Environmental management Books

Book SynopsisBioremediation from Soil and Aquatic Environment.- Phytoremediation of environmental emerging pollutants.- Advanced Bioremediation Techniques for Emerging Pollutants.- Phytoremediation as an sustainable solution for pollution remediation.- Novel Bioremediation approaches with circular economic.- Phytoremediation's Function in the Remediation of Heavy Metal-Polluted Soils.- Challenges and opportunities for effective Bioremediation.- Advanced and smart technology for Bioremediation.- Bioremediation of Landfills for pollution abatement.- Biomedical Waste Contaminated Sites Phytoremediation.- Improved Crops and Sustainable Soil Health: New Bioremediation Trends.- Emerging and Advanced green energy technologies for pollution reduction.- Green technologies for sustainable waste management.- Sustainable Technology in the development of novel processes and products.- Bioremediation for waste resources management and sustainable economy.

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Book SynopsisA brief Introduction on environmental hydrocarbon waste generation.- In-depth coverage of hydrocarbon waste sources, characteristics, fate and toxicity to the biosphere.- Sources, transport and accumulation of solid and liquid hydrocarbon waste in aquatic as well as terrestrial environments.- Water contamination and accumulation of different hydrocarbon pollutants in the marine environment.- Impact of environmental hydrocarbon pollutants at the global level.- Water contamination and impacts of environmental hydrocarbon pollutants.- Advanced waste management techniques for liquid hydrocarbon waste.- Advanced waste management techniques for solid hydrocarbon waste.- Solid hydrocarbon waste recycling and recovery of value-added products.- Liquid hydrocarbon waste recycling and recovery of value-added products.- Possible innovative approaches to tackle the pollution associated with hydrocarbon.- Environmental hydrocarbon waste management and recycling through zero waste adaptation technology.- Circularity and sustainable economy model towards supply chain management and zero waste.- Sustainable technologies in the development of novel processes and products from environmental hydrocarbon pollutants.- Circular economy-based approaches, regulatory framework and policies to achieve zero waste hydrocarbon management.

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Book SynopsisPART I. Nature of Climate Neutrality.- Chapter 1. Introduction to Climate Neutrality, Climate Change Movement.- Chapter 2. The Fundamentals Ice Cap Reduction, Glacial Melt, Sea Level Change.- Chapter 3. Climate Neutrality, Sustainable Production, Sustainable Consumption.- Chapter 4. Data Politics The Use of Climate Informatics.- Chapter 5. Climate Neutrality, Global Warming, and Human Mitigation.- Chapter 6. Emerging Technologies for Climate Neutrality, Global Warming.- PART II: Smart Eco-Innovation & Environmental Sustainability Chapter-7 Climate Neutrality, Sustainable Human Systems: Transport, Energy, CommunicationChapter-8 Alternative and Renewable Energy Sources technologies, policies, and strategiesChapter 9. Smart Eco-innovation, Sustainable Businesses Model through Climate NeutralityChapter 10. Fostering human factors in Smart Eco-Innovation Environmental Sustainability adoptionChapter 11. Environmental Policies Institutional Response to Smart Eco-Systemic Realities.- PART III: Issues & Challenges of Climate Neutrality.

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Book SynopsisRenaturierung in Bergbaufolgelandschaften wird in dieser Darstellung in seinen fachplanerischen und wissenschaftlichen Grundlagen, aber auch in anwendungsorientierten Ergebnissen zur Biotopgestaltung vermittelt. Durch die vollständige und systematische Beschreibung von Biotopen - charakteristische und seltene Arten und jeweils standörtlich bedingte Voraussetzungen - wird das Buch auch zu einem Grundlagen- und Nachschlagewerk für Landschaftsplaner, das bisher nicht vorliegt.Table of ContentsRahmenbedingungen der Renaturierung - Biotoptypen und naturschutzfachlich wertvolle Arten - Analyse und Prognose spontaner Entwicklungsprozesse - Auswirkungen der Flutung und des Grundwasserwiederanstiegs - Schutz und Management von Biotopen - Erfolgskontrolle und -sicherung von Renaturierungsmaßnahmen - Webbasiertes Informationssystem (CD-ROM)

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Book SynopsisDie Offshore-Windenergie wird in der zukünftigen Stromversorgung eine entscheidende Rolle spielen. Diese Entwicklung steht aber gerade erst an ihrem Anfang. Ein großes Team aus Forschung, Industrie, Verwaltung und Politik hat sich deshalb zum Ziel gesetzt, die aktuellen und grundlegenden Fragen der Offshore-Windenergienutzung zu bearbeiten. Über 100 Forscher der RAVE-Initiative (Research at alpha ventus) arbeiteten in interdisziplinären Forschungsprojekten daran, unser Wissen zu erweitern und anwendungsorientierte Lösungen für die Offshore-Windenergie zu finden. Damit tragen sie dazu bei, die Offshore-Windenergie als eine zuverlässige, nachhaltige und kostengünstige Energiequelle auf Dauer zu etablieren. Im Testfeld alpha ventus, Deutschlands erstem Offshore-Windpark, wurden die Voraussetzungen für diese Forschung geschaffen. Der Windpark wurde mit umfangreicher Messtechnik ausgestattet: Über 1200 Messgrößen werden aufgezeichnet und sind über ein zentrales Forschungsarchiv zugänglich. Die Forscher der RAVE-Initiative haben somit die weltweit einmalige Möglichkeit, eine Vielzahl von Messdaten aus einem operativen Windpark zu nutzen. Die Auswertungen erfolgen dezentral an Forschungseinrichtungen im gesamten Bundesgebiet. Über Ziele, Methoden und Schwierigkeiten der RAVE-Forschungsprojekte wird in allgemeinverständlicher Form berichtet und die Ergebnisse sowie ihre Bedeutung für die weitere Nutzung der Offshore-Windenergie dargestellt.Der Leser erhält somit einen Überblick über den aktuellen Stand der Offshore-Windenergieforschung und die Ergebnisse der Forschungsarbeiten. Trade Review Table of Contents

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Book SynopsisVon der Abfallanalyse über Cradle-to-Cradle und Ökobilanz bis zu Virtual Water: Die Sprache des Umweltmanagements zeichnet sich durch unzählige Fachtermini und Anglizismen aus. Einen ersten schnellen Überblick verschafft das vorliegende Nachschlagewerk. Anhand von 250 übersichtlichen Schlüsselbegriffen werden die Grundkonzepte und -theorien erläutert. Die Erklärungen sind kompakt und verständlich formuliert und bieten somit Basiswissen für alle, die einen schnellen Einstieg in die Praxis suchen, sich für Umweltmanagement interessieren oder ihr vorhandenes Wissen auffrischen möchten.Table of ContentsTheorien.- Konzepte.- Grundlagen.- und vieles mehr.

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Book SynopsisDer Ausstieg aus der Nutzung der Kernenergie in Deutschland wurde im Sommer 2011 im Eiltempo beschlossen. Jetzt zeigt sich, dass es keinen realistischen Plan für den Umbau der Energieversorgung in der vorgesehenen Frist von zehn Jahren gibt. Für die Umstellung unserer gesamten Stromversorgung und damit unserer Wirtschaft ist der Zeitraum zu kurz. Es fehlt eine belastbare empirische Begründung, die Fragen der Versorgungssicherheit, der Finanzierbarkeit, der Auswirkungen auf die wirtschaftliche Entwicklung und die soziale Gerechtigkeit behandeln müsste. Somit droht diese Wende an ihren Widersprüchen zu scheitern. Konrad Kleinknecht versucht in seinem Buch, die Probleme zu benennen und Antworten zu finden. Für ihn stellen sich die folgenden Fragen: Welche Möglichkeit haben wir, mit Windkraft und Solarenergie einen Teil der Stromversorgung zu ersetzen? Welche Stromquellen bieten gesicherte Leistung? Können wir auf Kohlekraftwerke verzichten? Brauchen wir neue Stromtrassen? Wie lässt sich Strom speichern? Wie real ist die Gefahr eines Blackouts in windstillen Nächten? Werden die Strompreise weiter steigen? Lassen sich mit einer grundlegenden Reform des Erneuerbare-Energien-Gesetzes (EEG) die großen Risiken der Energiewende noch vermeiden?Die Energieversorgung muss dem Wohl des Ganzen dienen und dem Industriestandort Deutschland nutzen. Ein Blackout wäre eine Katastrophe für das ganze Land, er muss unter allen Umständen vermieden werden. Wie wir dies bewerkstelligen können, vermittelt der Autor in seinem aufrüttelndem Buch.Trade Review“Das vorliegende Buch ist wohl das Beste und Ausgewogenste, was bisher zum Thema der Energiewende in Deutschland geschrieben wurde ...” (Dr. Lucien J: Trueb, in: Naturwissenschaftliche Rundschau, Jg. 69, Heft 10, Oktober 2016)“... beleuchtet das Thema Energiewende regional und international anhand von anschaulichen Beispielen und bietet einige Lösungsansätze, um sich den Problemen zu nähern ...” (in: tab, Jg. 47, 2016)“… bietet einige Lösungsansätze und vermittelt dem Leser ein fundiertes Basiswissen zum Einstieg in die aktuelle Diskussion.” (in: Strompraxis, Heft 9-10, 2015)Table of Contents1 Fossile Energiequellen.- 2 Neue Energie.- 3 Neue Spieler.- 4 Die deutsche Energiewende.- 5 Die neuen Risiken.- 6 Mythen und Illusionen der Energiewende

