Protecting Biodiversity in Production Landscapes: A Guide to Working with Agribusiness Supply Chains towards Conserving Biodiversity, United Nations Development Programme

Автор: W.D. Newmark
Название: Conserving Biodiversity in East African Forests
ISBN: 3540424296 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783540424291
Издательство: Springer
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Описание: Finally, shortly before arriving at the Indian Ocean, one encounters the Eastern Arc Mountains, a series of isolated and geologically ancient mountains, which due to their height and proximity to the Indian Ocean intercept sufficient precipitation to support, in many areas, moist tropical forest.

Автор: J. Lemons; Reginald Victor; Daniel Schaffer
Название: Conserving Biodiversity in Arid Regions
ISBN: 146135045X ISBN-13(EAN): 9781461350453
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Описание: On the eve of the World Summit for Sustainable Development (WSSD), held in autumn 2002 in Johannesburg, South Africa, United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan recommended five specific areas as focal points of discussion for the global forum: Water, energy, health, agriculture and biodiversity.

Автор: Oliver Deke
Название: Environmental Policy Instruments for Conserving Global Biodiversity
ISBN: 3642092942 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783642092947
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Описание: The current, unprecedented loss of global biodiversity resulting from anthropogenic interference in the world`s ecosystems is affecting human well-being across the globe with increasing severity. It examines whether genetic information derived from biodiversity can be used to create incentives to preserve biodiversity.

Автор: Tibbett
Название: Mining in Ecologically Sensitive Landscapes
ISBN: 0415620910 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780415620918
Издательство: Taylor&Francis
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Описание: Mining in Ecologically Sensitive Landscapes explores the interface between geology and botany, and mining and conservation. Many areas of unusual geology that contain ore-bearing bodies also support unique ecological communities of plants and animals. Increasing demand to exploit rich mineral deposits can lead to a conflict between mining and conservation interests in such landscapes.This book brings together experts in the field of mining and conservation to grapple with this pressing issue and to work toward a positive outcome for all. Chapters are grouped into four themes: Introduction, Concepts and Challenges; Endemism in Ironstone Geosystems; Progress in Bauxite Mining; and Ways Forward.The book focuses on natural and semi-natural ecosystems, where landscape beauty, biodiversity and conservation value are at their highest measure and the mineral wealth they contain can bring affluence of regional or even national importance. Examples of conflicts ranging from threatened floristic endemics to human ecology are included, from Africa, the Americas and Australasia.Mining in Ecologically Sensitive Landscapes is an important reference for environmental managers, NGOs, restoration ecologists, academics, undergraduate and postgraduate students of ecology and environmental studies, conservation biologists, as well as mine managers, mining environmental specialists, consultants, regulators, and relevant government departments.

Автор: Carla Gheler-Costa, Maria Carolina Lyra-Jorge, Luciano Martins Verdade
Название: Biodiversity in Agricultural Landscapes of Southeastern Brazil
ISBN: 3110480832 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783110480832
Издательство: Walter de Gruyter
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Описание: The state of Sao Paulo, Brazil, is one of the most densely populated and developed areas in South America. Such development is evident both in terms of industrialization and urbanization, as well as in agriculture, which is heavily based on sugar cane, Eucalyptus plantations and livestock. This intense land use has resulted in great alteration of the original land cover and fragmentation of natural ecosystems. For these reasons, it is almost a paradox that jaguar, a species that requires large areas of pristine forest to exist, is still found in some parts of the state of Sao Paulo. It is possible that wild animals could leave in coexistence with intense land use, or is it the case that such rare encounters with large wild animals in Sao Paulo will disappear in the near future?All ecologists are aware of the problems of habitat changes caused by humans, but it was not until recent years that researchers started to consider that the land used for production could also serve as an important habitat for many different kinds of wild species. This book is about this new approach to conservation. It also highlights the important role that sciences could and should have in this discussion in order to better understand the problems and propose possible solutions.

Автор: Chandrasekaran N., Raghuram G.
Название: Agribusiness Supply Chain Management
ISBN: 1466516747 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781466516748
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Описание: The agribusiness supply chain includes a number of processes such as supply management, production management, and demand management to customers through a competitive distribution channel. Each step of the way can be plagued with issues such as diversity of production and demand, bulkiness of produce, perishability, and seasonality. Highlighting the complexity and importance of supply chain management within businesses handling agricultural products, Agribusiness Supply Chain Management addresses issues that help readers systematically approach decision making in the agribusiness sector.The book covers issues across various spectrums of business and government’s role in the agribusiness supply chain domain. It focuses on actors in supply chains, intrinsic issues that would impact the actors and then the support systems that are essential to make the supply chain achieve its effectiveness. The authors’ clear, well-structured treatment provides a logical approach to key activities of agribusiness supply chain management. They provide numerous case studies that span a wide range of issues and industries that readers can use to sharpen managerial decision making skills.In today’s world, companies compete on supply chains. With the many factors that can cause delays in deliverability, a well-designed supply chain is a must. Those who have the capability to establish a distinctive supply chain and create it as a strategic asset are leaders in their business; and in fact emerge as the best in class across industries and markets. This book helps readers develop best practices for making key marketing decisions and designing efficient and effective supply chains that meet global challenges.

Автор: Gordon Iain J.
Название: Food Production and Nature Conservation
ISBN: 1138859397 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781138859395
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Описание: This book argues that in order to create a sustainable food supply whilst conserving nature, agriculture and nature must be reconnected and work together.