Action In Ecosystems
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Restoring Nature S Capital
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Author : Frances H. Irwin
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007
Restoring Nature S Capital written by Frances H. Irwin and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Conservation of natural resources categories.
This publication outlines an action agenda for governments, business, and civil society to restore and sustain ecosystem services: the benefits people receive from nature such as fresh water, food, protection from floods, and spiritual enrichment. The action agenda responds to the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment finding that globally nearly two thirds of ecosystem services assessed were degraded. The agenda is informed by the recommendations of 17 policy experts from around the globe.
Action In Ecosystems
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Author : Ivan R. Kennedy
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2001-03-23
Action In Ecosystems written by Ivan R. Kennedy and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-03-23 with Medical categories.
"The action resonance theory (ART) transcends disciplines. Originally designed to solve specific biological problems, such as ATP synthesis, its role in muscle function and nitrogenase activity, ART has universal significance for sustaining the earth's ecosystems in the face of global problems such as the greenhouse effect. The author, Ivan Kennedy, proposes that action resonance is valid from microcosm to macrocosm, providing a cogent version of the unified field theory sought by Einstein and others."--BOOK JACKET.
The Structure And Dynamics Of Human Ecosystems
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Author : William R. Burch
language : en
Publisher: Yale University Press
Release Date : 2017-08-22
The Structure And Dynamics Of Human Ecosystems written by William R. Burch and has been published by Yale University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-08-22 with Nature categories.
A landmark book that strives to provide both grand theory and practical application, innovatively describing the structure and dynamics of human ecosystems As the world faces ever more complex and demanding environmental and social challenges, the need for interdisciplinary models and practical guidance becomes acute. The Human Ecosystem Model described in this landmark book provides an innovative response. Broad in scope, detailed in method, at once theoretical and applied, this grand study offers an in-depth understanding of human ecosystems and tools for action. The authors draw from Goethe’s Faust, classic anthropology and sociology studies, contemporary ecosystem ecology, Buddhist ethics, and more to create a paradigm-shifting model and a major advance in interdisciplinary ecology.
The Economics Of Ecosystems And Biodiversity In Business And Enterprise
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Author : Joshua Bishop
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013-06-17
The Economics Of Ecosystems And Biodiversity In Business And Enterprise written by Joshua Bishop and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-06-17 with Science categories.
This book is a product of the TEEB study (The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity). It provides important evidence of growing corporate concern about biodiversity loss and offers examples of how leading companies are taking action to conserve biodiversity and to restore ecosystems. This book reviews indicators and drivers of biodiversity loss and ecosystem decline, and shows how these present both risks and opportunities to all businesses. It examines the changing preferences of consumers for nature-friendly products and services, and offers examples of how companies are responding. The book also describes recent initiatives to enable businesses to measure, value and report their impacts and dependencies on biodiversity and ecosystem services. The authors review a range of practical tools to manage biodiversity risks in business, with examples of how companies are using these tools to reduce costs, protect their brands and deliver real business value. The book also explores the emergence of new business models that deliver biodiversity benefits and ecosystem services on a commercial basis, the policy enabling frameworks needed to stimulate investment and entrepreneurship to realize such opportunities, and the obstacles that must be overcome. The book further examines how businesses can align their actions in relation to biodiversity and ecosystem services with other corporate responsibility initiatives, including community engagement and poverty reduction. Finally, the book concludes with a summary and recommendations for action.
Landscape Ecology In Action
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Author : A. Farina
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2012-12-06
Landscape Ecology In Action written by A. Farina and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-06 with Science categories.
In my office I am encased in bookshelves which hold an accumulation of literature on ecology that represents the papers and books over the last 50 years. My students enjoy rummaging through this collection be cause it contains a record of the history of ecology and is full of sur prises. Some of the most recent material pertains to landscape ecology, a subject that literally emerged fully active at the Veldhoven Interna tional Congress organized by the landscape ecologists of The Nether lands in 1981. The subject has developed quickly. It has one or more journals, which publish short works. It has a series of text books. And, it has just begun a series on monographs. One of the textbooks in land scape ecology is titled Principles and Methods in Landscape Ecology and was written by the Italian ecologist Almo Farina in 1998. My stu dents like this text especially well because it is direct, to the point and comprehensive. "Farina" is on loan much of the time. In the present volume Almo Farina again addresses the subject of Landscape Ecology but from a different perspective than he took in his textbook. Landscape in Action focuses on the application of the princi ples and concepts to problem solving. The two books make a pair, with the first technical and conceptual and the second applied to problems of land and water at large scale.
