Climate Change and Its Impact on Ecosystem Services and Biodiversity in Arid and Semi-Arid Zones

Book Overview

Ecosystems provide services that are crucial and beneficial to the human population. The management and conservation of these services can assure the wellbeing of the local population. Climate Change and Its Impact on Ecosystem Services and Biodiversity in Arid and Semi-Arid Zones is an essential reference source that studies the effects of climate change on biodiversity and ecosystem services in dry regions and examines various strategic local, national, and international policy developments to help overcome these impacts. Featuring research on topics such as poverty reduction, climate change, and adaption policies, this book is ideally designed for environmentalists, policymakers, government officials, academicians, researchers, and technology developers who want to improve their understanding of climate change impact, vulnerability, and sustainability, and the strategic role of adaptation and mitigation.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 152259146X
• ISBN13: 9781522591467
• Release Date: February 2019
• Publisher: Engineering Science Reference
• Length: 440 Pages
• Weight: 2.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 8.5" x 11.0"