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Mountains Of The World Sustainable Development In Mountain Areas The Need For Adequate Policies And Instruments
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Author :Sommet mondial pour le développement durable (2002 : Johannesburg) Publisher : ISBN 13 :9783906151632 Total Pages :55 pages Book Rating :4.1/5 (516 download)
Book Synopsis Mountains of the world : sustainable development in mountain areas : the need for adequate policies and instruments by : Sommet mondial pour le développement durable (2002 : Johannesburg)
Download or read book Mountains of the world : sustainable development in mountain areas : the need for adequate policies and instruments written by Sommet mondial pour le développement durable (2002 : Johannesburg) and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 55 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Mountain Watch written by Simon Blyth and published by UNEP/Earthprint. This book was released on 2002 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Mediterranean Mountains in a Changing World by : Pedro Regato
Download or read book Mediterranean Mountains in a Changing World written by Pedro Regato and published by IUCN. This book was released on 2008 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book includes a set of strategic guidelines and key conservation and development issues for the Mediterranean mountains, grouped into eight priority themes, as a starting point towards the elaboration of action plans for the Mediterranean mountain chains.The book contents are based on the outputs of the rich debate that emerged from case studies and experiences debated by regional experts in a regional workshop which took place in Malaga (Spain) on 10-12 December 2007.
Book Synopsis Mountain Geography by : Martin F. Price
Download or read book Mountain Geography written by Martin F. Price and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2013-08-24 with total page 397 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mountains cover a quarter of the Earth’s land surface and a quarter of the global population lives in or adjacent to these areas. The global importance of mountains is recognized particularly because they provide critical resources, such as water, food and wood; contain high levels of biological and cultural diversity; and are often places for tourism and recreation and/or of sacred significance. This major revision of Larry Price’s book Mountains and Man (1981) is both timely and highly appropriate. The past three decades have been a period of remarkable progress in our understanding of mountains from an academic point of view. Of even greater importance is that society at large now realizes that mountains and the people who reside in them are not isolated from the mainstream of world affairs, but are vital if we are to achieve an environmentally sustainable future. Mountain Geography is a comprehensive resource that gives readers an in-depth understanding of the geographical processes occurring in the world’s mountains and the overall impact of these regions on culture and society as a whole. The volume begins with an introduction to how mountains are defined, followed by a comprehensive treatment of their physical geography: origins, climatology, snow and ice, landforms and geomorphic processes, soils, vegetation, and wildlife. The concluding chapters provide an introduction to the human geography of mountains: attitudes toward mountains, people living in mountain regions and their livelihoods and interactions within dynamic environments, the diverse types of mountain agriculture, and the challenges of sustainable mountain development.
Book Synopsis The Spatial and Economic Transformation of Mountain Regions by : Manfred Perlik
Download or read book The Spatial and Economic Transformation of Mountain Regions written by Manfred Perlik and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-01-03 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mountain regions are subject to a unique set of economic pressures: they act as collective enterprises which have to valorize rare resources, such as spectacular landscapes. While primarily rural in nature, they often border large cities, and the development of industries such as hydroelectric power and the rapid development of tourism can bring about sweeping socio-economic change and vast demographic alterations. The Spatial and Economic Transformation of Mountain Regions describes the socio-economic changes and spatial impacts of the last four decades, with the transformation of mountain areas held up as an example. Much of the real-world context draws on the Alps, spanning as they do the significant economies of France, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. Chapters address academic discourse on regional development in these mountain areas and suggest alternative approaches to the liberal-productivist societal model. This book will be essential reading for professionals, institutions, and NGOs searching for counter-models to the existing marketing approaches for peripheral areas. It will also be of interest to students of regional development, economic geography, environmental studies, and industrial economics.
