Antarctica : Environment and Conservation : (Arising Issues, Policies and Management)

Author(s): Neloy Khare, Anoop Kumar Tiwari & Tara Megan Da Lima Leitao
Publisher: Scientific Publishers
Language: English
Edition: 1st Edition (2023)
Binding: Hardbound
Pages: 124
Size: 5.50 x 8.50 x 0.50 inches
Weight: 316 g
Book Type: Reference Book

About the Book

This groundbreaking reference offers a comprehensive overview of the Antarctic environment and the conservation strategies being employed to protect one of the Earth's most pristine ecosystems. It explores key environmental policies, governance frameworks, and sustainable practices under the Antarctic Treaty System.

Key topics include:

• Environmental management and policy-making in Antarctica

• Conservation provisions and global cooperation among Treaty nations

• Role of Indian scientific research in monitoring Antarctic ecosystems

• Insights from Indian research stations—Maitri and Bharti—on Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

• Documentation of historical and recent environmental changes in the Antarctic

Highlights:

• The first Indian-authored book of its kind to focus on Antarctic environmental governance

• Based on real-time scientific data and field investigations

• Combines environmental science, policy, and international cooperation

• Relevant for students, researchers, policymakers, and climate change professionals

An essential reference for anyone interested in polar science, global environmental governance, and sustainable resource management in fragile ecosystems.