List of Contributors xxvii
Preface xxxiii
1 Ecosystem Management: Climate Change and Global Sustainability-An Introduction 1
Arnab Banerjee, Manoj Kumar Jhariya, Abhishek Raj and Taher Mechergui
1.1 Introduction 2
1.2 Ecosystem Management 4
1.3 Key Principles Behind Ecosystem Management 6
1.4 Climate Change and Ecosystem Management 10
1.5 Issues and Challenges of Global Sustainability 12
1.6 Climate Change and Health 13
1.7 Ecosystem Management and Global Sustainability 14
1.8 Conclusion 16
1.9 Future Perspectives of Ecosystem Management, Climate Change, and Global Sustainability 17
References 18
2 Climate Change Mitigation Through Sustainable and Climate-Smart Agriculture 23
Saikat Mondal and Debnath Palit
2.1 Introduction 24
2.2 Climate Change Risks on Global Agriculture System 27
2.3 The History and Fundamental Principles of Sustainable Agriculture 30
2.4 Climate-Smart Agriculture 32
2.5 Importance of Sustainable and Climate-Smart Agriculture 33
2.6 Various Climate-Smart Technologies Toward CC Mitigation 39
2.7 Policy Support and International Cooperation 45
2.7.1 Policy Support and International Cooperation for Sustainable and Climate-Smart Agriculture in India 46
2.8 Future Directives Toward Climate-Smart Practices Toward Sustainable Agriculture 46
2.9 Conclusion 47
References 48
3 Management of Soil Degradation: A Comprehensive Approach for Combating Oil Degradation, Food Insecurity, and Climate Change 55
Zia Ur Rahman Farooqi, Muhammad Sohail, Hussein Alserae, Ayesha Abdul Qadir, Tajammal Hussain, Predrag Ilic, Sobia Riaz and Zikria Zafar
3.1 Introduction 56
3.2 Soil Degradation: Causes and Extent 57
3.3 Management of Soil Degradation 61
3.4 Win-Win Strategies/Effective Resource Utilization in Management of Degraded Soils 69
3.5 Conclusions 71
3.6 Future Perspective of Combating Land Degradation 72
References 72
4 Green Approaches to Mitigate Climate Change Issues in Indian Subcontinent 79
Jayati Chakraborti, Saikat Mondal and Debnath Palit
4.1 Introduction 80
4.2 Renewable Energy Initiatives 82
4.3 Sustainable Agriculture Practices 91
4.4 Forest Conservation and Reforestation in CC Mitigation 95
4.5 Waste Management and Circular Economy as Green Approach 97
4.6 Green Transportation and Green Urban Planning 101
4.7 Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience 103
4.8 Policies and Governance in Promoting Green Approaches in Indian Subcontinent 103
4.9 Importance of Stakeholder Collaboration and International Cooperation in India in CC Mitigation Through Green Approach 104
4.10 Challenges and Opportunities Faced in Implementing Green Approaches in the Indian Subcontinent 106
4.11 Conclusion 106
References 108
5 Management of Environmental Pollution: Hyperaccumulator Plants, Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi (AMF), and Biochar in Heavy Metal Remediation 115
Tareq A. Madouh and Merlin K. Davidson
5.1 Introduction 116
5.2 Heavy Metals and Environmental Pollution 116
5.3 Impact of Heavy Metals 120
5.4 Remediation Measures 124
5.5 Phytoremediation 124
5.6 AMF in Heavy Metal Remediation 133
5.7 Biochar in Heavy Metal Remediation 138
5.8 Mechanisms of Biochar-AMF-Aided Phytoremediation 148
5.9 Future Prospects and Research Needs 150
5.10 Conclusion 152
References 153
6 Global Climate Change and Ecosystem Services: An Indian Perspective 171
Niladri Sekhar Mondal and Apurba Ratan Ghosh
6.1 Introduction 172
6.2 Understanding Ecosystem Services and Their Importance 173
6.3 Consequences of Climate Change on Ecosystem Services 176
6.4 Policy, Governance, and Future Pathways 190
6.5 Conclusion 191
References 192
7 Mensurational Assessment of Partial, Total Tree, and Stand Mortality of Mangrove Dieback Amidst Climate Change in The Gambia, West Africa 205
Gordon N. Ajonina and J-Hude E. Moudingo
7.1 Introduction 206
7.2 Operational Definition of Dieback 207
7.3 Material and Methods 208
7.4 Findings 221
7.5 Conclusions 243
7.6 Management of Mangrove Ecosystem Against Dieback and Future Outlook 244
