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Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Applied ecology

Food Web Management - A Case Study of Lake Mendota (Hardcover, 1992 ed.): James F. Kitchell Food Web Management - A Case Study of Lake Mendota (Hardcover, 1992 ed.)
James F. Kitchell
R5,915 Discovery Miles 59 150 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This series is dedicated to serving the growing community of scholars and practitioners concerned with the principles and applications of environ mental management. Each volume is a thorough treatment of a specific topic of importance for proper management practices. A fundamental objective of these books is to help the reader discern and implement man's stewardship of our environment and the world's renewable re sources. For we must strive to understand the relationship between man and nature, act to bring harmony to it, and nurture an environment that is both stable and productive. These objectives have often eluded us because the pursuit of other individual and societal goals has diverted us from a course of living in balance with the environment. At times, therefore, the environmental manager may have to exert restrictive control, which is usually best applied to man, not nature. Attempts to alter or harness nature have often failed or backfired, as exemplified by the results of imprudent use of herbicides, fertilizers, water, and other agents. Each book in this series will shed light on the fundamental and applied aspects of environmental management. It is hoped that each will help solve a practical and serious environmental problem."

Frugivory and seed dispersal: ecological and evolutionary aspects (Hardcover, Reprinted from VEGETATIO, 107/108, 1993): T.H.... Frugivory and seed dispersal: ecological and evolutionary aspects (Hardcover, Reprinted from VEGETATIO, 107/108, 1993)
T.H. Fleming, Alejandro Estrada
R8,406 Discovery Miles 84 060 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Any scientific discipline needs a theoretical framework to guide its development and to sharpen the questions its researchers pursue. In biology, evolution is the grand theoretical framework, and an his torical perspective is necessary to understand present-day biological conditions. In its formative years, the modern study of the fruit-frugivore mutualism was guided by the 'specialist-generalist' paradigm developed by D. Snow, D. McKey, and H. Howe. Howe reviews the current status of this evolution ary paradigm and points out that it has been dismissed by many workers before being adequately tested. This is because ecologists working with the tropical plants and frugivorous birds for which the paradigm was originally developed rarely measure the seed dispersal effectiveness of different disperser species. He indicates that this paradigm still has heuristic value and suggests that several additional ecological paradigms, including the concept ofkeystone species ofplants and frugivores and the role that frugivores play in density-dependent mortality in tropical trees, are worth studying. The concept of seed dispersal quality has been central to discussions of fruit-frugivore coevolution. Schupp thoroughly reviews data bearing on this concept, constructs a hierarchical framework for viewing disperser effectiveness, and points out that disperser effectiveness depends on both the quantity and quality of seed dispersal. Effectiveness, in turn, affects both evolutionary and ecological relationships between dispersers and their food plants."

Lean and Green Supply Chain Management - Optimization Models and Algorithms (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019): Turan Paksoy, Gerhard... Lean and Green Supply Chain Management - Optimization Models and Algorithms (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019)
Turan Paksoy, Gerhard Wilhelm Weber, Sandra Huber
R4,588 Discovery Miles 45 880 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book presents the latest developments in optimization and optimal control models; exact, approximate and hybrid methods; and their applications in lean and green supply chains. It examines supply chain network design and modeling, closed loop supply chains, and lean, green, resilient and agile or responsive networks, and also discusses corporate social responsibility and occupational health and safety. It particularly focuses on supply chain management under uncertainty - employing stochastic or nonlinear modeling, simulation based studies and optimization - multi-criteria decision-making and applications of fuzzy set theory, and covers various aspects of supply chain management such as risk management, supplier selection or the design of automated warehouses. Lastly, using experimental applications and practical case studies, it shows the impact of lean and green applications on vehicle/fleet management and operations management.