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Book SynopsisIm Kontext der Energiewende sind Energiespeicher ein zentrales technisches, wirtschaftliches und energiepolitisches Thema.Die Autoren dieses kompakten Werkes geben einen umfassenden Überblick über die verschiedenen Aspekte der Energiespeicherung. Sie beschreiben zunächst die Bedeutung von Energiespeichern in der Energieversorgung und definieren ihre Rolle darin. Dann gehen sie auf den Speicherbedarf in der Strom-, Wärme- und Kraftstoffversorgung im Kontext der Energiewende ein. Im Hauptteil werden die verschiedenen Speichertechnologien ausführlich vorgestellt sowie ihre Vor- und Nachteile diskutiert. Praktische Anwendungsbeispiele und die Integration von Speichern über alle Energiesektoren hinweg runden das Buch ab. Zahlreiche Grafiken und Beispiele veranschaulichen das gesamte Feld der Energiespeicher und sind als Ergänzung mehrsprachig online in Farbe verfügbar.Die 2. Auflage enthält ein neues Kapitel zu den rechtlichen Rahmenbedingungen, neue Studien zum Speicherbedarf, Power-to-X für die chemische Industrie, neue LOHC- und Lageenergiespeicher sowie neueste Trends zu Kostenentwicklung und Batterieanwendungen.„Endlich ein umfassendes Buch zur Energiewende, das auch für technische Laien verständlich und inspirierend geschrieben ist." Franz Alt, Journalist und Buchautor „Das großartige Werk sei allen empfohlen, die sich wirklich für die Zukunft unseres Landes interessieren. Es zeigt auf eindrucksvolle Weise: Es wird nicht einfach, aber wir schaffen das.“ Prof. Dr. Harald Lesch, Physiker und FernsehmoderatorTable of ContentsTeil I Bedeutung und Einordnung von Speichern in der Energieversorgung.- Teil II Bedarf an Energiespeicherung.- Teil III Technologien der Energiespeicherung.- Teil IV Integration und Anwendung von Energiespeichern.

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Book SynopsisEnergie erzeugende Gebäude erzeugen die zu ihrem Betrieb benötigte Energie zum Teil oder gänzlich selbst. Um die dafür benötigte Energie zu quantifizieren, werden die nötigen Bedingungen für das Raumklima und den Gebäudeerhalt und der sich daraus ergebende Energiebedarf für Gebäude dargestellt. Die Anlagen zur Gebäudeenrgieversorgung und die Strategien ihrer Bemessung werden erläutert. Wegen des stochastischen Charakters der zur Energieversorgung bereit stehenden Energien wird auf die Rolle von Energiespeichern, den Speichermedien und deren Rückwirkung auf die Gebäudegestaltung einzugehen. Die Klassifikation von Niedrig- bzw. Nullemissionshäusern, relevante Beispiele und deren betriebswirtschaftliche Bewertung schließen das Buch ab.Table of ContentsWas sind Energie generierende Gebäude? - Raumklimabedingungen - Energiebedarf von Gebäuden - Niedrig- bzw. Nullemissionshäuser - Gebäude integrierte Energieversorgungsanlagen - Energiespeicher und ihre Rückwirkungen auf die Gebäudegestaltung - Klassifikation von Niedrigemissionshäusern - Beispiele solcher Gebäude - Betriebswirtschaftliche Bewertung

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Book SynopsisDie Monografie vereint vierzehn Beiträge, die vier unterschiedlichen Blöcken zugeordnet sind: 1. Beobachtungen und Analysen in Beispiellandschaften, 2. Landnutzungen und ihre Auswirkungen, 3. Landschaften als Lebensraum - Biologische Vielfalt in der Landschaft und 4. Aktuelle Entwicklungen und zukünftige Herausforderungen. Dieses thematische Spektrum lässt die Komplexität und den Facettenreichtum erkennen. Der besondere Wert der Erkenntnisse liegt in dem langfristigen, verschiedene Sachbereiche überspannenden, landschaftsbezogenen Beobachtungsansatz, der Berücksichtigung der naturräumlichen Bedingtheit vieler ökologischer Prozesse und der modellorientierten Vorgehensweise bei der Analyse und der Bewertung der Landschaftsprozesse.Table of ContentsModellgeschützte landschaftsökologische Forschung - Genese und Nutzungsgeschichte der Agrarlandschaft Chorin - Exkurs zur Nutzungsgeschichte der Agrarlandschaft Chorin - Lokale Landschaftsaneignung durch Einwohner Klein Ziethens - Raumbezogene Datenanalyse am Beispiel von Nährstoff- und Bodeninformationen in der Agrarlandschaft Chorin - Wandel der landwirtschaftlichen Nutzung - Standort und Vegetationsentwicklung auf landwirtschaftlich genutzten Grünlandflächen des Ziethener Seebruchs und konzeptionelle Betrachtung zur Wiedervernässung - Die Moore der Agrarlandschaft Chorin - Modellgeschützte Analyse ausgewählter Größen des Landschaftshaushaltes am Beispiel der Agrarflächen der Ziethener Moränenlandschaft - Aspekte der biotischen Integrität von Agrarlandschaften - Ackerhohlformen und Flurgehölze als charakteristische Ausstattungselemente von Jungmoränenlandschaften - Auftreten und Häufigkeit von Brutvogelarten - Die natürlichen Potenziale von Vegetation und Standort

