Wetland Management for Biodiversity Conservation and Climate Change Mitigation

Inbunden, Engelska, 2026

AvAshok K. Rathoure,Rekha Rani,Priya Banerjee

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Wetlands are among the most productive ecosystems on Earth, providing essential services that support biodiversity, water security, climate regulation, and human well-being. Often described as the “kidneys of the Earth,” they filter pollutants, recharge groundwater, store carbon, mitigate floods, and sustain countless plant and animal species. Yet these critical ecosystems face growing threats from urbanization, pollution, habitat loss, and climate change.This volume offers a comprehensive examination of the ecological significance of wetlands and the urgent need for their protection and restoration. Bringing together contributions from experts across environmental science, ecology, conservation biology, and resource management, the volume explores both the challenges confronting wetlands and the strategies required to safeguard them.The chapters address wetland ecology, ecosystem services, biodiversity assessment, methane emissions, carbon sequestration, climate resilience, mangrove conservation, restoration science, and policy frameworks. Detailed case studies highlight successful conservation initiatives and demonstrate how restoration efforts can strengthen ecosystem resilience while supporting local communities and livelihoods. The volume also examines practical management approaches, including monitoring tools, economic valuation methods, remote sensing technologies, and conservation planning frameworks. By integrating scientific research with real-world applications, the book provides guidance for improving wetland management and enhancing conservation outcomes.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2026-10-27
Mått152 x 229 x undefined mm
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor534
FörlagApple Academic Press Inc.
ISBN9781779642691

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Ashok K. Rathoure, PhD, is an environmental scientist, consultant, and researcher with more than two decades of experience in environmental impact assessment, ecology, biodiversity, and environmental biotechnology. He has authored over 60 books, published extensively in scientific journals, and serves in editorial leadership roles for several environmental publications.Rekha Rani, PhD, is Associate Professor and Head at Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, India. Her expertise includes aquatic toxicology, environmental pollution, biodiversity, and entomology. She has received numerous academic awards, published widely, and actively contributes to environmental conservation and research initiatives.Priya Banerjee, PhD, is Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies at Rabindra Bharati University, India. Her research interests include integrated waste management, resource recovery, toxicology, and environmental sustainability. She has published extensively, edited multiple scholarly books, and collaborates with national and international research institutions.

Preface Introduction PART I: CHALLENGES FACED BY WETLANDS 1. Status of Wetlands: An Overview 2. Wetlands: The Ecosystem Engineers of the Natural World 3. Restoring Wetlands to Strengthen Resilience Against Climate Change 4. Ecosystem Services of Wetlands as “Earth’s Kidneys” and Its Challenges in the Changing World 5. Assessment of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services of Wetlands 6. Abiotic Factors That Influence Wetland Ecosystem 7. Greenhouse Gas Dynamics in Wetlands: Sources, Sinks, and Carbon Sequestration Mechanisms 8. Assessment of Methane Emission from Wetlands 9. Climate Risks in Coastal Mangrove Wetlands of India: Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Restoration Challenges PART II: WETLAND MANAGEMENT 10. Status of Wetlands in India and Their Conservation: An Overview 11. Restoration Enhances Wetland Biodiversity and Ecosystem Service Supply 12. Preserving Wetland Vitality: Safeguarding Ecosystem Services and Halting Biodiversity Decline 13. Wetland Restoration Dynamics in India: From Degradation to Recovery 14. Preserving Valuable Ecosystems: An In-Depth Study at Punjab’s Wetlands 15. Cultural Significance of Wetlands 16. Role of the Conventions in the Conservation and Wise Use of Wetlands PART III: WETLAND MANAGEMENT FOR BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION 17. Management Effectiveness Tracking Tool for Wetland Conservation 18. Wetland Ecosystem Services: A Review of Ecological and Economic Perspective 19. Wetlands and Carbon Sequestration: Balancing Storage, Emissions, and Climate Impact 20. Comprehensive Analysis of Management of Wetland Water Resources 21. Management of Wetlands for Biodiversity 22. Economic Value of Wetlands Products and Services 23. Wetland Remote Sensing: Methodological Review and Recommendations for Chilika Index