Corporate Sustainability in the 21st Century - Increasing the Resilience of Social-Ecological Systems (Paperback): Rafael... Corporate Sustainability in the 21st Century - Increasing the Resilience of Social-Ecological Systems (Paperback)
Rafael Sarda, Stefano Pogutz
R1,811 Discovery Miles 18 110 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Corporate sustainability needs a rethink. We have entered the human-influenced Anthropocene age, and we are witnessing accelerating changes in earth system processes. Businesses' current initiatives, such as product innovation and pollution reduction, are not enough to combat the intensifying social-ecological challenges that face us. Corporate Sustainability in the 21st Century is an innovative new textbook which provides a fresh conceptual framework for understanding and engaging with sustainability, now and in the future - "Business In Nature." This book critically discusses key concepts and topics related to corporate sustainability, with a focus on corporate sustainability strategies and corporate value chains. Setting itself apart from existing books, it introduces ideas from global ecology and the natural sciences to provide readers with a new language for discussing business and sustainability. This book maintains an international perspective throughout, with a wealth of examples, case studies and discussion questions. It will be a valuable text for students of corporate sustainability; business, nature and society; and environmental studies, and will also be useful for managers seeking a new perspective on how being "green" can fit with business goals.

Video Techniques in Animal Ecology and Behaviour (Hardcover, 1994 ed.): S. D. Wratten Video Techniques in Animal Ecology and Behaviour (Hardcover, 1994 ed.)
S. D. Wratten
R4,475 Discovery Miles 44 750 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book is about video techniques, not video technology. To deal with the latter would be a thankless task, as by the time the book was published it would be out of date, given the rapid rate of development of video hardware. However, these technological advances do help to make it an exciting field. As Joe Riley says in Chapter 1, 'Advances in video technology continually produce improvements in performance and reductions in both the cost and size of equipment, so it seems certain that the technique will prove to be an even more useful resource . . . in the future. ' In selecting the topics and authors represented in this book, I have tried to encompass most of the behavioural and ecological uses to which video is likely to be put over the next decade or so. I believe the book has captured the invaluable accumulated experience of the most active practitioners of the medium in this research area. The idea for the book arose from two workshops on the use of video in ecology and behaviour held at Southampton University, UK, during the 1980s. Three learned societies were involved in these meetings: the Association of Applied Biologists, the British Ecological Society and the Society for Experimental Biology.

Biodiversity Conservation Through Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) - Himalayas and Indian Sub-Continent (Hardcover, 1st ed.... Biodiversity Conservation Through Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) - Himalayas and Indian Sub-Continent (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2022)
Oommen V Oommen, KP Laladhas, Prakash Nelliyat, Balakrishna Pisupati
R3,616 Discovery Miles 36 160 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book deals with the economic potentials of biodiversity and its capacity to support its own conservation aiming to provide livelihood for millions engaged in conservation, both now and for future generations. The book highlights the potentials of natural resources which are characterized as capital wealth (as defined in Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)), to finance its own conservation and to provide livelihood means to people who conserve it. The book is divided into five Parts. PART I explains about the Premise of Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS), PART II describes about the Technology Transfer, PART III will provide details about the Access to Genetic Resources and Access to Associated Traditional Knowledge & Benefit Sharing, PART IV is the Implementation of ABS mechanisms and PART V is about ABS and its Economics. This book will be of interest to biodiversity policy makers, administrators, university and college students, researchers, biodiversity conservationists.

Business, Government and the SDGs - The Role of Public-Private Engagement in Building a Sustainable Future (Hardcover, 1st ed.... Business, Government and the SDGs - The Role of Public-Private Engagement in Building a Sustainable Future (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2023)
Mahmoud Mohieldin, Sameh Wahba, Maria-Alejandra Gonzalez-Perez, Miral Shehata
R1,310 Discovery Miles 13 100 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book seeks to revise and challenge the roles and traditional realms of influence that national and local governments, and businesses at a critical juncture in terms of achieving sustainable development, faces when tackling the dual challenges of climate change and post-COVID recovery. Using the broader lens of the 2030 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to assess the roles and responsibilities of each of these stakeholders and their relationships, the book offers policy, economic arguments, case studies and examples to argue that neither national or local governments, nor companies, could afford to deviate from the SDGs in the recovery from the current crisis, nor that the imperative of bold climate action should detract from the broader focus on sustainability. The analysis frames the debate of how a balance between people, planet, and profits can be achieved and how nations, regions and cities, and businesses, with their representative organizations, can achieve a sustainable recovery from the current global crisis, and contribute to climate smart, resilient and inclusive development.

