Tomorrow S Coasts Complex And Impermanent
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Tomorrow S Coasts Complex And Impermanent
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Author : Lynn Donelson Wright
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2018-06-15
Tomorrow S Coasts Complex And Impermanent written by Lynn Donelson Wright and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-06-15 with Science categories.
This book is intended as a conceptual roadmap to show how some of the numerous pieces of complex coastal systems intersect and might interact under changing future environmental regimes. It is addressed to a non-technical but environmentally literate audience that includes the lay public, policy makers, planners, engineers and academics interested in the causes and consequences of global changes as they are likely to affect coastal systems. The book also outlines some strategies for anticipating and responding to the challenges that lie ahead. The purpose is not to offer a technical treatise on how to build better numerical models or to provide the cognoscenti with new scientific details or theories. Quite on the contrary the authors aim to provide a holistic, easy-accessible overview of coastal systems and therefore use a writing style that is non-technical, nonmathematical and non-jargonized throughout. Wherever scientific terms are required to avoid ambiguity, a clear and simple definition is presented and those definitions are repeated in the glossary. The authors aim to communicate with all who care about the future of coastal environments. In Part 1, they present some underlying general “big picture” concepts that are applicable to coastal processes and coastal change worldwide. Part 2 reviews some of the more important physical, ecological and societal causes and outcomes of coastal change. A selection of case studies of some prominent and highly vulnerable coastal regions is presented in Part 3. Some strategies for facilitating and supporting collaboration among the global scientific community to enhance future coastal resilience are outlined in Part 4.
Complex Disasters
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Author : Anna Lukasiewicz
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2022-10-20
Complex Disasters written by Anna Lukasiewicz and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-10-20 with Social Science categories.
This Edited book introduces the concept of complex disasters and considers both disaster risks and impacts across the disaster management spectrum – Prevention – Preparation – Response and Recovery. Three types of complex disasters are analysed – ‘Compound’, ‘Cascading’ and ‘Protracted’. Case studies include hazards from fires, through to floods, sea level rise and typhoons are explored through case studies from Australia and the Asia Pacific region. Each is written by scholars and/or practitioners with acknowledged expertise in the field and most chapters are based on detailed case studies of ongoing or recent research projects. The book will be useful to researchers in climate, disaster, or environmental and economic policy, disaster risk reduction, and climate change studies, and practitioners and policy makers applying disaster theory and knowledge into policy and decision-making.
Oceanobs 19 An Ocean Of Opportunity Volume Ii
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Author : Tong Lee
language : en
Publisher: Frontiers Media SA
Release Date : 2020-12-31
Oceanobs 19 An Ocean Of Opportunity Volume Ii written by Tong Lee and has been published by Frontiers Media SA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-12-31 with Science categories.
This eBook is a collection of articles from a Frontiers Research Topic. Frontiers Research Topics are very popular trademarks of the Frontiers Journals Series: they are collections of at least ten articles, all centered on a particular subject. With their unique mix of varied contributions from Original Research to Review Articles, Frontiers Research Topics unify the most influential researchers, the latest key findings and historical advances in a hot research area! Find out more on how to host your own Frontiers Research Topic or contribute to one as an author by contacting the Frontiers Editorial Office: frontiersin.org/about/contact.
The Blue Compendium
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Author : Jane Lubchenco
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2023-05-24
The Blue Compendium written by Jane Lubchenco and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-05-24 with Science categories.
Home to over 80 percent of all life on Earth, the ocean is the world’s largest carbon sink and a key source of food and economic security for billions of people. The relevance of the ocean for humanity's future is undisputed. However, the ocean’s great potential to drive economic growth and equitable job creation, sustain healthy ecosystems, and mitigate climate change is not yet fully recognised. Lack of awareness of this potential as well as management and governance challenges pose impediments. Until these impediments are removed, ocean ecosystems will continue to be degraded and opportunities for people lost. A transition and a clear path to a thriving and vibrant relationship between humans and the ocean are urgently needed. This open access collection of papers and reports identifies a path that is inspired by science, energised by engaged people, and emboldened by visionary leaders. These assessments of knowledge are commissioned by the High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy (Ocean Panel), which was established in September 2018 as a unique initiative led by heads of state and government from around the world, to showcase the latest leading-edge science, knowledge and state-of-the-art thinking on key ocean issues. Altogether, The Blue Compendium offers innovative ocean solutions in technology, policy, governance, and finance realms, that could help accelerate a transition to a more sustainable and prosperous relationship with the ocean. The comprehensive assessments have already informed policy making at the highest levels of government and motivated an impressive array of responsive and ambitious action across a growing network of leaders in business, finance and civil society.
