Grassroots Indicators for Desertification
Author | : |
Publisher | : IDRC |
Total Pages | : 179 |
Release | : 1996 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 0889367949 |
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Author | : |
Publisher | : IDRC |
Total Pages | : 179 |
Release | : 1996 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 0889367949 |
Author | : |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 164 |
Release | : 1978 |
Genre | : Science |
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Author | : Robert H. Armon |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 1061 |
Release | : 2015-01-05 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9401794995 |
Environmental indicators are the first line of warning against hazards caused by humans or nature catastrophes to prevent diseases and death of living organisms. The present book covers a large variety of environmental indicators from physical-chemistry through economical, bioinformatics, electromagnetic irradiation and health aspects, all dealing with environmental pollution. This volume has been intended to environmentalists, engineers, scientists and policy makers as well to anybody interested in the latest development in the indicator field.
Author | : Harold E. Dregne |
Publisher | : Taylor & Francis |
Total Pages | : 264 |
Release | : 1983 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : 9783718601684 |
First Published in 1983. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Author | : Jay Gao |
Publisher | : CRC Press |
Total Pages | : 728 |
Release | : 2023-06-16 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : 1000856135 |
This book presents a comprehensive coverage of remote sensing technology used to gather information on 12 types of natural hazards in the terrestrial sphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere. It clarifies in detail how to yield spatial and quantitative data on a natural hazard, including its spatial distribution, severity, causes, and the likelihood of occurrence. The author explains multiple methods of attaining data, describes the pros and cons of each method, and encourages readers to choose the best method applicable to their case. The author offers a practical approach to data analysis using the most appropriate methods and software. 1. Covers all major natural hazards including hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, and avalanches. 2. Studies each natural hazard holistically, ranging from spatial extent, severity, impact assessment, causes, and prediction of occurrence. 3. Explains different remotely sensed data and the most appropriate method used. 4. Compares different ways of sensing and clarifies the pros and cons of any selected data or their analysis. 5. Provides ample examples of each aspect of a natural hazard studied augmented with graphic illustrations and quality assurance information. All professionals working in the field of natural hazards, senior undergraduate, and graduate students, will find in-depth approaches and sufficient information to become knowledgeable in the methods of yielding and analyzing data provided with remote sensing technology, ultimately providing a deeper understanding of natural hazards.
Author | : Chizoba Chinweze |
Publisher | : Cuvillier Verlag |
Total Pages | : 330 |
Release | : 2023-05-25 |
Genre | : Political Science |
ISBN | : 3736967837 |
A growing body of research and scientific as well as local evidence has shown that climate change impacts is on the rise with its attendant risks/hazards for the land system, even as it relates to DLDD, these being exacerbated by anthropogenic factors; thus, pushing the earth system to a tipping point therefore requiring that society braze up its coping capacities to avert the impending danger. This book highlights the urgent need to move from desertification, land degradation and drought (DLDD) risk management to resilience. The aim is to provide new insight on the issues of DLDD and stir policy guide on vulnerability reduction and building adaptive capacities so as to achieve sustainable development and identify pathways to a land degradation neutral world. It is worthy to note that globally, about one fifth of earth’s land area – more than 2 billion hectares – is degraded; and this jeopardizes the livelihoods of more than 3.5 billion people, i.e., about 40% of the world population. The global population is still growing and is projected to reach 8.3 billion people by 2030. Such growth will put unprecedented pressure on the productivity of the land system from day to day.
Author | : Pierre Marc Johnson |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 320 |
Release | : 2016-12-05 |
Genre | : Political Science |
ISBN | : 1351932470 |
Desertification affects 70 per cent of the world's arable lands in more than 100 countries. Inextricably linked to poverty, it is estimated that the livelihood of 250 million people are directly affected while another billion living in rural drylands are threatened by this phenomenon. This volume examines the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) signed in 1994. It studies the links between land degradation and poverty, the role of civil society and good governance in implementing the UNCCD and the various approaches to fighting desertification. Furthermore, it assesses the National Action Programmes, development planning and new avenues for strengthening implementation. Synthesizing the main strengths and weaknesses of the UNCCD as a tool for environmental and developmental governance, this informative volume highlights the main challenges facing the UNCCD in the future.
Author | : J. Dumanski |
Publisher | : World Bank Publications |
Total Pages | : 144 |
Release | : 1998-01-01 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9780821342084 |
This bibliography is a review of available information on indicators of sustainable land management and land quality. The report compiles, organizes, and summarizes available data and information on indicators and makes them accessible through the World Wide Web, email, and as printed reports. It is useful for research on indicators of sustainability, as well as for decisionmakers faced with implementing a sustainable land management component in rural development projects.
Author | : David Sheridan |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 152 |
Release | : 1981 |
Genre | : Desertification |
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Author | : Louise Grenier |
Publisher | : IDRC |
Total Pages | : 130 |
Release | : 1998 |
Genre | : Economic development |
ISBN | : 0889368473 |
Working with Indigenous Knowledge: A guide for researchers