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Book SynopsisDuring the past 10 years following the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami, invaluable lessons have been learned and great changes have been observed. Immediately after the disaster, the second World Conference on Disaster Reduction was held in Kobe, Japan, and formulated the Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA: 2005–2015). HFA provided a platform and framework for changes and innovations, many of which were part of the recovery programs in the different countries affected by the 2004 disaster. This book is a modest attempt to review the lessons learned through the recovery process in the affected region. The book has 31 chapters, drawing lessons from four countries: India, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. There are five sections: Overview (10 chapters), Indonesia (8 chapters), India (6 chapters), Sri Lanka (5 chapters), and Thailand (2 chapters). The primary target groups for this book are students and researchers in the fields of disaster risk reduction, environment, and development. The book provides them with a good idea of the current research trends and lessons over the past decade of recovery initiatives. Another target group comprises practitioners and policy makers, who will be able to apply the knowledge collected here to establishing policy and making decisions.Table of ContentsTen years of recovery lessons from Indian Ocean Tsunami.- Institutional and legal arrangements and its impacts on urban issues in Post Indian Ocean Tsunami.- Environmental Recovery and Mangrove Conservation: Post Indian Ocean Tsunami Policy responses in South and Southeast Asia.- Lessons from the Recovery of the Education Sector after the Indian Ocean Tsunami.- Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning System (IOTWS).- Post-tsunami Urban Recovery Process and Current Conditions in Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Indonesia.- Critical Factors for Sustainable Post-Tsunami Resettlement: Cases from India and Sri Lanka.- Institutional arrangements for managing large-scale recovery: Key lessons from 2004 Tsunami.- When is too much money worse than too little? Giving, aid, and impact after the Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004.- Social protection ten-years after the tsunami: the case of Indonesia and Thailand.- Reform amidst the Rubble.- Reconstruction through external support: key observation in Aceh.- Progress of coastal line rehabilitation after the Indian Ocean Tsunami around Banda Aceh Coasts.- Disaster Waste Management: Lessons Learnt from Banda Aceh, Indonesia.- Community-based housing reconstruction in Aceh, Indonesia.- Vulnerability assessment and Retrofitting of existing buildings in Aceh and Transfer of knowledge to the community.- Learning on the safety issues of reconstructed houses from the 2004 Great Indian Ocean Earthquake and Tsunami in Aceh, Indonesia.- The Role of Islamic Teachings in Encouraging People to Take Tsunami Preparedness in Aceh and Yogyakarta Indonesia.- Rhetoric and Ground Reality of Institutionalizing Disaster Risk Reduction.- Role of GI Services in Emergency Response Management in India.- Healthy Ecosystems for Long Term Security and Sustainability of natural resource management: Case of India.- Listening to the communities.- mpowering Communities through Disaster Management Strategies: Are we on the right track?.- Impact of Higher Education in Enhancing the Resilience of Disaster Prone Coastal Communities- A Case Study in Nemmeli Panchayat, Tamil Nadu, India.- Reviewing Indian Ocean tsunami lessons learnt practices of Sri Lanka: in order to emphasize disaster risk reduction endeavours.- Capacity Gaps in Post Disaster Waste Management: Case study in Sri Lanka.- Housing and Resilience: Case Studies from Sri Lanka.- Ten Years of Resettlement in Eco-village, Sri Lanka.- How the Tsunami disaster triggered a change process in the education sector of Sri Lanka: Lessons learnt for introducing disaster safety education.- Change of Livelihoods and Living Conditions after the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami: The Case of the Post-Disaster Rehabilitation of the Moklen Community in Tungwa Village, Southern Thailand.- Post-Tsunami Recovery and Rehabilitation of Small Enterprises in Phang Nga Province, Southern Thailand

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Book SynopsisThe textbook Principles of Soil and Water Analysis will be beneficial to soil chemists, agricultural officers, specialists, research scholars from soil testing laboratories, and other laboratory technicians or assistants.

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Book SynopsisThis book provides a comprehensive understanding of the nature and causes of land degradation, as well as methods for evaluating, characterizing, and controlling it to maintain land productivity. It covers a broad range of land degradation topics in a concise and straightforward manner, with fifteen chapters that address the physical, chemical, and biological processes that lead to land degradation in various agro-ecosystems. The book delves into the various forms of physical land degradation, such as soil compression, compaction, soil crusting, and slow and highly permeable soils. Additionally, it explores the various forms of chemical land degradation, including iron and aluminum toxicity, soil acidity, acid sulfate soils, soil salinity, and alkalinity. The book also emphasizes the importance of using modern technology, such as Remote Sensing, GIS, and GPS, to assess and monitor the extent of land degradation and its impact on soil and water. The concept of watershed management, based on land capability classification, land irrigability classification, and land suitability classification, is discussed in detail for the management of wastelands. The book also emphasizes the importance of maintaining soil health and soil quality for sustainable crop production. At the end of each chapter, study questions are provided to benefit students.

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Book SynopsisCo-management, that is the sharing of responsibilities between governmental institutions and groups of resource users, is rapidly becoming popular in Asia. In many countries environmental management is reformulated from exclusive state control to various kinds of joint management in which local communities, indigenous peoples and non-governmental organizations share authority and benefits with governmental institutions. In this book case studies of experiments with co-management in a number of countries are combined with more reflective contributions pointing to underlying assumptions and problems in the actual implementation of co-management.Table of ContentsPart one - Working at local levels, multiple voices from Asian communities: co-management of forest resources - the Bugkalot experience, Dante Aquino; institutional resilience of marine sasi - a traditional fisheries management system in Central Maluku, Indonesia, Ingvild Harkes, Irene Novaczek; co-management in protected areas - the case of Cat Tien National Park, Southern Vietnam, Gert Polet; exploring the right blend between government facilitative role and farmers' initiative in forest regeneration, Paulo Pasicolan; pasture land management in post-reform China - grazing on ambiguously owned land, Wei Hu; Pala'wan managing their forests (Palawan Island, the Philippines), Marieke Hobbes. Part two - Reflective and comparative approaches to the co-management debate: years of transition in coastal Japanese fisheries, 1868-1912, Arne Kalland; fisheries co-management - key conditions and principles drawn from Asian experiences, Robert Pomeroy, Brenda Katon, Ingvild Harkes; the road to community-based resource management in the Philippines - entries, bends, tolls and dead-ends, Percy Sajise, Francisco Fellizar, Gil Sanguiguit; conflicting boundaries - the role of mapping in the co-management discourse, Manon Osseweijer; co-production of forests in Andhra Pradesh, India - theoretical and practical considerations, Gautam Yadama; imagined models vs historical practices - Tana Ulen and community-based management of natural resources in the interior of Indonesian Borneo, Christina Eghenter; biophysical perspective on co-management of natural resources, with special reference to the Northern Sierra Madre mountain region (Philippines), Denyse Snelder, Lilian Spijkerman, Jan Sevink. Part three - conclusions: trends in diversity and preferred futures, Roy Ellen.

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Book SynopsisThis publication was produced as part of the Working Group 4 of the IAEA Modelling and Data for Radiological Impact Assessments (MODARIA) programme, which focused on the analysis of radioecological data in IAEA Technical Reports Series publications to identify key radionuclides and associated parameter values for human and wildlife exposure assessment. The intent is to reduce uncertainties and to develop new approaches to strengthen the evaluation of the radiological impact to the public, as well as to flora and fauna, arising from radionuclides in the environment. The publication comprises two main sections. The first one considers prioritization approaches to identify the radionuclides and pathways that potentially contribute most to internal and external exposure to organisms in wildlife groups for different sources and exposure situations. The focus of the second section is the improvement of transfer parameter values for animal product data, namely cow and goat milk. Milk was selected as it often has a high priority in radiological environmental impact assessment. Examples of approaches that can be used to identify potentially important data gaps, illustrated using case studies are also presented. This publication is intended to provide Member States with technical information and data that can be used by their national authorities to develop and improve their models and approaches for radiological environmental impact assessment for facilities and activities.

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Book SynopsisThis publication has been produced as part of the IAEA's Modelling and Data for Radiological Impact Assessments (MODARIA) programme. It summarizes the activities of Working Group 7, which was one of ten working groups within MODARIA, and focused on the harmonization and intercomparison of models for the accidental release of tritium to the atmosphere. It addresses the modelling of tritium into the atmosphere and the subsequent terrestrial processes that determine the dynamic transfer of tritium in the environment. The first half of the report contains a literature review regarding state-of-the-art modelling of tritium in the terrestrial environment. The second half summarizes the results of an intercomparison exercise undertaken using four models to inform the direction of future research.

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Book SynopsisThe management of natural resources is directly associated with climate change. On the one hand, most of the greenhouse gases released in the atmosphere originate from the production, transformation and use of natural resources such as coal, natural gas and oil. On the other hand, climate change affects natural resources such as forests and agricultural produce. These interactions illustrate the two-way relationship between climate change and the commodities sector. This paper analyses the ways in which the management of natural resources may impact climate change, and how climate change impacts the adaptation strategies of countries, industries and farmers that extract or produce primary commodities. Resource management is analysed from the perspective of a capital conversion-based model of development. One important conclusion of the paper is that integrating climate change concerns into resource management implies that some natural resources will need to be stranded in order to meet mitigation commitments compatible with the goal of limiting global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius and pursuing efforts to limit the increase in the average value of global temperature to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.

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Book SynopsisThe guidance aims to assist Parties in more effectively mitigating the effects of possible industrial accidents and the consequences on human health, the environment and cultural heritage within countries and across borders. The general guidance (Part A) does this by sharing examples and pointing to good practices of countries' efforts in the UNECE region to integrate industrial safety considerations into environmental assessment and land-use planning processes. It also highlights the important interlinkages, synergies and complementarities between these and other instruments, including the UNECE Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision-Making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters (Aarhus Convention), aiming to assist competent authorities and practitioners in applying the provisions. This is supplemented by the technical guidance (Part B), which focuses on the risk aspects.

