Nature-based Solutions for Resilient Ecosystems and Societies available in Hardcover, eBook
Nature-based Solutions for Resilient Ecosystems and Societies
- ISBN-10:
- 9811547114
- ISBN-13:
- 9789811547119
- Pub. Date:
- 07/08/2020
- Publisher:
- Springer Nature Singapore
- ISBN-10:
- 9811547114
- ISBN-13:
- 9789811547119
- Pub. Date:
- 07/08/2020
- Publisher:
- Springer Nature Singapore
Nature-based Solutions for Resilient Ecosystems and Societies
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This book discusses the concept of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) – both as a science and as art – and elaborates on how it can be applied to develop healthy and resilient ecosystems locally, nationally, regionally and globally. The book covers illustrative methods and tools adopted for applying NbS in different countries. The authors discuss NbS applications and challenges, research trends and future insights that have wider regional and global relevance. The aspects covered include: landscape restoration, ecosystem-based adaptation, ecosystem-based disaster risk reduction, ecological restoration, ecosystem-based protected areas management, green infrastructure development, nature-friendly infrastructure development in various ecosystem types, agro-climatic zones and watersheds. The book offers insights into understanding the sustainable development goals (SDGs) at the grass roots level and can help indigenous and local communities harness ecosystem services to help achieve them. It offers a unique, essential resource for researchers, students, corporations, administrators and policymakers working in the fields of the environment, geography, development, policy planning, the natural sciences, life sciences, agriculture, health, climate change and disaster studies.
Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9789811547119 |
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Publisher: | Springer Nature Singapore |
Publication date: | 07/08/2020 |
Series: | Disaster Resilience and Green Growth |
Edition description: | 1st ed. 2020 |
Pages: | 455 |
Product dimensions: | 6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x (d) |
About the Author
Dr. Anil Kumar Gupta is a Professor and Head of the Environment, Climate and Disaster Risk Management Division and International Cooperation at the National Disaster Management Institute based in New Delhi. Dr. Gupta is known for pioneering contributions to climate change adaptation integration, including disaster management, concepts for and promotion of environmental sustainability, and ecosystem-based approaches to resilience and adaptation.
Dr. Madhav Karki is an expert on Natural Resources Management and the Executive Director and founder of the Centre for Green Economy Development, Nepal (CGED-Nepal), as well as an expert member of the Government of Nepal’s Environment Protection Council. He is a member of the Multidisciplinary Expert Panel of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) and Deputy Chair of the IUCN Commission on Ecosystem Management (CEM).