Combating Desertification with Plants (Hardcover, 2001 ed.): D. Pasternak, Arnold Schlissel Combating Desertification with Plants (Hardcover, 2001 ed.)
D. Pasternak, Arnold Schlissel
R4,591 Discovery Miles 45 910 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The conference "Combating Desertification with Plants" was held in Beer Sheva, Israel, from November 2-5, 1999, and was attended by 70 participants from 30 countries and/or international organisations. Desertification - the degradation of soils in drylands - is a phenomenon occurring in scores of countries around the globe. The number of people (in semiarid regions) affected by the steady decline in the productivity of their lands is in the hundred millions. The measures required to halt and reverse the process of desertification fall into many categories - policy, institutional, sociological-anthropological, and technical. Although technical "solutions" are not currently in vogue, the conference organizers felt that perhaps the pendulum had swung too far in the direction of "participatory approaches." Hence IPALAC - The International Program for Arid Land Crops - whose function is to serve as a catalyst for optimizing the contribution of plant germplasm to sustainable development in desertification-prone regions - felt the time was opportune for providing a platform for projects where the "plant-driven" approach to development finds expression. Some 45 papers were delivered at the conference, falling into the categories of this volume: Overview, Potential Germplasm for Arid Lands, Introduction, Domestication and Dissemination of Arid Land Plants, Land Rehabilitation, and Mechanisms of Plant Transfer. The conference was funded by UNESCO (Division of Ecological Sciences), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland, and MASHAV, Israel's Center for International Development Cooperation.

Sustainable Manufacturing - Challenges, Solutions and Implementation Perspectives (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017): Rainer Stark,... Sustainable Manufacturing - Challenges, Solutions and Implementation Perspectives (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)
Rainer Stark, Gunther Seliger, Jeremy Bonvoisin
R2,065 Discovery Miles 20 650 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This edited volume presents the research results of the Collaborative Research Center 1026 "Sustainable manufacturing - shaping global value creation". The book aims at providing a reference guide of sustainable manufacturing for researchers, describing methodologies for development of sustainable manufacturing solutions. The volume is structured in four chapters covering the following topics: sustainable manufacturing technology, sustainable product development, sustainable value creation networks and systematic change towards sustainable manufacturing. The target audience comprises both researchers and practitioners in the field of sustainable manufacturing, but the book may also be beneficial for graduate students.

Fire in Ecosystems of Boreal Eurasia (Hardcover, 1996 ed.): Johann Georg Goldammer, Valentin Furyaev Fire in Ecosystems of Boreal Eurasia (Hardcover, 1996 ed.)
Johann Georg Goldammer, Valentin Furyaev
R5,684 Discovery Miles 56 840 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

One of the first priority areas among joint East/West research programs is the rational use of natural resources and sustainable development of regions. In the boreal zone of North America and Eurasia forests are economically very important and, at the same time highly vulnerable to disturbances. Because of its size and ecological functions the boreal forest zone and its most dynamic disturbance factor - fire - play an important role in ecosystem processes on global scale. Interest within the global change research community in Northern Eurasia (Fennoscandia, European Russia, Siberia, and the Far East of Russia) has grown dramatically in the last few years. It is a vast area about which very little is known. It is a region where temperature rise due to anthropogenic climate forcing is predicted to be the greatest, and where the consequent feedbacks to the atmosphere are potentially large. In addition, it is poised to undergo rapid economic development, which may lead to large and significant changes to its land cover. Much of this interest in Northern Eurasia, as in the high latitude regions in general, is centerd on its role in the global carbon cycle, which is likely to be significantly affected under global change. New research initiatives between Western and Eastern countries have been designed to address a series of phenomena, problems and management solutions.