Linking Ecology And Ethics For A Changing World
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Author : Ricardo Rozzi
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2014-02-06
Linking Ecology And Ethics For A Changing World written by Ricardo Rozzi and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-02-06 with Science categories.
To comprehensively address the complexities of current socio-ecological problems involved in global environmental change, it is indispiseble to achieve an integration of ecological understanding and ethical values. Contemporary science proposes an inclusive ecosystem concept that recognizes humans as components. Contemporary environmental ethics includes eco-social justice and the realization that as important as biodiversity is cultural diversity, inter-cultural, inter-institutional, and international collaboration requiring a novel approach known as biocultural conservation. Right action in confronting the challenges of the 21st century requires science and ethics to be seamlessly integrated. This book resulted from the 14th Cary Conference that brought together leading scholars and practitioners in ecology and environmental philosophy to discuss core terminologies, methods, questions, and practical frameworks for long-term socio-ecological research, education, and decision making.
Satellite Remote Sensing For Conservation Action
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Author : Allison K. Leidner
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2018-08-16
Satellite Remote Sensing For Conservation Action written by Allison K. Leidner and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-08-16 with Nature categories.
Explains how satellite remote sensing informs and helps deliver successful conservation management through case studies, which highlight practitioner experience.
Depend On Nature
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Author : Sue Mainka
language : en
Publisher: IUCN
Release Date : 2005
Depend On Nature written by Sue Mainka and has been published by IUCN this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Ecosystem management categories.
Human wellbeing depends on the capacity of the earth’s natural systems to provide ecosystem goods and services. However, the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment chillingly concludes that unless we take action to mitigate the current decline in ecosystem services, the cost to society will be substantial. In this publication, IUCN defines three key challenges that will need to be addressed in the near future in order to deliver internationally-agreed development goals. Actions for implementation for all three challenges are also proposed, as well as some 'First Steps’ that should be initiated now if we are to secure our future.
Novel Ecosystems
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Author : Richard J. Hobbs
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2013-01-07
Novel Ecosystems written by Richard J. Hobbs and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-01-07 with Nature categories.
Land conversion, climate change and species invasions are contributing to the widespread emergence of novel ecosystems, which demand a shift in how we think about traditional approaches to conservation, restoration and environmental management. They are novel because they exist without historical precedents and are self-sustaining. Traditional approaches emphasizing native species and historical continuity are challenged by novel ecosystems that deliver critical ecosystems services or are simply immune to practical restorative efforts. Some fear that, by raising the issue of novel ecosystems, we are simply paving the way for a more laissez-faire attitude to conservation and restoration. Regardless of the range of views and perceptions about novel ecosystems, their existence is becoming ever more obvious and prevalent in today’s rapidly changing world. In this first comprehensive volume to look at the ecological, social, cultural, ethical and policy dimensions of novel ecosystems, the authors argue these altered systems are overdue for careful analysis and that we need to figure out how to intervene in them responsibly. This book brings together researchers from a range of disciplines together with practitioners and policy makers to explore the questions surrounding novel ecosystems. It includes chapters on key concepts and methodologies for deciding when and how to intervene in systems, as well as a rich collection of case studies and perspective pieces. It will be a valuable resource for researchers, managers and policy makers interested in the question of how humanity manages and restores ecosystems in a rapidly changing world. A companion website with additional resources is available at www.wiley.com/go/hobbs/ecosystems
Sustainability A Call To Action Part I
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Author : Linda Pope
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2016-09-01
Sustainability A Call To Action Part I written by Linda Pope and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-09-01 with categories.
Sustainability: A Call to Action Part I (2nd Edition) provides the perfect antidote to environmental despair. The author blends solid science with a recognition that even small individual actions are available and beneficial. Our current path isn't necessarily our fate. Ample tested tools and methods already exist. The author reviews and links to all of these, encouraging readers to find simple and do-able shifts in behavior that don't feel onerous. Chapters look at the restoration of natural ecosystems, changing our use of water, our food and agricultural choices, our built environment, and our commitments to healthy communities. The book's Table of Contents, and this edition's comprehensive index, allow readers to dip into the text quickly for information, resources and inspiration.