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description Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal 2021Publisher:MDPI AG Authors:Pankaj Kumar;
Pankaj Kumar
Pankaj Kumar in OpenAIRERajarshi Dasgupta;
Rajarshi Dasgupta
Rajarshi Dasgupta in OpenAIREShalini Dhyani;
Shalini Dhyani
Shalini Dhyani in OpenAIRERakesh Kadaverugu;
+7 AuthorsRakesh Kadaverugu
Rakesh Kadaverugu in OpenAIREPankaj Kumar;
Pankaj Kumar
Pankaj Kumar in OpenAIRERajarshi Dasgupta;
Rajarshi Dasgupta
Rajarshi Dasgupta in OpenAIREShalini Dhyani;
Shalini Dhyani
Shalini Dhyani in OpenAIRERakesh Kadaverugu;
Rakesh Kadaverugu
Rakesh Kadaverugu in OpenAIREBrian Alan Johnson;
Shizuka Hashimoto;Brian Alan Johnson
Brian Alan Johnson in OpenAIRENetrananda Sahu;
Netrananda Sahu
Netrananda Sahu in OpenAIRERam Avtar;
Ram Avtar
Ram Avtar in OpenAIREOsamu Saito;
Osamu Saito
Osamu Saito in OpenAIREShamik Chakraborty;
Binaya Kumar Mishra;Shamik Chakraborty
Shamik Chakraborty in OpenAIREdoi: 10.3390/su13116339
Widespread urban expansion around the world, combined with rapid demographic and climatic changes, has resulted in serious pollution issues in many coastal water bodies. To help formulate coastal management strategies to mitigate the impacts of these extreme changes (e.g., local land-use or climate change adaptation policies), research methodologies that incorporate participatory approaches alongside with computer simulation modeling tools have potential to be particularly effective. One such research methodology, called the “Participatory Coastal Land-Use Management” (PCLM) approach, consists of three major steps: (a) participatory approach to find key drivers responsible for the water quality deterioration, (b) scenario analysis using different computer simulation modeling tools for impact assessment, and (c) using these scientific evidences for developing adaptation and mitigation measures. In this study, we have applied PCLM approach in the Kendrapara district of India (focusing on the Brahmani River basin), a rapidly urbanizing area on the country’s east coast to evaluate current status and predict its future conditions. The participatory approach involved key informant interviews to determine key drivers of water quality degradation, which served as an input for scenario analysis and hydrological simulation in the next step. Future river water quality (BOD and Total coliform (Tot. coli) as important parameters) was simulated using the Water Evaluation and Planning (WEAP) tool, considering a different plausible future scenario (to 2050) incorporating diverse drivers and pressures (i.e., population growth, land-use change, and climate change). Water samples (collected in 2018) indicated that the Brahmani River in this district was already moderately-to-extremely polluted in comparison to the desirable water quality (Class B), and modeling results indicated that the river water quality is likely to further deteriorate by 2050 under all of the considered scenarios. Demographic changes emerged as the major driver affecting the future water quality deterioration (68% and 69% for BOD and Tot. coli respectively), whereas climate change had the lowest impact on river water quality (12% and 13% for BOD and Tot. coli respectively), although the impact was not negligible. Scientific evidence to understand the impacts of future changes can help in developing diverse plausible coastal zone management approaches for ensuring sustainable management of water resources in the region. The PCLM approach, by having active stakeholder involvement, can help in co-generation of the coastal management options followed by open access free software, and models can play a relevant cost-effective approach to enhance science-policy interface for conservation of natural resources.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal 2020Publisher:MDPI AG Authors:Melanie Zurba;
Dominic Stucker;Melanie Zurba
Melanie Zurba in OpenAIREGrace Mwaura;
Catie Burlando; +3 AuthorsGrace Mwaura
Grace Mwaura in OpenAIREMelanie Zurba;
Dominic Stucker;Melanie Zurba
Melanie Zurba in OpenAIREGrace Mwaura;
Catie Burlando; Archi Rastogi;Grace Mwaura
Grace Mwaura in OpenAIREShalini Dhyani;
Rebecca Koss;Shalini Dhyani
Shalini Dhyani in OpenAIREdoi: 10.3390/su12020498
This article provides evidence and a rationale based on adaptive governance studies for why creating meaningful youth engagement should be understood in terms of intergenerational dialogue, collaboration, learning, and substantive decision-making in global environmental governance. We have centered our discussion on the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN), as the largest global conservation organization. Through an organizational ethnography approach, we have demonstrated how generational concerns within the IUCN have been framed in terms of participation, and then present the IUCN Intergenerational Partnership for Sustainability (IPS) as a case study of a grassroots movement that is focused on transforming the IUCN towards being a fully intergenerational global governance system for nature conservation. We have described the development of intergenerational thinking and action within the IUCN, and discussed intergenerational governance as being essential for addressing nature conservation challenges faced by local communities in times of increasing global uncertainty. We conclude by providing recommendations for enhancing intergenerational dialogue and building intergenerational governance structures within global conservation organizations.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 2022Publisher:MDPI AG Authors:Sunidhi Singh;
