The World S Mangroves 2000 2020

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2023-07-26
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789251380048

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The world’s mangroves 2000–2020 by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pdf

This report provides global and regional estimates of the area covered by mangrove forests, including area changes between 2000 and 2020. It analyses the drivers of these global, regional and subregional changes for the periods 2000–2010 and 2010–2020 with the aim of improving understanding of these drivers, their interactions and how their relative importance has shifted over time. In the study that underpins this report, FAO developed and validated an easy, repeatable methodology that integrates remote sensing with local knowledge. An FAO team and 48 image interpreters worldwide collected and analysed data on mangrove area in 2020, change in mangrove area between 2000 and 2020, and the drivers of change over the two decades. It is the first global study of mangrove area to provide information on land use rather than land cover.

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2023-11-10
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789251383575

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Towards more resilient and diverse planted forests by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pdf

FAO’s most recent global synthesis on planted forests was released in 2009 and the last Unasylva on planted forests was published in 2005. Developed together with a coalition of external partners, including the International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) task force on planted forests and the TreeDivNet network, Issue 254 hereby responds to the need for wider information-sharing on data, tools and approaches available for leveraging the contributions of planted forests to meet the target of increasing the global forest area of 3 percent by 2030, which Global Forest Goal 1 provides for. Unasylva issue 254 was launched in November 2023 at the International Congress on Planted Forests 2023 (ICPF2023) – the first edition of this global forum to be held in Africa (Nairobi, Kenya).

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2023-10-10
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789251380574

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FAO publications catalogue 2023 by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pdf

This catalogue aims to improve the dissemination and outreach of FAO’s knowledge products and overall publishing programme. By providing information on its key publications in every area of FAO’s work, and catering to a range of audiences, it thereby contributes to all organizational outcomes. From statistical analysis to specialized manuals to children’s books, FAO publications cater to a diverse range of audiences. This catalogue presents a selection of FAO’s main publications, produced in 2023 or earlier, ranging from its global reports and general interest publications to numerous specialized titles. In addition to the major themes of agriculture, forestry and fisheries, it also includes thematic sections on climate change, economic and social development, and food safety and nutrition.

Author : Mark Spalding,Mami Kainuma,Lorna Collins
Publisher : Earthscan
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781849776608

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World Atlas of Mangroves by Mark Spalding,Mami Kainuma,Lorna Collins Pdf

"This atlas provides the first truly global assessment of the state of the world's mangroves. Written by the leading expert on mangroves with support from the top international researchers and conservation organizations, this full color atlas contains 60 full-page maps, hundreds of photographs and illustrations and a comprehensive country-by-country assessment of mangroves. Included are the first detailed estimates of changes in mangrove forestcover worldwide and at regional and national levels, an assessment of these changes and a country-by-country examination of biodiversity protection. The book also presents a wealth of global statistics on biodiversity, habitat area, loss and economic value which provide a unique record of mangroves against which future threats and changes can be evaluated. Case-studies, written by regional experts, provide insights into regional mangrove issues, including primary and potential productivity, biodiversity, and information on present and traditional uses and values and sustainable management."--Pub. desc.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9251058563

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The World's Mangroves, 1980-2005 by Anonim Pdf

Mangroves, commonly found along sheltered coastlines in the tropics and subtropics, fulfil important socio-economic and environmental functions: providing wood and non-wood forest products, protecting shores against wind, waves and water currents; conserving biological diversity; protecting coral reefs, sea-grass beds and shipping lanes against siltation; and providing habitat, spawning grounds and nutrients for a variety of fish and shellfish, including many commercial species. High population pressure in coastal areas has, however, led to the conversion of many mangrove areas to other uses. The world's mangroves 1980-2005, prepared in the framework of the Global Forest Resources Assessment 2005, provides comprehensive information on the current and past extent of mangroves in all countries and territories in which they exist. This information, as well as the gaps in information that come to light in the report, will assist mangrove managers and policy- and decision-makers worldwide in ensuring the conservation, management and sustainable use of the world's remaining mangrove ecosystems

Author : Angioni, C.,Haensel, M.,Wolf, J.
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2023-12-08
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789251384626

