The Impact Of Climate Change On Drylands

Author : Mahesh K. Gaur,Victor R. Squires
Publisher : Springer
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2017-08-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319566818

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Climate Variability Impacts on Land Use and Livelihoods in Drylands by Mahesh K. Gaur,Victor R. Squires Pdf

This edited volume is devoted to the examination of the implications of the inevitable changes wrought by global change on the welfare and livelihoods of tens of millions of people who live in dryland regions. Global change is more than just climate change and the ramifications of changing trade patterns (geopolitical and economic aspects), the shift to the market economy, demographic factors (population growth, urbanization and re-settlement), receive attention here. Land use change specialists, policy makers and natural resource management agencies will find the book very useful. Chapters focus on examples that are drawn from a number of sources including previously unpublished studies on the impact of climate change, markets and economics on pastoralist and dryland farming households. The key focus is to provide readers with insights into the real world implications of change (including an analysis of the drivers of change) on these vulnerable groups within dryland societies. The role of humans as agents of these changes is canvassed. A regional analysis of the world's drylands is also performed including those in Australia, Argentina, India, North America, China, North Africa, Central Asia and Southern Africa.

Author : A.J. Dietz,R. Ruben,A. Verhagen
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 467 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2006-04-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781402021589

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The Impact of Climate Change on Drylands by A.J. Dietz,R. Ruben,A. Verhagen Pdf

Sahelian West Africa has recovered from the disastrous droughts of the 1970s and 1980s. People have learned to adapt to risk and uncertainty in fragile dryland environments. They, as well as global change scientists, are worried about the impact of climate change on these West African drylands. What do the experiences of the last thirty years say about the preparedness for higher temperatures, lower rainfall, and even more variability? Detailed studies on Dryland West Africa as a whole, and on Burkina Faso, Mali and Northern Ghana in particular show an advanced coping behaviour and increased adaptation, but also major differences in vulnerability and coping potential. Climate change preparedness programmes have only just started and require more robust support, and more specific social targeting, for a population which is rapidly growing, even more rapidly urbanising, and further integrating in a globalised economy. This book is the first of its kind with a comprehensive analysis of climate change experiences in West African drylands, with attention for pathways of change and the diversity of adaptation options available. This book is of interest to scientists studying global and climate change, especially dealing with issues of adaptation. Social scientists, economists, geographers and policy makers concerned with West Africa should also read this book.

Author : A. J. Dietz,R. Ruben,Jan Verhagen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2014-01-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9401742227

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The Impact of Climate Change on Drylands by A. J. Dietz,R. Ruben,Jan Verhagen Pdf

Author : A. J. Dietz,A. Verhagen,R. Ruben,ICCD Wageningen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9058510581

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Impact of Climate Change on Drylands with a Focus on West Africa by A. J. Dietz,A. Verhagen,R. Ruben,ICCD Wageningen Pdf

Author : Simone Lucatello,Elisabeth Huber-Sannwald,Ileana Espejel,Natalia Martínez-Tagüeña
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 359 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2019-10-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030224646

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Stewardship of Future Drylands and Climate Change in the Global South by Simone Lucatello,Elisabeth Huber-Sannwald,Ileana Espejel,Natalia Martínez-Tagüeña Pdf

This volume integrates a conceptual framework with participatory methodologies to understand the complexities of dryland socio-ecological systems, and to address challenges and opportunities for stewardship of future drylands and climate change in the global south. Through several case studies, the book offers a transdisciplinary and participatory approach to understand the complexity of socio-ecological systems, to co-produce accurate resource management plans for sustained stewardship, and to drive social learning and polycentric governance. This systemic framework permits the study of human-nature interrelationships through time and in particular contexts, with a focus on achieving progress in accordance with the 2030 United Nations Agenda for Sustainable Development. The book is divided into four main sections: 1) drylands and socio-ecological systems, 2) transdisciplinarity in drylands, 3) interculturality in drylands, and 4) the governance of drylands. Expert contributors address topics such as pastoralism and the characteristics of successful agricultural lands, the sustainable development goals and drylands, dryland modernization, and arid land governance with a focus on Mexico. The volume will be of interest to dryland researchers, sustainable development practitioners and policymakers.

