The Sundarbans A Disaster Prone Eco Region

Author : H.S. Sen
Publisher : Springer
Page : 654 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2019-02-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030006808

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The Sundarbans: A Disaster-Prone Eco-Region by H.S. Sen Pdf

This book explores the Sundarbans eco-region from a trans-boundary perspective, examining the cross-country interaction that helps planners to develop more efficient coastal zone planning for the delta. The dynamic ecosystem of the Sundarbans is considered the largest coastal delta in the world. It is located in the Bay of Bengal and spans across Bangladesh and West Bengal (India). Featuring chapters by experts from a range of fields, it addresses (i) risk factor analyses, and the geohydrological, climatic, natural, socio-economic, and anthropological factors related to the Sundarbans; (ii) strategies for sustainability in natural resource management in trans-boundary Sundarbans, cutting across political boundaries; (iii) improved agriculture, fisheries, and forestry practices and their impacts on the socio-economy for livelihood security; and (iv) a future road map for improvements. This book will be of value to those working in academia, as well as to experts and professionals in coastal zone planning and management.

Author : Uday Chatterjee,Angela Oyilieze Akanwa,Suresh Kumar,Sudhir Kumar Singh,Abira Dutta Roy
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 782 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2023-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783031155017

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Ecological Footprints of Climate Change by Uday Chatterjee,Angela Oyilieze Akanwa,Suresh Kumar,Sudhir Kumar Singh,Abira Dutta Roy Pdf

This book explores global implications of human activities that trigger changes in climate and the appropriate scientific, adaptive, and sustainable approaches as a proven information tool. It reveals that the ecological, social, and economic dynamics of the changing earth encompasses huge uncertainties coupled with its ability to be linked to other forms of global change. From a scientific perspective, multiple efforts are expedient to integrate the many aspects of global changes. Increases in science and technology have afforded nations the ability to plan for the future by investing in adaptive and mitigative measures to monitor present and future changes. Just as the climatic and ecological impacts of climate change are unequally distributed, so is the adaptive capacity to cope with these impacts in different nations. Considering that wealth, infrastructure, and political stability all contribute to a nation's capacity to anticipate and respond to change. So, global South nations who are disadvantaged in these areas are faced with more inequalities and more unique adaptive strategies. There is need for increased aggregate efforts and interaction between scientists, stakeholders, and policy makers to improve both decision-making and global change in science. Scientists and researchers need to work on expanding the range of polices that are proposed, debated, and implemented. This way, novelty, new ideas and methodologies are infused into the society. At this point of multiple climate footprints, there is an immense need to explore all ideas evaluating their possibilities in presenting alternative futures, developing alternative policies, and adaptive options to solve the intractable ecological footprints of climate change.

Author : Sourav Das,Abhra Chanda,Tuhin Ghosh
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2021-10-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030867867

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Pond Ecosystems of the Indian Sundarbans by Sourav Das,Abhra Chanda,Tuhin Ghosh Pdf

This book aims to give a holistic overview of the pond ecosystem of Indian Sundarbans. Due to climate change, the Indian Sundarbans faces several challenges. With rising sea levels, islands are disappearing and the increasing salinity in the water and soil has severely threatened the health of mangrove forests and the quality of fresh water, soil and crops. Additionally, there have been serious disturbances to hydrological parameters in the lotic as well lentic ecosystems. This book provides new insights into lentic ecosystem-oriented research in the deltaic ecosystem of GBM-I (Ganga-Brahmaputra-Meghna, Indian Delta). The major findings from various research works are brought together, and the gaps and future possible ways forward are outlined. The book addresses the SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), SDG 13 (Climate Action) and SDG 14 (Life below Water), with a focus on the ecosystem services of ponds in the Indian Sundarbans. Despite there being many studies on riverine water, ground water and mangrove ecosystems of the Indian Sundarbans, this book offers new insights into the pond ecosystem of the Indian Sundarbans. The outcomes from this book can be utilized by researchers from the inland fisheries sector, environmental managers, professionals, and those who seek to develop ways for making pond ecosystems sustainable.

