Conservation Biology
Voices from the Tropics
by Peter H. Raven, Navjot S. Sodhi, Luke Gibson
1st Edition
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9780470658635 |
| eText ISBN | 9781118679807 |
| Publisher | Wiley-Blackwell |
| Publishing Year | 2013 |
| Edition | 1st Edition |
| Language | English |
Conservation Biology: Voices from the Tropics, 1st Edition, gathers firsthand perspectives from practitioners living and working in tropical regions to inform conservation planning. Conceived by Navjot Sodhi, the book addresses key differences between conservation approaches in wealthier and poorer nations.
Across 31 chapters, 55 authors present regional conservation challenges and practical solutions across Africa, Asia, the Americas, and oceanic islands. Discussions examine mounting pressures from projected human population growth and rising consumption levels.
Recommended by Choice for upper-division undergraduates, graduate students, and researchers, the volume also serves as an instructive resource for professionals who fund or plan projects in tropical nations.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction: Giving a Voice to the Tropics
Chapter 2: Conservation Paradigms Seen through the Eyes of Bonobos in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Chapter 3: Governance for Effective and Efficient Conservation in Ethiopia
Chapter 4: Wildlife in Jeopardy Inside and Outside Protected Areas in Côte d'Ivoire: The Combined Effects of Disorganization, Lack of Awareness, and Institutional Weakness
Chapter 5: Conservation Challenges for Madagascar in the Next Decade
Chapter 6: Conservation in Mauritius and Rodrigues: Challenges and Achievements from Two Ecologically Devastated Oceanic Islands
Chapter 7: Design and Outcomes of Community Forest Conservation Initiatives in Cross River State of Nigeria: A Foundation for REDD+?
Chapter 8: Shades of Green: Conservation in the Developing Environment of Tanzania
Chapter 9: Sustainable Conservation: Time for Africa to Rethink the Foundation
Chapter 10: Challenges and Opportunities for Bridging the Research–Implementation Gap in Ecological Science and Management in Brazil
Chapter 11: Conserving Biodiversity in a Complex Biological and Social Setting: The Case of Colombia
Chapter 12: Indigenous Rights, Conservation, and Climate Change Strategies in Guyana
Chapter 13: Challenges and Opportunities for Conservation of Mexican Biodiversity
Chapter 14: Paraguay's Challenge of Conserving Natural Habitats and Biodiversity with Global Markets Demanding for Products
Chapter 15: Land-Use Change and Conservation Challenges in the Indian Himalaya: Past, Present, and Future
Chapter 16: Conservation Challenges in Indonesia
Chapter 17: Singapore: Half Full or Half Empty?
Chapter 18: Want to Avert Extinctions in Sri Lanka? Empower the Citizenry!
Chapter 19: Conservation of Hornbills in Thailand
Chapter 20: Tipping Points and the Vulnerability of Australia's Tropical Ecosystems
Chapter 21: Biodiversity and Conservation in the Pacific Islands: Why Are We Not Succeeding?
Chapter 22: When Worlds Collide: Challenges and Opportunities for Conservation of Biodiversity in the Hawaiian Islands
Chapter 23: The Chimera of Conservation in Papua New Guinea and the Challenge of Changing Trajectories
Chapter 24: Complex Forces Affect China's Biodiversity
Chapter 25: Governance and Conservation in the Tropical Developing World
Chapter 26: Knowledge, Institutions, and Human Resources for Conservation of Biodiversity
Chapter 27: People, Plants and Pollinators: Uniting Conservation, Food Security, and Sustainable Agriculture in East Africa
Chapter 28: Balancing Societies' Priorities: A Science-based Approach to Sustainable Development in the Tropics
Chapter 29: Biodiversity Conservation Performance of Sustainable-Use Tropical Forest Reserves
Chapter 30: Concluding Remarks: Lessons from the Tropics
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