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Book SynopsisThe contents of the book are of a high quality and flow very smoothly from the characterization of biophysical resources and land use systems to the farming systems level and finally culminate at the catchment/ watershed level. The modelling studies are included to update the current trends, while vulnerability studies provide complete set of information with respect to future action plan. The authors of the various s have also displayed high skills in development of customized GIS tools of learning and knowledge sharing. This book, would stand-out as an example of knowledge sharing efforts in the area of geo-informatics and the use of GIS technologies for their effective and efficient management of natural resources. The authors from top institutes like CGIAR, ICRISAT, University of Tokyo, Japan, National Agriculture and Food Research Organization, Tsukuba, Japan and The Kansas State University, USA, IIT, IARI, NRSC, NGRI, and reputed Agricultural Universities and institutes (e.g. NBSS&LUP, CRIDA, CSSRI, NIAM, IGFRI, NRCAF, NBPGR, CMFRI, IASRI, IIHR etc.) have contributed knowledge relating to biophysical resource characterization and quality assessment, agricultural vulnerability to climate change, rainfall variation, water availability and urbanization, and development of customized GIS application, knowledge sharing and learning tools. The comprehensive review in the areas of data mining, farm level applications, and modeling for retrieval of biophysical parameters are other specific contributions from the authors.Table of Contents01. Introduction by N.H. Rao 02. Remote Sensing and GIS Application for Input Management for Crops by Sesha Sai M.V.R, Ramana K.V., Karun K.C. and Kameswara Rao 03. Application of Remote Sensing and GIS in Farm level Soil Resource Mapping by S. Srinivas, A. Natarajan, S. Dharumarajan, M. Lalitha, LGK. Naidu and Dipak Sarkar 04. Remote Sensing and GIS for Sustainable Farm Production by K.P. Ragunath and R. Sivasamy 05. Whether the Changing of Cropping Pattern in Andhra Pradesh Leads to Crop Diversification or Crop Concentration: Evidences Using GIS by Geetha Mohan and Hirotaka Matsuda 06. Applications of Remote Sensing and GIS for Crop Condition Assessment by R. Krishnan and M.R. Srinivasan 07. Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery in Groundnut Pest/Disease Precision Protection by A.K. Tripathy, J. Adinarayana, S.N. Merchant, U.B. Desai, S. Ninomiya, M. Hirafuji, T. Kiura 08. GIS-Remote Sensing-Insect Populations : A Package Deal for Maps, Models, Monitoring and Management by Kamala Jayanthi P.D., Abraham Verghese, G.T. Jayasimha and A.Arthi Kiruba 09. Study on Impacts of Rainfall Variability and Urbanisation on Cropping Area by V. Varalakshmi and B. Venkateswara Rao 10. Assessing the Impact of Rezoning and Urbanization on Surface Watershed Hydrology by Ravi kumar B. Choodegowda and Gilbert Malinga 11. Integrated Approach for Demarcating the Groundwater Prospective Zones and Identification of Artifical Recharge Sites by P.D. Sreedevi, P.D. Sreekanth1 and Shakeel Ahmed 12. Canopy Radiative Transfer Models and their Inversion for the Quantification of Vegetation Biophysical Parameters from Remote Sensing by V.K. Sehgal, Debasish Chakraborty, R.N. Sahoo and Sanatan Pradhan 13. Applied Remote Sensing and GIS Techniques in Bio-Physical Resource Characterization for Management by D.V.K. Nageswara Rao 14. Alternative Methods of Integrating Remote Sensing GPS and GIS Applications for Bio-Physical Resources by N.S. Ekka 15. GIS Based Decision Support System for Real Time Watershed Runoff Assessment by P.D. Sreekanth, K.V. Kumar, S.K. Soam, (Late) M.N. Reddy and N. H. Rao 16. A Watershed Scale Soil Quality Assessment in Semiarid Tropical Region of India Using GIS and Remote Sensing by Uttam Kumar Mandal, Kausalya Ramchandran, K.L. Sharma, Dhiman Burman and B. Maji 17. Remote Sensing and GIS for Spatial Decision Support in Sustainable Land Resource Management by GP. Obi Reddy and Dipak Sarkar 18. Harnessing Geospatial Technologies for Agroforestry Development in India by R.H. Rizvi, S.K. Dhyani and Ram Newaj 19. Methodology for Estimating of Number of Trees under Agroforestry using High Resolution Satellite Data by Tauqueer Ahmad, Prachi Misra Sahoo and Sujit Kumar Jally 20. GIS Tools for Genetic Resource Management in Horticultural Crops by Shailendra Rajan 21. GIS Applications for Plant Genetic Resources Management with Special Reference to Germplasm Conservation by N. Sivaraj, S.K. Chakrabarty, K.V. Kumar and S.K. Soam 22. Application of GIS and Remote Sensing for Cashew by Rejani R and P.D. Sreekanth 23. Assessing Agricultural Vulnerability to Climate Change using NDVI Data Products by Kaushalaya Ramachandran, B. Venkateshwarlu, C.A. Ramarao, V.U.M. Rao, K.V. Rao, B.M.K. Raju, A.V.M.S. Rao, D.B.V. , Ramana, Manoranjan Kumar, K. Nagasree, K. Ravi Shankar, M. Gayatri, J. Satish and V. Praveen 24. Moisture Stress Assessment through NDVI and Climate Tools for Crop Management at Anantpur District, AP by A.V.R. Kesava Rao, D.V.K. Nageswara Rao, Suhas P. Wani, P.S. Minhas, M. Irshad Ahmed and G. Madhukar 25. Use of GIS and Remote Sensing Techniques in Addressing Weather Extremes Through Weather based Agro Advisories by D. Raji Reddy, G. Sreenivas, K.M. Dakshina Murthy, S.G. Mahadevappa and R.R. Sunitha Devi 26. Geospatial Library : Knowledge System and Services for Natural Resources and Agricultural Management by N.H. Rao, (Late) M.N. Reddy, K.V. Kumar, P.D. Sreekanth and S.K. Soam 27. Agriculture Spatial Info and Decision Support System - A Customised Application for the State of Himachal Pradesh by Sharda Singh, Kunal Sood, Arun Kaushal, Vaibhavkalia and Ranbir Singh Rana 28. Web-GIS Case Study on Kerala Wetlands: The Open Source Way by Santosh Gaikwad, S. Narendra Prasad and Trinadh Sankar Meher 29. Precision Agriculture in Indian Fields : Successful Case Studies by U.K. Shanwad, V.C. Patil, S.S. Patil, N.L. Rajesh, G.M. Hiremath, H. Veeresh, B.G, Mastan Reddy and M.B. Patil 30. A Frame Work of Participatory Geo-Spatial Information System for Micro Level Planning - A Case Study in Aquaculture by G.P. Reddy, B.S. Sontakki and r K.V. Kumar 31. Marine Geographic Information Systems and Their Application in Fisheries Management by J. Jayasankar, Grinson George, T.V. Ambrose, and R. Manjeesh 32. Geostatistics in Agriculture by Balaji Kannan and R. Kumaraperumal 33. Protection of GIS Products under Indian Copyright Act by S.K. Soam

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Book SynopsisEven in a realm that would seem to be as far removed from issues of gender as natural resource management, gender bias is pernicious and persistent, especially in India. Genderscapes looks at the reasons for this bias from a number of angles, including the socialization of attitudes, the shaping of community ideologies, and the construction of disciplines and research methodologies. Sumi Krishna puts forward the novel concept of "genderscapes" to reflect the totality of women's life worlds, and she builds her use of the concept on a group of rich case studies, including the caring practices of forest-dwellers, women's knowledge of biodiversity, and their widespread responsibility for farming and food production. Women's economic needs cannot be separated from their sociopolitical interests, Krishna shows-and only by looking at them as a whole can we solve the problem of discrimination.Trade Review"Krishna's volume weaving men and women into the environment... will be a valuable resource to... researchers, students, and activists." (Vasanth Kannabiran, Book Review) "Through rich case studies, [Krishna] unravels the caring practices of forest-dwellers, women's knowledge of biodiversity, and their responsibilities in farming and food production." (Soma Basu, Hindu)"