Author : Mohamed Ouessar,Donald Gabriels,Atsushi Tsunekawa,Steven Evett
Publisher : Springer
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2017-04-25
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319540214

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Water and Land Security in Drylands by Mohamed Ouessar,Donald Gabriels,Atsushi Tsunekawa,Steven Evett Pdf

This book presents recent lessons learned in the context of research and development for various dryland ecosystems, focusing on water resources management, land and vegetation cover degradation and remediation, and socioeconomic aspects, as well as integrated approaches to ensuring water and land security in view of the current and predicted climate change. As water and land are the essential bases of food production, the management of these natural resources is becoming a cornerstone for the development of dryland populations. The book gathers the peer-reviewed, revised versions of the most outstanding papers on these topics presented at the ILDAC2015 Conference in Djerba, Tunisia.

Author : Karmaoui, Ahmed
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2019-02-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781522573883

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Climate Change and Its Impact on Ecosystem Services and Biodiversity in Arid and Semi-Arid Zones by Karmaoui, Ahmed Pdf

Ecosystems provide services that are crucial and beneficial to the human population. The management and conservation of these services can assure the wellbeing of the local population. Climate Change and Its Impact on Ecosystem Services and Biodiversity in Arid and Semi-Arid Zones is an essential reference source that studies the effects of climate change on biodiversity and ecosystem services in dry regions and examines various strategic local, national, and international policy developments to help overcome these impacts. Featuring research on topics such as poverty reduction, climate change, and adaption policies, this book is ideally designed for environmentalists, policymakers, government officials, academicians, researchers, and technology developers who want to improve their understanding of climate change impact, vulnerability, and sustainability, and the strategic role of adaptation and mitigation.

Author : Xavier Poshiwa,G. Ravindra Chary
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 359 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2022-02-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789811678615

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Climate Change Adaptations in Dryland Agriculture in Semi-Arid Areas by Xavier Poshiwa,G. Ravindra Chary Pdf

This book highlights the approaches for achieving trans-disciplinary research integration for “semi-arid dryland agriculture systems” under changing climates, while also identifying the elements of a collaborative research agenda that are needed to advance global food security. The book emphasizes climate change being a reality and how drylands are bearing the brunt in diverse ways. The major impact of dryland agriculture is on communities that need to: avoid the short- and long-term impacts of the changing climate; adapt strategies that can minimize these impacts; and be able to mitigate climate change, for which they need climate smart interventions. These interventions are only realized through knowledge and experience sharing among stakeholders from different sectors and backgrounds. It is in this context that the publication was seen as a necessity in order to bring together ideas that will transform lives and build adaptation capacities, thereby providing the much-needed products in communities leading to development

Author : Jiquan Chen,Shiqiang Wan,Geoffrey Henebry,Jiaguo Qi,Garik Gutman,Ge Sun,Martin Kappas
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2013-10-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783110287912

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Dryland East Asia: Land Dynamics amid Social and Climate Change by Jiquan Chen,Shiqiang Wan,Geoffrey Henebry,Jiaguo Qi,Garik Gutman,Ge Sun,Martin Kappas Pdf

Drylands in East Asia (DEA) are home to more than one billion people with an environment vulnerable to natural and anthropogenic changes. One of the critical needs in the region is to fully understand how dryland ecosystems respond to the changing climate and human activities in order to develop strategies to cope with continued climate change. This book provides state-of-the-art knowledge and information on drylands ecosystem dynamics, changing climate, society, and land use in the region. In addition to the synthesis of the existing research and knowledge of DEA, the book provides a role model for regional ecological assessment. With a wide spectrum of contributions from experts around the globe, the book should be of interest to researchers and students both internationally and in East Asia. Lessons learned from this synthesis effort in DEA should be useful for developing climate adaptation strategies for other similar regions around the globe.

