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The book explores the complex dimensions of climate change, from sea level rise and extreme weather to biodiversity loss and ecosystem disruption. Environmental degradation, including deforestation, pollution, and soil erosion, exacerbates these effects, putting food security, water resources, and human health at risk. By analyzing the interconnected nature of these issues, this book highlights the need to embrace comprehensive approaches to sustainability that unites environmental stewardship, technological innovation, and policy reform.
A wide array of issues on climate change are addressed, including mechanisms of environmental degradation, mitigation and adaptation measures, and examples of successful and unsuccessful sustainability projects. Each chapter leverages current research and input from top experts to provide a sophisticated take on the intricacy of these global issues and the immediacy of collective action.
This volume is a valuable resource for scholars, policymakers, teachers, and students interested in expanding their knowledge of climate science, environmental consequences, and sustainable development. The volume helps to promote enlightened decision-making and the commitment to ensuring the natural world for generations yet to come.
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Srijan Goswami, PhD, is Research Scholar pursuing a PhD in Biotechnology at the University of North Bengal, India. He is a physician of the biochemic system of medicine and also holds a specialization in medical biotechnology and clinical nutrition. He received his professional training on community nutrition and child care, medical microbiology, medical biochemistry, and diabetes counselling from reputed medical colleges in Kolkata, India. He is experienced in teaching at a diverse range of paramedical and life sciences departments of reputed colleges and institutions. Dr. Goswami has around 12 years of experience in the field of teaching and research. The author and editor of several medical science and public health books, he has published books and over 40 research papers in national and international journals. He has guided undergraduate and postgraduate students in their research work. He is actively associated with the editorial review boards of 15 international journals and has received awards and honors for his work, including Letters of Commendation for Global Community Services and a Certificate of Honor for his contribution in the field of science and knowledge from the International Journal of Agricultural Research, Sustainability and Food Sufficiency (IJARSFS), International Journal of Advances in Medical Sciences and Biotechnology (IJAMSB), and International Journal of Health, Safety and Environment (IJHSE). The journal Current Research in Nutrition and Food Science (Enviro Research Group) and Academia Scholarly Journals have awarded him the Certificates of Excellence as a reviewer. He is actively associated with the editorial review boards of 15 international journals.
Moharana Choudhury is an Indian researcher and environmentalist. He is currently a research coordinator in the Environmental Research and Management Division of ""Voice of Environment"" (a scientific and environmental research organization in Guwahati, Assam, India. Choudhury has worked on various scientific projects across multiple government departments and has more than 14 years of research and working experience in environmental research and services. He began his career as a research intern at the National Institute of Disaster Management in New Delhi, followed by the North Eastern Space Application Center (Department of Space, Government of India/ISRO Unit) as a Junior Research Fellow. Choudhury has authored or edited more than 12 books with internationally reputed publishing houses and more than 40 articles in national and internationally reputed journals, proceedings, and more than 40 book chapters. He has written many articles and scientific reports in popular magazines. He has been working as an editor and reviewer of various prestigious international publishing houses worldwide, such as Elsevier, Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), Springer, Wiley, CRC Press/Routledge, Apple Academic Press, Cambridge Scholar Publishing, etc. Choudhury is working on various environmental conservation activities in Assam and throughout the country. He has worked on several initiatives to integrate environmentally sustainable projects for iconic heritage places, wetlands, and ecotourism spots in Assam, India, especially for cleanliness and beating single-use plastic pollution missions. He contributes to various environmental research, management, social media mass awareness, and research studies. He is also well known in India for his efforts to implement environmental education and safeguard the privileges of environmental degree holders in India. He has completed his education as an MSc, PGDGIS, PGDEM, and PGCGARD from Gurukul Kangri Deemed to be University, Haridwar, Uttrakhand, North Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong Meghalaya, Tezpur University, Assam, and National Institute of Rural Development (NIRDPR) Hyderabad, India, respectively.
Ayan Chatterjee, PhD, is currently working as Associate Professor and Associate Dean of the School of Health Science and Technology, Medhavi Skills University, Sikkim, India. He has authored over 117 research papers and book chapters. He has presented papers at international and national conferences held at universities and institutes in India. Dr. Chatterjee also authored two books. He also served as member of the editorial boards of UGC CARE-listed and Scopus-indexed journals. Dr. Chatterjee also served as an editor of several books with different publication house He has teaching experience in human physiology, biochemistry and allied subjects at undergraduate, postgraduate, and diploma level for 13 years. Dr. Chatterjee has supervised dissertations for postgraduate and undergraduate students. (Elsevier, Springer Nature, IGI Global USA). Recently Dr. Chatterjee has been appointed as an International Adviser in Research Publication for the organization 1PHYSED.PH Training and Development Services, based in the Philippines. Dr. Chatterjee completed his PhD degree at the University of Calcutta. He earned a six-month diploma in Social Work and Community Service from the School of Social Work and Community Service, National Council of Education, Bengal. He also completed a certificate course in Science Communication and Media Practice conducted by Indian Science News Association, Kolkata, India. Dr. Chatterjee has received several awards for his work.
