Climate Impacts on Sustainable Natural Resource Management

Climate change is a major global concern of the 21st century, with average surface temperature increasing by 1.18°C and sea levels rising due to melting glaciers. This book contributes to sustainable natural resource management by presenting up-to-date research findings from developing and developed countries. It is organized into six major themes and will be of interest to researchers and practitioners in environmental sciences, remote sensing, geography, meteorology, sociology, and policy studies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 16 December 2021
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Climate change has emerged as a pressing global concern of the 21st century, with alarming statistics indicating a significant rise in Earth's average surface temperature and the melting of glaciers leading to rising sea levels. The consequences of further temperature increase are dire, posing a significant threat to human survival on our planet. It is imperative to monitor climate data and its drivers to develop sustainable planning strategies.

Anthropogenic activities contributing to climate change require scientific evaluation and urgent mitigation measures. This book makes a substantial contribution to the field of sustainable natural resource management in the context of climate change. It presents up-to-date research findings from countries such as India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, and the USA, covering various thematic areas. The book is organized into six major themes: sustainable natural resource management, determinants of forest productivity, agriculture and climate change, water resource management and riverine health, climate change threat on natural resources, and linkages between natural resources and biotic-abiotic stressors.

While the applications and innovative techniques in this field continue to evolve, this book serves as a comprehensive summary of findings, providing valuable insights for researchers and practitioners in environmental sciences, remote sensing, geographical information systems, meteorology, sociology, and related disciplines. Its relevance extends to a wide range of stakeholders interested in addressing the challenges posed by climate change and promoting sustainable resource management practices.

Weight: 870g
Dimension: 252 x 173 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781119793373