Asia-Pacific Coasts and Their Management [electronic resource] : States of Environment

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Mimura, Nobuo.

Series:

Coastal Systems and Continental Margins, v. 11

Coastal Systems and Continental Margins, v. 11 ; v.11

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Coastal zone management.

Local Subjects:

Coastal zone management.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (382 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Dordrecht : Springer, 2008.

Summary:

The Asia-Pacific region is home to the world's largest region of coral reefs and mangroves. It also includes part of the 'Pacific Rim of Fire' and is, therefore, vulnerable to earthquakes and tsunamis. This book gives an overview of the understanding on the drivers, state, and responses to coastal environmental changes in the Asia-Pacific region.

Contents:

Front Matter; Introduction: Scope and Objectives of This Book; Drivers for Changes in the Coastal Zone; Environment Problems in the Coastal Zone; Policy for Conservation and Sustainable Development of the Coastal Zone; Regional Conditions; Conclusions: The Rapidly Changing Environment of the Asia and Pacific Region and its Implications for Sustainability of the Coastal Zones; Back Matter

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

OCLC:

233972452