Satellite Earth Observations and Their Impact on Society and Policy (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017): Masami Onoda, Oran R Young Satellite Earth Observations and Their Impact on Society and Policy (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)
Masami Onoda, Oran R Young
R1,639 Discovery Miles 16 390 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The result of a workshop bringing together an international advisory board of experts in science, satellite technologies, industry innovations, and public policy, this book addresses the current and future roles of satellite Earth observations in solving large-scale environmental problems. The book showcases the results of engaging distinct communities to enhance our ability to identify emerging problems and to administer international regimes created to solve them. It also reviews the work of the Policy and Earth Observation Innovation Cycle (PEOIC) project, an effort aimed at assessing the impact of satellite observations on environmental policy and to propose a mission going forward that would launch an "innovation cycle". The achievements of such a mission would feed back to innovations in next-generation observation technology, thus contributing to global policy demand for policy-relevant information. This book is open access under a CC BY license.

The Comparative Roles of Suspension-Feeders in Ecosystems - Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on The... The Comparative Roles of Suspension-Feeders in Ecosystems - Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on The Comparative Roles of Suspension-Feeders in Ecosystems, Nida, Lithuania, 4-9 October 2003 (Hardcover, 2005 ed.)
Richard F. Dame, Sergej Olenin
R4,562 Discovery Miles 45 620 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Animals are a major link between the water column (pelagic) and the bottom (benthic) habitats in most shallow systems. This coupling is dominated by active processes such as suspension-feeding in which the organism actively uses energy to pump water that is then filtered to remove suspended particles that are consumed while undigested remains are deposited on the bottom. As a result of this feeding on and metabolism of particles, the animals excrete dissolved inorganic and organic waste back into the water column, and thus, become major components in the cycling and feedback of essential elements. With relatively high weight specific filtration rates of 1a" 10 liters/hour/gram dry tissue and a propensity to form large aggregated populations (beds, reefs, schools and swarms), these organisms can play an important role in regulating water column processes.

Although estuarine bivalve molluscs such as oysters and mussels dominate the suspension-feeder literature, other groups including plankton and nekton that are found in estuarine as well as other aquatic systems are also potentially important removers of suspended particles. Thus, a significant part of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop focused on suspension-feeders as controllers of plankton abundance, biomass and diversity, system metabolism, nutrient cycling and scale dependency.

Systems dominated by suspension-feeders are typically impacted by human activities including recreation, aquaculture, human and industrial pollution, and bilge water from shipping. Suspension-feeders are often impacted by fisheries and over-exploitation. These impacts commonly result in changes in ecosystem structure either through the food chainconcentration of harmful substances or diseases, the introduction of alien species of suspension-feeders, or the instability of suspension-feeders systems through species displacement or phase shifts in the dominance between different suspension-feeding components such as nekton or zooplankton. These issues were addressed near the close of the workshop along with conclusions and syntheses developed by the working groups.

Who Saved Antarctica? - The Heroic Era of Antarctic Diplomacy (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021): Andrew Jackson Who Saved Antarctica? - The Heroic Era of Antarctic Diplomacy (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)
Andrew Jackson
R3,909 Discovery Miles 39 090 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book provides a diplomatic history of a turning point in Antarctic governance: the 1991 adoption of comprehensive environmental protection obligations for an entire continent, which prohibited mining. Solving the mining issue became a symbol of finding diplomatic consensus. The book combines historiographic concepts of contingency, conjuncture and accidental events with theories of structural, entrepreneurial and intellectual leadership. Drawing on archival documents, it shows that Antarctic governance is more adaptive than some imagine, and policy success depends on the interplay of normative practices, serendipitous events, public engagement and influential players able to exploit those circumstances. Ultimately, the events revealed in this book show that the protection of the Antarctic Treaty itself remains as important as protecting the Antarctic environment.