Acknowledgments 245
References 245
8 Heavy Metal Pollution and Environmental Sustainability: Issues, Challenges, and Bioremediation Strategies 249
Sudeshna Mitra, Prosanta Saha and Debnath Palit
8.1 Introduction 250
8.2 Bioaccumulation and Biomagnification of Heavy Metals 256
8.3 Toxic Effects of Heavy Metals 257
8.4 Recent Advances and Future Prospects in Heavy Metal Remediation 277
8.5 Conclusion 281
References 282
9 Innovative Techniques for Soil and Water Conservation 291
Maghchiche Abdelhak
9.1 Introduction 292
9.2 Importance of Soil and Water Conservation 294
9.3 Emerging Technologies in Soil and Water Conservation 297
9.4 Innovative Techniques for Soil Conservation 300
9.5 Nanotechnology for Soil and Water Conservation 304
9.6 Innovative Techniques for Water Conservation 308
9.7 Challenges and Opportunities in Adopting Innovative Techniques for Water and Soil Conservation 314
9.8 Conclusion 317
9.9 Future Outlook for Innovative Water and Soil Conservation 318
References 319
10 "Green Technology"-Efficient Solution Toward Environmental Management in 21st Century 327
Sangeeta Banerjee and Debnath Palit
10.1 Introduction 328
10.2 Application of Green Technology in Different Sectors 334
10.3 Challenges in Adopting Green Technology 345
10.4 Government Initiative in Green Technology 345
10.5 Some Green Companies in India 349
10.6 Conclusion 349
10.7 Future Perspective of Green Technology Toward Environmental Management 349
References 350
11 Navigating Sustainability and Ecosystem Management Through a Systemic Lens: Core Principles 353
Leonid Melnyk, Inna Koblianska, Iryna Dehtyarova and Oleksandr Kubatko
11.1 Introduction 354
11.2 Prerequisites for the Shift Toward Sustainability: A Historical and Resource-Energy Perspective 356
11.3 Natural and Societal Underpinnings of Sustainability 359
11.4 Systemic Basics of Natural and Social Object Functioning 363
11.5 Sustainable Development and Ecosystem Management Through the Prism of System Principles 367
11.6 Contours of Sustainable Economy 369
11.7 Key Pathways for Advancing Sustainable Economy 372
11.8 Principles of Natural and Social Systems' Sustainable Development 374
11.9 Ecosystems' Contributions to Maintaining Equilibrium in a Sustainable Economy 386
11.10 Mechanisms of Sustainability Transformation 387
11.11 Conclusions 389
References 391
12 A Vulnerability Study on Groundwater Arsenic Exposures and Possible Sustainable Management Options 397
Alok Chandra Samal, Piyal Bhattacharya, Anusaya Mallick, Manoj Kumar Kar and Subhas Chandra Santra
12.1 Introduction 398
12.2 Toxicity of Arsenic 399
12.3 Origin and Mobility of Arsenic in the Environment 400
12.4 Arsenic in Soil and Crops 401
12.5 Epidemiology of Chronic Arsenicosis 404
12.6 Arsenic Flow in Ecosystems 404
12.7 Arsenic-Induced Health Risks Through Dietary Pathway 405
12.8 Strategic Management of Arsenic Contamination 406
12.9 Biological Techniques for Removal of Arsenic 408
12.10 Water Resource Management for Minimization of Arsenic Contamination 409
12.11 Conclusions 410
12.12 Future Research and Development Toward Management of Groundwater Contamination of Arsenic 411
References 411
13 Lessons Learned From Six Landscape Restoration Initiatives in Cameroon with Focus on the Species Selection and Women's Involvement 427
Hermann Taedoumg and Francois Manga Essouma
13.1 Introduction 428
13.2 Site and Project Selection 431
13.3 Data Collection Device 431
13.4 General Characterization 431
13.5 Species Choice 438
13.6 Key Aspects and Lessons Learned 442
13.7 Conclusions Recommendations and Future Perspectives 447
References 450
14 Micropollutants in Environment: Sources, Ecotoxicity, and Strategies for Remediation 453
Abhratanu Ganguly, Sayantani Nanda, Kanchana Das, Siddhartha Ghanty, Gopal Biswas, Moutushi Mandi, Sagarika Mukherjee, Manas Paramanik and Prem Rajak
14.1 Introduction 454
14.2 Environmental Pollution as a Decade-Old Concern 455
14.3 Micropollutants in the Environment and Their Sources 457