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Book SynopsisThis book contains the best papers on tourism sustainability, economics and management presented at the 10th Tourism Outlook Conference, held in Sri Lanka from 19 to 21 October 2017 and the 11th Tourism Outlook Conference held in Eskişehir, Turkey from 3-5 October 2018. The papers provide a distinctly multidisciplinary perspective that brings together experts in the fields of management, economics and tourism to develop and disseminate solutions to emerging issues and challenges related to sustainable tourism and community development.The book provides a platform for cross-disciplinary dialogues that integrate different research and knowledge from diverse geographical, sectoral, and institutional perspectives. Through this approach, readers gain new perspectives to expand their skills and advance their studies and applications in the sustainable development of tourism resources and destinations, especially in developing world contexts. Table of ContentsTBC

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Book SynopsisThe coastal areas of the tropics are rich in biodiversity, natural resources and place of intensive developmental activities as it provides livelihood to millions of people. At the same time evidences suggest that several unique coastal ecosystems viz., mangroves, wetlands, salt marshes, corals, estuaries, sand dunes and agro-ecosystem are vulnerable to natural disasters and events associated with global climate change. In recent times degradation of land, water and genetic erosion besides threat to native flora and fauna have been increasing due to unsustainable developmental activities. Therefore, a paradigm shift in deriving livelihood through conventional methods, developmental strategies, conservation practices are required for balanced and sustainable growth of the coastal areas. This publication strives to cover the status of different natural resources of the coastal region, various aspects of degradation process, production need and restorative methods besides new technological options and its socio-economic implications with case examples. Special focus is given to bring out the scope and potential of mangrove based farming, integrated and organic farming and its value addition besides the role of coastal vegetations as bioshield in protecting these regions from sea erosion, cyclones and tsunami. As the tropical coastal areas are vulnerable to climate change events, this book also covers the recent weather pattern, impacts of climate change and climate resilient technologies besides intuitional linkages and policy framework aimed at balancing development and environmental concerns. Table of Contents.

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Book SynopsisIn the current age of science and technology, our lives have become dominated by countless scientific and technological innovations without which the earth would be a much poorer place. Life as we know would become absolutely bleak and boring without the inventions and advances being made all over the globe. In fact, scientific inventions, discoveries and innovations have ushered in a dramatic revolution in virtually every sphere of life. But at the same time, the skewed use of technology is at loggerheads with the environment. We, and our environment, now face a number of critical challenges and it is in response to this that we wrote this book to raise awareness for environmental issues and related management aspects. With a primary focus on Environmental Management – the rational reconciliation of man and nature, which involves the judicious exploitation and utilization of natural resources without disturbing the ecosystem’s balance – it will thus help to improve the relationship between man and environment. Moreover, it offers a wealth of ready-to-use material for advanced undergraduate and graduate students of Environment and Water Management. The book systematically addresses a range of key aspects, e.g. scientific principles, methods and ideas, as well as life-long learning skills for students. Further, it provides a solid foundation for applying scientific approaches to environmental problems. Table of ContentsChapter 1. Management of water resources.- Chapter 2. Air pollution and its abatement.- Chapter 3. Environmental education and environmental impact assessment.- Chapter 4. Environmental acts and legislation.- Chapter 5. Management of Natural Resources.

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Book SynopsisThis book highlights the concepts and assessment methods of Ecological Footprints. Ecological footprint is defined as, ”a measure of how much area of biologically productive land and water an individual, population or activity requires to produce all the resources it consumes and to absorb the waste it generates, using prevailing technology and resource management practices”. Developed in 1992 by William Rees, it was the first footprint developed followed by other footprints such as Carbon, Water and Energy. Assessment of Ecological footprints strive for comparing consumption footprint to biological capacity. This book presents five interesting chapters pertaining to the assessment of Ecological Footprints.Table of ContentsHybrid approach for Ecological Footprint assessment. A review Ecological Footprint Assessment and Its Reduction for Packaging Industry EKC-hypothesis in the low, lower middle, upper middle and high income economies: Is population density a concern? Ecological Footprint of the life cycle of buildings The ecological footprint of bridge constructions

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Book SynopsisThe book is about climate resilience and environmental sustainability approaches, discussing knowledge at global level and the local challenges, presented by authors from various countries. Environmental sustainability is at stake and implications of climate change are clearly visible in most parts of the world. In the times of the prevailing global environmental crisis, this book discusses key issues of climate change and sustainable energy alternatives, waste management and development. It discusses climate change scenario using simulation models in various Asian countries, signatures of climate change in Antarctica, implications in the Indian Ocean and the Indian scenario of REDD+. A special focus has been given on building climate resilience in our agricultural ecosystems and sustainable agriculture. It discusses the prospects and challenges of renewable energy options including biofuels and energy from wastewaters, explores the technical aspects of eco-friendly bioremediation of pollutants, sustainable solid waste management practices and challenges, carbon footprints of industry, and emphasizes on the significance of combining traditional knowledge with modern technology with novel approaches including involvement of social enterprises and corporate social responsibility to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. This is an important document for researchers and policy makers working in multidisciplinary fields of sustainability sciences.Table of Contents1 Climate resilience and Environmental Sustainability Approaches - An Introduction.- Part 1.- Climate Change, Mitigation, and Sustainable.- 2 Progress in Climate Change Downscaling Simulations in Southeast Asia.- 3 Climate Change Signatures over Schirmacher Oasis, Antarctica.- 4 REDD+ in Indian context: Planning and Implementation Scenario.- 5 Climate Change Impacts, Vulnerability and Mitigation in the Indian Ocean Region: Policy Suggestions.- 6 Climate change, Agriculture adaptation and Sustainability.- 7 Enhancing climate service delivery mechanisms in agriculture sector to cope with climate change.- 8 Agrometeorological Services for Climate Resilient Agriculture.- 9 Microbial diversity and Multifunctional microbial biostimulants for Agricultural Sustainability.- 10 Adoption of Vertical Farming Technique for Sustainable Agriculture.- Part 2.- Environmental Sustainability.- (Alternate Energy, Ecofriendly Waste Management and Sustainable Approaches).- 11 Sustainability of Biofuels: The dynamic nexus between CO2 emissions and bioenergy consumption in OECD Countries.- 12 Challenges and Solution for Renewable Energy (RE) Development in Uttarkahand, India.- 13 Integrated Wastewater Treatment and Energy Production using Microbial Fuel Cell Technology: A Sustainable Environment Management Approach.- 14 Carbon Footprinting: A Study of Plywood Industry in District Yamunanagar (India).- 15 Ecofriendly Bioremediation Approach for Dye Removal from Wastewaters: Challenges and Prospects.- 16 Degradation and biotransformation of pentachlorophenol by microorganisms.- 17 Sustainable Solid Waste Management in India – Practices, Challenges and the Way Forward.- 18 Social Enterprises as an Emerging Platform in Waste Management.- 19 Understanding linkages between Sustainability and Traditional Ethnoecological Knowledge (TEK): A case study of Paudi Bhuyans in Northern Odisha, India.- 20 Achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Challenges and Preparation in Bangladesh.- 21 Sustainable Health care under Ayushman Bharat Initiative in India: Role of Institutional CSR.

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Book SynopsisThis is an Open Access book. In accordance with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, it showcases 17 projects under the framework of Belt & Road Initiative (BRI). These projects cover ninefields, namely, biodiversity and ecosystem, clean energy, clean water, sustainable transportation, solid waste treatment, sustainable consumption and production, green buildings, sustainable foodproduction and corporate social responsibility. Aiming at achieving green development, these projects, in their implementation, adhere to the concept of ecological civilization, combine China’s strict environmental protection systems and international standards, and take various measures of environmental protection based on the conditions of the local environment. These measures include joint efforts with local governments, businesses and communities, optimizating of design and construction plans, strict controling over different types of pollutants, and in situ conservation of species and ecosystems.The experience and practice of these 13 projects set an example for the latecomers.Table of ContentsCongratulation massage.- Executive summary.- Chapter i: Biodiversity and Ecological Systems.- Chapter ii: Clean Energy.- Chapter iii: Clean Water.- Chapter iv: Sustainable Traffic.- Chapter v: Solid Waste Treatment.- Chapter vi: Sustainable Consumption and Production.- Chapter vii: Green Architecture.- Chapter viii: Corporate Social Responsibility.- Conclusion.

