About this ebook
Written from a geographical perspective, the book bridges the gap between theoretical concepts and contemporary climate realities by integrating scientific explanations, policy discussions, and real-world examples. Special emphasis is placed on the Indian context, highlighting climate-related challenges affecting agriculture, water resources, biodiversity, urban areas, coastal regions, and vulnerable communities. The book also examines emerging themes such as climate justice, carbon neutrality, renewable energy transitions, nature-based solutions, climate-resilient development, and sustainable development goals.
To enhance learning and engagement, the book incorporates coloured maps, diagrams, tables, case studies, illustrations, and chapter-end exercises that encourage critical thinking and application of concepts. The content has been carefully designed to meet the academic requirements of undergraduate and postgraduate students of Geography, Environmental Studies, Disaster Management, Sustainability Studies, and allied disciplines.
In addition to serving as a university textbook, the book is a valuable resource for educators, researchers, policymakers, and aspirants preparing for competitive examinations. By combining scientific knowledge, geographical insights, contemporary case studies, and practical solutions, this book aims to foster a deeper understanding of climate change and inspire informed action towards a more resilient and sustainable future.
KEY FEATURES
• Comprehensive coverage of climate change science, impacts, vulnerabilities, policies, and adaptation strategies with a special focus on the Indian context.
• Includes discussions on climate justice, net-zero transitions, carbon neutrality, nature-based solutions, climate-resilient development, and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
• Features case studies, maps, diagrams, infographics and activity-based exercises to enhance understanding and critical thinking.
• Integrates perspectives from Geography, Environmental Science, Disaster Management, Sustainability Studies, and Public Policy, making it useful for students, and competitive examination aspirants.
TARGET AUDIENCE
• B.A./B.Sc. (Honours) Geography
• M.A./M.Sc. Geography
• M.Sc. Climate Change and Sustainability
• B.Sc./M.Sc. Envrionmental Science
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About the author
VIPIN SOLANKI, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Sharda University, Greater Noida, India. With more than eight years of experience in teaching, research, and academic administration, his areas of expertise include Climate Change, Wetland Ecology, Environmental Sustainability, GIS, Remote Sensing, Ecosystem Valuation, and Geospatial Technologies. Solanki's research focuses on understanding the complex relationships between environmental change, ecosystem services, and sustainable development. His doctoral work on the economic valuation of wetlands contributed significantly to the understanding of wetland ecosystem services and conservation. He has served as a Research Associate in an ICSSR-funded project and is currently leading research on ecosystem carbon dynamics and climate resilience. A prolific researcher, Dr. Solanki has authored 5 Scopus-indexed research papers, book chapters, and edited volumes in reputed national and international publications and coined the term "Wetcide."
KRISHNANAND, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Geography at Sharda University, Greater Noida, India, with more than 12 years of academic, research, and teaching experience in Geography, Environment, Climate Change, and Disaster Management. He is a Gold Medalist and his research interests include climate change, geoecology, geodiversity, geomorphosites, sustainable development, and mountain ecosystems. He has authored several books and research publications, including works published by Springer Nature and reputed national and international journals. He also serves as a reviewer for the Elsevier journal Geomorphology (Q1). Dr. Krishnanand is the founder of “The Geoecologist,” a widely recognized educational platform and YouTube channel dedicated to Geography and Environmental Studies, with a large student outreach across India.