Sunidhi Singh
Sunidhi Singh in OpenAIREShalini Dhyani;
Ramesh Janipella;Shalini Dhyani
Shalini Dhyani in OpenAIRESoumya Chakraborty;
+3 AuthorsSoumya Chakraborty
Soumya Chakraborty in OpenAIRESunidhi Singh;
Sunidhi Singh
Sunidhi Singh in OpenAIREShalini Dhyani;
Ramesh Janipella;Shalini Dhyani
Shalini Dhyani in OpenAIRESoumya Chakraborty;
Paras Ranjan Pujari;Soumya Chakraborty
Soumya Chakraborty in OpenAIREV. M. Shinde;
V. M. Shinde
V. M. Shinde in OpenAIREKripal Singh;
Kripal Singh
Kripal Singh in OpenAIREdoi: 10.3390/su142013639
Land degradation due to mining is a major concern leading to massive losses of biodiversity and ecosystem services. The biomonitoring of metals in mine voids can help to keep track of ecosystem health. The present study was carried out in a large mine void that is presently used for fly ash disposal in the Angul district of Odisha, India. For the biomonitoring of the fly ash, composite soil and plant samples (non-edible as well as edible, naturally growing in and around the mine void) were collected seasonally four times between April 2018 and February 2019 from the sampling locations. We monitored the metal uptake (Al, Cd, Cr, Fe, Mn, Ni, Pb, Zn) and bioaccumulation to assess the bioaccumulation factor (BAF) in the collected plant samples. The Fe concentration was reported to be high in Tragia involucrate (24.82 mg/kg) and Digitaria ciliaris (24.818 mg/kg), while the soil at the study site is also rich in Fe and Al. Higher concentrations of metals in fruit trees such as Psidium guajava and other plants such as Ficus religiosa, Ipomoea batatas, Delonix regia, Digitaria ciliaris, and Cynodon dactylon were reported from nearby areas. Understanding the presence of metals should be a guiding factor for reducing land degradation. Our study stresses the need for corporate commitment to ensure regular biomonitoring and biomonitoring-supported land restoration for degraded mining areas. Sustainable land restoration supported by biomonitoring has the potential to help achieve the global goals of the UN Decade on Restoration: Land Degradation Neutrality (UNCCD) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 12, 13, and 15.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 2022Publisher:MDPI AG Authors: Kanika Bimrah;Rajarshi Dasgupta;
Rajarshi Dasgupta
Rajarshi Dasgupta in OpenAIREShizuka Hashimoto;
Shizuka Hashimoto
Shizuka Hashimoto in OpenAIREIzuru Saizen;
+1 AuthorsIzuru Saizen
Izuru Saizen in OpenAIREKanika Bimrah;Rajarshi Dasgupta;
Rajarshi Dasgupta
Rajarshi Dasgupta in OpenAIREShizuka Hashimoto;
Shizuka Hashimoto
Shizuka Hashimoto in OpenAIREIzuru Saizen;
Izuru Saizen
Izuru Saizen in OpenAIREShalini Dhyani;
Shalini Dhyani
Shalini Dhyani in OpenAIREdoi: 10.3390/su141912051
The paper narrates a systematic literature review on ‘’mangrove ecosystem services’’ to identify their typology, distribution, and utilization within the contemporary scientific literature. We performed a systematic review of 76 research articles derived from the Scopus database, and the dataset was scrutinized and classified against the four major categories of ecosystem services, namely provisioning, regulating, cultural, and supporting services, as per the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment (2005). We attempted to determine the existing state of the interconnectedness of mangrove ecosystem services by mapping the potential synergies and trade-offs. Further, an attempt was made to understand the critical linkages between mangrove ecosystem services and their contribution to the localization/achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The results suggest disproportionate distribution of scientific literature, where nearly 56 of the studies were concentrated in Asia. The recognition of regulating the services of mangroves, particularly in carbon storage and disaster risk reduction, outnumbered the other types of ecosystem services. In particular, studies related to mangroves’ cultural ecosystem services remain underrepresented. The results show a strong correlation in terms of synergies between the coastal protection ecosystem services and the high carbon sequestration ability of mangroves; and the trade-off between facilitating water transport services and the provision of fresh water. Of the 17 SDGs, three SDGs, namely, SDG 12 (responsible consumption and production), SDG 13 (climate action), and SDG 14 and 15 (life below water and life on land) showed close interrelationships with the existing database. As such, the results are beneficial for coastal planners to better integrate and mainstream mangrove ecosystem services into coastal and regional planning, by maximizing synergies, encouraging the involvement of coastal communities as well as elaborating ameliorative adaptive measures.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal 2021 GermanyPublisher:MDPI AG Authors:Ishtiyak Ahmad Peerzada;
James Chamberlain; Mohan Reddy;Ishtiyak Ahmad Peerzada
Ishtiyak Ahmad Peerzada in OpenAIREShalini Dhyani;
