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E.g. Brooks, Thomas M.
E.g. Brooks, Thomas M.
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Trade and sustainable land management in drylands
Energy, security and climate policy : assessing interactions
Non-timber forest products in the Lao PDR : a manual of 100 commercial and traditional products
   

<p>Non-timber forest products (NTFP) include all the materials (excluding timber) collected from natural or man-made forests and riverine habitats, and used to support local livelihoods in Lao PDR: food, medicines, fibres, extracts and ornamentals. This handbook describes a hundred commonly used or sold NTFPs exclusively derived from plants. Each product (or species) is described as well as its conservation status.</p>
Coasts and conflicts
A study report on economic valuation of the Churia region
Achieving the 2010 biodiversity target : decisions from the Eighth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity and Report of the High-Level Segment, Curitiba, Brazil, 20-31 March 2006
Atlas of global issues : a visual guide to the world's greatest challenges
Reducing global poverty : the case for asset accumulation
    Moser, Caroline O. N.

"Provides a set of case studies of asset-building projects around the globe aimed at designing and implementing public policies that will increase the capital assets of the poor. Highlights the ways in which poor households and communities can move out of poverty through longer-term accumulation of capital assets"--Provided by publisher.
Where the land is greener : case studies and analysis of soil and water conservation initiatives worldwide
Climate change 2007 : mitigation of climate change
Climate change 2007 : impacts, adaptation and vulnerability
Climate change 2007 : the physical science basis : summary for policymakers, technical summary and frequently asked questions
Policies for a better environment : progress in Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia
   

This book provides a review of progress in achieving the EECCA Environment Strategy's objectives, and provides a solid analytical base for discussions on future environmental co-operation between EECCA countries and their partners.
The state of the world's animal genetic resources for food and agriculture : in brief
The state of the world's animal genetic resources for food and agriculture
   

The State of the World’s Animal Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture is the first global assessment of livestock biodiversity. Drawing on 169 Country Reports, contributions from a number of international organizations and twelve specially commissioned thematic studies, it presents an analysis of the state of agricultural biodiversity in the livestock sector – origins and development, uses and values, distribution and exchange, risk status and threats – and of capacity to manage these resources – institutions, policies and legal frameworks, structured breeding activities and conservation programmes. Needs and challenges are assessed in the context of the forces driving change in livestock production systems. Tools and methods to enhance the use and development of animal genetic resources are explored in sections on the state of the art in characterization, genetic improvement, economic evaluation and conservation.
Global plan of action for animal genetic resources and the Interlaken Declaration
   

This publication includes 23 strategic priorities for action to promote the wise management of animal genetic resources and is the outcome of a country-driven process of reporting, analysis and discussion, which also resulted in the preparation of The State of the World's Animal Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture, the first comprehensive global assessment of livestock diversity and its management. The first International Technical Conference on Animal Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture also adopted the Interlaken Declaration on Animal Genetic Resources, which affirms countries' commitment to the implementation of the Global Plan of Action and to ensuring that the world's livestock biodiversity is utilized to promote global food security and remains available for future generations.
China in Africa : mercantilist predator, or partner in development?
Marine environment and resources of Abu Dhabi
    Al Abd al-Salam, Thabit ibn Zahran

This book provides a description of the marine environment of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi bringing together the latest research findings and information about the marine resources and environment of the Emirate.
Global outlook for ice and snow
   
Ice, snow and climate change are closely linked. The Global Outlook for Ice and Snow investigates those linkages. It also presents information on the trends in ice and snow, the outlook for this century and beyond and the consequences to ecosystems and human well-being of these changes. It covers all parts of the cryosphere (the world of ice): snow, land ice, sea ice, river and lake ice, and frozen ground. The Global Outlook for Ice and Snow was written by more than 70 scientists from around the world.
Dealing with difficult people : 24 lessons to bring out the best in everyone
Dirt : the erosion of civilizations
    Montgomery, David R.

Dirt, soil, call it what you want--it's everywhere we go. It is the root of our existence, supporting our feet, our farms, our cities. This fascinating yet disquieting book finds, however, that we are running out of dirt, and it's no laughing matter. An engaging natural and cultural history of soil that sweeps from ancient civilizations to modern environmental calamities, Dirt: The Erosion of Civilizations explores the compelling idea that we are--and have long been--using up Earth's soil. Once bare of protective vegetation and exposed to wind and rain, cultivated soils erode bit by bit, slowly enough to be ignored in a single lifetime but fast enough over time to limit the lifespan of civilizations. A rich mix of archaeology, geology, and history, Dirt traces the role of soil use and abuse in the history of Mesopotamia, Ancient Greece, the Roman Empire, China, European colonialism, Central America, and the American push westward. We see how soil has shaped history--as society after society has risen, prospered, and plowed through a natural endowment of fertile dirt, leaving a legacy of impoverished lands. David R. Montgomery sees in the recent rise of organic and no-till farming the hope for a new agricultural revolution that might help us avoid the fate of previous civilizations. -- from publisher's description
The world without us
Biodiversity use at the crossroads : can we sustainably use biodiversity?
A better future for the planet Earth vol. III : lectures by the winners of the Blue Planet Prize (2002-2006)
Forests, people and power : the political ecology of reform in South Asia
    Blaikie, Piers | Springate-Baginski, Oliver

In recent decades "participatory" approaches to forest management have been introduced around the world. This book assesses their implementation in the highly politicized environments of India and Nepal. The authors critically examine the policy, implementation processes and casual factors affecting livelihood impacts. Considering narratives and field practice, with data from over 60 study villages and over 1000 household interviews, the book demonstrates why particular field outcomes have occurred and why policy reform often proves so difficult. Research findings on which the book is based are already influencing policy in India and Nepal, and the research and analysis have great relevance to forestry management in a wide range of countries.
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