Book Synopsis Mountain Hazards and Disaster Risk Reduction by : Hari Krishna Nibanupudi
Download or read book Mountain Hazards and Disaster Risk Reduction written by Hari Krishna Nibanupudi and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-12-01 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Hindu Kush Himalayan (HKH) region is highly vulnerable to earthquakes and water-induced disasters. This fragile mountain region is under tremendous stress from climate change and land-use degradation that has accelerated flash floods, river-line floods, erosion, and wet mass movements during the monsoon period and drought in the non-monsoon period. Against the backdrop of intensifying disasters and in the absence of a focused documentation of disaster risk reduction issues in the HKH region, this volume presents a comprehensive body of knowledge. The main purpose and objective of this publication is to connect existing data, research, conceptual work, and practical cases on risk, resilience, and risk reduction from the HKH region under a common analytical umbrella. The result is a contribution to advancing disaster resilience and risk reduction in the HKH region. The book will be of special interest to policy makers, donors, and researchers concerned with the disaster issues in the region.
Book Synopsis Developpement Durable Des Regions de Montagne by : Tullio Treves
Download or read book Developpement Durable Des Regions de Montagne written by Tullio Treves and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Legal and Institutional Framework for Empowerment of Rural Communities in the Kyrgyz Republic by : Asel Ibraimova
Download or read book Legal and Institutional Framework for Empowerment of Rural Communities in the Kyrgyz Republic written by Asel Ibraimova and published by LIT Verlag Münster. This book was released on 2009 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This research assessed whether democratic decentralisation in Kyrgyzstan has empowered rural communities and also focused on self-organisation efforts that evolved in rural communities after independence. Seven case study villages were studied and interviews with key informers were conducted, including members of local governance bodies, organisations introduced by development agencies, and organisations existing since Soviet times. A literature review and an analysis of the Kyrgyz legislation and government policies were carried out. A model was developed adapting criteria for effectiveness of organisations to assess existing Kyrgyz rural organisations and institutions.
Book Synopsis The Elgar Companion to Geography, Transdisciplinarity and Sustainability by : Fausto O. Sarmiento
Download or read book The Elgar Companion to Geography, Transdisciplinarity and Sustainability written by Fausto O. Sarmiento and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2020-05-29 with total page 441 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With contributions from top geographers, this Companion frames sustainability as exemplar of transdisciplinary science (critical geography) while improving future scenarios, debating perspectives between rich North/poor South, modern urban/backwards rural, and everything in between. The Companion has five sections that carry the reader from foundational considerations to integrative trends, to resources use and accommodation, to examples highlighting non-traditional pathways, to a postscript about cooperation of the industrialized Earth and a prognosis of the road ahead for the new geographies of sustainability.
Book Synopsis Mountain Research and Development by :
Download or read book Mountain Research and Development written by and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author :Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Publisher :Food & Agriculture Org. ISBN 13 :9251354162 Total Pages :120 pages Book Rating :4.2/5 (513 download)
Book Synopsis Mountain tourism – Towards a more sustainable path by : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Download or read book Mountain tourism – Towards a more sustainable path written by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and published by Food & Agriculture Org.. This book was released on 2021-12-10 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With their soaring peaks, remote locations, and majestic beauty, mountains have long been a powerful attraction for visitors from all walks of life, who are drawn by the often colorful traditions of local communities, the opportunities for sporting activities, and the spiritual solace to be found in highland landscapes. This study highlights the important role that tourism can play in valuing the natural and spiritual heritage of mountains, and the cultural diversity and traditional practices of mountain peoples. Particularly when linked to nature and rural tourism, mountain tourism can make a valuable contribution to promoting sustainable food systems and adding value to local products. Developing sustainable tourism in mountains requires reducing its negative environmental and social impacts and addressing the challenges posed by climate change. The COVID-19 pandemic has already brought about major changes in the mountain tourism sector and substantial losses for communities and businesses. However, consumer appetites for destinations that are outdoors and less crowded have increased in the wake of the pandemic, and these changes usher in new opportunities for mountain destinations to rebuild a greener and more sustainable form of tourism and rethink their products and services. For this to happen, the following measures will be critical: innovation and development of year-round tourism experiences; investments in infrastructure, particularly for the digitalization of mountain tourism services; strengthening multi-level-governance, partnerships and active community participation; and ensuring regular assessments of the impact of tourism on mountains, the effective management of waste and resources, and clearer practices for defining and managing the carrying capacity of highland destinations.