Author : Reinhard Mechler,Laurens M. Bouwer,Thomas Schinko,Swenja Surminski,JoAnne Linnerooth-Bayer
Publisher : Springer
Page : 557 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2018-11-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319720265

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Loss and Damage from Climate Change by Reinhard Mechler,Laurens M. Bouwer,Thomas Schinko,Swenja Surminski,JoAnne Linnerooth-Bayer Pdf

This book provides an authoritative insight on the Loss and Damage discourse by highlighting state-of-the-art research and policy linked to this discourse and articulating its multiple concepts, principles and methods. Written by leading researchers and practitioners, it identifies practical and evidence-based policy options to inform the discourse and climate negotiations. With climate-related risks on the rise and impacts being felt around the globe has come the recognition that climate mitigation and adaptation may not be enough to manage the effects from anthropogenic climate change. This recognition led to the creation of the Warsaw International Mechanism on Loss and Damage in 2013, a climate policy mechanism dedicated to dealing with climate-related effects in highly vulnerable countries that face severe constraints and limits to adaptation. Endorsed in 2015 by the Paris Agreement and effectively considered a third pillar of international climate policy, debate and research on Loss and Damage continues to gain enormous traction. Yet, concepts, methods and tools as well as directions for policy and implementation have remained contested and vague. Suitable for researchers, policy-advisors, practitioners and the interested public, the book furthermore: • discusses the political, legal, economic and institutional dimensions of the issue• highlights normative questions central to the discourse • provides a focus on climate risks and climate risk management. • presents salient case studies from around the world.

Author : Michael Mortimore
Publisher : World Conservation Union
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105215362398

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Dryland Opportunities by Michael Mortimore Pdf

Drylands cover 41 percent of the earth' s terrestrial surface. The urgency of and international response to climate change have given a new place to drylands in terms both of their vulnerability to predicted climate change impacts and their potential contribution to climate change mitigation. This book aims to apply the new scientific insights on complex dryland systems to practical options for development. A new dryland paradigm is built on the resources and capacities of dryland peoples, on new and emergent economic opportunities, on inward investment, and on the best support that dryland science can offer.

Author : Zhiyou Yuan,Yinglong Chen,Jairo A. Palta,P. V. Vara Prasad
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2020-01-21
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9782889633159

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Adaptation of Dryland Plants to a Changing Environment by Zhiyou Yuan,Yinglong Chen,Jairo A. Palta,P. V. Vara Prasad Pdf

Author : Martin A. J. Williams,Robert C. Balling
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1996-02-12
Category : Science
ISBN : UOM:39015045698514

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Interactions of Desertification and Climate by Martin A. J. Williams,Robert C. Balling Pdf

This book is the most up-to-date and comprehensive source of reference available on current knowledge of the interactions between desertification and climate. It has been jointly commissioned by the United Nations Environment Program and the World Meteorological organization and brings together a wide range of material that is currently scattered around journals.

Author : International Institute for Environment and Development
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Arid regions
ISBN : OCLC:1383659550

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Valuing Variability by International Institute for Environment and Development Pdf

Author : Arun Shanker,Chitra Shanker,Ch. Srinivasarao
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2018-03-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789535138952

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Climate Resilient Agriculture by Arun Shanker,Chitra Shanker,Ch. Srinivasarao Pdf

The changing climatic scenario has affected crop production in the adverse ways, and the impact of it on agriculture is now emerging as a major priority among crop science researchers. Agriculture in this changing climatic scenario faces multiple diverse challenges due to a wide array of demands. Climate-resilient agriculture is the need of the hour in many parts of the world. Understanding the adverse effects of climatic change on crop growth and development and developing strategies to counter these effects are of paramount importance for a sustainable climate-resilient agriculture. This multiauthored edited book brings out sound climate-resilient agriculture strategies that have a strong basic research foundation. We have attempted to bridge information from various diverse agricultural disciplines, such as soil science, agronomy, plant breeding, and plant protection, which can be used to evolve a need-based technology to combat the climatic change in agriculture.