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Book SynopsisThis book highlights recent advancements in such an important topic, through contribution from experts demonstrating different applications in ‘day-to-day’ life, both existing and newly emerging non-biological technologies, and thought provoking approaches from different parts of the world, potential future prospects associated with some frontier development in non-conventional energy sources. It covers different types of natural energy sources such as: Ocean, Tidal and Wave energy; Nuclear energy; Solar cells; Geothermal energy; Hydrogen Fuel; Photovoltaic modules; Gas hydrates; Hydrate-based Desalination Technology; and Hydrothermal Liquefaction of Kraft Lignin/ Lignocellulosic Biomass to Fuels and Chemicals. This book is a comprehensive and informative compilation for international readers, especially undergraduate and post graduate students and researchers.Table of Contents1 Ocean, Tidal and Wave Energy: Science and Challenges.- 2 Nuclear Energy and Conventional Clean Fuel.- 3 Solar cells: application and challenges.- 4 Photovoltaic modules: Battery storage and grid technology.- 5 Geothermal energy: Exploration, Exploitation, and Production.- 6 Application of high-temperature thermal energy storage materials for power plants.- 7 Hydrogen Fuel: Clean Energy Production Technologies.- 8 Natural Gas Hydrates – Energy Locked in Cages.- 9 Gas Hydrates in Man-made Environments: Applications, Economics, Challenges and Future Directions.- 10 Hydrate-based Desalination Technology: A Sustainable Approach.- 11 Subsurface Decarbonisation options as CO2 hydrates with Clean Methane Energy Recovery from Natural Gas Hydrate Reservoirs.- 12 Combined Heating and cooling system with Phase Change Material: A Novel Approach.- 13 Hydrothermal Liquefaction (HTL) of Kraft Lignin (KL) Recovered from Lignocellulosic Biomass: State of the Art.- 14 Catalytic Hydropyrolysis and Hydrodeoxygenation of Biomass and Model Compounds for Fuels and Chemicals.

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Book SynopsisThis book highlights recent advancements in such an important topic, through contribution from experts demonstrating different applications in ‘day-to-day’ life, both existing and newly emerging biological technologies, and thought provoking approaches from different parts of the world, potential future prospects associated with some frontier development in non-conventional energy sources. It covers different aspects of cellulosic and lignocellulosic biomass; Cellulosics Biorefinery; Algal Biofuels; Biodiesel; Bioethanol; Microbial Fuel Cells; Biofuel cells; and biohydrogen production. This book is a comprehensive and informative compilation for international readers, especially undergraduate, post graduate students and researchers.Table of Contents1 Current state of art on lignocellulosic biomass: future biofuels.- 2 Cellulosics Biorefinery: Concepts, potential, and challenges.- 3 Biorefinery technology for cellulosic biofuel production.- 4 Life cycle assessment of Algal Biofuels.- 5 Biodiesel: features, potential hurdles and future direction.- 6 Solid-state fermentation: an alternative approach to produce fungal lipids as biodiesel feedstock.- 7 Metabolic engineering approach for advanced microbial fuel production using Escherichia coli.-8 Microbial Fuel Cells (MFC) and its prospects on bioelectricity potential.- 9 Biocatalysis of Biofuel cells: Exploring the Intrinsic Bioelectrochemistry.- 10 Bioelectric fuel cells: Recent trends to manage the crisis on resources for conventional energy.- 11 Bioethanol: Substrates, current status, and challenges .- 12 Progress and perspectives of nanomaterials for bioenergy production.- 13 Nanofarming: Nanotechnology in Biofuel Production.- 14 Potential of Extremophiles in bioelectrochemical systems and biohydrogen production.

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Book SynopsisGeospatial technology is a combination of state-of-the-art remote sensing and technology for geographic information systems (GIS) and global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) for the mapping and monitoring of landscapes and environment. The main thrust of using geospatial technology is to understand the causes, mechanisms, and consequences of spatial heterogeneity, while its ultimate objective is to provide a scientific basis for developing and maintaining ecologically, economically, and socially sustainable landscapes. This book presents new research on the interdisciplinary applications of geospatial technology for identification, assessment, monitoring, and modelling issues related to landscape, natural resources, and environmental management. The book specifically focuses on the creation, collection, storage, processing, modelling, interpretation, display, and dissemination of spatio-temporal data, which help to resolve environmental management issues including ecosystem change, resource utilization, land use management, and environmental pollution. The positive environmental impacts of information technology advancements with regard to global environmental and climate change are also discussed. The book addresses the interests of a wide spectrum of readers who have a common interest in geospatial science, geology, water resource management, database management, planning and policy making, and resource management.Table of ContentsChapter 1 Spatio-temporal variability of channel planform dynamics in response to spatial expansion of brick kilns: a case study of the downstream course of Ichamati River, West Bengal, India Chapter 2 Assessment of replenishable groundwater resource and integrated water resource planning for sustainable agriculture Chapter 3 Spatial prediction of flood frequency analysis in a semi-arid zone: A case study from the Seyad basin (Guelmim Region, Morocco) Chapter 4 Geospatial modeling in the assessment of environmental resources for sustainable water resource management in a Gondia district, India Chapter 5 Hydrochemical characteristics of groundwater-assessment of saltwater intrusion along Krishna Godavari Delta Region, Andhra Pradesh, India Chapter 6 Micro level planning for integrated natural resources management and sustainable development: an approach through a micro watershed using geospatial technology Chapter 7 Ecohydrological perspective for environmental degradation of lakes and wetlands in Delhi Chapter 8 Prioritization and quantitative assessment of Dhundsir Gad using RS and GIS: implications for watershed management, planning and conservation, Garhwal Himalaya, Uttarakhand Chapter 9 Assessment of groundwater potential zones and resource sustainability through Geospatial Techniques: a case study of Kamina sub-watershed of Bhima River Basin, Maharashtra, India Chapter 10 Morphometric analysis of Damodar River sub-watershed, Jharkhand, India, using remote sensing and GIS techniques Chapter 11 The increasing inevitability of IOT in remote disaster monitoring applications Chapter 12 Countering challenges of smart cities mission through participatory approach Chapter 13 Urban growth modelling and prediction of land use land cover change over Nagpur city, India using Cellular automata approach Chapter 14 Slum categorization for efficient development plan - a case study of Udhampur city, J&K using Remote sensing and GIS Chapter 15 Urban growth trend analysis using Shannon Entropy approach – A case study of Dehradun City of Uttarakhand, India Chapter 16 Geospatial approach for mapping of significant land use / land cover changes in Andhra Pradesh Chapter 17 Assessing the impact of Delhi metro network towards urbanization of Delhi-NCR Chapter 18 Analysis of urban heat island effect in the Rajkot city using Geospatial Techniques Chapter 19 Multi spectral remote sensing for urban planning and development Chapter 20 Analysis Of urban green spaces using geospatial techniques-a case study of Vijayawada urban local body Andhra Pradesh, India Chapter 21 Magnetic susceptibility and heavy metals contamination in agricultural soil of Kopargaon Area, Ahmadnagar District, Maharashtra, India

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Book SynopsisRecycling is the need of the hour and it is an inevitable destination at the end of the life of any product. Today, recycling can happen at postindustrial and post-consumer states and the importance of recycled products in the market has gained significant importance. Recycled products dominate the array of sustainable products in today’s context. Even though there are commercial implications for recycling, one of the very important and obvious reasons to go for recycling and to have recycled products is to have the benefits on environmental sustainability. It is highly important to assess the environmental footprints of recycled products and further improve the environmental benefits of such recycled products. This book presents five interesting chapters pertaining to the environmental footprints of various recycled products. Table of ContentsEcological Footprint Assessment of Recycled Asphalt Pavement ConstructionCARBON FOOTPRINTS AND RECYCLED PACKAGING BY GENDER IN SPANISH HOUSEHOLDS Ecological Footprint of Multi-Silicon Photovoltaic Module Recycling THE POTENTIAL OF REFUSE DERIVED FUEL PRODUCTION IN REDUCING THE ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT OF THE CEMENT INDUSTRY IN BRAZIL An environmental Construction and Demolition Waste management model to trigger post-pandemic economic recovery towards a circular economy: the Mexican and Spanish cases