Dairy Farming in the 21st Century - Global Ethics, Environment and Politics (Hardcover): Bruce A. Scholten Dairy Farming in the 21st Century - Global Ethics, Environment and Politics (Hardcover)
Bruce A. Scholten
R2,929 Discovery Miles 29 290 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

How do we achieve food security for a global population now over 7 billion people and trending towards 10 billion by 2050? This study of the global dairy industry examines how to balance our needs with those of animals and the environment. It scrutinises ruminant bovines' worrying exhaling of methane, a greenhouse gas which, fortunately, evidence shows can be reduced by adding seaweed to cattle feed. Are the multi-thousand-cow mega-dairies of the USA appropriate models for Africa and Asia's high-growth dairy regions, where so many women are smallholders? Is it ethical to keep cows in confined animal feeding operations (CAFOs), eating unnatural high-energy/low fibre diets when they prefer grazing pasture? Other issues include hormones for oestrus stimulation, and GMOs for milk yield, stressing cows' immune systems and drastically shortening longevity. This book offers multifaceted discussion of the central and ancillary issues relevant to dairying, and consumption of plant- and laboratory-based foods in the 21st century. No book to date offers such a comprehensive overview, linking ethics, environment, health and policy-making with in-depth coverage of the major dairy farming regions of the world.

Marker-Assisted Plant Breeding: Principles and Practices (Hardcover, 2015 ed.): B.D. Singh, A.K. Singh Marker-Assisted Plant Breeding: Principles and Practices (Hardcover, 2015 ed.)
B.D. Singh, A.K. Singh
R6,548 Discovery Miles 65 480 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Marker-assisted plant breeding involves the application of molecular marker techniques and statistical and bioinformatics tools to achieve plant breeding objectives in a cost-effective and time-efficient manner. This book is intended for beginners in the field who have little or no prior exposure to molecular markers and their applications, but who do have a basic knowledge of genetics and plant breeding, and some exposure to molecular biology. An attempt has been made to provide sufficient basic information in an easy-to-follow format, and also to discuss current issues and developments so as to offer comprehensive coverage of the subject matter. The book will also be useful for breeders and research workers, as it offers a broad range of up-to-the-year information, including aspects like the development of different molecular markers and their various applications. In the first chapter, the field of marker-assisted plant breeding is introduced and placed in the proper perspective in relation to plant breeding. The next three chapters describe the various molecular marker systems, while mapping populations and mapping procedures including high-throughput genotyping are discussed in the subsequent five chapters. Four chapters are devoted to various applications of markers, e.g. marker-assisted selection, genomic selection, diversity analysis, finger printing and positional cloning. In closing, the last two chapters provide information on relevant bioinformatics tools and the rapidly evolving field of phenomics.

Protozoan Plankton Ecology (Hardcover, 1992 ed.): J.A. Laybourn-Parry Protozoan Plankton Ecology (Hardcover, 1992 ed.)
J.A. Laybourn-Parry
R5,660 Discovery Miles 56 600 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This text looks at the biology, temporal and spatial distribution patterns and the functional role of planktonic protozoa in fresh, brackish and marine waters. In recent years the importance of these organisms in ecological processes such as the flow of energy and the biogeochemical cycling of carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus in planktonic systems has become widely appreciated.

Neotropical Endophytic Fungi - Diversity, Ecology, and Biotechnological Applications (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021): Luiz Henrique... Neotropical Endophytic Fungi - Diversity, Ecology, and Biotechnological Applications (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)
Luiz Henrique Rosa
R4,602 Discovery Miles 46 020 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This pioneering book focuses on Neotropical endophytic fungi, providing a comprehensive overview of their diversity, ecology, and biotechnological applications in medicine, agriculture, and industry. Despite their rich diversity, the endophytic fungi associated with plants of Central and South American biomes remain largely unknown. The book addresses that knowledge gap by offering insights into Neotropic endophytic fungal community.