+1 AuthorsShalini Dhyani
Shalini Dhyani in OpenAIREIshtiyak Ahmad Peerzada;
James Chamberlain; Mohan Reddy;Ishtiyak Ahmad Peerzada
Ishtiyak Ahmad Peerzada in OpenAIREShalini Dhyani;
Shalini Dhyani
Shalini Dhyani in OpenAIRESomidh Saha;
Somidh Saha
Somidh Saha in OpenAIREForests of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) have a rich diversity of valuable non-timber forest products (NTFP) that local communities extract for their sustenance and income. The region is home to over 60% of species recognized for novel bio-medicinal properties in the Indian Himalayas. There is significant national and international demand for these species, providing income and employment for more than 60% of the population of J&K. Despite this, NTFP are not adequately recognized for their contributions to rural livelihoods and the regional economy due to the lack of appropriate policy and governance mechanisms. In this study, we embrace a bioresource vision to examine challenges and opportunities for transition to a sustainable bioeconomy in J&K. Selected NTFP were considered for valuation to showcase their bioeconomy potential using two approaches. First, we used the ‘market price method’ to estimate the contribution of NTFP to the local economy. Second, the ‘maximum willingness to pay method’ was used to project the bioeconomy potential of NTFP in the region. The analysis reveals that local communities’ revenues could increase by as much as 18 times their current price with appropriate actions to include NTFP. However, to realize this potential, policies and governance frameworks based on increased access and benefit sharing with inclusive institutional models would support the transition of the local economy into a bioeconomy. Fostering public–community partnership by improving the local participation of producers and processors in NTFP value chains for overcoming the existing governance barriers is needed.
University of Freibu... arrow_drop_down University of Freiburg: FreiDokArticle . 2021Full-Text: https://freidok.uni-freiburg.de/data/222688Data sources: Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (BASE)KITopen (Karlsruhe Institute of Technologie)Article . 2021License: CC BYData sources: Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (BASE)add ClaimPlease grant OpenAIRE to access and update your ORCID works.This Research product is the result of merged Research products in OpenAIRE.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 2023Publisher:MDPI AG Authors:Shalini Dhyani;
Shalini Dhyani
Shalini Dhyani in OpenAIREJayshree Shukla;
Rakesh Kadaverugu;Jayshree Shukla
Jayshree Shukla in OpenAIRERajarshi Dasgupta;
+6 AuthorsRajarshi Dasgupta
Rajarshi Dasgupta in OpenAIREShalini Dhyani;
Shalini Dhyani
Shalini Dhyani in OpenAIREJayshree Shukla;
Rakesh Kadaverugu;Jayshree Shukla
Jayshree Shukla in OpenAIRERajarshi Dasgupta;
Rajarshi Dasgupta
Rajarshi Dasgupta in OpenAIREMuktipada Panda;
Muktipada Panda
Muktipada Panda in OpenAIRESudip Kumar Kundu;
Sudip Kumar Kundu
Sudip Kumar Kundu in OpenAIREHarini Santhanam;
Paras R. Pujari;Harini Santhanam
Harini Santhanam in OpenAIREPankaj Kumar;
Pankaj Kumar
Pankaj Kumar in OpenAIREShizuka Hashimoto;
Shizuka Hashimoto
Shizuka Hashimoto in OpenAIREdoi: 10.3390/su15020963
In recent times, environmental stewardship of mangroves has provided the impetus to protect and restore these ecosystems for their inherent ability to protect coastal regions from climate change, sequester carbon dioxide as rich blue carbon, and support human well-being through a multitude of ecosystem services. Participatory stakeholder assessment, as a part of the present study, integrated local stakeholder perspectives in assessing drivers of mangrove loss in Bhitarkanika and Mahanadi delta, Odisha, providing empirical evidence through a mixed-method approach. The use of a Likert scale provided the methodology to develop a single composite variable as the best measure of central tendency. In total, 27.5% of the respondents were locals and were living close to the study area for generations, whereas the other 72.5% represented researchers, academics, and forest department officials. Stakeholder responses at the ground level indicated that Bhitarkanika and Mahanadi delta were facing increased frequency of extreme climatic events followed, by aquaculture and other land-use changes, which can be considered potential drivers causing mangrove loss. Co-development of future scenarios by integrating concerns of all the stakeholders emerged as a potential solution to effectively address the trade-offs arising from local anthropogenic interferences, as well as large-scale developmental activities. This study highlights the need for convergence of multi-disciplinary knowledge from diverse stakeholder groups, including traditional and indigenous knowledge, for the purpose of developing accurate plausible alternative scenarios. Interactive governance and incentivization approaches, along with alternative livelihood opportunities, are proposed as the means to improve conservation and restoration in the region based on the present study. Understanding of the coupled socio-ecological system and its relevance is found to be critical to improve bi-directional linkages of ecosystem health and human well-being.
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