Impact of COVID-19 Lockdown on Environmental Health: Exploring the Situation of the Lower Gangetic Delta

The COVID-19 lockdown has had significant impacts on environmental and ecological health in the Lower Gangetic Delta, particularly on coastal ecosystems. The decrease in human activity and closure of sectors have led to a pronounced effect on biodiversity and overall environmental health, which is yet to be fully realized. The book examines these changes and assesses the future of biodiversity, ambient air quality, and ecosystem functioning in the region.

Format: Hardback
Length: 310 pages
Publication date: 06 April 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This comprehensive book delves into the profound impacts of the COVID-19 lockdown on environmental and ecological health, particularly focusing on coastal ecosystems in the Lower Gangetic Delta. It begins by providing a comprehensive overview of the spread and consequences of COVID-19 in the region, both before and after the lockdown. The book then delves into the specific impacts that the lockdown period has had and continues to have on various aspects, including air quality, marine and estuarine water quality, coastal biodiversity, and the livelihoods of the region's inhabitants, particularly those living below the poverty line.

One of the most significant effects of the lockdown has been the dramatic decrease in human activity, accompanied by the complete closure of various sectors such as air travel, oil and gas drilling, and construction. This has led to a pronounced impact on biodiversity and overall environmental health, which is yet to be fully realized. The book sheds light on these changes and assesses how biodiversity, ambient air quality, and ecosystem functioning will progress as COVID-19 remains a threat and the lockdown persists.

The study will be of immense interest to researchers, government officials, and professionals involved in disaster management, environmental science, biological science, and health. It provides valuable insights into the complex interplay between human activities, the environment, and public health, and offers valuable lessons for future crisis management and environmental conservation efforts.

In conclusion, this book is a crucial contribution to our understanding of the impacts of the COVID-19 lockdown on environmental and ecological health, particularly in coastal ecosystems. It sheds light on the complex interplay between human activities, the environment, and public health, and provides valuable insights for future crisis management and environmental conservation efforts.

Weight: 653g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031272417
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023