scholarly journals Assessment of ecological effectiveness of environmental conservation measures for biodiversity conservation by the indicator "living planet" in Chernihiv region

Author(s):  
V. Chaika ◽  
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Makhmud Zana Mukhammed ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 29
Author(s):  
Tiago Schuch Lemos Venzke ◽  
Giovanni Nachtigall Maurício ◽  
William Matzenauer

O Pontal da Barra é uma área úmida localizada na Praia do Laranjal, município de Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul e localizado no estuário da Laguna dos Patos. A área é rica em biodiversidade, abrigando várias espécies endêmicas dos biomas Mata Atlântica e em menor proporção do Bioma Pampa. Neste estudo, reportamos observações da presença de oito espécies de plantas ameaçadas de extinção no Pontal da Barra. Destacamos que a ocorrência de espécies da flora ameaçadas de extinção qualifica a região do Pontal da Barra e arredores como uma área de elevada importância para conservação ambiental. A transformação da área em unidade de conservação vai preservar um conjunto mundialmente único de tipos de vegetação e ecossistemas no estuário da Laguna dos Patos e incentivar o ecoturismo na Praia do Laranjal.ABSTRACT:Pontal da Barra is a wetland located on Laranjal Beach, in the municipality of Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, and located in the estuary of the Laguna dos Patos. The area is rich in biodiversity, sheltering several endemic species from the Atlantic Forest biomes and, to a lesser extent, of the Pampa biome. In this study, we report observations of the presence of eight species of plants threatened with extinction in Pontal da Barra. We emphasize that the occurrence of endangered flora species qualifies the region of Pontal da Barra and surroundings as an area of high importance for environmental conservation. The transformation of the area into a conservation unit will preserve a globally unique set of vegetation types and ecosystems in the Laguna dos Patos estuary and encourage ecotourism at Praia do Laranjal.Key words: Estuary; Brazilian coast, Biodiversity; Conservation; Marsh


2019 ◽  
Vol 46 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-85
Author(s):  
Anjali Sharma ◽  
Manoj Kumar ◽  
M. P. Singh ◽  
H. K. Mazhari

This article examines the medieval (Islamic) cities in India from an environmental and technological perspective. The main objectives of this article are (a) to identify and evaluate characteristic features of the cities that were closely linked with the natural environment, (b) to examine the environmental conservation measures, sustainable practices and eco-friendly technologies adopted in these cities, (c) to assess the environmental impact of these cities and (d) to explore those eco-friendly measures and technologies that are relevant even at present. This is a first of its kind review of the Islamic cities in India that flourished from the thirteenth to eighteenth century. Some of the important findings are the following: (a) water had a dominant role in the establishment of these cities, (b) gardens, canals, water-harvesting structures and sanitation were important characteristics of these cities that were profoundly integrated with the natural environment, (c) despite numerous environmental conservation measures adopted, several of these cities declined or were abandoned ironically due to environmental factors and (4) in response to natural environment, some exemplary eco-friendly technologies were introduced, particularly the karez technology for water-supply, which is worth considering to make contemporary Indian cities ecologically sustainable.


2016 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 21-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
LAILA THOMAZ SANDRONI ◽  
MARIA JOSÉ TEIXEIRA CARNEIRO

Abstract This article carries out a "state of the art" review of the scientific production in the ambit of social sciences, by focusing on works where the subject of biodiversity conservation takes centre stage. Having as a starting point a detailed literature review, we have identified some key concerns raised by authors in Brazilian journals in the areas of sociology, anthropology and political sciences, whilst acknowledging particularities of this discursive unit in the broader debate of environmental conservation. Against this backdrop, we have identified some trends in the bibliography, as well as gaps that deserve a more in-depth analysis.


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