Environmental Conservation category: 3266 books
Bad Guys, Bullets, and Boat Chases
True Stories of Florida Game Wardens
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2017
“Stories are brimming with confrontations and high-stakes action. . . . Lee’s observations radiate authenticity and he effectively conveys his sophisticated knowledge base about the law, the Everglades and the criminal mind and the skill sets of conservation professionals. Once you get into this...
by Secretariat To The Cbd
Language: English
Release Date: February 25, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: February 25, 2014
In 1992, at the Earth Summit in Rio, the United Nations adopted the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) to agree international measures aimed at preserving the vital ecosystems and biological resources on which we all depend. This is the official handbook to the Convention and presents all the...
Biodiversity and Traditional Knowledge
Equitable Partnerships in Practice
Language: English
Release Date: September 23, 2010
Biodiversity research and prospecting are long-standing activities taking place in a new legal and ethical environment. Following entry into force of the Convention on Biological Diversity in 1993, and other recent policy developments, expectations and obligations for research and prospecting partnerships...
by Noel Mwenda
Language: English
Release Date: April 18, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: April 18, 2012
Research Paper (postgraduate) from the year 2011 in the subject Nature Protection, Landscape Conservation, University of Dodoma (Institute of Rural Development Planning), language: English, abstract: The study was conducted at the area along (Dodoma-Arusha Road) from Institute of Rural Development...
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Language: English
Release Date: March 30, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: March 30, 2018
This unique book addresses Iran’s extremely rich soil diversity and resources, which have developed under various climatic conditions ranging from dry to humid conditions. Featuring contributions by a group of respected experts on Iranian soils and agriculture, it provides comprehensive information...
by Manju Arora
Language: English
Release Date: May 14, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: May 14, 2009
Wildlife conservation and protection of human right are two separate legal topics but they do overlap and this how is to reconcile both of them.
The Green Leap
A Primer for Conserving Biodiversity in Subdivision Development
Language: English
Release Date: February 7, 2012
Written for anyone interested in green development—including policy makers, architects, developers, builders, and homeowners—this practical guide focuses on the central question of how to conserve biodiversity in neighborhoods and to minimize development impacts on surrounding habitats. The Green...
Water Resource Economics
The Analysis of Scarcity, Policies, and Projects
Language: English
Release Date: March 11, 2016
Updated edition of a comprehensive introduction to the economics of water management, with self-contained treatment of all necessary economic concepts.
Economics brings powerful insights to water management, but most water professionals receive limited training in it. The second edition of...
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Language: English
Release Date: August 15, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: August 15, 2013
"Ecosystem Services and Management Strategy in China" is a two-year international cooperation project that culminated from the China Council for International Cooperation on Environment and Development’s Task Force on Ecosystem Services and Management. It combines case studies, scenario...
Water Policy Reform in Southern Alberta
An Advocacy Coalition Approach
Language: English
Release Date: October 27, 2016
Between 1995 and 2005, the government of Alberta undertook major reforms to the way water is governed in the arid southern part of the province. Among the most significant reforms was the imposition of moratoria on new water licenses, the introduction of a market for buying and selling existing water...
The Community Forests of Mexico
Managing for Sustainable Landscapes
Language: English
Release Date: March 16, 2009
Mexico leads the world in community management of forests for the commercial production of timber. Yet this success story is not widely known, even in Mexico, despite the fact that communities around the globe are increasingly involved in managing their own forest resources. To assess the achievements...
Frog Pond Philosophy
Essays on the Relationship Between Humans and Nature
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2017
The philanthropist and philosopher Strachan Donnelley (1942--2008) devoted his life to studying the complex relationship between humans and nature. Founder and first president of the Center for Humans and Nature, Donnelley was a pioneer in the exploration and promotion of the idea that human beings...
Whidbey Island
Reflections on People & the Land
Language: English
Release Date: June 10, 2014
For generations, Whidbey Island's vivid beauty has made it a home for those drawn in by a rural landscape and thriving communities. Whether native tribes, pioneers, vacationers or retirees, all have enjoyed the island's legacy. Their stories illustrate Whidbey Island residents' devotion to their home....
Rights Resources and Rural Development
Community-based Natural Resource Management in Southern Africa
Language: English
Release Date: January 11, 2013
Community-based natural resource management (CBNRM) is an approach that offers multiple related benefits: securing rural livelihoods; ensuring careful conservation and management of biodiversity and other resources; and empowering communities to manage these resources sustainably. Recently, however,...