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Sustainable Land Management in a European Context

Author : Thomas Weith

Publisher : Springer Nature

Page : 344 pages

File Size : 29,92 MB

Release : 2020-08-28

Category : Science

ISBN : 3030508412

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This open access book presents and discusses current issues and innovative solution approaches for land management in a European context. Manifold sustainability issues are closely interconnected with land use practices. Throughout the world, we face increasing conflict over the use of land as well as competition for land. Drawing on experience in sustainable land management gained from seven years of the FONA programme (Research for Sustainable Development, conducted under the auspices of the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research), the book stresses and highlights co-design processes within the “co-creation of knowledge”, involving collaboration in transdisciplinary research processes between academia and other stakeholders. The book begins with an overview of the current state of land use practices and the subsequent need to manage land resources more sustainably. New system solutions and governance approaches in sustainable land management are presented from a European perspective on land use. The volume also addresses how to use new modes of knowledge transfer between science and practice. New perspectives in sustainable land management and methods of combining knowledge and action are presented to a broad readership in land system sciences and environmental sciences, social sciences and geosciences. This book received the Gerd Albers Award. The prize is awarded by the International Society of City and Regional Planners (ISOCARP).



Community Innovations in Sustainable Land Management

Author : Maxwell Mudhara

Publisher : Routledge

Page : 264 pages

File Size : 42,90 MB

Release : 2016-06-23

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 1317278704

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It is increasingly recognized that land can be managed most sustainably through involving local communities. This book highlights the potential of a new methodology of uncovering and stimulating community initiatives in sustainable land management in Africa. Analyses of four contrasting African countries (Ghana, Morocco, South Africa and Uganda) show that as communities directly face the challenges of land degradation, they are likely to develop initiatives themselves in terms of sustainable land management. These initiatives (or ‘innovations’) may be more appropriate and sustainable than those emanating from research stations located far from the communities. The book describes the rationale of the approach used, the set of steps followed, how the project managed to engage the communities to understand the importance of the activities they were undertaking, and how they were stimulated to improve and extend their initiatives and innovativeness. Examples covered include soil fertility, community forestry, afforestation, water, invasive species and grazing land management. Central to the book is the way communities, and scientists, interacted between the four countries and learnt from each other. The book also shows how the initiatives were outscaled locally.



Sustainable Ecological Restoration and Conservation in the Hindu Kush Himalayan Region

Author : Zhanhuan Shang

Publisher : CABI

Page : 409 pages

File Size : 12,28 MB

Release : 2024-06-25

Category : Science

ISBN : 1800622554

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The years 2021 to 2030 have been designated as "The United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration". Ecological restoration and biodiversity conservation efforts face unprecedented challenges, especially in developing countries and areas, such as the Hindu Kush-Himalayan (HKH) region. This huge HKH region, which includes areas in eight separate countries (Afghanistan, Pakistan, Nepal, India, China, Bangladesh, Myanmar and Bhutan), is a biodiversity hotspot with a vast array of ecosystems, landscapes, peoples and cultures. It is known as one of 'the pulses of the world'. However, the HKH is also the world's largest and poorest mountain region, where landscapes and environments have been severely damaged as a result of climate change and human activities. Coordinating conservation and restoration policies, sharing knowledge and funds, and maintaining livelihoods are major challenges and are in urgent need of improvement. This book details the past and current ecological problems in the HKH region, and the threats and challenges that ecosystems and local people face. It pays special attention to developments of transformative adaptations and presents examples of sustainable conservation and ecological restoration management practices. This book is essential reading for ecologists and conservation biologists involved in large-scale ecological restoration projects, along with practitioners, graduate students, policy makers and international development workers.



Agroecological Practices For Sustainable Agriculture: Principles, Applications, And Making The Transition

Author : Alexander Wezel

Publisher : World Scientific

Page : 502 pages

File Size : 50,56 MB

Release : 2017-06-19

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 178634307X

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Good agroecological practices are indispensable for the development of sustainable agriculture. In this book, principles, diversity and applications of agroecological practices for a range of systems are presented, transforming scientific research and participatory knowledge of production into practical application. It illustrates a broad range of research and teaching being used within the farming community to demonstrate best practice and current state-of-play within the field. Agroecological methods used in crop farming, grass-based livestock farming, fish production, and other complex farming systems are discussed. Conclusions are drawn from studies to provide an outlook on future trends of agroecological practices and on policies supporting implementation.Due to emphasis on real-life application, it is relevant not only to students of the agricultural sciences and public policy, but also to researchers, stakeholders and policy makers involved in the development of sustainable agriculture.