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Catalysing climate solutions by Angioni, C.,Haensel, M.,Wolf, J. Pdf

Due to the urgent need to protect communities, ecosystems, and economies from the impacts of a changing climate, adaptation is becoming increasingly relevant. Climate change is already a significant stressor on most global and local value chains and threatens food security. This makes timely implementation of sustainable adaptation actions that catalyse agrifood system resilience indispensable for working towards better nutrition, better environments and better production, leaving no one behind. Recognizing the important role adaptation plays for agrifood systems, and its prominence in the Paris Agreement, the paper presents and reflects on FAO’s repertoire of different adaptation actions and solutions. Complementing the conclusion of the Global Stocktake at COP28, it comprehensively summarizes FAO’s efforts to boost progress in global adaptation actions. The paper (a) emphasizes the importance of bringing agrifood systems into the global adaptation agenda and policy landscape; (b) creates a cross-sectoral portfolio of FAO adaptation solutions covering multiple scales and approaches; (c) gives an insight into FAO's work with partners and Members and presents relevant networks and collaborations. Laying out FAO’s guiding principles according to the FAO Strategy on Climate Change 2022–2031, it underscores FAO’s efforts for transformative action in agrifood systems and demonstrates FAO's people-centered approach to climate change adaptation.

Author : Upendra Kumar,Rahul Mahadev Shelake,Rajni Singh
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2023-03-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782832519196

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Soil-plant-microbe interactions: An innovative approach towards improving soil health and plant growth by Upendra Kumar,Rahul Mahadev Shelake,Rajni Singh Pdf

Author : Murdiyarso, D.,Ambo-Rappe, R.,
Publisher : CIFOR
Page : 30 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2023-07-25
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Coastal area rehabilitation for climate change mitigation: The role of mangroves and subnational emissions reductions by Murdiyarso, D.,Ambo-Rappe, R., Pdf

Author : Rajarshi Dasgupta,Shizuka Hashimoto,Osamu Saito
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2022-09-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789811927386

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Assessing, Mapping and Modelling of Mangrove Ecosystem Services in the Asia-Pacific Region by Rajarshi Dasgupta,Shizuka Hashimoto,Osamu Saito Pdf

This book presents the state-of-the-art of knowledge in assessing, mapping, and modeling mangrove ecosystem services and outlines various scientific tools and techniques, including environmental scenario-building, spatial and econometric modelling to understand the fluctuations and future availability of mangrove ecosystem services. The book also highlights the current gaps and measures in policy planning and outlines the avenues for capacity building. Through case studies and thematic reviews, the book plans to cater to a wide range of audiences, including students, researchers, and decision-makers at various levels involved in mangrove conservation and land use optimization for sustainable and resilient development. This book is particularly useful to researchers and students in the field of landscape and spatial ecology, coastal zone management, ecosystem services, and resilience planning. It is also a must-read for policymakers, conservators, coastal zone managers, foresters, and general administrators in understanding the current and future roles of mangroves in ecosystem-based adaptation through informed decision-making.

Author : Daniel Alongi
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2009-01-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781402042713

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The Energetics of Mangrove Forests by Daniel Alongi Pdf

Despite their importance in sustaining livelihoods for many people living along some of the world’s most populous coastlines, tropical mangrove forests are disappearing at an alarming rate. Occupying a crucial place between land and sea, these tidal ecosystems provide a valuable ecological and economic resource as important nursery grounds and breeding sites for many organisms, and as a renewable source of wood and traditional foods and medicines. Perhaps most importantly, they are accumulation sites for sediment, contaminants, carbon and nutrients, and offer significant protection against coastal erosion. This book presents a functional overview of mangrove forest ecosystems; how they live and grow at the edge of tropical seas, how they play a critical role along most of the world’s tropical coasts, and how their future might look in a world affected by climate change. Such a process-oriented approach is necessary in order to further understand the role of these dynamic forests in ecosystem function, and as a first step towards developing adequate strategies for their conservation and sustainable use and management. The book will provide a valuable resource for researchers in mangrove ecology as well as reference for resource managers.

