Climate Change and the Management of Natural Systems in Cameroon.
Title:
Climate Change and the Management of Natural Systems in Cameroon.
Author:
Ndenecho, Neba.
ISBN:
9789956726615
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Physical Description:
1 online resource (340 pages)
Contents:
Cover -- Title page -- Copyright page -- Dedication -- Contents -- Acknowledged Contributions -- Preface -- Chapter One - Global Warming and Development Goals: An Overview -- Chapter Two - Climate Change and Rainforest Ecosystem Management -- Chapter Three - Climate Change and Mangrove Ecosystem Services -- Chapter Four - Climate Change and Sudan-Sahelian Savannah Ecosystem Management -- Chapter Five - Climate Change and Montane Biodiversity Management -- Chapter Six - Climate Change and Management of Coastal Zone and Marine Ecosystem -- Chapter Seven - Climate Change and Management of Riverine Ecosystems -- Chapter Eight - Climate Change and Wetland Ecosystem Management -- Chapter Nine - Climate Change and Management of Physical Barriers in Riverine Systems -- Chapter Ten - Climate Change and Management of Protected Areas -- Chapter Eleven - Climate Change and Management of Lake Basin Ecosystems -- Chapter Twelve - Management of Observed and Anticipated Physical Effects of Climate Change on Lake Chad -- Chapter Thirteen - Climate Change and Sustainability of Traditional Irrigation Systems -- Chapter Fourteen - Climate Change and Development of Rained Agriculture -- Back cover.
Abstract:
This book emphasises that planning is essential, as the conservation approaches of the past may not work in an ever-changing warmer environment. It appraises current management strategies, assesses the biological and physical effects of climate change on natural systems in Cameroon and designs a planning and management framework for each natural system within the context of global warming. Climate change poses a complex bewildering array of problems for ecosystems. The key question is, what can be done in addition to efforts to reduce CO2 emissions to increase the resistance and resilience of these natural systems to climate change? This book seeks to answer the above question by drawing from the vast array of scientific data available on the subject, and which may not be readily available to policy makers, resource planners, resource managers, environmentalists, students of geography, conservation biology and agronomy. It constitutes an important manual for those ready to confront the impacts of climate change. It is also a valuable document for teachers of the functioning and management of natural systems globally.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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