservation, education awareness, implementation of the International Agenda for Botanic Gardens in conservation and the promotion of sustainable development and sustainable living. Scholars and students of Botany, Ethnobotany, Agriculture, Forestry, Conservation, Ecology and Environment will find this book very useful and informative.

Author : T. I. Khan,Y. S. Shishodiya
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Biodiversity conservation
ISBN : STANFORD:36105023481109

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Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Development by T. I. Khan,Y. S. Shishodiya Pdf

Biodiversity Is One Of The Major Global Resources. It Has Suffered From Diverse Natural And Man-Made Catastrophes But Continues To Provide Food, Medicinal Products And A Wide Range Of Other Materials Which Could Be Guranteed For The Future It Managed In A Sustainable Manner. Human Influence Is By Far The Greatest Threat To Diversity. No Part Of The Planet Escapes The Effects Of Human Activity, Which Affects Diversity Either Directly Or Indirectly. The Present Book Biodiversity For Sustainable Development Includes 21 Chapters On The Topics Which Are Contributing Towards This Goal. Chapters Related To Biodiversity Includes-Exploration, Utilization Conservation And Management Of Non-Timber Forest Resources, Biodiversity : The Impact Of Biotechnology, Gis-An Advanced Tool To Study Biodiversity, Some Threaten Plant And Animal Species Of Assam And Meghalaya Region, Sustainable Management Of Soil Fertility In Rainfed Farming Systems, Phytoplanktonic Diversity, Change Detection In Wetland Environment, Turnover Rate Of Forest Flover Liter And Biodiversity Aspects Of Biosphere Reserve. Articles Covers Information On Studies On Rhizobium Association With Sesbania Sps. Fundamental Facts About Grasses, Fruit Crops, A Viable Alternative To Shifting Cultivation, Ornithophitous Adaptations Of Some Plant Species, Primary Vascular Differentiation In Fabaceae, Antibacterial Properties Of Herbal Tooth Powder, Plants Used In Cosmetics. Some Articles Viz. Forensic Botany : Applications, Aspects And Prospects Of Plant Materials In Criminal Investigations, Village Scale Production And Use Of Leaf Concentrate And A Comparative Study Of The Functionality Of Plant Proteins And Their Uses In Food System Have Added Value To The Book. This Book Will Be Highly Beneficial To Students, Teachers And Research Workers In The Field Of Botany, Biodiversity Conservation And Environmental Science.

Author : Ashish Kothari
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Science
ISBN : UOM:39015043051641

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Understanding Biodiversity by Ashish Kothari Pdf

This Tract Is An Impassioned Plea To Development Planners To Overhaul Wildlife, Agricultural And Environmental Strategies To Achieve Greater Biodiversity And Sustain The Planet. It Looks At The Conservation Of Wildlife Habitats In The Context Of The Commercial-Industrial Forces.

Author : Usha Tandon,Mohan Parasaran,Sidharth Luthra
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2017-11-02
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781351337083

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Biodiversity by Usha Tandon,Mohan Parasaran,Sidharth Luthra Pdf

Conservation of biodiversity is a fundamental concern towards securing a sustainable future. This volume argues that despite various domestic and international policies and legal frameworks on biodiversity conservation — be it forest, wildlife, marine, coastal, etc. — their implementation suffers from many deficiencies. It explores the factors that hinder effective implementation of these policies and frameworks. It also analyses existing laws, both international and domestic, to identify inherent problems in the existing legal system. The book maintains that careful adherence to established procedures and protocols, public awareness, filling the lacuna in legal framework, and a strong political will are sine qua non for effective conservation of biodiversity and sustainable development. The volume defends the protection of traditional knowledge and participation of indigenous communities along with reinforcements of intellectual property in this regard. It also commends the role played by the Indian judiciary, especially the Supreme Court of India and India’s National Green Tribunal for the preservation and enhancement of natural resources by applying established as also evolving principles of environmental law. This book will be useful to scholars and researchers of environmental studies, development studies, policy studies and law related to biodiversity and conservation.

Author : Ravi Sharma,Aparna Watve,Amitabh Pandey
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2020-05-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783030427030

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Corporate Biodiversity Management for Sustainable Growth by Ravi Sharma,Aparna Watve,Amitabh Pandey Pdf

This book aims to cover the multitude of corporate approaches towards mainstreaming biodiversity conservation and ecological management in policies and action plans, and explores the roles of these efforts in achieving national and global targets for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The book addresses various aspects of corporate actions such as corporate environmental responsibility, green businesses, market-based approaches to biodiversity conservation, and biodiversity trade-offs, and includes concept papers, reviews, and case studies presenting qualitative and quantitative research. Additionally, the text compares and assesses examples of positive and negative impacts of corporate involvement in biodiversity conservation in developed and developing countries to identify innovative approaches, and the best practices and models that can be replicated in diverse environmental conditions. The studies included in the book will help those working in the field of corporate involvement in biodiversity conservation, and outline the strengths and weaknesses of the approaches which will be useful for designing new environmental management action plans in the face of climate change. The book will also be of great value to researchers, academicians, policy makers, civil society groups, policy think tanks, and conservation managers.

Author : Nagendra P. Singh,P. K. Chhonkar
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Agrobiodiversity conservation
ISBN : CHI:80659032

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Biodiversity Conservation for Sustainable Development by Nagendra P. Singh,P. K. Chhonkar Pdf

This Publication Embodies Papers Contributed By Eminent Social And Agricultural Scientists Of Repute From Different Parts Of India During The Two Regional Seminars In Eastern And Western Region Organized Under Aegis Of Asian Society Of Entrepreneurship Education And Development (Aseed), An Ngo Active In The Field Of In The Field Of Biodiversity Awareness And Education That Was Supported By Ministry, Environment And Forest Government Of India. Fueled By Population Pressure, Rapid Expansion And Intensification Of Agriculture Coupled With Our Insensitivity Towards Biodiversity Reservoir Has Resulted In Shrinking Of Basic Biodiversity Base. Nevertheless, Attempts By Scientists, Government Agencies And Ngos Across The Globe Have Created Awareness For Preserving Biodiversity For The Greater Good Of The Humanity. This Book Has Been Divided In To Four Sections.Section 1 : Participatory Approach For Biodiversity Conservation.Section 2 : Biodiversity And Agricultural Sustainability Section 3 : Enhancing Soil Biodiversity For Increasing Productivity Section 4 : Environment, Forest And Biodiversity

Author : Ashish Kothari
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Biodiversity
ISBN : CORNELL:31924073906079

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Beyond the Biodiversity Convention by Ashish Kothari Pdf