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OverviewWhat are the best land use combinations to meet the social and economic needs of developing nations without jeopardizing the ability of natural systems to deliver their life-support functions? Based on theoretical analysis and original case study material, this book attempts to answer this question by studying the interactions between economic forces which can lead to land use changes and the subsequent loss of biodiversity. Raffaello Cervigni examines the policy options and management practices that may counteract these losses and encourage the development of sustainable land use and biodiversity conservation. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Raffaello CervigniPublisher: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Imprint: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Edition: illustrated edition Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.70cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.582kg ISBN: 9781840643459ISBN 10: 1840643455 Pages: 296 Publication Date: 28 November 2001 Audience: College/higher education , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsContents: Preface Part I: Introduction 1. Biodiversity Conservation and Loss: The Background Part II: Theoretical Issues 2. Land Use Change, Biodiversity Loss, and Economic Analysis 3. Financing Conservation: Theoretical Aspects Part III: Biodiversity Loss and Conservation in Practice: A Case Study in Mexico 4. The Area: Sierra de Santa Marta, Veracruz, Mexico 5. The Process of Land Use Change: Modelling Farm Behaviour 6. Land Use Changes: Model Predictions and Policy Design References IndexReviews'Recognising that international policymakers are increasingly shifting away from the approach to biodiversity conservation that seeks to protect large, relatively undisturbed ecosystems, Raffaello Cervigni offers us a way to think about land use change and biodiversity loss in managed ecosystems. His very constructive and practical contribution to the economics of biodiversity loss is a step forward from the obsession with species preservation in biodiversity hotspots. It is well worth reading.' 'Recognising that international policymakers are increasingly shifting away from the approach to biodiversity conservation that seeks to protect large, relatively undisturbed ecosystems, Raffaello Cervigni offers us a way to think about land use change and biodiversity loss in managed ecosystems. His very constructive and practical contribution to the economics of biodiversity loss is a step forward from the obsession with species preservation in biodiversity hotspots. It is well worth reading.' -- Charles Perrings, University of York, UK 'No-one combines the practical experience with analytical expertise in biodiversity conservation better than Raffaello Cervigni. He has worked at so many levels on this problem - local, national, and global. This volume demonstrates the manner in which real world experience can inform the better understanding of biodiversity problem solving. I consider it essential reading for all academics and policymakers interested in the economic nature of the solution to this problem.' -- Timothy M. Swanson, University College London, UK 'The book proposes an original analysis of key aspects of the biodiversity debate and puts the major Mexican case study in context. It deals with some issues that have not been treated well analytically in the general literature, including incremental cost, land use gradients etc. The end result is that the story is a complex one, but we should not be too surprised that complex issues don't have simple answers. There are very few studies that are so thorough or well researched, so it is going to repay careful reading.' -- David Pearce, University College London, UK `Recognising that international policymakers are increasingly shifting away from the approach to biodiversity conservation that seeks to protect large, relatively undisturbed ecosystems, Raffaello Cervigni offers us a way to think about land use change and biodiversity loss in managed ecosystems. His very constructive and practical contribution to the economics of biodiversity loss is a step forward from the obsession with species preservation in biodiversity hotspots. It is well worth reading.' -- Charles Perrings, University of York, UK `No-one combines the practical experience with analytical expertise in biodiversity conservation better than Raffaello Cervigni. He has worked at so many levels on this problem - local, national, and global. This volume demonstrates the manner in which real world experience can inform the better understanding of biodiversity problem solving. I consider it essential reading for all academics and policymakers interested in the economic nature of the solution to this problem.' -- Timothy M. Swanson, University College London, UK `The book proposes an original analysis of key aspects of the biodiversity debate and puts the major Mexican case study in context. It deals with some issues that have not been treated well analytically in the general literature, including incremental cost, land use gradients etc. The end result is that the story is a complex one, but we should not be too surprised that complex issues don't have simple answers. There are very few studies that are so thorough or well researched, so it is going to repay careful reading.' -- David Pearce, University College London, UK Author InformationRaffaello Cervigni, Lead Environmental Economist and Regional Coordinator, Climate Change, The World Bank, US Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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