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Book SynopsisThere are multiple variants of environmental footprints such as carbon footprint, ecological footprint, water footprint, nitrogen footprint and so on. There are numerous developments in terms of measuring the environmental footprints of various products. Many new indicators are being developed in terms of footprints to measure the environmental performance of various products. The need to measure various environmental footprints of agricultural crops is obvious and does not need any explanation these days when the importance of sustainability is felt so much and being practiced in all industrial sectors, including agriculture. This book presents five interesting chapters pertaining to environmental footprints of crops.Table of ContentsEnergy evaluation and environmental footprint of conservation agriculture wheat crops by life cycle assessment approachCereal water footprint in arid and semi-arid regions: past, today and future Designing an energy and carbon footprint of wheat production systems for the Charland agroecosystem in Bangladesh H2 footprints from Crops Fruits Water footprint components in arid and semi-arid regions

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Book SynopsisThis book highlights various solutions for the required transition of coastal cities due to +1m sea level rise. The current understanding is that infrastructure, buildings, industry, and communities have to be protected by engineering-based solutions, or cities have to retreat. The book adds two more solutions where cities can advance onto the water or can accommodate. All four different concepts are introduced and presented in a manual and as urban design proposals for one specific site. Therefore, the book can be used in two ways: Either as a general guide for urban transition processes due to +1m sea level rise, or as demonstration project how differently sites can be developed further and created thereby additional opportunities.Table of ContentsIntroduction The Guideline The Test Run: 1. Analysis 2. Concepts and Tactics 3. Feed-back 4. Final Scenarios Results ​

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Book SynopsisThis 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. Table of ContentsChapter 1. Envisioning the mangrove future through mapping and modelling of mangrove ecosystem services.- Chapter 2. Monitoring Spatial and Temporal Distribution, Pattern and Trend Prediction of Coastal Mangroves in Pakistan using Geospatial Techniques.- Chapter 3.Assessment of mangrove colonization of aquaculture ponds through satellite image analysis: Implications for mangrove management.- Chapter 4. Ecosystem services and their future scenarios centring on mangrove ecosystem in Ishigaki Island, Japan.- Chapter 5. A participatory stakeholder-based approach to assess the drivers and challenges of mangrove loss in Kochi, Kerala, India.- Chapter 6.Understanding potential drivers of mangrove loss in Bhitarkanika and Mahanadi Delta, India to enhance effective restoration and conservation efforts.- Chapter 7. Advancement in measurement and estimation methods of blue carbon studies.- Chapter 8. Change mapping of aboveground carbon stocks and ecosystem services in the mangrove forest of Andaman Islands - implications for conservation and Ecosystem-Based Adaptation.- Chapter 9.Depicting Mangrove’s Potential as Blue Carbon Champion in Indonesia.- Chapter 10. Eco-engineering and mangrove restoration methods to stabilize earthen embankments and establishing bio-shield against natural disasters: a case study from Sundarban Ramsar Wetland, India.- Chapter 11. Ecosystem Services of Urban Fringe Mangrove Forests: The Case of Tamsui River Estuary Mangrove Forest, Taiwan.- Chapter 12. Diversity and Structural Characteristics of Mangrove Forests in the Southern District of Oriental Mindoro, Philippines.- Chapter 13. Cultural Ecosystem Services of Mangroves: A Review of Models and Methods.- Chapter 14. Capacity-building around indigenous and local knowledge (ILK) systems for effective climate adaptation in the low-lying coasts and small-islands.- Chapter 15. Ecosystem services and well-being in the Sundarbans of Bangladesh: A multiple evidence base trajectory.- Chapter 16. Fostering Mangrove Ecosystem Services for Resilient Future of the Asia-Pacific: A Knowledge Synthesis.

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Book SynopsisIn this "Tropical Peatland Eco-management" book, eco-management is new terminology as an abbreviation of "ecology-based management for natural capital enhancement". Key concept on this eco-management is derived from previous book: "Tropical Peatland Ecosystem"(Springer, 2015, eds. by M. Osaki and N. Tsuji). Based on this new concept, this book thoroughly examines tropical peatland eco-management for scientists, political decision makers, governmental officials, land managers, students, and NGO/NPOs who are interested in 1) what the impact of peatland on climate change and ecosystem function, 2) how the management of disturbed peatland, and 3) drawing global scale restoration mechanisms of peatland and wetland. In tropical peatland, a large amount of GHGs (carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide) is emitted due to the unappropriate development and inadequate management of peatland. The peatland ecosystems consist of the carbon–water complex, which is affected easily by the impact of human and climate change. Throughout much research of tropical peatland, the problems that result from development of tropical peatland are found to stem mainly from a lack of understanding of the complexities of this ecosystem and the fragility of the relationship between peat and forest and also between carbon and water. In past, almost all peatland development and management system have been generally designed on “water drainage system”. On the contrast of old system, an innovated eco- management is, here, proposed as “water irrigation system”, including water cycling and natural capital enhancement. Through this book readers will learn the advanced peatland eco-management, with more practical methods and procedure based on ecosystem knowledge. Table of Contents

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Book SynopsisA few ASEAN countries have signed the Global Methane Pledge, but methane should receive a broader and higher priority from the entire region, given its significant contribution to climate change, and the availability of solutions.The agriculture sector contributes the most amount of methane emissions with a steadily rising share over the past decade.Several Southeast Asian countries face similar methane abatement challenges (i.e., agricultural productivity in Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar and the Philippines; gas leakage in Malaysia and Brunei; and waste management in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore), warranting closer collaboration at the subregional level.While it is true that countries have been participating in international initiatives and implementing national policies related to rice cultivation and oil and gas processing, their impacts have not been thoroughly evaluated.Rather than creating new institutional structures, ASEAN could for example ensure that its existing working groups and networks prioritize methane abatement.Missing data on the relative contribution to methane emissions from livestock, rice paddies and informal economies should be collected to help refine problem definition and formulate effective solutions.

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Book SynopsisChapter 1:Introduction to E-Waste: Definitions, Scope, and SignificanceThis chapter provides an introduction to electrical and electronic waste (E-waste), defining what it is, its scope, and its significance in today's world. It explores the various types of E-waste and their sources, setting the stage for understanding the challenges and opportunities in e-waste management.- Chapter 2:Global Trends in E-Waste Generation and ManagementThis chapter examines the trends in e-waste generation and management on a global scale. It analyzes data on the quantities and types of e-waste generated worldwide, as well as the methods and practices used for its management and disposal. The chapter highlights key patterns and shifts in e-waste management over time.- Chapter3:Environmental and Health Impacts of E-Waste Focusing on the environmental and health impacts of e-waste, this chapter explores the consequences of improper disposal and recycling of electrical components and electronic devices. It discusses the pollutants released from e-waste and their effects on ecosystems, human health, and the broader environment.- Chapter 4:Legal and Regulatory Frameworks for E-Waste Management This chapter examines the legal and regulatory frameworks governing e-waste management at national and international levels. It discusses the laws, regulations, and policies aimed at addressing e-waste issues, as well as the challenges and opportunities associated with their implementation and enforcement.- Chapter 5:E-Waste Collection, Sorting, and Handling Practices Exploring the practical aspects of e-waste management, this chapter focuses on collection, sorting, and handling practices. It discusses the methods and technologies used for collecting and processing e-waste, including segregation, dismantling, and transportation, highlighting best practices and challenges in these areas.- Chapter 6:Sustainable Design and Product Lifecycle Management This chapter examines the role of sustainable design and product lifecycle management in reducing e-waste generation. It discusses strategies for designing electronics with longevity, reparability, and recyclability in mind, as well as approaches for extending product lifecycles through repair, refurbishment, and remanufacturing.- Chapter 7:Social and Economic Aspects of E-Waste Management  Focusing on the social and economic dimensions of e-waste management, this chapter explores the impacts on communities, livelihoods, and economies. It discusses the role of informal e-waste sectors, the socio-economic implications of e-waste recycling, and the importance of inclusive and equitable approaches to management.- Chapter 8:Circular Economy Approaches to E-Waste Management This chapter examines circular economy approaches to e-waste management, emphasizing strategies for resource recovery, reuse, and recycling. It discusses circular business models, such as product-as-a-service and take-back schemes, as well as the potential for creating closed-loop systems in the electronics industry.- Chapter 9:Case Studies in Successful E-Waste Management Practices Sub topics :a. E-Waste Management Initiatives in Developing Countries b. Best Practices in E-Waste Recycling Facilities c. Community-Based E-Waste Management Programs This chapter is featuring case studies from around the world, this chapter highlights successful e-waste management initiatives and practices. It showcases examples of innovative programs, projects, and partnerships that have effectively addressed e-waste challenges, providing insights and lessons learned for practitioners and policymakers.- Chapter 10:Case Studies for Management of Major Components in E-Waste (e.g., Household appliances, EV batteries and PV panels, Electronic gadgets and IT industry components etc.)8This chapter will delve into case studies focusing on a range of major e-waste components, including household appliances, EV batteries and PV panels, electronic gadgets, and components from the IT industry. Through detailed analysis and exploration of these case studies, readers will gain insights into innovative approaches and successful initiatives in e-waste management.- Chapter 11:Impact of E-Waste on Important Geographical Regions Sub Topics: a. E-Waste Management Challenges in Asia b. E-Waste Recycling Innovations in Europe c. E-Waste Policies and Practices in North America This chapter is focusing on specific geographical regions, this chapter examines the impact of e-waste on ecosystems, communities, and economies. It explores the unique challenges and opportunities faced by different regions in managing e-waste, providing insights into regional variations in policies, practices, and outcomes.- Chapter 12:Emerging Technologies for E-Waste Recycling and Resource Recovery This chapter explores emerging technologies for e-waste recycling and resource recovery, highlighting innovative approaches for recovering valuable materials from electronic devices. It discusses advancements in recycling processes, including mechanical, chemical, and biotechnological methods, as well as their potential environmental and economic benefits.- Chapter 13:Future Trends and Directions in E-Waste Management Research and Practice Focusing on future trends and directions, this chapter explores emerging issues, challenges, and opportunities in e-waste management. It discusses areas for future research, technological innovation, policy development, and international collaboration, offering insights into the evolving landscape of e-waste management.

