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This book presents a comprehensive geospatial technology approach to data mining, data analysis, modeling, risk assessment, visualization, and management strategies, with a specific focus on various aspects of soil degradation-induced land degradation and desertification. It explores advanced methodologies leveraging open-source software, R statistical programming, Google Earth Engine, and modern artificial intelligence techniques. Particular emphasis is placed on recent advancements in data mining and robust modeling approaches related to extreme events associated with land degradation crises.The volume brings together recent developments and rigorous applications of geospatial and geostatistical techniques in the context of soil degradation and desertification. It covers a wide range of analytical methods, including the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM), Logistic Regression (LR), Evidential Belief Function (EBF), as well as supervised and unsupervised classification algorithms. Additionally, it highlights the use of Artificial Neural Networks (ANN), Machine Learning Algorithms (MLA), Support Vector Machines (SVM), Fuzzy Logic (FZ), Radial Basis Function (RBF) networks, General Regression Neural Networks (GRNN), Probabilistic Neural Networks (PNN), Mixture Density Networks (MDN), Self-Organizing Maps (SOM), and various hybrid computational techniques.

This book will reflect on the various urban complexities with a thorough demonstration on potential sustainable solution essential for cities with various policy measures. It will emphasize on various sustainable measures that are crucial to resolve the emerging contestations that disintegrate the inclusiveness and social equity. This book will also shed some light on the various technological shifts and emerging digital mechanisms for harnessing the city potential and participation. Furthermore, an elaborative structure to explain the policy challenges for various cities that are hurdle to urban future plan making process.  The main intent of this book is to ponder on various complexities witnessed by metropolitan cities across the globe. Through this book, there is an attempt to delve in to various policy measures that can future-proof the spatial development process in emerging cities with an emphasis on sustainable solutions that can spearhead the initiatives to mitigate social disparities and promote community participation. Furthermore this book will demonstrate technological shifts and emerging digital mechanisms as a game changer for responsive urban development. The book aspires to offer comprehensive insights from the different geographies of globe for policymakers, urban planners, academicians and researchers.

This book will assess existing policies on sustainable finance through contemporary case studies. This will explore how sustainable finance supports sustainable technology, which would reduce climate-related risks like the use of renewable energy sources, sustainable technology, smart home technology incentives, etc. The book will provide in-depth knowledge about various tools of sustainable finance that will reduce climate risk, like green bond policies, green building incentives, carbon tax policies at the national and international level, financial institute incentives for green technology, and many more.This book will provide comprehensive knowledge about the financial investment strategies of financial institutes and the regulatory framework at the government level. This will provide a scientific solution, empirical research, and analysis of the existing framework on sustainable finance aligned with climate risk.

This book offers a comprehensive exploration of the dynamic relationship between environmental factors and public health, providing both theoretical insights and practical solutions. As environmental challenges such as climate change, pollution, and natural disasters increasingly threaten global public health, this book integrates foundational theories with empirical evidence to address these pressing issues. It covers a wide range of topics including the theoretical and methodological foundations for understanding the nexus between environment and public health, exploring historical perspectives and research directions. The book examines the health impacts of environmental hazards and disasters, focusing on vulnerable regions and populations with highlighting climate change associated public health challenges. Furthermore, the book shifts to the environmental pollution and public health challenges, offering sustainable solutions to mitigate environmental pollutions. The book also delves into the intersection of climate extremes, food security, and nutrition, focusing on how vulnerable countries can build resilient food systems to combat food insecurity and malnutrition. It emphasizes the role of cutting-edge technologies like geospatial tools, artificial intelligence, machine learning (ML) and advanced environment and public health data cloud to make sustainable solutions. By integrating diverse regional perspectives, the book presents actionable strategies for building resilient, sustainable environment and public health. Designed for researchers, policymakers, and environmental health practitioners, this book serves as an essential guide for understanding the profound global environmental challenges and public health burdens, learning the advance tools and techniques to delineate such issues and resilient strategies

