This book offers an in-depth examination of wetland ecosystems, delving into their intricacies from three critical perspectives-limnological, bio-geochemical, and economic.
The book explores the complex correlation between blockchain technology and sustainability, demonstrating the potential of cutting-edge computational intelligence methods to address critical environmental and societal challenges.
Blue Extinction in Literature, Culture, and Art examines literary and cultural representations of aquatic biodiversity loss, bringing together critical perspectives from the blue humanities and extinction studies.
Understand sustainable development from economic, ecological, and social perspectivesAs world population continues to increase, the need grows for a safe, sustainable supply of food.
Blue Extinction in Literature, Culture, and Art examines literary and cultural representations of aquatic biodiversity loss, bringing together critical perspectives from the blue humanities and extinction studies.
Designed Forests: A Cultural History explores the unique kinship that exists between forests and spatial design; the forest's influence on architectural culture and practice; and the potentials and pitfalls of "e;forest thinking"e; for more sustainable and ethical ways of doing architecture today.
This book investigates African philosophical contributions to the concept of deep ecology, which advocates for rethinking human and non-human relationships within our ecosystems, by promoting the inherent and earned worth of all beings.
This second edition focuses on Tropical Dry Forests (TDF) in the Americas and provides a comprehensive overview of new studies conducted in the last decade, giving new insights into the most endangered ecosystem in the tropics.
Explores Worldwide Trends Involving the Production and Use of BiofuelsWith the depletion of oil resources as well as the negative environmental impact of fossil fuels, there is much interest in alternative energy sources.
This new reference book covers the important topics of our current time-the impact of climate change and urban environment sustainability, using empirical and theoretical insights.
Understand the social, economic, and environmental impacts of the development of forest plantationsand the conservation involvedControversy surrounds the question of how to best protect forests of high conservation value, while meeting the growing demands for wood and wood fiber-based products.
Founded in 1966, the internationally recognized and acclaimed SeriesPalaeoecology of Africa publishes interdisciplinary scientific papers on landscape evolution and on former environments of the African continent.
Solutions to the food shortage, demand for clean water, and need for energy for a current world population of 7 billion are the greatest challenges today, which require technological innovation and changes in public policy.
The effects of climate change can already be felt around the world, and they will likely impact all facets of human civilization-from health, livelihood security, agricultural production, and shelter to international trade.
Genetic Diversity of Fruits and Nuts: Sustainable Utilization presents an account of the diversity and possible exploitation of such variability in the improvement of varied fruits and nuts of the world.
Featuring contributions from leading experts in the field, Climate Change and Managed Ecosystems examines the effects of global climate change on intensively constructed or reconstructed ecosystems, focusing on land use changes in relation to forestry, agriculture, and wetlands including peatlands.
Agroecologists from around the world share their experiences in the analysis and development of indicators of agricultural sustainability in Agroecosystem Sustainability: Developing Practical Strategies.
A richly illustrated atlas of the world's deserts and drylands, their ecosystems, and their environmentsDeserts and drylands account for more than 40 percent of land on our planet.
The concept of sustainable development was described in the United Nations' 1987 Bruntland Commission Report as "e;development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Como mecanismo diagnóstico para la restauración ecológica de áreas disturbadas por el pastoreo, la ampliación de la frontera agrícola y las plantaciones de especies exóticas, entre otras, en este libro se presenta la caracterización de la vegetación, el banco de semillas y los factores limitantes, tensionantes y potenciadores en la finca El Pensil, vereda Pirineos Bajo, municipio de San Bernardo (Cundinamarca, Colombia).
Sanctuary of EarthIn a world where nature's symphony is fading, "e;Sanctuary of Earth"e; emerges as a powerful testament to the resilience of life in the face of environmental degradation.
Illustrates the Global Relevance of SustainabilityApplicable to roads, bridges, and other elements of the infrastructure, Green Building with Concrete: Sustainable Design and Construction, Second Edition provides an overview of all available information on the role of concrete in green building.
The astounding array of colours found on the Scarini tribe (family: Labridae), commonly known as the Parrotfish, is showcased to breathtaking effect in this book.