Global Sustainability

Author : Shrikaant Kulkarni

Publisher : Springer Nature

Page : 299 pages

File Size : 35,52 MB

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ISBN : 3031574567

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Innovative Approaches to Cultural Heritage and Sustainable Urban Development: Integrating Tradition and Modernity

Author : Hourakhsh Ahmad Nia and Rokhsaneh Rahbarianyazd

Publisher : Cinius Yayınları

Page : 424 pages

File Size : 30,73 MB

Release : 2024-07-26

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 6256072936

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The Book explores the intricate balance of preserving cultural heritage while fostering sustainable urban growth. This comprehensive volume presents a diverse array of chapters, each exploring unique facets of this critical intersection. From the contextual preservation methods in Italy's military landscapes and advanced data fusion techniques in Selinunte, to the phenomenological exploration of Bahrain's architectural identity and the environmental frameworks for its primary health care centers, the book offers multifaceted insights. It navigates through the urban transformations in historic sites like Thamugadi and Tripoli, the digitization for conservation in Algeria, and the sustainable urban futures informed by indigenous knowledge systems. Furthermore, it examines public space dynamics, urban green infrastructure, and the integration of sustainable development into urban planning, with case studies spanning from Turkey to Tehran. The book also addresses contemporary architectural discourse, mobility in architecture, and the significance of unacknowledged tributaries in urban planning. Through a rich tapestry of empirical research, case studies, and theoretical analysis, this book is an essential resource for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers dedicated to the advancement of cultural heritage and sustainable urban development.



Sustainable Land Management

Author : World Bank

Publisher : World Bank Publications

Page : 112 pages

File Size : 47,5 MB

Release : 2006-06-23

Category : Law

ISBN : 0821365983

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Land is the integrating component of all livelihoods depending on farm, forest, rangeland, or water (rivers, lakes, coastal marine) habitats. Due to varying political, social, and economic factors, the heavy use of natural resources to supply a rapidly growing global population and economy has resulted in the unintended mismanagement and degradation of land and ecosystems. 'Sustainable Land Management' provides strategic focus to the implementation of sustainable land management (SLM) components of the World Bank's development strategies. SLM is a knowledge-based procedure that integrates land, water, biodiversity, and environmental management to meet rising food and fiber demands while sustaining livelihoods and the environment. This book, aimed at policy makers, project managers, and development organization, articulates priorities for investment in SLM and natural resource management and identifies the policy, institutional, and incentive reform options that will accelerate the adoption of SLM productivity improvements and pro-poor growth.



Proceedings of the 2023 International Conference on Management Innovation and Economy Development (MIED 2023)

Author : Luiz Moutinho

Publisher : Springer Nature

Page : 639 pages

File Size : 44,12 MB

Release : 2023-10-29

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 9464632607

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This is an open access book. Management innovation is the secret to success for companies and governments. Management breakthroughs can deliver a solid advantage for innovating organizations. On the other hand, Management Innovation is essential for society's economy growth. But what is management innovation? How to achieve economy development in many fields? The following international conference will answer and discuss those questions. The 2023 International Conference on Management Innovation and Economy Development(MIED 2023)will be held on July 28–30, 2023 in Qingdao, China. The conference mainly focused on research fields such as management innovation and economy development. MIED 2023 provides an open platform that brings worldwide scholars together to present current research and stimulate new growth in management and economy. MIED 2023 invites papers from all areas of management innovation and economy development. And We sincerely invite experts, scholars, business people, and other relevant people from universities and scientific research institutions from all over the world to attend the conference.



Climate-smart agriculture case studies 2021

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.

Page : 98 pages

File Size : 22,46 MB

Release : 2021-07-07

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 925134616X

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This publication describes climate-smart agriculture (CSA) case studies from around the world, showing how the approach is implemented to address challenges related to climate change and agriculture. The case studies operationalize the five action points for CSA implementation: expanding the evidence base for CSA, supporting enabling policy frameworks, strengthening national and local institutions, enhancing funding and financing options, and implementing CSA practices at field level. The publication provides examples of the innovative roles that farmers, researchers, government officials, private sector agents and civil society actors can play to transform food systems and help meet the Sustainable Development Goals; it also demonstrates how these actors can collaborate. The case studies discuss context-specific activities that sustainably increase agricultural productivity and incomes, adapt and build resilience of people and food systems to climate change, and reduce and/or remove greenhouse gas emissions where possible.



Sustainable Land Management Sourcebook

Author : World Bank

Publisher : World Bank Publications

Page : 196 pages

File Size : 11,95 MB

Release : 2008-06-17

Category : Political Science

ISBN : 0821374338

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Policies promoting pro-poor agricultural growth are the key to helping countries achieve the Millennium Development Goals especially the goal of halving poverty and hunger by 2015. The public sector, private sector, and civil society organizations are working to enhance productivity and competitiveness of the agricultural sector to reduce rural poverty and sustain the natural resource base. The pathways involve participation by rural communities, science and technology, knowledge generation and further learning, capacity enhancement, and institution building. Sustainable land management (SLM) an essential component of such policies will help to ensure the productivity of agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and hydrology. SLM will also support a range of ecosystem services on which agriculture depends. The 'Sustainable Land Management Sourcebook' provides a knowledge repository of tested practices and innovative resource management approaches that are currently being tested. The diverse menu of options represents the current state of the art of good land management practices. Section one identifies the need and scope for SLM and food production in relation to cross-sector issues such as freshwater and forest resources, regional climate and air quality, and interactions with biodiversity conservation and increasingly valuable ecosystem services. Section two categorizes the diversity of land management systems globally and the strategies for improving household livelihoods in each system type. Section three presents a range of investment notes that summarize good practice, as well as innovative activity profiles that highlight design of successful or innovative investments. Section four identifies easy-to-access, Web-based resources relevant for land and natural resource managers. The 'Sourcebook' is a living document that will be periodically updated and expanded as new material and findings become available on good land management practices. This book will be of interest to project managers and practitioners working to enhance land and natural resource management in developing countries.