Ecosystem-Based Adaptation: Approaches to Sustainable Management of Aquatic Resources - Softcover

Kumar, Arvind

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0128150254 ISBN 13: 9780128150252

Publisher: Elsevier Science, 2022

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 this title

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Elsevier Science
• Publication date: 2022
• ISBN 10: 0128150254
• ISBN 13: 9780128150252
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 700