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This is a comprehensive resource that integrates the application of
innovative remote sensing techniques and geospatial tools in
modeling Earth systems for environmental management beyond
customary digitization and mapping practices. It identifies the
most suitable approaches for a specific environmental problem,
emphasizes the importance of physically based modeling, their
uncertainty analysis, advantages, and disadvantages. The case
studies on the Himalayas with a complex topography call for
innovation in geospatial techniques to find solutions for various
environmental problems. Features: Presents innovative geospatial
methods in environmental modeling of Earth systems. Includes case
studies from South Asia and discusses different processes and
outcomes using spatially explicit models. Explains contemporary
environmental problems through the analysis of various information
layers. Provides good practices for developing countries to help
manage environmental issues using low-cost geospatial approaches.
Integrates geospatial modeling with policy and analysis its direct
implication in decision making. Using a systems' approach analysis,
Geospatial Modeling for Environmental Management: Case Studies from
South Asia shall serve environmental managers, students,
researchers, and policymakers.
With water as one of the most critical resources of nature that is
necessary for sustaining life for all living things, it has become
very important for designing and using spatial informational
techniques for understanding the root causes behind the degradation
of our water resources. This volume discusses in detail a selection
of geospatial approaches, tools, and techniques. The uses of
geographical information science to measure and manage water
resources are diverse. Satellite remote sensing provides essential
data for mapping water resources, hydrology flux measurement,
monitoring drought, and flood inundation. With an abundance of
informative case studies, the chapters discuss the use of the
satellite remote sensing and GIS-based systems for managing urban
storm water; for flood and soil erosion management; for mapping
groundwater zones; for crop production, including measuring soil
moisture and aridity; for gauging the impact of climate change; for
evaluating glacier change dynamics; for assessing the impact of
urban growth on water resources; for measuring the degradation of
rivers; and more. This peer-reviewed volume imparts important
information on spatial information techniques that are used for
understanding the root causes behind the degradation of our water
resources. GIScience for the Sustainable Management of Water
Resources will be a valuable resource for urban planners,
environmentalists, policymakers, ecologists, researchers,
academicians, students, and professionals in the fields of remote
sensing, civil engineering, social science, computer science, and
information technology.
This book assesses the roadmap for the implementation of the SDGs
in South Asia, focusing in particular on the areas of poverty
reduction, inequality, health/well-being and water and sanitation.
South Asia is amongst the fastest growing regions in the world,
with an aggregate GDP in excess of two trillion US dollars, but at
the same time it has significant deficits in human development,
with 37 per cent of the world's poor and nearly half of the world's
malnourished children. For South Asia, the United Nations'
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) represent a constructive
opportunity to end many of the region's deprivations in a
time-bound and systematic manner. Starting with the legacy of the
Millennium Development Goals, the book goes on to provide a
country-by-country overview of strategies for addressing the
problems of poverty, health, water and sanitation. South-South
Cooperation and in particular the South Asian Association for
Regional Cooperation (SAARC) are discussed and, finally, the
editors present a summary of policy priorities for social
development. This book aims to be a useful resource for
researchers, policy influencers, planners, implementers, students,
and activists aiming to push to achieve the SDGs.
This book assesses the roadmap for the implementation of the SDGs
in South Asia, focusing in particular on the areas of poverty
reduction, inequality, health/well-being and water and sanitation.
South Asia is amongst the fastest growing regions in the world,
with an aggregate GDP in excess of two trillion US dollars, but at
the same time it has significant deficits in human development,
with 37 per cent of the world's poor and nearly half of the world's
malnourished children. For South Asia, the United Nations'
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) represent a constructive
opportunity to end many of the region's deprivations in a
time-bound and systematic manner. Starting with the legacy of the
Millennium Development Goals, the book goes on to provide a
country-by-country overview of strategies for addressing the
problems of poverty, health, water and sanitation. South-South
Cooperation and in particular the South Asian Association for
Regional Cooperation (SAARC) are discussed and, finally, the
editors present a summary of policy priorities for social
development. This book aims to be a useful resource for
researchers, policy influencers, planners, implementers, students,
and activists aiming to push to achieve the SDGs.
Stress on natural resources has recently increased due to
commercialization and the need to provide livelihoods for locals.
Because they are such core parts of everyday life, ensuring
sustainability in resource management is of paramount importance.
Only by integrating the tools of spatial information science can an
effective course for preserving and protecting natural resources be
created. Spatial Information Science for Natural Resource
Management is a pivotal reference source that explores coordinated
approaches to sustainable development and management of natural
resources to keep a balance of the environment, ecology, and human
livelihood. Featuring coverage on a wide range of topics including
crop yield estimation, ecosystem services, and land information
systems, this book covers interdisciplinary techniques in
monitoring and managing natural resources. This publication is
ideally designed for urban planners, environmentalists,
policymakers, ecologists, researchers, academicians, students, and
professionals in the fields of remote sensing, civil engineering,
social science, computer science, and information technology.
Stress on natural resources has recently increased due to
commercialization and the need to provide livelihoods for locals.
Because they are such core parts of everyday life, ensuring
sustainability in resource management is of paramount importance.
Only by integrating the tools of spatial information science can an
effective course for preserving and protecting natural resources be
created. Spatial Information Science for Natural Resource
Management is a pivotal reference source that explores coordinated
approaches to sustainable development and management of natural
resources to keep a balance of the environment, ecology, and human
livelihood. Featuring coverage on a wide range of topics including
crop yield estimation, ecosystem services, and land information
systems, this book covers interdisciplinary techniques in
monitoring and managing natural resources. This publication is
ideally designed for urban planners, environmentalists,
policymakers, ecologists, researchers, academicians, students, and
professionals in the fields of remote sensing, civil engineering,
social science, computer science, and information technology.
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