100,000+ Books, Games & Puzzles in-stock 🇳🇿

Auckland Bookstore open Saturday & Sunday 🎉 Don't forget Father's Day is next weekend 📅

Pathways to Nature Conservation and Resilience in Hot and Arid Lands

The Case of Qatar
Series: Advances in Geographical and Environmental Sciences
0.0 (0 reviews)
Brief Description
Climate change and biodiversity loss are among the most pressing challenges of the Anthropocene, affecting all Earth systems and demanding both global and local responses. Local ecosystems, with their unique characteristics, are often best understood through the lived knowledge of their communities. In the open access... Read More
Format: Hardback
$17300

International Supplier

This title is in-stock with overseas suppliers. While it is not available locally, we fly books in weekly from the US and UK to our Auckland warehouse for immediate dispatch.

AVAILABLE WITH SUPPLIER Ships from our Auckland warehouse within 2-3 weeks

Found a better price? Request a price match

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

Climate change and biodiversity loss are among the most pressing challenges of the Anthropocene, affecting all Earth systems and demanding both global and local responses. Local ecosystems, with their unique characteristics, are often best understood through the lived knowledge of their communities.

In the open access book Pathways to Nature Conservation and Resilience in Hot and Arid Lands: The Case of Qatar, an interdisciplinary team offers a comprehensive analysis of Qatar’s ecosystems and their future trajectories. The book identifies strengths, challenges, and knowledge gaps, and presents a roadmap for embedding nature conservation into Qatar’s national sustainability strategy through a multi-sectoral lens.

Combining literature review and original research, the study explores Qatar’s natural and human-made habitats, shaped by geological, hydrological, and climatic forces. Climate projections illustrate potential ecosystem changes by century’s end. The book also emphasizes the role of education in fostering sustainability and outlines a transition from tourism to ecotourism to engage stakeholders. It highlights gaps in managing Qatar’s natural capital and proposes solutions rooted in environmental law, ethics, and economics. As the first comprehensive report on Qatar’s ecosystems, it examines the drivers and stakeholders shaping their stewardship and offers actionable recommendations.

The roadmap provides clear steps and stakeholder roles for evidence-based policies in climate adaptation, biodiversity conservation, and sustainability. While focused on Qatar, its insights are relevant to arid regions globally, contributing to broader efforts in dryland conservation.

Series: Advances in Geographical and Environmental Sciences

View all
  • Pathways to Nature Conservation and Resilience in Hot and Arid Lands
    Pathways to Nature Conservation and Resilience in Hot and Arid Lands
    Climate change and biodiversity loss are among the most pressing challenges of the Anthropocene, affecting all Earth systems and demanding both global and local responses. Local ecosystems, with their unique characteristics, are often best understood through the lived knowledge of their communities. In the open access book Pathways to Nature Conservation and Resilience in Hot and Arid Lands: The Case...
    Hardback
    $17300
    Available
    Ships in 2-3 weeks

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9783032110459

Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 April 2026

Country: Switzerland

Imprint: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

Illustration: 36 Illustrations, color; 4 Illustrations, black and white

Contributors:

  • Edited by Alex Amato
  • Edited by Mona Al-Kuwari
  • Edited by Gonzalo Castro de la Mata
  • Edited by Aspassia D. Chatziefthimiou

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 155.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 272

Collections

Education & Reference Non-Fiction Science & Nature Series: Advances in Geographical and Environmental Sciences

About the Author

Dr. Aspassia D. Chatziefthimiou is a researcher and consultant specializing in nature conservation, restoration, and the environmental impacts of development in hot desert climates. She holds a Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolution from Rutgers University and is a Certified Senior Ecologist by the Ecological Society of America. Her work integrates traditional ecological knowledge, ethnography, and tracking into research and education programs that foster citizen science and deepen public engagement with nature. She currently serves as Chief Scientific Officer for Earthna’s Mangrove Restoration Program and consults for the National Museum of Qatar and Virginia Commonwealth University’s (IN)tangible Lab.

Dr. Alex Amato brings over 40 years of experience in sustainability and the built environment across the UK, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. With a Ph.D. from Oxford Brookes University, he has worked in architecture, academia, and industry, focusing on sustainable manufacturing and construction systems. As Earthna’s Sustainability Research and Policy Advisor, he leads projects on mangrove restoration, ecosystem protection, and circular economy modeling to support evidence-based policy in Qatar.

Dr. Gonzalo Castro de la Mata is a globally recognized ecologist and Executive Director of Earthna. He has held leadership roles at Pluspetrol, the World Bank, WWF, and the Global Environmental Facility, and founded Ecosystem Services LLC and Wetlands for the Americas. He has published over 250 works and authored two books. Gonzalo holds a Ph.D. in Ecology and Population Biology from the University of Pennsylvania, and degrees in Biophysics and Biology from Cayetano Heredia University in Peru.

Dr. Mona Al-Kuwari is Editor and Publication Manager at Earthna, focusing on sustainability policy and research. She earned her Ph.D. in Sustainability Studies from Hamad Bin Khalifa University and holds degrees in Information Systems and Statistics from Qatar University. Her work spans sustainability education, research dissemination, and policy outreach. She has served in strategic roles at Qatar Foundation, including as Senior Data Analytics & Impact Assessment Specialist, contributing to institutional sustainability planning.