Author : Rajesh P. Rastogi,Mahendra Phulwaria,Dharmendra K. Gupta
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 551 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2021-10-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789811624940

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Mangroves: Ecology, Biodiversity and Management by Rajesh P. Rastogi,Mahendra Phulwaria,Dharmendra K. Gupta Pdf

Mangroves are one of the most productive and biologically important blue-carbon ecosystems across the coastal intertidal zone of earth. In the current scenario of serious environmental changes like global warming, climate change, extreme natural disasters, mangrove forests play a vital role in mitigating greenhouse gas emissions and maintaining ecosystem balance. Mangroves are unique ecosystems with rich biological diversity of different taxonomic groups exhibiting great ecological and commercial importance. The book consolidates existing and emerging information on ecology of mangroves, with a special reference to their biodiversity and management. It emphasizes on the role of mangroves in providing various ecological services. The book is a comprehensive compilation covering all aspects of mangrove ecology. It is useful for students and researchers in ecology, plants sciences and environmental sciences.

Author : Shaw, Rajib
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 711 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2022-10-13
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781800371613

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Handbook on Climate Change and Disasters by Shaw, Rajib Pdf

This comprehensive Handbook assesses the escalation of global natural disasters as a result of climate change. Examining the complex interplay of human and natural activities, it highlights the growing vulnerability of people and communities in developing countries to floods, landslides, cyclones, heat waves and wildfires.

Author : Uttam Mukhopadhyay
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 726 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783031582615

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Climate Crisis, Social Responses and Sustainability by Uttam Mukhopadhyay Pdf

Author : G. M. Tarekul Islam,Shampa,Ahmed Ishtiaque Amin Chowdhury
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2022-03-25
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783030957223

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Water Management: A View from Multidisciplinary Perspectives by G. M. Tarekul Islam,Shampa,Ahmed Ishtiaque Amin Chowdhury Pdf

This book brings together a selection of best papers from The International Conference on Water and Flood Management, Bangladesh, 2021. The book chapters are based on contributions from multidisciplinary fields, such as nature-based solutions, hydro-meteorological forecasting, river restoration, coastal risk, episodic natural hazards, water risk and resilience, climate-resilient infrastructure, blue economy, and water management during the COVID-19 pandemic. With changing physical and socioeconomic risks due to changes in climate and anthropogenic interventions, integrated approaches to analyzing these processes and their interactions, along with integrating nature-based solutions, are gaining traction. With this special focus on science, policy, and practice to ensure sustainability in the water sector, the conference provided a platform for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to exchange their knowledge and experience.

Author : Bimal Kanti Paul
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2020-12-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780429515408

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Disaster Deaths by Bimal Kanti Paul Pdf

This book conducts a systematic inquiry into the tragic deaths caused by natural disasters at different geographic scales. It employs key disaster concepts and classification of disasters to understand the high mortality rates and the various factors associated with these deaths. Deaths are the direct and immediate impact of disaster events, which have remained a major concern for disaster managers and policy-makers all over the world. Using primary research and secondary data, this book provides a comprehensive analysis of various facets of disaster deaths such as trends, circumstances and causes, and determinants at global, regional, national, and subnational scales. It offers a holistic perspective on disaster mortality, which has been lacking for some time. The book not only fills this research gap but also suggests important policy implications for disaster managers and policy makers working in multilateral, bilateral, local, and international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs). These policies include effective strategies to significantly reduce the risk of deaths caused by natural disasters, which are explored through chapters written in a clear and accessible style. Drawing together the case studies on past major disasters as well as recent ones, the book provides new and critical insights into deaths precipitated by natural disasters. Suitable for both technical and nontechnical readers, the book has a broader appeal and will thus be useful for practitioners, researchers, students, as well as activists in the area of hazards and disasters who are interested in studying mortality due to extreme natural events.

