Climate resilience and environmental sustainability approaches : global lessons and local challenges /

Climate resilience and environmental sustainability approaches : global lessons and local challenges /

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Imprint:Singapore : Springer, 2021.
Description:1 online resource (418 pages)
Language:English
Subject:
Sustainable development.
Climate change mitigation.
Climatic changes.
Climate change mitigation.
Climatic changes.
Sustainable development.
Electronic books.
Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/12660699
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Other authors / contributors:Kaushik, Anubha.
Kaushik, C. P.
Attri, S. D.
ISBN:9789811609022
9811609020
9789811609015
9811609012
Digital file characteristics:text file PDF
Notes:7.3.1 Reach and Application in Existing Contexts.
Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed September 24, 2021).
Summary:The 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.
Other form:Print version: Kaushik, Anubha Climate Resilience and Environmental Sustainability Approaches Singapore : Springer Singapore Pte. Limited,c2021 9789811609015
Standard no.:10.1007/978-981-16-0902-2
Table of Contents:
  • Intro
  • Foreword
  • Preface
  • Contents
  • About the Editors
  • 1: Climate Resilience and Environmental Sustainability Approaches: An Introduction
  • 1.1 Human Development and Environment
  • 1.2 Climate Action
  • 1.3 Sustainable Development: Global Scenario
  • 1.4 Transition to Alternate Energy Resources
  • 1.5 Sustainability Principles, Practices, and Challenges
  • References
  • Part I: Climate Change, Mitigation, and Sustainable Agriculture
  • 2: Progress in Climate Change Downscaling Simulations in Southeast Asia
  • 2.1 Introduction
  • 2.2 Climate Models and Regional Climate Downscaling
  • 2.3 Progress in Regional Climate Simulation
  • 2.3.1 Country Level
  • 2.3.1.1 Vietnam
  • 2.3.1.2 Thailand
  • 2.3.1.3 Malaysia
  • 2.3.1.4 Indonesia
  • 2.3.1.5 The Philippines
  • 2.3.2 Regional Level
  • 2.4 Challenges and Ways Forward
  • 2.5 Conclusions
  • References
  • 3: Climate Change Signatures over Schirmacher Oasis, Antarctica
  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Formation of Schirmacher Oasis
  • 3.3 Types of Rocks in SO
  • 3.4 Formation of Ponds and Lakes Over SO
  • 3.5 Impact of Radiative Properties and Thermal Stresses
  • 3.5.1 Impact of Thermal Convection
  • 3.6 Mechanical Weathering by Katabatic Winds
  • 3.7 Chemical Weathering
  • 3.8 Biological Weathering
  • 3.9 Rock-Ice Interaction
  • 3.10 Conclusion
  • References
  • 4: REDD+ in the Indian Context: Planning and Implementation Scenario
  • 4.1 Concept of REDD+
  • 4.2 Scope of REDD+
  • 4.3 Indiaś Stand on REDD+
  • 4.4 Indiaś Preparedness for REDD+
  • 4.5 Implementation Framework
  • 4.6 Apportioning Targets
  • 4.7 Infrastructure Required
  • 4.8 Addressing Gender Equity
  • 4.9 State Governments
  • 4.10 How Community-Based Monitoring May Contribute to a National MRV System for REDD+?
  • 4.11 Finance/Funding
  • 4.12 Some Case Studies
  • 4.13 Key Issues and Challenges
  • 4.14 Conclusion and Future Coverage
  • References
  • 5: Climate Change Impacts, Vulnerability, and Mitigation in the Indian Ocean Region: Policy Suggestions
  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 Climate Change Vulnerabilities in the Indian Ocean Region
  • 5.3 Case Study: Maldives
  • 5.3.1 Maldives: Path to Climate Resilience
  • 5.4 Mitigation Policies and Challenges among Littorals of Indian Ocean
  • 5.4.1 Path to Resolution: Policy Suggestions
  • 5.5 Conclusion
  • References
  • 6: Climate Change, Agriculture Adaptation, and Sustainability
  • 6.1 Introduction
  • 6.2 Future Climate Change
  • 6.3 Impacts of Climate Change on Agriculture
  • 6.4 Agriculture Adaptation
  • 6.4.1 Framework for Adaptation Strategies
  • 6.4.2 Adaptation Strategies
  • 6.5 Sustainability
  • 6.6 Conclusions
  • References
  • 7: Enhancing Climate Service Delivery Mechanisms in Agriculture Sector to Cope with Climate Change
  • 7.1 Introduction
  • 7.2 Emerging Information Products
  • 7.3 Reach and Application in Existing Contexts and Challenges of Delivering These to Users

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