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Sustainable Management of Global Deltas: Strategies for Environmental Challenges and Community Resilience
Hardcover
Series: Deltas of the World
Technology & EngineeringEnvironmental StudiesGeography
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ISBN10: 3032328454
ISBN13: 9783032328458
Publisher: Springer
Published: Nov 22 2026
Pages: 317
Language: English
ISBN13: 9783032328458
Publisher: Springer
Published: Nov 22 2026
Pages: 317
Language: English
This volume provides a comprehensive examination of the world's vital deltaic systems and discusses the environmental challenges they face. It addresses key issues including delta formation, climate extremes, seawater intrusion, changing crop patterns, land degradation, and the factors threatening the sustainability of deltaic landscapes. The volume explores science-based strategies for the management, restoration, improvement, and reclamation of these highly productive yet vulnerable regions, offering guidance for policymakers and stakeholders committed to their long-term preservation.
The book investigates major delta systems, including the Nile, Mississippi, Coastal Louisiana, and Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna (GBM) deltas, which play crucial roles in global food security and economic development. The volume examines the complex interactions among hydrological processes, land-water dynamics, climate change, and human activities, while also assessing community resilience and diverse resource-management practices from around the world. The volume emphasizes the importance of safeguarding water, food, and energy resources for the millions of people who depend on deltaic environments and addresses the interconnected challenges of the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems (WEFE) nexus. Linking these challenges to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the book offers actionable solutions and practical insights for enhancing delta resilience and sustainability. This volume serves as an essential resource for policymakers, researchers, earth and environmental scientists, practitioners, and postgraduate students dedicated to understanding and securing the future of the world's deltaic environments.
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