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Advances in Sustainable Development and Management of Environmental and Natural Resources

Economic Outlook and Opinions, 2-volume set
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Advances in Sustainable Development and Management of Environmental and Natural Resources explores the complex interplay between ecological systems and economic considerations in managing natural resources sustainably. Featuring 24 chapters by international experts, it covers essential topics such as soil and water management in arid regions, agricultural resource use, global environmental legal standards, climate change mitigation, and rainwater harvesting technologies. Case studies from India, Africa, and South America provide practical insights into soil, agroforestry, wetlands, and biodiversity conservation.
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This book is ideal for students, researchers, and professionals in ecology, economics, environmental science, and sustainable development seeking comprehensive and practical knowledge on the sustainable management of natural resources with a socioeconomic perspective.

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This book addresses the varied aspect of natural resources and their management in conjunction with socioeconomic aspects.

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Published in two volumes, this new book, Advances in Sustainable Development and Management of Environmental and Natural Resources: Economic Outlook and Opinions, addresses the varied aspects of natural resources and their management in conjunction with socioeconomic aspects. With chapters from authors around the world, this volume features 24 chapters covering many aspects of the sustainable utilisation of management of natural resources and provides new insight into the nexus of ecology and economy and their application in various fields of science. The chapters include case studies and research from India, Africa, South America, and elsewhere.

After first laying the foundation, the volume goes on to discuss sustainable development and natural resource management from an economics point of view. Chapters address myriad issues involved in natural resources and environmental management, including soil and water resources management in arid lands, resource management for agricultural purposes, contemporary global legal norms of environment and sustainable development, how emissions factor into regional economies, mitigation of the impact of climate change through sustainable practices, rainwater harvesting technology, and much more. The chapters include case studies that discuss soil, agroforestry, agriculture, wetlands, and floral diversity.

The book provides a solid foundation for a realistic perspective of the role of sustainable development and management of natural resources while taking the socioeconomic impact into consideration as well. It will be a valuable resource and reference for the study of ecology, economics, sustainable development, natural resource management, and other allied fields.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781774630679

Publisher: Apple Academic Press Inc.

Format: Multiple-component retail product

Date Published: 30 December 2021

Country: Canada

Imprint: Apple Academic Press Inc.

Illustration: 124 Tables, black and white; 18 Illustrations, color; 138 Illustrations, black and white

Contributors:

  • Edited by Manoj Kumar Jhariya
  • Edited by Arnab Banerjee
  • Edited by Rohini Prasad

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 1740g

Pages: 866

About the Author

Rohini Prasad, PhD, is a Professor of Economics in Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur (Chhattisgarh), India. He also held the prestigious position of Vice-Chancellor, Sant Gahira Guru Vishwavidyalaya (formerly, Sarguja University) and Dean of Student Welfare at Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University. He has more than 32 years of teaching and 26 years of research experience in the area of rural development, tribal development, and other relevant subjects of environmental economics. He has guided 30 doctorate students and 30 MPhil students. Professor Prasad has published more than 100 scientific research papers and articles in various reputed national and international journals and eight books of national and international repute. He has presented scientific papers at various national and international seminars, symposiums, and workshops and has visited several countries across the globe. He has been awarded with the Bharat Vikash Award, a gold medal, and various other prestigious award of national and international importance. He also received a Research Award as Principal Investigator from the University Grant Commissions (UGC), New Delhi, India and Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi, India.

Manoj Kumar Jhariya, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Farm Forestry at Sant Gahira Guru Vishwavidyalaya (formerly, Sarguja University), Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh, India, and is the author or co-author of more than 68 research papers in peerreviewed journals, eight books, 30 book chapters, and several extension articles. He is a board member of several journals. He is a life member of the Indian Science Congress Association, Applied and Natural Science Foundation, Society for Advancement of Human and Nature, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Association of India, and ISDS Society and International Journal of Development and Sustainability. He has supervised 48 MSc (Farm Forestry) students and is dynamically involved in teaching (postgraduate) and research. He is an active scientist in the area of forestry. Dr. Jhariya acquired a Bsc (Agriculture), MSc (Forestry) and PhD (Forestry) degrees from Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India. He was awarded Chhattisgarh Young Scientist Award in 2013 from the Chhattisgarh Council of Science and Technology. He was awarded a UGC-RGNF Fellowship, New Delhi, India.

Arnab Banerjee, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Environmental Science, Sant Gahira Guru Vishwavidyalaya (Formerly, Sarguja University), Chhattisgarh, India. He has earned his MSc and PhD (Environmental Science) degrees from Burdwan University and MPhil in Environmental Science from Kalyani University, West Bengal, India. He has published 70 research papers in reputed national and international journals as well as eight books and 25 book chapters. He is a life member of the Academy of Environmental Biology. He has supervised 22 PG students and is dynamically involved in teaching(postgraduate) and research and is an active scientist in the area of environmental science. He has been awarded a Young Scientist Award for best oral presentation at an international conference held at University of Burdwan.

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