14.4 Ecotoxicity of Micropollutants 469
14.5 Molecular Mechanism of Toxicity 474
14.6 Remedial Approaches 474
14.7 Future Research and Development on Micropollutants for Sustainable Ecosystem Management 477
14.8 Conclusion 478
Acknowledgments 478
References 479
15 Acid Mine Drainage: A Silent Threat to Environmental Health and Its Journey Toward Sustainable Management 493
Sagarika Mukherjee, Manas Paramanik, Sudip Paramanik, Suman Dasmodak, Prem Rajak and Abhratanu Ganguly
15.1 Introduction 494
15.2 Understanding the Genesis and Characteristics of AMD 496
15.3 Scenario of AMD in Globe and Indian Subcontinent 499
15.4 Impacts of AMD 499
15.5 Prevention of AMD 502
15.6 Remediation from AMD 504
15.7 Sustainable Mining Practices 506
15.8 Conclusion 510
15.9 Future Researches and Development in AMD 510
References 511
16 Bio-Collage Mode of Plantation for Increase in Green Cover to Manage Ecosystem and Environment 519
Subhra Bandopadhyay and Debnath Palit
16.1 Introduction 520
16.2 Background 521
16.3 Objective 522
16.4 Practices of Plantation 525
16.5 Recast Modality of Plantation 526
16.6 Elaboration of Suitable Plant Types 530
16.7 Statutory Precaution 532
16.8 Future Directive 533
16.9 Conclusion 536
References 537
17 The Impact of Unsustainable Development and Climate Change on Agriculture and Forestry in Nigeria: Predictions, Solutions, and Management 541
Aroloye O. Numbere, Keayiabarido Jude, Sobomate B. Chuku, Miracle C. Uzoma, Chinedu Obanye, Peace Ohia, Udi Emoyoma and Ibiene W. Dick-Abbey
17.1 Introduction 542
17.2 Unsustainable Development: The Nigeria Perspective 542
17.3 Fisheries and Vegetation Resources in Nigeria 544
17.4 Climate Change Scenario in Nigeria 549
17.5 Impacts of Climate Change on Coastal and Land Resources 551
17.6 Impact of Anthropogenic Activities on Natural Resources 553
17.7 Environmental Management of Natural Resources 557
17.8 Solutions to Present and Future Climate Change Predictions 558
17.9 Policy Decision and Regulation/Legal Framework 570
17.10 Conclusion and Recommendations 571
17.11 Future Perspective 571
References 572
18 Monitoring Water Quality to Support Sustainable Development: A Case Study From a Small Tropical Mountain River System, Southwest of Kerala, India 581
Shabna Sherin, K.S. Arunkumar and Sreechitra Suresh
18.1 Introduction 582
18.2 Data and Methodology 582
18.3 Results and Discussion 584
18.4 Conclusion 596
18.5 Future Perspective of Water Quality Monitoring and Environmental Sustainability 597
Acknowledgment 597
References 597
19 Wetland Management Through Integrated Fish Farming: An Institutional Case Study 599
Saurabh Sarkar, Sukhendu Roy, Aparnita Nandi Roy, Ankit Kumar Bhagat, Hemanta Mukhopadhyay and Uday Chand Mete
19.1 Introduction 600
19.2 Wetland/Water Body 603
19.3 Aquaculture Research and Training Unit 605
19.4 Management of Water Body 608
19.5 Future Plans 622
19.6 Future Research and Development in Integrated Fish Farming and Wetland Management 624
19.7 Conclusion 624
References 625
20 Millet-Based Food Adoption for Environmental Sustainability and Nutritional Security 629
Anusaya Mallick, Kumar Rajnish, Kausik Mondal, Rasmani Hazra and Alok Chandra Samal
20.1 Introduction 630
20.2 Origin of Millets 632
20.3 Global Distribution and Production of Millets 634
20.4 Distribution of Millet Cultivation in India 636
20.5 Millets with Their Nutritional Value 639
20.6 Millet Cultivation Toward Environmental Resilience and Agricultural Sustainability 643
20.7 Health Benefits of Millet 644
20.8 Effect of Millet Consumption on Gut Microbiome 645
20.9 Constraints of Millet Production 646
20.10 Millet-Based Value-Added Products 647
20.11 Millet as the Staple Food for Tribal Community 649
20.12 Millet Movement Under Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) Program 650
20.13 Conclusion 650
20.14 Future Research and Development in Sustainable Millet Production and Environmental Sustainability 651
References 652
About the Editors 659
Index 661
