{"product_id":"resource-management-sustainable-development-and-governance","title":"RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND GOVERNANCE","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Springer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Baleshwar Thakur, Rajiv R. Thakur, Srikumar Chattopadhyay, Rajesh K. Abhay (Eds.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9783031261688\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 632\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis extensive volume explores the intricate relationship between \u003cstrong\u003enatural resource management, sustainable development, and governance\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach through a range of case studies from India and beyond. Drawing upon the \u003cstrong\u003eUnited Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStructured across seven parts—from conceptual foundations and problem unpacking to future directions—the book covers topics such as \u003cstrong\u003eland use dynamics, water governance, environmental degradation, agricultural sustainability, solid waste management, ecotourism, and climate change modeling\u003c\/strong\u003e. The diverse geographical scope and thematic range make it a valuable reference for understanding how localized practices intersect with global sustainability goals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServing as a critical resource for \u003cstrong\u003egraduate students, academics, policymakers, planners, and nonprofit organizations\u003c\/strong\u003e, this volume not only offers a solid academic foundation but also practical strategies for sustainable development through inclusive and responsive governance frameworks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Editors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaleshwar Thakur\u003c\/strong\u003e (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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRajiv R. Thakur\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSrikumar Chattopadhyay\u003c\/strong\u003e (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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRajesh K. 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