Author : William D. Crump
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 319 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2014-04-25
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781476607481

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Encyclopedia of New Yearäó»s Holidays Worldwide by William D. Crump Pdf

Among the world’s myriad cultures and their associated calendars, the idea of a “New Year” is relative and hardly specifies a universal celebration or even a universal point in time. Ways of celebrating the New Year range from the observances of religious rituals and superstitions to social gatherings featuring particular foods, music, dancing, noisemaking, fireworks and drinking. This first encyclopedia devoted exclusively to the New Year includes 320 entries that give a global perspective on the New Year, beyond its traditional Western associations with Christmas. National or regional entries detail the principal traditions and customs of 130 countries, while 27 entries discuss major calendar systems in current use or of significant historical interest. The remaining entries cover a wide variety of subjects including literary works, movies, and television specials; the customs of specific ethnic groups; universal customs such as toasting and drinking; football bowl games and parades; and the New Year celebrations at the White House and the Vatican.

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations,Intergonevernmental Technical Panel on Soils
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2021-09-07
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789251348376

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Recarbonizing global soils – A technical manual of recommended management practices by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations,Intergonevernmental Technical Panel on Soils Pdf

During the last decades, soil organic carbon (SOC) attracted the attention of a much wider array of specialists beyond agriculture and soil science, as it was proven to be one of the most crucial components of the earth’s climate system, which has a great potential to be managed by humans. Soils as a carbon pool are one of the key factors in several Sustainable Development Goals, in particular Goal 15, “Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss” with the SOC stock being explicitly cited in Indicator 15.3.1. This technical manual is the first attempt to gather, in a standardized format, the existing data on the impacts of the main soil management practices on SOC content in a wide array of environments, including the advantages, drawbacks, and constraints. This manual presents different sustainable soil management (SSM) practices at different scales and in different contexts, supported by case studies that have been shown with quantitative data to have a positive effect on SOC stocks and successful experiences of SOC sequestration in practical field applications. Volume 2 includes a description of hot spots of SOC stocks. This manual defines hot spots of SOC as areas that represent a proportionally little of the global land surface but on which SOC storage is highly effective; bright spots as large land areas with low SOC stocks per km2 that represent a potential for further carbon sequestration.

Author : Jennifer Howard,Dominic A. Andradi-Brown,Valerie Hagger,Sigit Sasmito,Jared Bosire
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 171 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2022-08-25
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9782889766932

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Drivers of Mangrove Forest Change and its Effects on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services by Jennifer Howard,Dominic A. Andradi-Brown,Valerie Hagger,Sigit Sasmito,Jared Bosire Pdf

Author : Norman C Duke,Sabrina Virly,Dieter Tracey
Publisher : MangroveWatch Publications
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2023-11-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780992365929

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New Caledonian mangroves. A treasure to protect. by Norman C Duke,Sabrina Virly,Dieter Tracey Pdf

Surrounding the South Pacific islands of New Caledonia, there is an unusual ecosystem of trees and shrubs living at the tidal waters’ edge. This habitat of mangroves holds an extraordinary collection of plants defined by their special adaptations for living in saturated soils and salty seawater with the daily ebb and flow of tides. This book provides images and descriptions of each of the special plant species found there. This guide to New Caledonia’s mangrove plants includes: • Descriptions of the 25 New Caledonian species, nearly 30% of the world’s • Illustrated keys for easy identification • More than 500 colour images and illustrations • Regional area sections, describing notable areas and places • A manual for community awareness For research, teaching and the eco-minded.

Author : Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 3070 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2023-06-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781009445382

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Climate Change 2022 – Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability by Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Pdf

The Working Group II contribution to the Sixth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) provides a comprehensive assessment of the scientific literature relevant to climate change impacts, adaptation and vulnerability. The report recognizes the interactions of climate, ecosystems and biodiversity, and human societies, and integrates across the natural, ecological, social and economic sciences. It emphasizes how efforts in adaptation and in reducing greenhouse gas emissions can come together in a process called climate resilient development, which enables a liveable future for biodiversity and humankind. The IPCC is the leading body for assessing climate change science. IPCC reports are produced in comprehensive, objective and transparent ways, ensuring they reflect the full range of views in the scientific literature. Novel elements include focused topical assessments, and an atlas presenting observed climate change impacts and future risks from global to regional scales. Available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.