Integrated Coastal Resilience
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Author : C. Reid Nichols
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2024-09-04
Integrated Coastal Resilience written by C. Reid Nichols and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-09-04 with Technology & Engineering categories.
The potential for natural hazards and vulnerability to these threats varies from community to community. Adaptation will require ongoing monitoring of the natural and built-up environments and the development of policies, structures, and approaches to ensure resilient communities. Resilient approaches involve assessing risk and vulnerability, identifying solutions to reduce risks, implementing viable solutions, and assessment. Owing to past damages from extreme weather, countries around the world are making significant investments in coastal infrastructure that will reduce risks from disasters that are exacerbated by climatic changes.
Australian Coastal Systems
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Author : Andrew D. Short
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2019-08-29
Australian Coastal Systems written by Andrew D. Short and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-08-29 with Science categories.
This book describes the entire coast and beaches and barrier systems of Australia. It covers the coastal processes and systems that form and impact Australia's 30.000 km coast, 12.000 beaches and 2750 barrier systems. These processes include geology, geomorphology, climate, waves, tides, currents, sediment supply, as well as coastal ecosystems. The coast is divided into tropical northern and southern temperate provinces, within which are seven divisions, 23 regions and 354 coastal sediment compartments each of which is described in detail in the 34 chapters. Within these systems are the full range of wave through tide-dominated beaches and barriers ranging from cheniers to massive transgressive dune systems together with a range of onshore and longshore sand transport systems. This is an up to date reference for the entire coast, its present condition and likely responses to the impacts of climate change.
Biodiversity Conservation And Bioresource Utilisation For Sustainable Development A Holistic Approach
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Author : Prof. Hemanta Kumar Sahu,
language : en
Publisher: Newredmars Education Pvt Ltd
Release Date : 2025-05-04
Biodiversity Conservation And Bioresource Utilisation For Sustainable Development A Holistic Approach written by Prof. Hemanta Kumar Sahu, and has been published by Newredmars Education Pvt Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-05-04 with Science categories.
The goal of sustainable development is to advance society while tackling existing needs without compromising the capability of upcoming generations to encounter their own. Sustainable development is constantly looking for ways to strike a balance between sociocultural preservation, environmental preservation, economic growth and development, prevention, and well-being. Protection, restoration, and promotion of sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, handling forests sustainably, prevention of desertification, stopping and retreating land degradation, and uncertain biodiversity loss are the objectives of Sustainable Development Goal 15 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. In this case, ecosystems and biodiversity are key components of many of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and related objectives. Since biodiversity is at the heart of many economic activities, particularly those involving crop and livestock agriculture, forestry, and fishing. A large portion of the human population is closely depending on their surrounding natural resources for survival, and many of them are the utmost helpless people rely solely on biodiversity to meet their daily subsistence needs. The present book ‘Biodiversity Conservation and Bioresource Utilisation for Sustainable Development: A Holistic Approach’ which includes 21 chapters, is an attempt to discuss the present status of the biodiversity conservation and their use for sustainable development which includes exploiting natural resources responsibly, reducing pollution, mitigating climate change, ethnomedicine, etc. Plants have traditionally been used for the treatment of human ailments. The article ‘Ethnomedicinal Practices of the Kolha Tribe of Khejuripada Village, Mayurbhanj, Odisha’ of Menjoti Naik, Basanta Kumar Mohanta, Mahasweta Mohanta, Manu Naik and Samir Mahrana emphasized the importance of documenting and preserving the traditional healing knowledge regarding ethnomedicinal practices of the Kolha tribe of village Khajuripada, of Kusumi block, Mayurbhanj, Odisha to ensure its preservation for future generations. Similarly, in their work Akash Minz, Prabhasini Sundi, Subhani Rath recorded the indigenous and standard practices for human diseases control, of the ethnic groups (Oraon, Kharia, Munda, etc) in Hemgir block, Sundargarh, Odisha. Which showed that traditional medicine, mainly involving the use of medicinal plants, is playing a significant role in meeting the primary healthcare needs of these local communities of the study area. The floral and faunal resources of Similipal Biosphere Reserve are having various types of medicinal and economic values. Through their articles on the wild edible mushroom of Similipal Biosphere Reserve, when Jiban Jyoti Panda, Debasis Nayak and Yugal Kishore Mohanta tried to analyse the Potential Aspects of the Wild Edible Mushroom of Similipal Biosphere Reserve and discussed the Ethnomedicinal Value, Nutritional Aspect, Bioactive Compounds and Bioactivity, Bioactivity, Human Diseases, Industrially Important Enzymes etc. Shubham Pradhan, Bijayananda Sahoo, Satyabrata Dash and Biswajit Rath aimed to investigate the phytochemical composition and bioactive potential of lichens from Similipal Biosphere Reserve and highlighted the chemical diversity