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Sustainable development in mining enterprises
Published in Izabela Jonek-Kowalska, Radosław Wolniak, Oksana A. Marinina, Tatyana V. Ponomarenko, Stakeholders, Sustainable Development Policies and the Coal Mining Industry, 2022
Izabela Jonek-Kowalska, Radosław Wolniak, Oksana A. Marinina, Tatyana V. Ponomarenko
Rational and economical management of natural resources is a key element in ensuring sustainable management of natural resources. Meanwhile, humans have got used to the high availability of mineral resources over the past two centuries, often forgetting about the fact that they are non-renewable resources.
A Novel Groundwater Recharge Using Stormwater Drainage
Published in Saeid Eslamian, Faezeh Eslamian, Flood Handbook, 2022
Manisha Desai, Jayantilal Patel, Saeid Eslamian
The management and planning of natural resources play an important role in the prosperity of society and human life. The effects of urbanization on the water balance of surface water basins and management of natural water resources have been considered in this chapter. It is advisable to adopt new technologies to save water to meet the future demand for a growing city. The main goal is to develop a comprehensive framework for a sustainable novel approach to groundwater recharge along with a stormwater infrastructure system that can encompass long-term use. The methodology proposed here is built on multiple levels, for providing an understanding of the existing formal knowledge and gaps. The understanding of the stormwater system, groundwater system, water quality aspects, and economic analysis are important components of the study. Various steps of methodology and a case study are discussed in detail in this chapter.
Ecological and Evolutionary Processes
Published in Yeqiao Wang, Terrestrial Ecosystems and Biodiversity, 2020
Roland C. de Gouvenain, Gopalasamy Reuben Clements
To assess these trade-offs and make socially fair decisions regarding the extraction and conservation of natural resources, other points of view besides the dominant market-oriented western perspective should be solicited and appraised, including the traditional ecological knowledge of the world’s rural cultures [32]. Giving resource management more legitimacy by involving local human communities in the decision process concerning the extraction and conservation of natural resources is likely to yield management actions that are not only ecologically but socially sustainable as well [28]. For instance, conservation of the Tampolo coastal rain forest in Madagascar has enjoyed support from local communities by mixing traditional covenant ceremonials, agricultural development, ecotourism, native tree species planting, and environmental education. In Thailand, a successful community-based conservation approach has even resulted in the recovery of ungulate populations that were previously subjected to poaching pressure [33]. Community-based conservation approaches may involve negotiating trade-offs and compromises that are complex and thus require more time to achieve than the traditional “top-down” conservation approach. However, the process itself may not only empower local communities to own and manage their resources as caretakers, but may also enhance the educational benefit for all parties involved and allow stakeholders to embrace this necessary commitment to long-term resource conservation for the sake of future human generations.
The influence of sustainability on the complexity of food supply chains
Published in Production & Manufacturing Research, 2023
Bibiana Porto Da Silva, Ricardo Augusto Cassel, Priscila Wachs, Tarcisio Abreu Saurin
- Factors that showed a strong relationship only with the environmental pillar: The factors Natural resource management (NS) and Uncertainty in the judgment because of the Diversity of criteria for waste and pollution assessment (DC). Anantha et al. (2021) study showed that Natural resource management (NS) works could generate benefits to strengthen environmental services. This means that they state that understanding at the system level the impact of natural resource management positively impacts the expansion of water resources, intensification of crops, productivity, and environmental services, and being able to generate a balanced use of resources without causing damage to the environment. According to Chan (2016), the diversity of criteria in terms of responsibility and capacity, the share of emissions, and mitigation potential, linked to global objectives and targets are essential for the correct environmental performance of the global food supply chain.
Investigation of spatial patterns erosion in the watershed of Kodar Reservoir Chhatisgarh using USPED model
Published in ISH Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, 2023
The conservation of natural resources is essential for the sustainable development and growth of a nation. Several soil and water conservation measures can be implemented on the basis of river basins for soil erosion control. Various mechanical and biological measures must be applied in the environmental stressed areas to stop soil erosion and conserve water in the watershed. The treatment of the drainage line has been suggested as a very important and most relevant aspect in rainfed areas. The rate of runoff should be monitored at regular intervals in order to take advantage of the loss of rainwater through drains. Areas subjected to different agronomic and biological measures for agriculture, open forests and scrubland were decided by applying different combinations of land use, geomorphology, slope and soil types. On the basis of different combinations, appropriate measures have been suggested for different combinations where conservation measures are needed. Agronomic and biological measures have been suggested in all sub-basins, while mechanical measures in very high priority sub-basins of Kodar watershed, Chhatisgarh. Other agronomic measures such as contour farming, mulching, application of biofertilizers, minimum tillage, etc. should be used in all agricultural areas of the basin.
Exploring cooperation over transboundary wetlands: the Hamoun Wetlands, Okavango Delta and Wadden Sea
Published in Water International, 2023
Zoe H. Rosenblum, Susanne Schmeier
Stakeholder input is evident in the Okavango. Implementation of the ODMP was principally placed in the hands of the community: the ODMP was ‘anchored on the main principle of strengthening ownership through accountability and the active participation of all stakeholders both during development and implementation of the plan’ (ODMP, 2008, p. 7). This demonstrates a commitment to facilitating stakeholder involvement. The ODMP noted that there are 21 community-based organizations in the Okavango Delta Ramsar Site that manage various natural resources (ODMP, 2008). Community-based organizations are ‘given the responsibility to utilise and manage the wildlife and other natural resources’ in their specified resource areas (Jansen & Madzwamuse, 2003, p. 147). While Jansen and Madzwamuse (2003) identified lack of capacity and empowerment as hindrances to successful delta management by community-based organizations, Green et al. (2013) emphasized the importance of this type of meaningful public participation to build local capacity. Stakeholders are clearly involved in the Okavango Delta.