Author : Vinaya Kumar Hebsale Mallappa,Mahantesh Shirur
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 423 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2021-02-04
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789813345386

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Climate Change and Resilient Food Systems by Vinaya Kumar Hebsale Mallappa,Mahantesh Shirur Pdf

This book provides insights on innovative strategies to build resilient food systems in the wake of challenges posed by climate change. Providing food security to the growing population especially in developing countries without exacerbating the environment is a major challenge. Climate change is expected to reduce agricultural productivity, leading to a decline in overall food availability and significantly increasing the number of malnourished children in developing countries. Interventions for enhancing the adaptive capacity of farmers especially of small holders needs immediate impetus. The policy formulation and development programs must reorient in the wake of the new expectations and deliverables. This book comprises of sixteen chapters that discuss the trends in global agriculture development and food system. The book highlights different aspects of household food and nutritional security. The chapters covering diverse aspects address food system, rural and urban food chain, factors affecting their sustainability and short and long term solutions to make them climate resilient. Important issues having significant implications on climate change such as Waste management, Value chain, Agri-marketing, etc. are also covered. The book would be an important resource for researchers in food science, environmental sciences and agriculture. It would also be beneficial for students and future scientists working on sustainable agriculture and food security.

Author : P.K. Ghosh,Prabhat Kumar,Debashis Chakraborty,Debashis Mandal,P.N. Sivalingam
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 838 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2021-11-29
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781000505191

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Innovations in Agriculture for a Self-Reliant India by P.K. Ghosh,Prabhat Kumar,Debashis Chakraborty,Debashis Mandal,P.N. Sivalingam Pdf

The book brings out an encyclopaedic picture of the potential areas of transformative Indian agriculture through innovations in science, technology, institutional and policy affairs directed in building a self-reliant India (Atmanirbhar Bharat). The book has addressed the challenges to make India free from hunger, poverty and undernutrition, and suggested interventions with focus on all-inclusiveness and sustainability, peace and prosperity, and resilience to climate and other volatilities. Most of these propositions are analogous to the Sustainable Development Goals – Agenda 2030, which India has committed to achieve. The book especially covers critical needs for development on different fragile ecosystems such as coastal, desert, hill, ravine and other marginal ecosystems. The book will act as very useful guidance for the policy makers, and development communities, and a reference document to academicians as well. Note: T&F does not sell or distribute the hardback in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. This title is co-published with NIPA.

Author : A.L. Ramanathan,Chidambaram Sabarathinam,M.P. Jonathan,M.V. Prasanna,Pankaj Kumar,Francisco Munoz Arriola
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 438 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2021-05-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780323858038

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Environmental Resilience and Transformation in times of COVID-19 by A.L. Ramanathan,Chidambaram Sabarathinam,M.P. Jonathan,M.V. Prasanna,Pankaj Kumar,Francisco Munoz Arriola Pdf

Environmental Resilience and Transformation in Times of COVID-19: Climate Change Effects on Environmental Functionality is a timely reference to better understand environmental changes amid the COVID-19 pandemic and the associated lockdowns. The book is organized into five themes: (1) environmental modifications, degradation, and human health risks; (2) water resources—planning, management, and governance; (3) air quality—monitoring, fate, transport, and drivers of socioenvironmental change; (4) marine and lacustrine environment; and (5) sustainable development goals and environmental justice. These themes provide an insight into the impact of COVID-19 on the environment and vice versa, which will help improve environmental management and planning, as well as influence future policies. Featuring many case studies from around the globe, this book offers a crucial examination of the intersectionality between climate, sustainability, the environment, and public health for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers in environmental science. Features global case studies to illustrate themes and address issues to support environmental management Offers fundamental and practical understanding of ways to improve and validate predictive abilities and tools in addition to response Examines climate-related trends in the spread of the pandemic Presents different ways forward in order to achieve global goals with a specific focus on SDGs