This book seeks to thoroughly examine the interrelated issues of climate change, land degradation, and the crucial need for sustainability. The book will thoroughly analyze these urgent matters, exploring their origins, effects, and possible resolutions. By using a variety of disciplines such as environmental science, ecology, economics, sociology, and policy studies, a comprehensive understanding of the intricate interactions involved will be provided. The initial part of the book will explore the scientific basis of climate change and land degradation, explaining the causes of these occurrences and their extensive impacts. It will examine issues including greenhouse gas emissions, deforestation, soil erosion, loss of biodiversity, and ecosystem degradation. By creating a strong scientific base, readers will comprehend the critical importance and scale of the obstacles we are up against. Expanding on this knowledge, the following parts will explore the socio-economic factors of climate change and land degradation, such as industrialization, unsustainable farming methods, urbanization, and consumption habits. It will emphasize the unequal effects of these actions on susceptible communities and areas, along with the moral aspects of harming the environment and fairness across generations. The main focus of the book will be on offering solutions and ways to achieve sustainability. It will present new approaches and successful examples from various countries, including renewable energy technologies, regenerative agriculture, conservation efforts, and sustainable urban planning. In addition, it will assess how policy interventions, international cooperation, and grassroots movements contribute to driving transformative change. By providing a comprehensive overview of the challenges posed by climate change and land degradation, the book aims to empower readers with the knowledge they need to become informed global citizens. It seeks to foster a deeper appreciation for the interconnectedness of environmental issues and their linkages to social and economic systems. Furthermore, the book aspires to catalyze meaningful action at individual, community, and policy levels. By showcasing successful examples of sustainability initiatives and outlining practical steps for achieving a more resilient future, it aims to embolden readers to become agents of positive change in their own spheres of influence. Ultimately, "Sustainable Earth" seeks to contribute to the collective effort to safeguard the health of our planet and ensure the well-being of present and future generations.

This book offers a critical and timely exploration of two of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time—climate change and land degradation—and the transformative role that eco-resilience can play in addressing them. As global environmental shifts intensify, ecosystems, livelihoods, and development trajectories are increasingly at risk. This volume responds to this urgency by positioning eco-resilience—the capacity of ecosystems to absorb shocks and maintain essential functions—as a guiding principle for sustainable restoration and adaptive management. Drawing upon multidisciplinary perspectives, the book presents a well-structured and accessible synthesis of cutting-edge research, real-world case studies, and policy insights from across the globe. Organized into three thematic sections, the book begins by establishing the foundational concepts and scientific understanding of the climate–land nexus. It then moves into detailed regional and global perspectives on climate-induced land degradation, highlighting vulnerable ecosystems and emerging trends. The final section turns toward solutions—showcasing community-based practices, technological innovations, nature-based strategies, and inclusive governance models that promote long-term ecological and socio-economic resilience. From the wetlands of Cameroon to the urban landscapes of India, from fragile hill ecosystems in the Nilgiris to coastal mangrove belts, the case studies provide localized yet globally relevant insights. Techniques like remote sensing, GIS-based suitability analysis, RUSLE modeling, and phenological monitoring are coupled with participatory approaches and traditional knowledge systems to create actionable, adaptive pathways.This book is designed for senior undergraduate and graduate students, academic researchers, policy-makers, and professionals in environmental sciences, agriculture, urban and regional planning, civil and environmental engineering, and climate policy. It offers not only an in-depth analysis of the drivers and consequences of climate change and land degradation but also a roadmap for building sustainable and resilient landscapes in the face of a rapidly changing planet. Eco-Resilience is more than a scholarly resource—it is a call to action for a shared future where ecological integrity and human well-being go hand in hand.

This book describes climate crisis, associated vulnerabilities and impacts have different faces according to gender and regions. This book aims to reveal different forms of climate crises, vulnerabilities, impacts and policy implications in different countries of South and East Asian countries from gender perspectives. Further, this book intends to facilitate gender sensitive policy decision making and action planning. Therefore, it covers a wide range of gender specific cross cutting issues including climate crisis induced disasters, early warning, biodiversity conservation, watershed management, social capital, institutional approaches and such other challenging aspects. This book anticipates to guide decision makers, government executives and academic to move forward for a gender sensitive climate action planning.This book will have diverse readers including government officials, policy makers, development workers, researchers, scholars and students. All these readers will Different cross cutting issues are not well known and well published. There are different published materials and documents that focus gender sensitive issues. But there is no single source, from where all these readers can have better understanding about different gender related climate crisis issues and initiatives. Therefore, as a single and reliable published source this book will provide better understanding and knowledge for targeted readers to solve problems of gender related climate crisis issues and thus to contribute gender development in this climate change world.

The purpose of writing of this book is to address the pressing challenges posed by the complicated relationship between human societies and their socio-ecological environments. It explores the interdependencies that define socio-ecological resilience, emphasising the importance of an integrated and interdisciplinary approach to achieving sustainable quality of life. The book will deepen our understanding of the interconnectedness of ethical considerations, community well-being, and environmental stewardship by examining contemporary global issues. The chapters will delve into the human-environment nexus, exploring how natural resources and geopolitical dynamics influence resilience and sustainability. The book will also addresses socio-ecological threats, including climate conflict, habitat destruction, and inequality, highlighting their impact on global quality of life. Furthermore, it presents strategies for creating restorative environments, emphasising sustainable development practices, natural resource management, and the transition to renewable energy systems. Through comprehensive discussions on the role of governance, the impact of global pandemics, and the significance of sustainable economic models, the book will offer a holistic approach to addressing these challenges. Ultimately, it will serve as a guide for policymakers, researchers, and practitioners, providing models and frameworks that foster a sustainable environment and enhance the quality of life for present and future generations.