and bioactive potential of corticolous lichens. Correspondingly, Dibya Ranjan Nayak, Shubham Pratik Mohanta, Subhani Rath have discussed about the Scientific Importance of Bee-Forage Plants, Key Floral Characteristics Supporting Bees in Odisha, Ecological Significance in Odisha, Economic and Agricultural Linkage, Agricultural Crops, Forest and Wild Flora, Horticultural Plants; Ecological Importance of Honey Bee–Plant Interactions, including Pollination Services, Biodiversity Conservation, Soil and Water Health; Economic Significance-Apiculture Development, Employment and Women Empowerment, Organic and Niche Market Potential etc. The Current distribution, status, threats and conservation of Indian Skimmers is a major content of Gatikrishna Behera and Ashok Kumar Mallik article where they explored the current distribution and status of this remarkable bird, highlighting its populations in the Mahanadi, Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers. And highlighted the bird's ecological significance within riverine ecosystems. By addressing these challenges, we can work towards a brighter future for this remarkable species. The fishing industry is a crucial component of global food production and economic growth, but it also generates vast amounts of waste, including fish scales, bones, skin, and internal organs. These by products, if discarded improperly, contribute to environmental pollution. The article ‘rethinking fish waste: transforming an environmental challenge into a sustainable opportunity’ of Gargee Mohanty explores the current scale of fish waste generation, innovative solutions for repurposing it, and the necessary steps for product development, regulatory approvals, and commercialization. Consistently, Bishnupriya Hansdah and A. A. Singha analysed the In vitro micropropagation of a valuable medicinal plant Paederia foetida L. using nodal explants. In their survey on the major cause and remedies Of Human-Sloth Bear Conflicts, Nibedita Mohapatra, Puspanjali Parida and Jagat Jeevan Rout aims to understand the nature of human-sloth bear conflicts in Odisha where they discussed the Human-Sloth Bear Conflict Patterns in Eastern India, Socio-Ecological Drivers of Conflict, Mitigation Strategies for Human-Sloth Bear Coexistence, Current existing status of bear, Attitude of a sloth bear, Sharing of resources, Habitat management and tried to identify key issues for human-sloth bear conflict and quantify the nature and intensity of conflict between human and sloth bear in their studied area of Kuldhia and Nilgiri wildlife range, under Balasore wildlife Division, Odisha. The coastal region of Odisha, which is ecologically significant, is home to a wide variety of terrestrial mammals found in its forests, wetlands, and estuarine habitats.The review on Mammalian Fauna and the Impact of Cyclones and Ecotourism in the Coastal Ecosystem of Odisha of Jyoti Shankar Sahu, Rashmi Ranjan Das, Debasis Nayak, Ashok Kumar Mallik explores the distribution, ecology, and population dynamics of important terrestrial mammals in the coastal regions of Odisha, while considering both natural and human-induced pressures. Similipal Biosphere Reserve is indeed an important natural treasure and holds significance for several reasons as the 7th largest biosphere reserve in India. Deepak Mishra and Suvendu Kumar Satapathy attempted to explore the basic reason of forest fire and to understand the relationship between forest fire and tribal Livelihood in Kaptipada block. In their article the historical and contemporary perspectives on the tiger beetle research in India, Manoranjan Parida, Kiran Kumar Bhuyan and Ashok Kumar Mallik discussed the habitat, morphology, life cycle, behaviour of the Tiger Beetle and their ecological significances. The primary objective of the study of Kabita Kumari Sahu is to analyse the economic dimensions of Sabai grass crafts, focusing on cost, revenue, and profitability, with a special emphasis on the livelihoods of rural and tribal artisans in the Similipal Biosphere Reserve (SBR) of Odisha. The tribal environment is the outcome of their interaction with natural environment since long back. Their environment is comprised of abiotic elements, flora and fauna including their social and cultural fabrics. Janki Prasad and Basanta Kumar Mohanta attempted to understand tribal environment and ecosystem and their perspectives on nature conservation. This study of Manu Naik, Debasmita Sendha, Bhubaneswar Sabar and Basanta Kumar Mohanta explores how these cultural expressions reflect the Dongria Kandha's symbiotic relationship with their environment, adaptive strategies, and innovative responses to environmental challenges. By contextualizing these findings within the broader framework of sustainability and conservation, this research contributes to a nuanced understanding of the complex relationships between human societies and their environments. Likely, in their article ‘Kangdali Festival of Rung Community in Pithoragarh District of Uttarakhand’ Ashok Kumar Sahani and Kareena Dattal explore the cultural, historical, socio economic impact and ecological significance of the festival, its impact on biodiversity and how it serves as a medium for community co-hension, integrity and fellow feellingness among community with environmental conservation. A Socio-Economic Understanding of The Bhatu Community of Central India is a focal point of discussion made by Subhajit Sen where he explores the community’s current living conditions, focusing on key indicators such as education, employment, health, and access to government welfare schemes. Further, the study of N.R. Rahul and Banita Behera investigates the origins, progression, and effects of human-caused environmental changes in the region. The study aims to establish long-term ecological restoration solutions by reevaluating the Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel's recommendations. We hope, this book will be helpful for the students, scholars, faculty, scientists, professional, planners of this area.
