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Safeguarding Mountain Social-Ecological Systems, Vol 2: Building Transformative Resilience in Mountain Regions Worldwide
Schneiderbauer, Stefan
Szarzynski, Jorg
Fontanella Pisa, Paola
Shroder, John F.
Safeguarding Mountain Social-Ecological Systems, Volume Two: Building Transformative Resilience in Mountain Regions Worldwide presents an overview of the relevant research in mountain regions worldwide, identifies existing challenges, and provides an understanding of the diversity of mountain ecosystems in different regions. It focuses on understanding, protecting, and enhancing mountain social-ecological systems.This second volume places a stronger emphasis on building transformative resilience in mountain regions, indicating a focus on proactive measures to address challenges and promote sustainable development. It also highlights regional perspectives and case studies and insights from various mountain regions worldwide. Focuses on existing efforts, emerging risks, and collaborative initiatives in the field of mountain social-ecological systemsAllows readers to gain insights into diverse social-ecological systems and understand the unique challenges and opportunities associated with each regionExplores strategies and approaches to enhance the resilience of mountain social-ecological systems through case studies, insights, and opportunities presented in each region INDICE: 1. Introduction on Mountain Social-Ecological SystemsPart 1: LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEANS2. Socioeecological challenges and opportunities for Latin American Mountains3. Integrated Volcanic Disaster Risk Management in Mexico: insights, challenges and opportunities4. Manizales' Innovative Urban Risk Transition for Improving the Resilience of an Andean Tomorrow's City5. Extractive Industry in South America: Mining, Land and Conflicts in the Lithium Triangle6. Coffee and environmental change in the Colombian Andes. Strategies to cope with climatic and market variability7. Climate Services Provision and Energy Production in the Mountains of Guatemala: Forecasting Streamflow in the Upper Samalá River Watershed8. The role of urban infrastructures for sustainable development of Andean cities9. Land-use and climate change impacts in the Venezuelan Andes at multiple spatial-temporal scales10. Understanding the governance structure of biosphere reserves in Central America is critical for sustainability11. Promoting sustainable mountain development: a strategy to bridge science and action in the AndesPart 2: AFRICA12. Introduction as Regional Coordinator - Africa13. Mountains of Southern Africa14. Mountains of Madagascar15. Mountains of Eastern Africa16. Mountains of Western Africa17. Mountains of Northern Africa18. Mountains of African-associated islandsPart 3: EUROPE19. Introduction as Regional Coordinator for Europe20. climate vulnerabilities and risks in Europe, covering the Alps and Carpathian and maybe via means of co-authors also other European mountains, showcases from our experience with the carious projects in the Alps and in South Tyrol21. Ecosystem services in the European Alps and global interlinkages22. Coping with natural hazards in the Romanian Carpathians: challenges and opportunities23. New insights into land ownership and partnerships from the mountains of Scotland24. In-migration to European mountain regions: a challenge for local resilience and sustainable development25. Words of Warning: What natural hazards fiction set in the Alps can teach us26. Addressing climate action, soil protection and risk governance in the Alps: The Alpine Convention’s contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals27. Science-policy-practice collaborations towards sustainable development in the Carpathian RegionPart 3: CENTRAL ASIA28. Introduction as Regional Coordinator29. Past and future glacier changes and sustainable development of the Tarim River oases (Xinjiang, NW China)30. Glacier monitoring as a prerequisite for local-scale adaption of water resource management31. Land degradation in the mountain regions of Central Asia: the role of pastoral tenure systems32. Case study: Land Degradation of pastures in Suusamyr Valley in Kyrgyzstan33. Stakeholder dialogue for improved water management in the Central Asian region34. Regional Nexus Dialogues for increased investments in water, energy and food securityPart 4: HINDU KUSH HIMALAYA35. Introduction to HKH regional chapter36. Safeguarding the Third Pole: Risks, challenges and opportunities from the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region37. Climate-Smart Agriculture in the Western Himalaya: A Case Study from Northern Pakistan38. Adapting to the changing landscape in the Altai Mountains: A case study of Sutai Mountain of Mongolia39. Impacts of natural hazards and early warning system in the Nepal Himalaya40. Closing Chapter
- ISBN: 978-0-443-32824-4
- Editorial: Elsevier
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 400
- Fecha Publicación: 28/06/2024
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés