Biodiversity and ecosystem insecurity : a planet in peril
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London ; Washington, DC : Earthscan, 2011., London ; Earthscan, 2011.
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xxxiii, 230 pages : illustrations, map ; 24 cm.
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Published
London ; Washington, DC : Earthscan, 2011., London ; Earthscan, 2011.
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Book
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English
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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"This book provides an authoritative and comprehensive assessment of the threats presented to human security and well-being by the loss of ecosystems and biodiversity - recently confirmed as one of the critical 'planetary boundaries' that has already been exceeded. Contributors examine the current trends and state of biodiversity globally, the drivers of biodiversity loss including climate change and economic and population pressures, and the mechanisms and policies needed for conserving and restoring biodiversity in the future. Strong emphasis is placed throughout on the fundamental importance of placing a realistic economic value on nature and the services that ecosystems provide if we are to manage our natural resources successfully; and also on the crucial role of international institutions and government policies achieving this goal. As the recent high-profile meeting of the Convention on Biological Diversity in Nagoya, Japan, underlined, the scale and pace of the destruction of natural habitats and species imperil us all. This volume is an invaluable resource for conservationists, students and those in the private and public sectors concerned to redress the damage being done to the natural world"--Back cover.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Djoghlaf, A., & Dodds, F. (2011). Biodiversity and ecosystem insecurity: a planet in peril . Earthscan.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Djoghlaf, Ahmed and Felix. Dodds. 2011. Biodiversity and Ecosystem Insecurity: A Planet in Peril. Earthscan.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Djoghlaf, Ahmed and Felix. Dodds. Biodiversity and Ecosystem Insecurity: A Planet in Peril Earthscan, 2011.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Djoghlaf, Ahmed., and Felix Dodds. Biodiversity and Ecosystem Insecurity: A Planet in Peril Earthscan, 2011.
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