This book explores the Sundarbans eco-region from a trans-boundary perspective, examining the cross-country interaction that helps planners to develop more efficient coastal zone planning for the delta. The dynamic ecosystem of the Sundarbans is considered the largest coastal delta in the world. It is located in the Bay of Bengal and spans across Bangladesh and West Bengal (India). Featuring chapters by experts from a range of fields, it addresses (i) risk factor analyses, and the geohydrological, climatic, natural, socio-economic, and anthropological factors related to the Sundarbans; (ii) strategies for sustainability in natural resource management in trans-boundary Sundarbans, cutting across political boundaries; (iii) improved agriculture, fisheries, and forestry practices and their impacts on the socio-economy for livelihood security; and (iv) a future road map for improvements.This book will be of value to those working in academia, as well as to experts and professionals in coastal zone planning and management.
| Serija: | Coastal Research Library |
| Leidėjas: | Springer Nature Switzerland |
| Išleidimo metai: | 2019 |
| Knygos puslapių skaičius: | 676 |
| ISBN-10: | 3030006794 |
| ISBN-13: | 9783030006792 |
| Formatas: | 241 x 160 x 40 mm. Knyga kietu viršeliu |
| Kalba: | Anglų |
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