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Book SynopsisChapter 1. An Overview and Impact of Emerging Pollutants on Human Health and Environment.- Chapter 2. Evaluating Regulatory Approaches to Emerging Pollutants.- Chapter 3. Toxicity and health impact of emergent pollutants and sustainable management as 1 bioremediation.- Chapter 4. Toxicity and health impacts of emerging pollutants.- Chapter 5. Sustainable and Resilient Urban Development using Environmental Planning Tools.- Chapter 6. MICROALGAE-BASED BIOREMEDIATION: A SUSTAINABLE APPROACH FOR REMOVAL OF EMERGENT POLLUTANTS.- Chapter 7. Agro-(Bio)Microplastics: Ex-traction, Identification and Quantification Methodolo-gies.- Chapter 8. Coupling bioremediation strategies for eradication of soil organic pollutants.- Chapter 9. Microbial degradation of Polyaromatic hydrocarbons in marine and coastal ecosystems.- Chapter 10. Contribution of Cyanobacteria and Microalgae for the Removal of Emergent Pollutants from Wastewater: A Review.- Chapter 11. Revitalizing Ecosystems: A Sustainable Approach to Mitigating Arsenic Toxicity.- Chapter 12. Microplastic Pollution: Unveiling the sources, pathogenesis, and effective remediations.- Chapter 13. Heavy metals (As, Cd, Hg, Pb) contamination and bioaccumulation in estuarine and marine ecosystems with special reference to Asia.- Chapter 14. Possible strategies for Oil spill removal from mangrove water emphasizing Bio adsorption strategies and its limitations.- Chapter 15. Removal of Emerging Inorganic Wastewater Pollutants Using Fluidized Bed Bioreactor: A Review.- Chapter 16. Advanced strategies in microbial bioremediation of dyes from industrial wastewater.- Chapter 17. Mycoremediation A Sustainable approach to curb emerging pollutants.- Chapter 18. Earthworms: The Environmentally preferred Bioengineers for managing Heavy metals.- Chapter 19. Cellulase Enzymes: Transforming Lignocellulosic Waste into Sustainable Solutions.- Chapter 20. Fungal oxidoreductases: efficient tool for eco-friendly and sustainable pesticide bioremediation.- Chapter 21. Microbial Fuel Cell as Biotechnological Interventions in Removal of Emergent Pollutants: A Comprehensive Review.- Chapter 22. Removal of emerging contaminants microplastics by using biochar technology, a review.- Chapter 23. Diatoms: an important biomonitoring and bioindicator tool of aquatic ecosystems with potential in novel nanomaterial synthesis and downstream applications in pollutant removal.- Chapter 24. Engineered nanomaterials and associated threats in the environment risk.- Chapter 25. Eco-toxicological footprint of agricultural nanoparticles: Balancing productivity with environmental safety.- Chapter 26. Ecotoxicity potential of carbon and metal nanoparticles: Delving into the darker realm.

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Book SynopsisThis contributed volume is focused on SDG 3, 6, 7 ,9, 11, 15, and it covers extensive knowledge on damage and loss contexts of climate change in a developing country. India’s vast landscape with its diversity of eco-geo-physiography, socio-cultural, and developmental settings, coupled with climate change and anthropogenic factors, makes it one of the most disaster-prone countries of the world and, thus, representing almost all the disasters and extreme events associated with climate change, variability, and weather phenomenon. Besides common hazards,such as heavy rainfall, floods, drought, cyclone and heat wave, secondary and composite disasters like forest fires and disease epidemics are also covered with case studies and examples. Cross-cutting aspects like infrastructure resilience, gender and social equity concerns, legal and assessment tools, and futuristic vision have been covered well in the book. Disaster risk reduction, preparedness, and resilience as central themes of adaptation to climate change are presented through policy discussions, tools, and strategic analysis of past and recent lessons. This book is of common interest to a wider range of readers across policyplanning, academia, research, and professional practitioners having interest in adaptation, resilience building and sustainability in developing countries of the world. Though it is primarily a reference book, it can also serve as a textbook for university courses and professional trainings in climate change adaptation, disaster management, sustainability and strategic management studies. Table of ContentsAttached

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Book SynopsisThis book focuses on eco-evaluation system monitoring and sensing, carbon-water modeling, mapping, and disaster prediction. It is the 3rd book on tropical peatland issues, following 1st "Tropical Peatland Ecosystem" and 2nd "Tropical Peatland Eco-management" publications. Tropical peatland is also a wetland, mangrove, and rainforest. With this nature, two major key elements of tropical peatland are water and forest. This book introduces the relationship and interaction among water, oxygen, and nutrients as well as aspects of the forest as the driving force of carbon stock and the carbon cycle. Eco-evaluation system is key to conserving, managing, and restoring tropical peatlands, however comprehensive system for Eco-evaluation in the Tropics is not yet established. This book reviews and proposes Eco-evaluation methods in the Tropics Ecosystem, focusing mainly on the peatland ecosystem and others, covering Social Capital such as Credit, Bonds, National Accounting, etc. Table of ContentsChapter 1. Innovative Ecoevaluation System for Tropical Peatlands.- Chapter 2. Integrated Eco-evaluation Practices of Industrial Forest Plantation in Peatland of West Kalimantan, Indonesia.- Chapter 3. Net Ecosystem Exchange (NEE) Mapping in Tropical Peatland.- Chapter 4. Carbon accounting system in tropical peatlands.- Chapter 5. An Innovative Restoration Technology for Tropical Peatlands: AeroHydro Culture (AHC).- Chapter 6. Function of Humic Acid.- Chapter 7. Camera traps to survey mammals in peatland.- Chapter 8. SESAME System.- Chapter 9. Sensing, Monitoring and Data Collection System (sPOTEKA-NET).- Chapter 10. The use of a compact fiber-optic spectrometer to measure atmospheric carbon dioxide in a tropical peatland.- Chapter 11. Appraisal of LiDAR measurements for monitoring tropical peatlands.- Chapter 12. Topography Monitoring by Unmanned Aerial Systems (UASs).- Chapter 13. Multifootprint Observation Lidar and Imager (MOLI) Mission for Peatland Observations.

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