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  • Socio-Economic Issues of Climate Change

    A Livelihood Analysis from Nepal

    Series series Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
    This book conducts a holistic analysis of climate change perceptions, vulnerabilities, impacts, and adaptation, based on the primary household-data collected from the Chepang community residing in the rural Mid-Hills of Nepal. Socio-economic and demographic data from the household survey is integrated with meteorological and spatial data to conduct an integrated analysis. Quantitative analysis is ... Leer más

    $49.99 USD

  • Climate Change, Agriculture and Rural Livelihoods in Developing Countries

    Series series Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
    This book is about climate change and its relation to agriculture and rural livelihoods. It starts by providing a basic understanding of climate change science followed by the relation of climate change to agriculture, the impact of which is discussed based on the particular impact of climate change on plant and animal physiology. The book further discusses the inclusion of the agriculture sector ... Leer más

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    Series series Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
    This book introduces state-of-the-art approaches, methods and research, focusing on smart management of rainwater. In addition, it provides an overview of projects from across the world, illustrating how rainwater-smart management has been implemented in drylands. Focusing on the scientific perspective it demonstrates how rural dryland agriculture can be improved. It also documents the wealth of ... Leer más

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  • Farming on the Fringe

    Peri-Urban Agriculture, Cultural Diversity and Sustainability in Sydney

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  • Carbon Sequestration in Urban Ecosystems

    Edición de Rattan Lal, Bruce Augustin ...
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    Urbanization drastically alters the ecosystems structure and functions, disrupts cycling of C and other elements along with water. It alters the energy balance and influences climate at local, regional and global scales. In 2008, urban population exceeded the rural population. In 2050, 70% of the world population will live in urban centers. The number of megacities (10 million inhabitants) ... Leer más

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  • Communities and Livelihood Strategies in Developing Countries

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  • Novel Methods for Monitoring and Managing Land and Water Resources in Siberia

    Series series Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
    This book presents an analysis of land and water resources in Siberia, initially characterizing the landscapes, their ecosystems, crucial processes, human impacts on soil and water quality, and the status quo of available research. Further chapters deal with modern monitoring and management methods that can lead to a significant knowledge shift and initiate sustainable soil and water resources use ... Leer más

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  • Adaptive Capacity and Environmental Governance

    Edición de Derek Armitage, Ryan Plummer ...
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  • Transitions to Sustainability

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  • Urban Development Challenges, Risks and Resilience in Asian Mega Cities

    Edición de R.B. Singh ...
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