Download or read book Mountains written by Martin F. Price and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2015 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this Very Short Introduction, Martin Price addresses the role of mountains in global ecosystems and within human culture. Considering the global effects of melting glaciers, and the conservation of mountain regions and peoples, he discusses the future of mountainous regions and the implications for all of us.
Download or read book Proceedings of the Workshop written by and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author :OREGON. State University. Forest Research Laboratory Publisher :Bib. Orton IICA / CATIE ISBN 13 : Total Pages :64 pages Book Rating :4./5 ( download)
Book Synopsis biennal report by : OREGON. State University. Forest Research Laboratory
Download or read book biennal report written by OREGON. State University. Forest Research Laboratory and published by Bib. Orton IICA / CATIE. This book was released on 1975 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author :Vishwambhar Prasad Sati Publisher :Springer Science & Business Media ISBN 13 :3319035339 Total Pages :208 pages Book Rating :4.3/5 (19 download)
Book Synopsis Towards Sustainable Livelihoods and Ecosystems in Mountain Regions by : Vishwambhar Prasad Sati
Download or read book Towards Sustainable Livelihoods and Ecosystems in Mountain Regions written by Vishwambhar Prasad Sati and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-12-21 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sustainable livelihoods and ecosystems are far-reaching and burning issues in the wake of high growth of population, low production and per ha yield of crops and depletion of biodiversity resources. Mountainous regions of the world are facing the menace of poverty, food insecurity and malnutrition. Further, tremendous growth in population and slow pace of development have together forced most of the population to live below poverty line. Traditionally depending upon cultivating subsistence crops for food requirement, the people living in mountainous region are unable to produce sufficient food grains to run their livelihood smoothly. The Himalayas is one of the world’s biodiversity hotspots and has an abundance of natural resources: land, water and forest – life sustaining factors. The geo-environmental conditions – climate and landscape further enhance the possibility of sustainable livelihoods through eco-tourism, harnessing water resources and utilizing forests and their products sustainably. Diversifying agricultural practices through cultivating cash and cereal crops and enhancing livelihood options through extensive use of timber and non-timber based forestry products can help to eradicate poverty and provide food security. This book consists of an introduction and nine chapters, covering geo-environmental setting, socio-economy and population profile, sustainable livelihoods: diversification and enhancement, livelihood analysis, development of tourism and hydroelectricity, case studies, mountain ecosystems, sustainable mountain development and also presents a conclusion.
Book Synopsis Mountain ecosystem services and climate change by : Egan, Paul A.
Download or read book Mountain ecosystem services and climate change written by Egan, Paul A. and published by UNESCO Publishing. This book was released on 2017-10-23 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis High Mountain Conservation in a Changing World by : Jordi Catalan
Download or read book High Mountain Conservation in a Changing World written by Jordi Catalan and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-08-03 with total page 413 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides case studies and general views of the main processes involved in the ecosystem shifts occurring in the high mountains and analyses the implications for nature conservation. Case studies from the Pyrenees are preponderant, with a comprehensive set of mountain ranges surrounded by highly populated lowland areas also being considered. The introductory and closing chapters will summarise the main challenges that nature conservation may face in mountain areas under the environmental shifting conditions. Further chapters put forward approaches from environmental geography, functional ecology, biogeography, and paleoenvironmental reconstructions. Organisms from microbes to large carnivores, and ecosystems from lakes to forest will be considered. This interdisciplinary book will appeal to researchers in mountain ecosystems, students and nature professionals. This book is open access under a CC BY license.
