ISBN:
9781035303670
Language:
English
Pages:
1 Online-Ressource (xiv, 263 pages)
,
illustrations, maps
Series Statement:
New horizons in environmental economics
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als
Parallel Title:
Elektronische Reproduktion von Tisdell, Clement A., 1939 - 2022 Biodiversity, conservation and sustainable development
DDC:
333.95/16
Keywords:
Nature conservation Economic aspects
;
Sustainable development
;
Biodiversity conservation Economic aspects
;
Nature conservation Case studies Economic aspects
;
Sustainable development Case studies
Abstract:
This important book highlights the conflicts between economic growth and the conservation of nature in the context of sustainable development. It places particular emphasis on biological diversity and examines possible policies for resolving conflicts which arise from the contrasting goals of conserving the natural environment and economic growth. The book opens with an overview of the challenges of economics, nature conservation and sustainable development and goes on to discuss general principles and broad policies. Case studies from China and north-east India help illustrate important economic and social principles involved in nature conservation. General issues examined include: * the value of environmental and resource economics in planning sustainable development * the importance of biodiversity conservation for sustainable development and for the stability and sustainability of ecological systems * the impact of economic globalization and market systems on the conservation of nature * priorities for the financial support of protected areas * the extent to which ecotourism can be harnessed to reconcile economic utilisation of an area with nature conservation * the costs and benefits of conservation * financing the management of nature reserves This book will be essential reading for economists interested in the environment, ecology and development
Description / Table of Contents:
Contents: Preface -- Part I: An overview -- 1. Economics, nature conservation and sustainable development: An overview -- Part II: General principles and policies -- 2. Environmental and resource economics -- 3. Conservation of biodiversity -- 4. Biodiversity, stability and sustainability -- 5. Does the commercial use of wildlife favour conservation of biodiversity? -- 6. Conservation, protected areas and the global economic system -- 7. Ranking requests for financial support for protected areas -- 8. Ecotourism, economics and the environment -- Part III: Experiences and cases from Asia -- 9. The environment and Asian economic development -- 10. Economics of in situ biodiversity conservation in China -- 11. Reconciling economic development, nature conservation and local communities -- 12. Tourism development and conservation of nature -- 13. Agricultural pests and protected areas -- 14. Financing nature reserves in China -- 15. Sustainable development and biodiversity conservation in north-east India in context -- Part IV: Concluding observations -- 16. Nature conservation and development in retrospect -- Index.
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
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