RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND GOVERNANCE

Book Details

• Publisher: Springer

• Author: Baleshwar Thakur, Rajiv R. Thakur, Srikumar Chattopadhyay, Rajesh K. Abhay (Eds.)

• Language: English

• Edition: 2023

• ISBN: 9783031261688

• Pages: 632

• Cover: Hardback

About the Book

This extensive volume explores the intricate relationship between natural resource management, sustainable development, and governance, offering a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach through a range of case studies from India and beyond. Drawing upon the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) framework, the book provides insightful perspectives into real-world challenges and solutions across diverse sectors including disaster risk reduction, ecological conservation, conflict resolution, climate change adaptation, citizen engagement, and capacity building.

With contributions from leading academics and experts, this book unpacks the theoretical foundations of resource governance and dives into practical experiences from regions like the Eastern Ghats, Kosi Basin, Brahmaputra Valley, and the Western Himalayas. Through these detailed studies, the volume illustrates how governance models can facilitate the implementation of sustainable practices to enhance resilience and livelihood security, especially among economically stressed and resource-deprived communities.

Structured across seven parts—from conceptual foundations and problem unpacking to future directions—the book covers topics such as land use dynamics, water governance, environmental degradation, agricultural sustainability, solid waste management, ecotourism, and climate change modeling. The diverse geographical scope and thematic range make it a valuable reference for understanding how localized practices intersect with global sustainability goals.

Serving as a critical resource for graduate students, academics, policymakers, planners, and nonprofit organizations, this volume not only offers a solid academic foundation but also practical strategies for sustainable development through inclusive and responsive governance frameworks.

About the Editors

Baleshwar Thakur (Retd.) was Professor and Chair of the Department of Geography at the Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi, and served as Vice-Chancellor of Lalit Narayan Mithila University, Darbhanga, Bihar. A highly respected figure in Indian geography, his leadership and research have shaped contemporary discourse on resource management.

Rajiv R. Thakur is Associate Professor of Geography at the Department of Geosciences, Missouri State University, West Plains, USA. His research interests include sustainability science, environmental governance, and resource management in developing countries.

Srikumar Chattopadhyay (Retd.) was a Scientist and Head of the Resources Analysis Division at the National Centre for Earth Science Studies in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. His extensive experience in Earth sciences and resource evaluation has informed a range of impactful environmental studies.

Rajesh K. Abhay is Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography, Dyal Singh College, University of Delhi. His academic work focuses on socio-economic development, environmental sustainability, and regional planning in India.