Amit Kumar

Rajiv Pandey

Wil De Jong

Munesh Kumar

Climate Change in the Himalayas: Vulnerability and Resilience of Biodiversity and Forest Ecosystems explores and assesses issues affecting species survival in the rich forests of the Himalayan region. This book characterizes current biodiversity statuses, related ecosystem services, and provides new evidence and solutions for climate change effects on Himalayan animals and plants. Written by regional and international experts on climate change, ecosystems and the Himalayas, this book analyzes current species threats, loss of habitats, and carbon effects. It identifies critical areas requiring special attention and provides workable solutions for protection and ecosystem services. As many plant and animal species continue to be classified as extinct due to climate change, urbanization, and failing ecosystems, analyses and techniques in this book offer resolutions for sustaining current risks and curbing future risks. These can also be applied to other biodiverse, at-risk regions of the world. Offers nature-based solutions, along with policy and governance measures, such as the application of the UNFCCC Paris Agreement Provides mitigation and adaptation processes for current and future climate change impacts Includes a focus on soil sustainability

Vulnerability and Resilience of Biodiversity and Forest Ecosystems

Climate Change in the Himalayas

Deanna Donovan

Ken-ichi Abe

This book provides a timely insight into the relationships between extreme conflict, the international trade in forest products, and the social, economic and environmental condition of tropical forests and their human communities. It explores the underlying causes and the social and environmental consequences of conflict in tropical forest areas. The book includes case studies from Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

Wil De Jong

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