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Climate Change and Environmental Degradation Challenges and Concerns for Sustainable Development Editors: Srijan Goswami , PhD Moharana Choudhury Ayan Chatterjee, PhD Ordering Info/Buy Book

Now on Press Pub Date: Forthcoming December 2026 Hardback Price: $200 USD | £150 UK Hard ISBN: 9781779644527 E-Book ISBN: 9781779644534 Pages: 624pp w index Binding Type: Hardback / ebook Notes: 14 color and 15 b/w illustrations

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"“Timely . . . An invaluable resource . . . Provides a comprehensive perspective on the subject by addressing themes such as biodiversity loss, resource depletion, and the socio-economic repercussions of environmental change. It highlights innovative solutions and adaptive measures that can guide policymakers, researchers, and communities toward resilience and sustainability. What sets this book apart is its ability to bridge the gap between scientific understanding and practical application. The chapters combine rigorous research with real-world case studies, presenting a balanced view of the opportunities and obstacles in achieving harmony between development and ecological preservation.”
—From the Foreword by Mika Sillanpää, Professor, University of Johannesburg, South Africa"

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The contemporary world is at a crossroads where environmental degradation and climate change determine the fate of ecosystems, economies, and societies. High-speed industrialization, unregulated consumption of natural resources, and population explosion have imposed unprecedented demands on the fragile ecosystems of the earth, triggering a need for sustainable development tactics. This new book, Climate Change and Environmental Degradation: Challenges and Concerns for Sustainable Development, explores these urgent concerns and investigates avenues toward a more sustainable and resilient future. The book delves into the intricate interplay between human activities, environmental degradation, and climate dynamics, examining the multifaceted challenges and proposing actionable strategies to mitigate their effects while ensuring a sustainable future.

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.

CONTENTS:
Foreword by Mika Sillanpaa

Preface

1. Global Climate Change and Degradation of Environment
Nurul Asmak Md. Lazim, Shahkila Mohd Arif, Nurain Mohd Nazir, Nurhaziqah Supari, Khairul Azly Zahan, Malik Hussain, and Zaharah Ibrahim

2. Perspectives on Climate Change, Rise in Temperature, and Impact on Environment
Zahid Nabi, Neha Verma, Shivali Kundan, and Dinesh Kumar

3. Climate Change, Rise in Temperature, and Impact on Environment: An Insight Across a Few Selected Ecosystems
Parimal Chandra Ray, Dipanwita Chakraborty, Daniel Gaillard, Murad Muhammad, Sabrina Ferdous, Abdul Basit, Sangeeta Biswas, and Anurudha Chakraborty

4. Climate Change, Rise in Natural Disasters, and Impact on Environment
Riya Mondal, Rukshana Irani, and Jewelson Santos

5. Climate Change and Its Impact on Air, Water, and Soil Quality
Laxmi Kant Bhardwaj, Prangya Rath, Harshita Jain, Pankaj Kanti Jodder, and Farhana Rahman

6. Climate Change and Its Impact on Terrestrial Ecosystems: Perspective I
Nitish Karn, Atin Kumar, Rohit Kumar, Amir Parnian, Mina Mahbod, Mohamed A.E. Abdelrahman, and Sharad Sachan

7. Climate Change and Its Impact on Terrestrial Ecosystems: Perspective II
Nimrah Ameen, Muhammad Shahbaz, Farooq Ahmad, Muhammad Sajid Aqeel Ahmad, Murad Muhammad, Li Li, Muqadas Batool, and Abdul Wahab

8. Climate Change and Its Impact on Marine and Aquatic Ecosystems
Srijan Goswami, Rajesh Das, Manash Mukherjee, Palas Samanta, and Manab Deb Adhikari

9. Climate Change and Its Impact on Biodiversity and Wildlife
Shumaila Batool, Murad Muhammad, Minahal Fatima, Sadaf Fatima, Li Li, Muqadas Batool, Sana Andleeb, Kehu Li, and Sana Ullah

10. The Influence of Climate Change on Global Hunger and Food Security
Pragalbh Tiwari, Hemant Kumar, Nidhi Kumari, Aman Prakash, Shashi Ranjan, and Manishankar Kumar

11. Climate Change and Its Impact on Economy, International Peace, and Security
Gaurab Kumar Sharma

12. Pathways of Quality Education Linking Awareness in Tackling Climate Change Crises
Emaj Uddin

13. Climate-Dependent Humanitarian Challenges in Somalia and Sudan: A Case Study of Crisis Response and Resilience
Aparna Vajpayee, Emery Bokey, Kade Kaba, and Parag Sanghani

14. Climate Change and Infectious Diseases: Understanding the Connection
Mukul Machhindra Barwant, Balwant Singh, Murad Muhammad, Mudasir A. Dar, Ajar Nath Yadav, Anand Kumar, Mohammad Arifullah, and Mukhtar Iderawumi Abdulraheem

15. Impact of Climate Change Through Environmental Degradation and Possible Solutions by Smart Sustainable Systems
Sumanta Bhattacharya and Bhavneet Kaur Sachdev

16. Climate Action Strategy and Required Governance Policies for Cold Transitions to Promote and Strengthen Geoeconomics
Sumanta Bhattacharya and Bhavneet Kaur Sachdev

17. Climate Change, Environmental Degradation, and Smart and Sustainable Systems
Govinda Pal, Amit Biswas, Nimai Das Bairagya, Ankita Banerjee, Tomalika Roy, and Ranjeet Kumar Jha

18. Impact of Climate Change on Drought Risk Using Weather Research and Forecasting Model and AWS Observations over Eastern Africa
Anil Kumar Medikonda, Suneetha Pillai, Sudheer Paul Perela, Puneeta Pandey, Ayenew Desaiegn Ayalew, and Mulugeta Genanu

19. Climate Change and Plant Growth Promoting Microorganisms: Understanding the Connection
Srijan Goswami, Rajesh Das, Manash Mukherjee, Palas Samanta, and Manab Deb Adhikari

20. Carbon Sequestration on Phyto-Stress and Assimilation Efficacy Analysis of Sugar Mill Effluent on Bhendi (Abellmoschus esculentus), Lab Lab (Lablab purpureus), and Cluster Bean (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba)
Agnello J. Naveen, X. Arivoli. A, Parameswari C., Saratha S., Prashanthi Devi. M., Jaisankar P., Suseela S., Kamaleshwaran R., Ramdoss R., and Albert A.

21. Climate Change and Environmental Degradation: The Earthquake of Türkiye and Syria, 2023
Srijan Goswami, Rajesh Das, and Manash Mukherjee

22. Climate Change and Environmental Degradation: The Drought of East Africa, 2023
Srijan Goswami, Rajesh Das, and Manash Mukherjee

23. Climate Change and Environmental Degradation: The Amazon Rainforest Fires, 2022
Srijan Goswami, Rajesh Das, and Manash Mukherjee

24. Navigating the Climate Change Impacts: Influence on Human Health and Environmental Well-Being
Meenakshi Suhag, Shivani Garg, and Chin Wei Lai

Index

About the Authors / Editors:
Editors: Srijan Goswami , PhD
Research Scholar, Department of Biotechnology, University of North Bengal, India; Research Coordinator, Biomedical Research and Allied Sciences Division, Voice of Environment, Assam, India

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
Research Coordinator, Environmental Research and Management Division Voice of Environment (VoE), Guwahati, Assam, India

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
Associate Professor and Associate Dean, School of Health Science and Technology, Medhavi Skills University, Sikkim, India

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