This book offers a comprehensive exploration of forestry's transformative role in combating climate change and fostering sustainability. It explores the scientific foundations of how forests contribute to carbon neutrality and sustainability, highlighting their crucial role in mitigating greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing global climate resilience. Focusing on the latest research and innovative practices provides a deep understanding of how effective forest management may drive progress toward a carbon-neutral world.The book also explores the intersection of forestry with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), highlighting its impact on issues such as poverty alleviation, food security, clean energy, climate change, biodiversity conservation, etc. Integrating scientific research with practical insights into forestry may address multiple global challenges while fostering resilient and sustainable communities.This book, designed for policymakers, forest managers, and researchers, offers a comprehensive guide to understanding and utilizing forestry’s potential in global climate strategies. It serves as a vital resource for those seeking to advance sustainable forestry practices and make informed decisions towards a carbon-neutral and sustainable future.

This book argues that addressing sustainability challenges requires insights from multiple disciplines, diverse perspectives, and collaboration across sectors. It explores the dynamic physical and cultural aspects of geography in the context of sustainable development, using modern tools and techniques. Geography is principally concerned with the growing relationship between human society and the physical environment, while sustainability offers solutions to meet present needs without compromising the demand of future generations. The connection between geography and sustainability becomes more significant when considering the advanced tools and techniques for analyzing complex environmental aspects as well as challenges, especially after the introduction of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Consequently, tools and techniques are integral parts of geographical studies and play a crucial role in promoting sustainable development. From precise data collection to spatial modelling, modern geographical research depends on these tools and techniques. This book explores the applications of tools and techniques such as Remote Sensing (RS), Geographical Information System (GIS), Global Positioning System (GPS), Machine Learning (ML) and some data visualization methods. These tools and techniques provide valuable insights into environmental changes, emphasising sustainable development. The fundamental areas of application include monitoring climate change, analyzing land use land cover change, assessing surface and ground water level, managing landslides risk and optimizing resource management. These tools and techniques also help to track environmental degradation by integrating different datasets and prepare spatial models and predictions. This will ultimately give an idea about urban planning, disaster management and environmental sustainability for the policy makers.

This book is considered a highly eco-friendly and sustainable means to improve soil quality and fertility by influencing the physico-chemical properties of the soil, increasing the mobility of essential elements, and improving the organic carbon content. Biochar has a high carbon content, and its application enhances the soil's capacity to retain nutrients, increases water-holding capacity, and decreases CH₄ emissions.This book presents to its readers a vivid account of the use of biochar in achieving sustainable agricultural goals. A wide array of topics will be covered, including:A general overview of biocharSustainable use of biochar in agriculture and animal husbandryWaste and wastewater treatmentBiochar as a sustainable engineering materialIn addition, the book provides a comprehensive account of the use of biochar in stress management and mitigation, soil fertility, and agriculture. It offers possible sustainable solutions for agriculture and environmental management, supported by recent information and up-to-date citations. We believe this book will be of immense importance to readers seeking novel ways to address sustainability issues in agriculture and environmental management.As we live in a complex environment with multiple interlinked factors playing a pronounced role in modulating our surroundings, biochar has shown its potential as an effective stress ameliorator in multiple niches and has made its mark on the circular bioeconomy. In our opinion, this edited volume will serve as a valuable reference material to summarize what has been achieved so far and where future emphasis is needed.

The book presents the shifting environmental trends worldwide in the name of development and offers a harmonious adjustment between development and the natural environment, addressing the intricate complexities in a comprehensive and sustainable manner. In recent times, humanity finds itself in a race against time to tackle the severe environmental crisis we face. Climate change, which is largely attributed to human activity, poses a significant challenge to social, political, and economic systems worldwide. As governments and scientists in the field acknowledge, it is the most pressing environmental threat of the 21st century. The earth's average temperature has risen by approximately 0.60C over the past century due to human activity, and greenhouse gas emissions are likely to cause a temperature increase of between 1.4 and 5.80C this century, depending on the efforts made to address climate change. Environmental problems manifest in various ways in both developed and developing countries, with some issues affecting regions globally while each country also grapples with unique developmental and environmental challenges. Furthermore, regional and local concerns demand immediate attention. The transfer of technology from developed countries to Third World countries has raised environmental concerns, as inadequate management has led to environmental degradation. Although human ingenuity and scientific progress have contributed to advancements in agriculture, irrigation, mining, industries, transportation, forestry, and land management, these pursuits have often disrupted the natural environment. As awareness of the adverse effects of developmental activities grows, people are actively seeking ways to mitigate these effects by adopting methods and technologies that promote sustainable development.