Marine Environmental Characterization
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Author : C. Reid Nichols
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2022-06-01
Marine Environmental Characterization written by C. Reid Nichols and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-06-01 with Technology & Engineering categories.
The use of environmental data to support science, technology, and marine operations has evolved dramatically owing to long-term ocean observatories, unmanned platforms, satellite and coastal remote sensing, data assimilative numerical models, and high-speed communications. Actionable environmental information is regularly produced and communicated from quality-controlled measurements and skillful forecasts. The characterization of complex oceanographic processes is more difficult compared to inland features because of the difficulty in obtaining observations from often remote and hazardous locations. Regardless, coastal and ocean engineering projects and operations require the collection and analysis of meteorological and oceanographic data to fill information gaps and the running of numerical models to characterize regions of interest. Data analytics are also essential to integrate disparate marine data from national archives, in situ sensors, imagery, and numerical models to meet project requirements. Holistic marine environmental characterization is essential for data-driven decision making across the science and engineering lifecycle (e.g., research, production, operations, end-of-life). Many marine science and technology projects require the employment of an array of instruments and models to characterize spatially and temporally variable processes that may impact operations. Since certain environmental conditions will contribute to structural damage or operational disturbances, they are described using statistical parameters that have been standardized for engineering purposes. The statistical description should describe extreme conditions as well as long- and short-term variability. These data may also be used to verify and validate models and simulations. Environmental characterization covers the region where engineering projects or maritime operations take place. For vessels that operate across a variety of seaways, marine databases and models are essential to describe environmental conditions. Data, which are used for design and operations, must cover a sufficiently long time period to describe seasonal to sub-seasonal variations, multi-year, decadal, multi-decadal, and even climatological factors such as sea level rise, coastal winds, waves, and global ocean temperatures. Combined data types are essential for the computation of environmental loads for the region of interest. Typical factors include winds, waves, currents, and tides. Some regions may require consideration of biofouling, earthquakes, ice, salinity, soil conditions, temperature, tsunami, and visibility. Observations are also used for numerical forecasts, but errors may exist due to inexact physical assumptions and/or inaccurate initial data, which can cause errors to grow to unacceptable levels with increased forecasting times. Overall, marine environmental characterization tools, from observational data to numerical modeling, are critical to today's science, engineering, and marine operational disciplines.
Modelling And Advanced Earth Observation Technologies For Coastal Zone Management
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Author : Elham Mahmoud Ali
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2025-02-06
Modelling And Advanced Earth Observation Technologies For Coastal Zone Management written by Elham Mahmoud Ali and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-02-06 with Science categories.
This volume provides readers with the tools to unlock the potential of Earth observation (EO) technologies to transform coastal zone management. This comprehensive guide delves into how EO technologies can be used monitor and manage coastal areas, emphasizing sustainable land use and development. Designed for researchers, decision-makers, and environmental planners, this book offers multi-scale assessment approaches that provide actionable solutions and strategic plans for managing extensive environmental landscapes. Readers will discover innovative management solutions for a variety of environmental challenges, along with new methodologies aimed at sustainable development and the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and 2030 targets. This volume showcases numerous multi-tasked applications of satellite data from diverse sources, validating the immense value of earth observations in environmental management. By integrating this data into geographical databases, the book provide an ideal framework for spatial planning at various scales. Geospatial information is a crucial tool for creating interactive systems for spatial analysis, merging real-world data with forecasting models to support social and economic development. Geospatial information guides where and when to act, aiding in the development of strategic and implementation plans that promote sustainable development. Embrace the future of coastal zone management with this volume and equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to make informed, impactful decisions for a sustainable tomorrow.
Loving Orphaned Space
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Author : Mrill Ingram
language : en
Publisher: Temple University Press
Release Date : 2022-05-06
Loving Orphaned Space written by Mrill Ingram and has been published by Temple University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-05-06 with Art categories.
Touring orphaned spaces -- Caring in orphaned space -- Gas station alchemy and cultural heritage in South Chicago -- Artist diplomacy on the Bronx River -- Water and other foreigners in Fargo, North Dakota -- Meaning-full space.