Strategies to achieve sustainable development goals (SDGs) : a road map for global development / Rajani Srivastava, editor.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Srivastava, Rajani, editor.

Series:

Agriculture issues and policies.

Agriculture issues and policies

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Human ecology.

Environmental sciences.

Sustainable development.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (390 pages)

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Nova Science Publishers, Inc., [2022]

Summary:

"This book discusses many innovative approaches through which we can achieve sustainability goals. For example, mechanical milling of e-waste for sustainable e-waste management and, use of cyanobacteria and biofortification as an alternate option for food security and can used in wastewater treatment. Conservation of biodiversity and restoration are discussed here"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Intro

Contents

Preface

Acknowledgments

Chapter 1

E-Waste Management through Mechanical Milling: A Sustainable Approach

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Sources and Composition of E-Waste

3. Effects of E-Waste on the Environment and Human Health

4. Management of E-Waste

4.1. Land Filling

4.2. Incineration

4.3. E-Waste Recycling and Management

4.4. Reuse

5. Ball Milling/Mechanical Milling

5.1. Principle of Mechanical Milling

5.2. Various Ball Milling Methods

5.3. The Important Parameters of the Mechanical Milling

6. E-Waste Management through Ball Milling

6.1. Characterizations of Ball Milled E-Waste

7. Properties of E-Waste after Ball Milling

Conclusion

References

Chapter 2

Land Restoration Is Key to Sustainable Prosperity: An Example of the Helophytic Genus - Haloxylon

2. Adaptation Mechanism of Halophytes under Saline Condition

2.1. Ecological Significance of Halophytes

2.2. Restoration and Its Dynamics

3. Technical Attributes

3.1. Red List of Categories and Criteria

Area of Occupancy (AOO)

The Extent of Occurrence (EOO)

3.2. Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF: https://www.gbif.org/what-is-gbif)

4. Genus: Haloxylon

4.1. Haloxylon ammodendron (C.A.Mey.) Bunge ex Fenzl

4.2. Haloxylon persicum (Bunge)

4.3. Haloxylon salicornicum (Moq.) Bunge ex. Boiss

Chapter 3

Malleability of Cyanobacteria for Attaining Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 7)

2. Cyanobacteria

2.1. Biofuels

Ethanol Production

Butanol Production

Isoprene Production

Hydrogen

2.2. Cyanobacteria in the Conversion of Wastewater to Biofuels

2.3. Cyanobacteria Lipid and Fatty Acid Profile.

2.4. Current Status of Biofuel Production and Utilization

3. Advantages of Biofuels

4. Disadvantages of Biofuels

Acknowledgment

Chapter 4

Declining Biodiversity: A Hanging Sword to Food Security

2. State of Global Biodiversity

3. Causes of Biodiversity Loss

4. Biodiversity and Food: A Dynamic Relationship

5. Food System Responsible for Biodiversity Decline

6. Challenges and Options for Feeding the Future with Biodiversity Loss

Chapter 5

Microbial Biomass: A Sustainable Approach to Restore Degraded Soil

2. Soil Microbial Community as Indicator of Soil Quality

2.1. Soil Microbial Diversity and Soil Microbial Biomass as an Indicator of Soil Quality

2.2. Nitrogen and Phosphorus Turnover as Bio-Indicator of Soil Quality

2.3. Soil Enzymes as Bio-Indicator of Soil Quality

2.4. Soil Respiration as Bio-Indicator

3. Use of Microbes for Restoration of Contaminated Soil

3.1. Aerobic Microbes

Metabolism of Aerobic Microbes

3.2. Anaerobic Microbes

Metabolism of Anaerobic Microbes

3.3. Mechanism of Microbial Detoxification of Heavy Metals and Radionuclides

Biosorption and Bioaccumulation Mechanism

Intracellular Sequestration

Extracellular Sequestration

Biotransformation and Reduction of Heavy Metal Ions by Microbial Cell

4. Factors Affecting the Growth of Microbes

4.1. Temperature

4.2. pH

4.3. Oxygen

4.4. Moisture Content

4.5. Nutrients

4.6. Physical Factors

4.7. Nature of Contaminants

5. Bioremediation

5.1. In-Situ Methods

Biosparaging

Bioventing

Biostimulation

Bioaugmentation

5.2. Ex-Situ Methods

Landfarming

Composting

Biopiles

Bioreactors

References.