Environmental education (Paperback): Environmental education (Paperback)
R234 Discovery Miles 2 340 Ships in 4 - 8 working days
A Just Energy Transition - Getting Decarbonisation Right in a Time of Crisis (Hardcover): Ed Atkins A Just Energy Transition - Getting Decarbonisation Right in a Time of Crisis (Hardcover)
Ed Atkins
R2,325 Discovery Miles 23 250 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

To reduce emissions and address climate change, we need to invest in renewables and rapidly decarbonise our energy networks. However, decarbonisation is often seen as a technical project, detached from questions of politics and social justice. What if this is leading to unfair transitions, in which some people bear the costs of change while others benefit? In this timely and expansive book, Ed Atkins asks: are we getting decarbonisation right? And how could it be made better for people and communities? In doing so, this book proposes a different type of energy transition. One that prioritises and takes opportunities to do better – to provide better jobs, community ownership and improve people’s homes and lives.

Global Environmental Law at a Crossroads (Paperback): Robert V Percival, Jolene Lin, William Piermattei Global Environmental Law at a Crossroads (Paperback)
Robert V Percival, Jolene Lin, William Piermattei
R1,441 Discovery Miles 14 410 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The normative and institutional distance travelled since UNCHE has been considerable. There have been notable successes, but more often than not environmental indicators continue to evince disturbing downward trends. This collection brings together cutting-edge scholarship designed to explore where we have been, where we are, and where we might be going - Global Environmental Law at a Crossroads. Contributors explore the continuing challenges we face, but they also look ably and deeply at the opportunities for improvement in governance that might address these challenges. For those concerned where we are headed, this will be a welcome addition to the library.' - Donald K. Anton, The Australian National University College of Law'This is a remarkable publication wherein some of the world s leading environmentalists discuss in an informed and transparent manner global, regional and national environmental challenges. The unique character of this book is that it links global issues of the environment (sustainable development; the creation of the World Environmental Organization) with national issues such as the right of nature in Ecuador. The book also presents a critical overview of the Rio+20 Conference. The particular feature of this outstanding book is its very analytical and straightforward approach to environmental issues adopted by its authors. Such a book is a must to all environmental lawyers, scholars and practitioners and in particular for a young generation of people who are interested in our planet.' - Malgosia Fitzmaurice, Queen Mary University of London Global Environmental Law at a Crossroads analyzes cutting-edge developments in environmental law around the globe. Written in the aftermath of the 'Rio+20' conference, this book addresses environmental governance from the international, regional and national levels. The topics include climate change initiatives, market-based environmental measures, water and food systems management, environmental governance structures and theories, and examples of environmental policy innovations from around the world. The global coverage draws on experiences from the EU, the Middle East, China, Brazil, Ecuador, Nigeria, Ethiopia, New Zealand and Australia. This book will be a useful resource to scholars and students of environmental law and policy. Government and environmental officials as well as resource managers will find of interest the analyses of varied experiences around the world. These comparative experiences provide a rich introduction to the emerging field of global environmental law. Contributors: R. Ako, M.B. Tekle, P. Chen, D. Craig, E. Daly, T. Daya-Winterbottom, S. Fulton, A.L. Garcia Campos, Ni. Goeteyn, J.J. i Manzano, A. Kennedy, I.E. Kornfeld, L.-H. Lye, N. Lugaresi, F. Maes, J.R. May, A.M. de Oliveira Nusdeo, C. Parrod, L. Schiano di Pepe, A. Telesetsky, J. Williams, S. Wolfson,Y. Zhao

Biocultural Diversity in Europe (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016): Mauro Agnoletti, Francesca Emanueli Biocultural Diversity in Europe (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016)
Mauro Agnoletti, Francesca Emanueli
R5,622 R5,275 Discovery Miles 52 750 Save R347 (6%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The book collects a selection of the papers presented at the meeting held in the context of the Joint Programme on the Links between Biological and Cultural Diversity (JP-BiCuD). Recognizing the inextricable link between biological and cultural diversity, the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (SCBD) joined forces, and in 2010 launched the Joint Programme on the Links between Biological and Cultural Diversity (JP-BiCuD). The first meeting for the implementation of the JP-BiCuD was held in Florence (Italy) in April 2014 and produced the UNESCO-sCBD Florence Declaration, which highlights the concept of biocultural diversity. The European rural territory is predominantly a biocultural, multi-functional landscape, providing a crucial and effective space for integration of biological and cultural diversity, suggesting the need to revise some of the current strategies for the assessment and management of biodiversity.