More from Science & Nature

View all
  • John and Paul
    THE SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER LONGLISTED FOR THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION 'A triumph.' Deborah Levy, New Statesman 'Tremendous.' Alwyn Turner, The Times 'Revelatory.' Simon Schama, Financial Times 'The gold standard of Beatles books.' Anthony Quinn, Observer 'As enthralling and astonishing as their music.' Jon Dennis, Sunday Telegraph 'A masterpiece.' Dylan Jones, Evening Standard '[Ian Leslie]...
    By Ian Leslie
    Paperback
    $2800
    Elsewhere:
    $3299
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • On Sale
    19% off
    What If? 10th Anniversary Edition
    CELEBRATING TEN YEARS OF THE MILLION-SELLING POP SCIENCE CLASSIC WITH A SPECIAL EDITION. THIS IS WHAT IF? . . . x10. THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Nerd royalty' — BEN GOLDACRE 'Totally brilliant' — TIM HARFORD 'Required reading across the world' — NEW YORK TIMES From the creator of the wildly popular xkcd.com, experience hilarious and informative answers to important questions...
    By Randall Munroe
    Hardback
    $3400
    Elsewhere:
    $5000
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • The Anxious Generation
    A powerful argument for reclaiming childhood—and all human relationships—from the online world, from the influential social psychologist and international bestselling author. Jonathan Haidt has spent his career speaking truth and wisdom in some of the most difficult spaces—communities polarised by politics and religion, campuses battling culture wars, and now the mental health emergency hitting teenagers today in many countries around...
    By Jonathan Haidt
    Paperback
    $2299
    Elsewhere:
    $3000
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • Prisoners of Geography
    Prisoners of Geography looks at the past, present, and future to offer crucial insights into one of the major factors that determine world history – because if you don’t know geography, you’ll never have the full picture. Originally published in 2015, this completely revised and updated edition brings it up to date with the events and trends of the past...
    By Tim Marshall
    Paperback
    $2899
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • Ultra-Processed People
    Launching the runaway bestseller with ambitions to be the biggest non-fiction paperback of the year IT'S NOT YOU. IT'S THE FOOD. "If you only read one diet or nutrition book in your life, make it this one" - Bee Wilson "You've got to get this book in your life . . . Completely compelling . . . Read a page...
    By Chris van Tulleken
    Paperback
    $2500
    Elsewhere:
    $2800
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • Kitchen Confidential
    The classic bestseller from the star of Parts Unknown and No Reservations: 25th Anniversary edition, with a new introduction by Irvine Welsh. BEFORE THERE WAS THE BEAR, THERE WAS BOURDAIN. ‘Elizabeth David written by Quentin Tarantino’ — A.A. Gill ‘Fantastic: as lip-smackingly seductive as a bowl of fat chips and pungent aioli’ — Daily Telegraph After twenty-five years of sex,...
    By Anthony Bourdain
    Paperback
    $2500
    Elsewhere:
    $2799
    (2)
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • Buy to Win
    Tim's Pick Tim's Pick
    Sapiens
    Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari is an extraordinary exploration of humanity's history from the dawn of our species to the present day. Harari delves into our evolution, offering insights into the cognitive revolutions that allowed Homo sapiens to rise above other animal species. Traversing through various stages of human development, he examines the Agricultural Revolution, the unification of humankind through...
    By Yuval Noah Harari
    Paperback
    $2500
    Elsewhere:
    $3000
    (1)
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • Invisible Women
    Invisible Women by Caroline Criado Perez is a groundbreaking and meticulously researched exploration into the pervasive gender bias that infiltrates every aspect of our society. Through compelling case studies and thorough analysis, this book unveils the hidden ways women are systematically disadvantaged in a world predominantly designed by and for men. Perez's revelations stretch across various sectors including government policy,...
    By Caroline Criado Perez
    Paperback
    $2500
    Elsewhere:
    $2600
    (1)
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • Clean & Green
    Simple swaps and innovative ideas for cleaning and maintaining your home that won't cost the Earth. Learn how easy it is to make simple swaps in your cleaning and tidying methods for a more eco-friendly home. This beautifully illustrated black and white guide with 101 hints and sustainable, natural cleaning tips and hacks will help you take small steps that...
    By Nancy Birtwhistle
    Paperback
    $2999
    (2)
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • The Genetic Book of the Dead
    From one of the world’s great science writers, a book that explores the deepest principles of evolutionary history. In this groundbreaking new approach to the evolution of all life, Richard Dawkins shows how the body, behaviour, and genes of every living creature can be read as a book – an archive of the worlds of its ancestors. A perfectly camouflaged...
    By Richard Dawkins
    Hardback
    $4900
    Elsewhere:
    $5499
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • On Sale
    16% off
    The Coming Wave
    The instant Sunday Times bestseller from the ultimate AI insider - the only book you need to read on this subject. An Economist, Financial Times, Guardian, Prospect and Sunday Times Book of the Year Shortlisted for the FT and Schroders Business Book of the Year This is the only book you need to understand our new world - from the...
    By Michael Bhaskar and Mustafa Suleyman
    Paperback
    $2100
    Elsewhere:
    $2800
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • Buy to Win
    Breath
    Discover the transformative power of breathing in Breath by esteemed journalist James Nestor. This revolutionary book delves into the science and history of one of the most fundamental human activities - breathing. From the bustling streets of São Paulo to the serene temples of India, Nestor embarks on a global journey to uncover the secrets of ancient breathing techniques such...
    By James Nestor
    Paperback
    $2100
    Elsewhere:
    $2600
    (1)
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow

Why buy from us?

Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent 100% NZ-owned business on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!

Service & Delivery

Service & Delivery

Our warehouse in Auckland holds over 100,000 books, toys, board games and puzzles in-stock so you're not waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.

Auckland Bookstore

Auckland Bookstore

We're primarily an online store, but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our bookstore, which is right next door to our warehouse in Hobsonville.

Our Gifting Service

Our Gifting Service

Books make wonderful thoughtful gifts and we're here to help with gift-wrapping and cards. We can even send your gift directly to your loved one.

The Latest at Book Hero

View all