Author: A. K. Enamul Haque
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1139504789
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 499
Book Description
This book is about understanding the value of environmental services in South Asia. It provides an overview of different environmental problems in South Asia and examines how economic valuation techniques can be used to assess these problems. It brings together multiple case studies on valuation undertaken by economists and environmental scientists from Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Nepal and Sri Lanka under the aegis of the South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics (SANDEE). The book addresses the challenges of valuing environmental changes that are unique to developing countries. Each chapter starts with a description of an environmental problem and the valuation strategy used, followed by a discussion of estimation methods and results. It is designed to serve as a reference book for students, teachers, researchers, non-government organizations and practitioners of environmental valuation. Those interested in development and environmental economics, and natural resource management policies, will also find it useful.
Environmental Valuation in South Asia
Author: A. K. Enamul Haque
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1139504789
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 499
Book Description
This book is about understanding the value of environmental services in South Asia. It provides an overview of different environmental problems in South Asia and examines how economic valuation techniques can be used to assess these problems. It brings together multiple case studies on valuation undertaken by economists and environmental scientists from Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Nepal and Sri Lanka under the aegis of the South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics (SANDEE). The book addresses the challenges of valuing environmental changes that are unique to developing countries. Each chapter starts with a description of an environmental problem and the valuation strategy used, followed by a discussion of estimation methods and results. It is designed to serve as a reference book for students, teachers, researchers, non-government organizations and practitioners of environmental valuation. Those interested in development and environmental economics, and natural resource management policies, will also find it useful.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1139504789
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 499
Book Description
This book is about understanding the value of environmental services in South Asia. It provides an overview of different environmental problems in South Asia and examines how economic valuation techniques can be used to assess these problems. It brings together multiple case studies on valuation undertaken by economists and environmental scientists from Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Nepal and Sri Lanka under the aegis of the South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics (SANDEE). The book addresses the challenges of valuing environmental changes that are unique to developing countries. Each chapter starts with a description of an environmental problem and the valuation strategy used, followed by a discussion of estimation methods and results. It is designed to serve as a reference book for students, teachers, researchers, non-government organizations and practitioners of environmental valuation. Those interested in development and environmental economics, and natural resource management policies, will also find it useful.
Environmental Valuation in South Asia
Author: A. K. Enamul Haque
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781139190800
Category : BUSINESS & ECONOMICS
Languages : en
Pages : 499
Book Description
"Provides an overview of different environmental problems in South Asia and examines how economic valuation techniques can be used to assess these problems"--Provided by publisher.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781139190800
Category : BUSINESS & ECONOMICS
Languages : en
Pages : 499
Book Description
"Provides an overview of different environmental problems in South Asia and examines how economic valuation techniques can be used to assess these problems"--Provided by publisher.
The Environment and Economic Development in South Asia
Author: Mohammad Alauddin
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 1349263923
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
The major challenges facing South Asia to achieve sustainable development are investigated, using case studies and applying new points of view in economic thought about the connection between development and the environment. After reviewing economic perspectives on development and the environment and South Asia's situation, particular issues such as depletion of natural resources and land degradation, the environmental impacts and consequences of extending markets, of technological change and property rights are examined. Environmental change and employment, income distribution and poverty, population growth and urbanisation are considered.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 1349263923
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
The major challenges facing South Asia to achieve sustainable development are investigated, using case studies and applying new points of view in economic thought about the connection between development and the environment. After reviewing economic perspectives on development and the environment and South Asia's situation, particular issues such as depletion of natural resources and land degradation, the environmental impacts and consequences of extending markets, of technological change and property rights are examined. Environmental change and employment, income distribution and poverty, population growth and urbanisation are considered.
Assessing the Costs of Climate Change and Adaptation in South Asia
Author: Asian Development Bank
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
ISBN: 9292545116
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 229
Book Description
This report synthesizes the results of country and sector studies on the economic costs and benefits of unilateral and regional actions on climate change in the Asian Development Bank's six South Asia developing members, namely Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. The study takes into account the different scenarios and impacts projected across vulnerable sectors and estimates the total economic loss throughout the 21st century and amount of funding required for adaptation measures to avert such potential losses. It is envisioned to strengthen decision-making capacities and improve understanding of the economics of climate change for the countries in South Asia.
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
ISBN: 9292545116
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 229
Book Description
This report synthesizes the results of country and sector studies on the economic costs and benefits of unilateral and regional actions on climate change in the Asian Development Bank's six South Asia developing members, namely Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. The study takes into account the different scenarios and impacts projected across vulnerable sectors and estimates the total economic loss throughout the 21st century and amount of funding required for adaptation measures to avert such potential losses. It is envisioned to strengthen decision-making capacities and improve understanding of the economics of climate change for the countries in South Asia.
The Economic Value of the Environment
Author: Joy E. Hecht
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780785575405
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Cases from South Asia.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780785575405
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Cases from South Asia.
Urbanization and Regional Sustainability in South Asia
Author: Sumana Bandyopadhyay
Publisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 3030237966
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
This book examines urbanization and migration processes in South Asia. By analyzing the socio-economic impacts and infrastructural, environmental and institutional aspects of different conurbations, it highlights conflicts over agricultural land as well as the effects on health, education, poverty and the welfare of children, women and old people. The authors also explore issues of mobility; connectivity and accessibility of public services, and discuss the effective use of new urban-management tools, such as the concept of smart cities and urban spatial monitoring.
Publisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 3030237966
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
This book examines urbanization and migration processes in South Asia. By analyzing the socio-economic impacts and infrastructural, environmental and institutional aspects of different conurbations, it highlights conflicts over agricultural land as well as the effects on health, education, poverty and the welfare of children, women and old people. The authors also explore issues of mobility; connectivity and accessibility of public services, and discuss the effective use of new urban-management tools, such as the concept of smart cities and urban spatial monitoring.
Schlussbericht "IFP-Kiesgrube"
Author: Fachhochschule Lippe und Höxter
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
The Economic Value of the Environment
Author: Joy E. Hecht
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Cases from South Asia.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Cases from South Asia.
Environmental Security in South Asia
Author: R. B. Jain
Publisher: Editions L'Harmattan
ISBN:
Category : Environmental management
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Publisher: Editions L'Harmattan
ISBN:
Category : Environmental management
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Environment and National Security
Author: Narottam Gaan
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description