Chapter 6

Ayurvedic Strategy to Achieve Sustainable Development Goal 3: Management of Cancer (Arbuda)

2. Ayurvedic View of an Arbuda

2.1. Etiology of Arbuda

2.2. Classification and Characteristics of Arbuda as Per the View of Acharya Susruta [16, 17]

2.3. Purva roop (Premonitory Symptoms) of Arbuda

2.4. Stages in the Development of Arbuda and Its Correlation with Cancer [16, 18-20]

2.5. Pathogenesis of Tumors

2.6. Hetu (Causes of Arbuda)

3. Principles of Ayurvedic Treatment

3.1. Treatment Modalities

3.2. Medicinal Plants Reported Having Anti-Cancerous Properties

Benicasa hispida

Operculina turpethum

Crataeva magna

Streblus asper

Symplocos paniculata

Baliospermum montanum

Gloriosa superba

Curcuma longa

Chapter 7

Combating the Menace of Indoor Air Pollution for Sustainability

2. Causes of Indoor Air Pollution

2.1. Biofuel Burning

2.2. Cigarette Smoking

2.3. Incense Sticks Burning

3. Thermodynamics of Indoor Air Pollution

4. Abatement of Indoor Air Pollution

4.1. Through Upgraded Ventilation System

4.2. Through Plant-Based Effort for Remediation

Air Pollution

Formaldehyde

Aromatic Compounds

Trimethylamine and Toxic Gases

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)

Chapter 8

Natural Farming Systems as Hotspots of Eco-Tourism and Their Potential for Sustainable Development

2. Role in Sustainable Development and Biodiversity Conservation

3. Eco-Tourism: A New Era of Nature Enjoyment and Learning

4. Community Development with Eco-Tourism

5. Biodiversity Conservation with Eco-Tourism

6. Eco-Tourism as "Eco-Destinations"

7. Global Perspective of Agro-Ecotourism for Sustainable Development.

8. SWOC Analysis for Eco-Tourism and Agro-Ecotourism

9. Future of Agro-Based Eco-Tourism

Chapter 9

Crop Residue Management: An Important Component for Environmental Sustainability

2. Crop Residue Burning and Its Consequence on the Environment

3. Crop Residue Burning and Its Consequence on Soil Health

4. Crop Residue Burning and Its Consequence on Human Health

5. Appertinent Use of Crop Residue and Its Management

5.1. Cattle Feeding and Composting

5.2. Bio-Energy and Biofuel

5.3. Biochar Preparation

5.4. Microbial Decomposition

Chapter 10

Sustainable Plant Nutrition and Soil Carbon Sequestration

1.1. Sustainable Development

1.2. Carbon Dioxide Levels in the Soil

2. Carbon Sequestration in Soil

3. Strategies for Improving Soil Health and Soil Organic Carbon Sequestration

3.1. Soil Organic Carbon Sequestration by Agriculture and Forestry

3.2. Conservation Agriculture and Soil Carbon Sequestration

3.3. Agroforestry and Soil Carbon Sequestration

3.4. Biochar and Soil Carbon Sequestration

Chapter 11

'Place Making' and Tourism in Urban Landscape: Prospects for Sustainable Development

2. Conceptualizing 'Place Making'

3. Nexus between 'Place Making' and Tourism

4. Prospects for Sustainable Development

Chapter 12

Strategies to Attain and Sustain Good Mental Health and Well Being

2. Psychological Processes in Illness

3. Psychological Process and Symptom Perception

3.1. Cognition and Illness

3.2. Emotion and Illness

3.3. Motivation and Illness

3.4. Self-Concept and Illness

4. Psychological Models and Illness.

4.1. Behaviorism

4.2. Cognitive Therapy

4.3. Rational Emotive Behavior Model (REBM)

4.4. Phenomenological Models

5. Psycho-Therapeutic Interventions in Chronic Physical Illness

5.1. Illness Education

5.2. Social Support

5.3. Management Techniques Based on Behavioral Methods

5.4. Relaxation Techniques

Progressive Muscular Relation

Applied Tension

Autogenic Relaxation

Biofeedback

5.5. Cognitive Methods

5.6. Family Intervention

5.7. Coping Strategies

Task-Related Strategies

Task Related to Psychosocial Strategies

Chapter 13

Sustainability and Cyanobacteria: Current Potential and Applications in Wastewater Management

2. Distinctive Characteristics of Cyanobacteria

3. The Relevance of Cyanobacteria in Bioremediation

3.1. Heavy Metal Degradation

3.2. Crude Oil Degradation

3.3. Nutrient Sequestration

3.4. Pesticide Degradation

3.5. Degradation of Dye

3.6. Xenobiotic, Pharmaceutical and Radioactive Compounds Degradation

4. Immobilization of Cyanobacteria

5. Management of Wastewater in Various Sectors

5.1. Municipal Wastewater

5.2. Agricultural Wastewater

5.3. Industrial Wastewater

6. Capability of Cyanobacteria to Transform Wastewater into Biofuel

7. Cyanobacteria-Based Bioplastic Production

Chapter 14

Gender Equity in Education as an Accelerator for Achieving Sustainable Development

2. Background

3. Gender Parity and Equality in Education: Evidence of Changing Patterns

3.1. Trends Show in Literacy

3.2. Pattern of Literacy Rates of SC/ST Categories [19]

3.3. Trends in the Gross Enrolment Ratio at Various Levels of Schooling

4. Factors Affecting Gender Equity

4.1. Uneven Access to Education.

4.2. Availability of School.

Notes:

Includes index.

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Print version: Srivastava, Rajani Strategies to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): a Road Map for Global Development

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9798886970272