Author : Abhra Chanda,Sourav Das,Tuhin Ghosh
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2022-03-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030965587

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Blue Carbon Dynamics of the Indian Ocean by Abhra Chanda,Sourav Das,Tuhin Ghosh Pdf

This book gives an overview of various aspects of blue carbon dynamics from each country bordering the Indian Ocean. Given the importance of the topic of blue carbon, it can be assumed that in near future, more and more researchers from the Indian Ocean countries will pursue environmental research in this domain. This book is a ready reference to all those who are interested to have a holistic understanding about the ground scenario of blue carbon in the Indian Ocean. There are many research institutes situated in the periphery of the Indian Ocean that are devoted to nurturing the new avenues of marine carbon research. Researchers and scholars interested in this domain will find this book provides a good overview, wherein all the necessary information on the status and functioning of these blue carbon ecosystems are detailed in a concise way. The book is also helpful to postgraduate students of ‘marine science’ or those who have a specialization in ‘marine biogeochemistry’ or ‘chemical oceanography’ to develop a basic understanding about the very concept of ‘blue carbon’ from the perspective of the Indian Ocean.

Author : Amitava Rakshit,Harikesh Bahadur Singh,Anand Kumar Singh,Uma Shankar Singh,Leonardo Fraceto
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 663 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2020-03-23
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789811513220

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New Frontiers in Stress Management for Durable Agriculture by Amitava Rakshit,Harikesh Bahadur Singh,Anand Kumar Singh,Uma Shankar Singh,Leonardo Fraceto Pdf

Using accessible farming practices to meet the growing demands on agriculture is likely to result in more intense competition for natural resources, increased greenhouse gas emissions, and further deforestation and land degradation, which will in turn produce additional stress in the soil-water-plant-animal continuum. Stress refers to any unfavorable force or condition that inhibits customary functioning in plants. Concurrent manifestations of different stresses (biotic and abiotic) are very frequent in the environment of plants, which consequently reduces yield. Better understanding stress not only changes our perspective on the current environment, but can also bring a wealth of benefits, like improving sustainable agriculture and human beings’ living standards. Innovative systems are called for that protect and enhance the natural resource base, while increasing productivity via ‘holistic’ approaches, such as agroecology, agro-forestry, climate-smart agriculture and conservation agriculture, which also incorporate indigenous and traditional knowledge. The book ‘New Frontiers in Stress Management for Durable Agriculture’ details the current state of knowledge and highlights scientific advances concerning novel aspects of plant biology research on stress, biotic and abiotic stress responses, as well as emergent amelioration and reclamation technologies to restore normal functioning in agroecology.

Author : Rakesh Kumar Singh
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789819938308

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Genetic Improvement of Rice for Salt Tolerance by Rakesh Kumar Singh Pdf

Author : Tara K. McGee,Edmund C. Penning-Rowsell
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 712 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2022-06-30
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781000597608

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Routledge Handbook of Environmental Hazards and Society by Tara K. McGee,Edmund C. Penning-Rowsell Pdf

This Handbook provides a state-of-the-science review of research and practice in the human dimensions of hazards field. The Routledge Handbook of Environmental Hazards and Society reviews and assesses existing knowledge and explores future research priorities in this growing field. It showcases the work of international experts, including established researchers, future stars in the field, and practitioners. Organised into four parts, all chapters have an international focus, and many include case studies from around the world. Part I explains geophysical and hydro-meteorological/climatological hazards, their impacts, and mitigation. Part II explores vulnerability, resilience, and equity. Part III explores preparedness, responses during environmental hazard events, impacts, and the recovery process. Part IV explores policy and practice, including governments, support provided during and after environmental hazard events, and provision of information. This Handbook will serve as an important resource for students, academics, practitioners, and policymakers working in the fields of environmental hazards and disaster risk reduction.