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1 Jinapala, K. 2010. Expansion without extinction. Issues, 93:25-26.
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: P 8028 Record No: H043707)
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2 Dinar, S. (Ed.) 2011. Beyond resource wars: scarcity, environmental degradation, and international cooperation. Cambridge, MA, USA: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). 335p. (Global Environmental Accord: Strategies for Sustainability and Institutional Innovation)
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: 363.7 G000 DIN Record No: H043961)
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3 Pavlinov, I. Y. (Ed.). 2011. Research in biodiversity - models and applications. Rijeka, Croatia: InTech. 364p.
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H044388)
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(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: 333.72 G000 PEA Record No: H044408)
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(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: P 8102 Record No: H044941)
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6 Aynekulu, E.; Aerts, R.; Moonen, P.; Denich, M.; Gebrehiwot, K.; Vagen, T.-G.; Mekuria, Wolde; Boehmer, H. J. 2012. Altitudinal variation and conservation priorities of vegetation along the Great Rift Valley escarpment, northern Ethiopia. Biodiversity and Conservation, 21(10):2691-2707. [doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10531-012-0328-9]
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H044988)
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Understanding plant species distribution patterns along environmental gradients is fundamental to managing ecosystems, particularly when habitats are fragmented due to intensive human land-use pressure. To assist management of the remaining vegetation of the Eastern Afromontane Biodiversity Hotspot, plant species richness and diversity patterns were analyzed along the main elevation gradient (1,000–2,760 m) of the Great Rift Valley escarpment in northern Ethiopia, using 29 plots established at 100-m elevation intervals. A total of 129 vascular plant species belonging to 59 families was recorded. Species richness and diversity showed a hump-shaped relationship with elevation, peaking at mid-elevation (1,900–2,200 m). Beta diversity values indicated medium species turnover along the elevation gradient and were lowest at mid-elevation. Elevation strongly partitioned the plant communities (r = 0.98; P\0.001). Four plant communities were identified along the elevation gradient: Juniperus procera–Clutia lanceolata community (2,400–2,760 m), Abutilon longicuspe–Calpurnia aurea community (1,900–2,300 m), Dracaena ombet–Acacia etbaica community (1,400–1,800 m), and Acacia mellifera–Dobera glabra community (1,000–1,300 m). To optimize conservation of species and plant communities, it is recommended that a conservation corridor be established along the elevation gradient that includes all four plant communities. This strategy—in contrast to creating single isolated reserves in zones with high species richness—is necessary for the habitat protection of species with narrow elevational ranges, in particular the globally endangered Nubian dragon tree (Dracaena ombet).
(Location: IWMI HQ Record No: H045060)
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The benefits of small-scale wetlands have been largely overlooked, primarily because (a) such areas are considered problematic to manage, and (b) small wetlands fall outside the remit of most wetland inventories. The subsequent paucity of information prevents a comprehensive investigation of their properties and this must be addressed. Here we examine the evidence for the potential significance of small wetlands with regard to delivery of ecosystem services (ESs) and conclude that small wetlands often have a positive effect on their delivery, especially water quality, water regulation and biodiversity conservation. However these benefits can be offset by the emission of greenhouse gases. We suggest that, in future, wetlands should not be assessed on size alone, but rather in the context of both their location in the landscape and interaction with hydrological pathways. Furthermore, tools need to be developed to assess the type and efficiency of ESs delivered from all wetlands.
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: 333.9516 G000 ROE Record No: H046829)
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9 Killeen, T. J. 2012. The cardamom conundrum: reconciling development and conservation in the kingdom of Cambodia. Singapore: NUS Press [National University of Singapore] 354p.
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: 959.6 G700 KIL Record No: H046831)
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(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: 333.73 G000 SIM Record No: H046857)
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(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: 333.9164 G000 JAC Record No: H046947)
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12 Rajapaksha, R. M. C. P. 2014. Soil biodiversity: microorganisms in soils of Sri Lanka. Bttaramulla, Sri Lanka: Biodiversity Secretraiat. Ministry of Environment & Renewable Energy. 70p.
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: 333.9516 G744 BIO Record No: H047221)
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: 634.92 G784 WUN Record No: H047287)
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(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: 577 G178 BOH Record No: H047357)
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(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: IWMI Record No: H047535)
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The ‘WISE-UP to climate’ project aims to demonstrate the value of natural infrastructure as a ‘nature-based solution’ for climate change adaptation and sustainable development. Within the Tana River Basin, both natural and built infrastructure provide livelihood benefits for people. Understanding the interrelationships between the two types of infrastructure is a prerequisite for sustainable water resources development and management. This is particularly true as pressures on water resources intensify and the impacts of climate change increase. This report provides an overview of the biophysical characteristics, ecosystem services and links to livelihoods within the basin.
16 Bharati, Luna; Sharma, Bharat R.; Smakhtin, Vladimir. (Eds.) 2016. The Ganges River Basin: status and challenges in water, environment and livelihoods. Oxon, UK: Routledge - Earthscan. 327p. (Earthscan Series on Major River Basins of the World)
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: IWMI Record No: H047808)
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17 Nawab, A.; Sinha, R. K.; Thompson, P. M.; Sharma, S. 2016. Ecosystem services and conservation assessment of freshwater biodiversity. In Bharati, Luna; Sharma, Bharat R.; Smakhtin, Vladimir (Eds.). The Ganges River Basin: status and challenges in water, environment and livelihoods. Oxon, UK: Routledge - Earthscan. pp.188-204. (Earthscan Series on Major River Basins of the World)
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: IWMI Record No: H047843)
18 Swaminathan, M. S. 2015. Combating hunger and achieving food security. New Delhi, India: Cambridge University Press. 167p.
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: 363.80954 G635 SWA Record No: H047806)
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19 Bunting, S.W.; Luo, S.; Cai, K.; Kundu, N.; Lund, S.; Mishra, R.; Ray, D.; Smith, K. G.; Sugden, Fraser. 2016. Integrated action planning for biodiversity conservation and sustainable use of highland aquatic resources: evaluating outcomes for the Beijiang River, China. Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, 59(9):1580-1609. [doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/09640568.2015.1083414]
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H047885)
The need for enhanced environmental planning and management for highland aquatic resources is described and a rationale for integrated action planning is presented. Past action planning initiatives for biodiversity conservation and wetland management are reviewed. A re ective account is given of integrated action planning from ve sites in China, India and Vietnam. Eight planning phases are described encompassing: stakeholder assessment and partner selection; rapport building and agreement on collaboration; integrated biodiversity, ecosystem services, livelihoods and policy assessment; problem analysis and target setting; strategic planning; planning and organisation of activities; coordinated implementation and monitoring; evaluation and revised target setting. The scope and targeting of actions are evaluated using the Driving forces, Pressures, State, Impacts and Responses framework and compatibility with biodiversity conservation and socio-economic development objectives are assessed. Criteria to evaluate the quality of planning processes are proposed. Principles for integrated action planning elaborated here should enable stakeholders to formulate plans to reconcile biodiversity conservation with the wise use of wetlands.
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy SF Record No: H047924)
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