Ecosystem-Based Adaptation

Approaches to Sustainable Management of Aquatic Resources

1st Edition - February 16, 2022

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Author: Arvind Kumar
Paperback ISBN: 9780128150252
eBook ISBN: 9780128156919

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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.

Key Features

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

Readership

Aquatic Ecologists, Hydrologists, environmental scientists, sustainability scientists, general ecologists, climatologists

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
About the author
Preface
Acknowledgment
Chapter 1. Introduction
Abstract
1.1 Defining disaster
1.2 Definition of disaster
1.3 Hazard-disaster linkages
1.4 Disaster, vulnerability, and resilience
1.5 Toward disaster risk reduction
1.6 Hyogo framework for action
1.7 Sendai framework for disaster risk reduction
1.8 Ecosystem-based adaptation for disaster risk reduction
1.9 Conclusion
References
Further reading
Chapter 2. Challenge of climate change
Abstract
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Defining climate
2.3 Climate system
2.4 Defining climate change
2.5 Abrupt climate change
2.6 Global warming
2.7 Anthropogenic drivers of climate change
2.8 Extreme weather events
2.9 Impacts of climate change
2.10 Conclusion
References
Further reading
Chapter 3. Ecosystem-based adaptation approach: concept and its ingredients
Abstract
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Concept of ecosystem-based adaptation
3.3 Ecosystem-based adaptation’s ingredients
3.4 Ecosystem services
3.5 Ecosystem-based adaptation: costs and benefits
3.6 Conclusion
References
Further reading
Chapter 4. Coping with climate chang
Abstract
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Mitigation
4.3 Adaptation
4.4 Linkages between mitigation and adaptation
4.5 Geoengineering and climate change
4.6 Loss and damage associated with climate change
4.7 Ecosystems approach and climate change
4.8 Conclusion
References
Chapter 5. Toward water security
Abstract
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Water availability
5.3 Demand for water
5.4 Water quality
5.5 Water scarcity
5.6 Water and climate change
5.7 Securing water
5.8 Conclusion
References
Further reading
Chapter 6. Toward sustainable food security
Abstract
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Hunger
6.3 Toward food security
6.4 Food security and climate change
6.5 Adaptation options
References
Further reading
Chapter 7. Sustainable smart cities
Abstract
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Urbanization and sustainable development
7.3 Sustainable urban development
7.4 Livable cities
7.5 Eco-cities
7.6 Toward sustainable smart cities
7.7 Ecosystem-based adaptation for smart cities
7.8 Conclusion
References
Further reading
Chapter 8. Sustaining life below water
Abstract
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Environmental stressors
8.3 Anthropogenic stressors
8.4 Ecosystem-based management for oceans
References
Further reading
Chapter 9. Preserving life on Earth
Abstract
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Freshwater ecosystems
9.3 Conserving forests
9.4 Sustainable land use
9.5 Conserving mountain ecosystems
9.6 Protecting biodiversity
9.7 Genetic resources
9.8 Conservation of wildlife
9.9 Preventing invasive aliens species on land and water
References
Further reading
Chapter 10. Mainstreaming ecosystem-based adaptation
Abstract
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Concept of mainstreaming
10.3 Mainstreaming ecosystem-based adaptation into policy process
10.4 Entry points for mainstreaming ecosystem-based adaptation
10.5 Mainstreaming ecosystem-based adaptation in G-20 countries
10.6 Mainstreaming ecosystem-based adaptation in Sweden
10.7 Mainstreaming ecosystem-based adaptation in Bangladesh
10.8 Mainstreaming ecosystem-based adaptation in India
10.9 Emerging lessons of mainstreaming ecosystem-based adaptation
10.10 Barriers to mainstreaming ecosystem-based adaptation
10.11 Conclusion
References
Further reading
Chapter 11. Conclusion
Abstract
11.1 Natural disasters versus human-induced disasters
11.2 Tackling global warming
11.3 Global outlook for biodiversity
11.4 Global outlook for life on Earth
11.5 Global outlook for life below water
11.6 COVID-19 pandemic and climate change
11.7 Outlook for ecosystem-based adaptation
References
Index

Product details

No. of pages: 700
Language: English
Published: February 16, 2022
Imprint: Elsevier Science
Paperback ISBN: 9780128150252
eBook ISBN: 9780128156919

About the Author

Arvind Kumar

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.

Affiliations and Expertise

President, Chair, and Founder, India Water Foundation, New Delhi, India

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