Ecosystem-Based Adaptation

Arvind Kumar

ISBN 10: 0128150254 / ISBN 13: 9780128150252

Published by Elsevier Science & Technology Aug 2020, 2020

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Neuware - Ecosystem-Based Adaptation: Approachesto Sustainable Management of Aquatic Resources presents a close examination of the role of ecosystem-based adaptation in managing river basins, aquifers, flood plains and their vegetation to provide water storage and flood regulation. Furthermore, the book explores improved ecosystem-based services for managing floods, conservation of water and its resources (including watersheds), avoiding water scarcity, and ensuring long-term water security planning, all in the context of sustainable development goals.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Ecosystem-Based Adaptation
• Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology Aug 2020
• Publication Date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0128150254
• ISBN 13: 9780128150252
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 235W x 191H x 56D millimeters 235 millimeters width by 191 millimeters height by 56 millimeters depth
• Weight: 1474 grams

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Synopsis

Ecosystem-Based Adaptation: Approaches to Sustainable Management of Aquatic Resources presents a close examination of the role of ecosystem-based adaptation in managing river basins, aquifers, flood plains and their vegetation to provide water storage and flood regulation. Furthermore, the book explores improved ecosystem-based services for managing floods, conservation of water and its resources (including watersheds), avoiding water scarcity, and ensuring long-term water security planning, all in the context of sustainable development goals.

This book will help scientists pave the way for easy implementation of sustainable development goals, ensuring a secure and sustainable future.

• Presents information in an easy-to-follow manner using tables, figures and graphs where applicable, along with case studies from all continents
• Provides a reference for experts to use as an authoritative source to support environmental action and regulation
• Delineates the role of ecosystem-based adaptation in sustainable management and in the restoration of watershed forests and wetlands

About the Author

Arvind Kumar specializes in ecosystem-based adaptation, water-energy-food nexus and community-based IWRM approaches. He is the President, Chair and Founder of the India Water Foundation, a non-profit organization engaged in generating heightened public awareness of water-related environmental issues and their impact on human health, economic growth, and environmental sustainability. Dr. Kumar has published over 350 research articles in various journals and has edited one book.