From Fossil Fuels to Low Carbon Energy Transition - New Regulatory Trends in Latin America (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2022): Geoffrey... From Fossil Fuels to Low Carbon Energy Transition - New Regulatory Trends in Latin America (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2022)
Geoffrey Wood, Juan Felipe Neira-Castro
R3,137 Discovery Miles 31 370 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Focusing on five key themes - hydrocarbons, electricity, mining, social license to operate, and arbitration/dispute resolution- via in-depth country and regional case studies, this book seeks to capture the contrasting and sometimes conflicting trends in energy governance in Latin America as it wrestles with a dependence on fossil fuels whilst shifting toward a low carbon future. Energy transition continues to sit at the centre of the Latin American policy debate as the world continues to push for carbon neutrality by 2050. Latin America is undergoing a renewable energy transition, with substantial reserves (solar, wind, hydro, geothermal) and many countries in the region setting ambitious renewable energy policies, laws, and regulations to address climate change. However, recent initiatives to promote renewables must be placed in context. Historically, Latin America has developed and improved its economic and social standards due primarily to an economy based on the extractive industries and fossil fuels. This places renewables at the crossroads of multiple drivers, as the region seek to ensure security of supply, attract investment, and facilitate a low carbon energy transition.

Ecology, Planning, and Management of Urban Forests - International Perspective (Hardcover, 2008 ed.): Margaret M. Carreiro,... Ecology, Planning, and Management of Urban Forests - International Perspective (Hardcover, 2008 ed.)
Margaret M. Carreiro, Yong-Chang Song, Jianguo Wu
R4,433 Discovery Miles 44 330 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

It has been increasingly recognized that trees and vegetation in urban areas provide a number of ecological services beyond beautifying cities. The purpose of urban forestry is to use trees and natural habitat patches to ameliorate negative environmental impacts of cities and to contribute to the creation of more livable, ecological sustainable eco-cities. Ecology, Planning, and Management of Urban Forests takes an international approach to sharing knowledge about the management of urban forests that has been learned through studies in many different regions. This allows the reader to evaluate methods and management that are appropriate for particular geographic, environmental and socio-political contexts. Urban forests are also approached on regional and landscape scales to encompass more natural environments in and around cities, rather than within arbitrary municipal boundaries.

Textbook of Biodiversity (Paperback, illustrated edition): K.V. Krishnamurthy Textbook of Biodiversity (Paperback, illustrated edition)
K.V. Krishnamurthy
R1,501 Discovery Miles 15 010 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

A comprehensive text and reference book covering all the aspects of biodiversity science for students and researchers of biodiversity, plant science, biotechnology, as well as zoology.

Critical Political Ecology - The Politics of Environmental Science (Hardcover): Timothy Forsyth Critical Political Ecology - The Politics of Environmental Science (Hardcover)
Timothy Forsyth
R5,846 Discovery Miles 58 460 Ships in 12 - 19 working days


Critical Political Ecology brings political debate to the science of ecology. As political controversies multiply over the science underlying environmental debates, there is an increasing need to understand the relationship between environmental science and politics. In this timely and wide-ranging volume, Tim Forsyth uses an innovative approach to apply political analysis to ecology, and demonstrates how more politicised approaches to science can be used in environmental decision-making.

Critical Political Ecology examines:
*how social and political factors frame environmental science, and how science in turn shapes politics
*how new thinking in philosophy and sociology of science can provide fresh insights into the biophysical causes and impacts of environmental problems
*how policy and decision-makers can acknowledge the political influences on science and achieve more effective public participation and governance.

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