Combating Forest Loss and Fires Technology–Policy Approaches in Key Biodiversity Areas

Prof. Manish Kumar Goyal is a Chair Professor- BIS Standardization and Dean, Infrastructure Development at the Indian Institute of Technology Indore. His research interests include water, air, and soil, with a focus on GIS and remote sensing applications in water, environment, and climate change.Mr. Shivukumar Rakkasagi is a PhD Scholar and DST INSPIRE Fellow at the Indian Institute of Technology Indore. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from VTU University and an MSc in Geoinformatics from KSRDPR University. His research spans a wide array of domains, including Geospatial Intelligence, Climate Risk Analytics, Sustainable Development, Wetlands, Key Biodiversity Areas, Multi-Hazard Disaster Management, Techno-Societal Frameworks, and Water Resources Management.

• Chapter 1. Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs).- Chapter 2. KBAs and Forest Loss.- Chapter 3. KBAs and Forest Fire.- Chapter 4. KBAs and Stable Night Lights.- Chapter 5. Policy Recommendations and Future Directions.