Environment, People and Development
Experiences from Desert Ecosystems
Published on 15. June 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
372 pages
978-81-19103-32-4 (ISBN)
Description
The desert regions have been a recurring presence throughout the annals of history. The birthplace of two of the worlds most significant religions and the location of some of the earliest civilizations, these arid landscapes have played a critical role in shaping humanitys development. In this publication, Environment, People and Development: Experiences from Desert Ecosystems, we are presented with a comprehensive overview of the fundamental and technologically advanced knowledge that has been gleaned from various desert ecosystems around the globe.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New Delhi
India
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Weight
830 gr
ISBN-13
978-81-19103-32-4 (9788119103324)
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Persons
Mahesh Kumar Gaur: Senior Scientist - Geography, Cartography & Land Use Section (Div - I), Central Arid Zone Research Institute (ICAR CAZRI), Jodhpur - 342003, Rajasthan, India.
Pratap Chandra Moharana: Senior Scientist - Natural Resource Management Division, Central Arid Zone Research Institute (ICAR CAZRI), Jodhpur - 342003, Rajasthan, India.
Pratap Chandra Moharana: Senior Scientist - Natural Resource Management Division, Central Arid Zone Research Institute (ICAR CAZRI), Jodhpur - 342003, Rajasthan, India.
Content
01. Desert, Desertification and Community Resilience
Section A. Climate Change and Desertification
02. Desertification Paradigms and Measurements in Indian Context
03. Desertification in the Eastern Margin of Arid Western Rajasthan. A Geomorphological Assessment
04. Climate and Environmental Changes in the Drylands of Central Asia
05. Survival Strategies Facing Effects of Climate Change in the North Cameroonian Drylands
06. Climate Change Impacts and Small Scale Farmers: Perceptions and Coping Strategies in Southern Zambia
07. Desertification Status in the Democratic Republic of Congo
08. Desertification and Adaptation of Producers. Endogenous Agricultural Practices in Burkina Faso
09. Status of Wetland Degradation in Banni and Its Impact on Maldhari Community in Arid Kachchh, Gujarat
10. Geo-Environmental Hazards and the Future Planning of the Coastal Area between the Two Nile Branches Rosetta and Damietta for Sustainable Development,
11. Coastal Sand Dune Encroachment as a Main Reason for Desertification in the Coastal Area Between Gamasa and Burg El-Burullus, North of the Nile Delta, Egypt
Section B. Resources, Development and Management
12. ORANS: The Sacred Groves of Thar Desert, India
13. Sustainable Management of Small Scale Irrigation Projects, Case Study : Um Jawaseer Desert Farm
14. Indigenous Water Saving Technologies in Arid and Semi-Arid Regions : Examples from Sudan
15. Water Budgeting in Arid Lands
16. Issues for Future Urban Planning in Rajasthan
17. UAE Space Reconnaissance Center as a Valuable Imagery Resource for Monitoring the Environment:
18. The Impact of Land and Water Management on Soil Degradation in Case of Siwa Oasis, Egypt
19. Economic Evaluation of Precast Concrete Lining in Desert Areas
20. Images are an Outstanding Evidence on Rapid Development : A Perfect Example from United Arab Emirates (UAE)
21. Urban Sustainability Perspectives on Changes in Adaptation to Saudi Arabian Desert Environment: The Role of Geospatial Technologies
Section A. Climate Change and Desertification
02. Desertification Paradigms and Measurements in Indian Context
03. Desertification in the Eastern Margin of Arid Western Rajasthan. A Geomorphological Assessment
04. Climate and Environmental Changes in the Drylands of Central Asia
05. Survival Strategies Facing Effects of Climate Change in the North Cameroonian Drylands
06. Climate Change Impacts and Small Scale Farmers: Perceptions and Coping Strategies in Southern Zambia
07. Desertification Status in the Democratic Republic of Congo
08. Desertification and Adaptation of Producers. Endogenous Agricultural Practices in Burkina Faso
09. Status of Wetland Degradation in Banni and Its Impact on Maldhari Community in Arid Kachchh, Gujarat
10. Geo-Environmental Hazards and the Future Planning of the Coastal Area between the Two Nile Branches Rosetta and Damietta for Sustainable Development,
11. Coastal Sand Dune Encroachment as a Main Reason for Desertification in the Coastal Area Between Gamasa and Burg El-Burullus, North of the Nile Delta, Egypt
Section B. Resources, Development and Management
12. ORANS: The Sacred Groves of Thar Desert, India
13. Sustainable Management of Small Scale Irrigation Projects, Case Study : Um Jawaseer Desert Farm
14. Indigenous Water Saving Technologies in Arid and Semi-Arid Regions : Examples from Sudan
15. Water Budgeting in Arid Lands
16. Issues for Future Urban Planning in Rajasthan
17. UAE Space Reconnaissance Center as a Valuable Imagery Resource for Monitoring the Environment:
18. The Impact of Land and Water Management on Soil Degradation in Case of Siwa Oasis, Egypt
19. Economic Evaluation of Precast Concrete Lining in Desert Areas
20. Images are an Outstanding Evidence on Rapid Development : A Perfect Example from United Arab Emirates (UAE)
21. Urban Sustainability Perspectives on Changes in Adaptation to Saudi Arabian Desert Environment: The Role of Geospatial Technologies