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OverviewInfrastructure development in Africa and Asia is expanding at breakneck speed, largely in biodiversity-rich developing nations. The trend reflects governments' efforts to promote economic growth in response to increasing populations, rising consumption rates and persistent inequalities. Large-scale infrastructure development is regularly touted as a way to meet the growing demand for energy, transport and food - and as a key to poverty alleviation. In practice, however, road networks, hydropower dams and 'development corridors' tend to have adverse effects on local populations, natural habitats and biodiversity. Such projects typically weaken the capacity of ecosystems to maintain ecological functions on which wildlife and human communities depend, particularly in the face of climate change. This title is also available as Open Access via Cambridge Core. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Arcus FoundationPublisher: Cambridge University Press Imprint: Cambridge University Press Volume: 3 Dimensions: Width: 19.30cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 25.30cm Weight: 1.010kg ISBN: 9781108423212ISBN 10: 1108423213 Pages: 384 Publication Date: 08 November 2018 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsNotes to readers; Acknowledgments; Apes overview; Part I. Infrastructure Development and Ape Conservation: Introduction; 1. Towards more sustainable infrastructure: challenges and opportunities in ape range states of Africa and Asia; 2. Impacts of infrastructure on apes, indigenous peoples and other local communities; 3. Deforestation along roads: monitoring threats to ape habitat; 4. Apes, protected areas and infrastructure in Africa; 5. Roads, apes and biodiversity conservation: case studies from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Myanmar and Nigeria; 6. Renewable energy and the conservation of apes and ape habitat; Part II. The Status and Welfare of Great Apes and Gibbons: Introduction; 7. Mapping change in ape habitats: forest status, loss, protection and future risk; 8. The status of captive apes; Annexes; Acronyms and abbreviations; Glossary; References; Index.Reviews'This gives valuable insights that stretch well beyond ape conservation … illustrated by beautiful photos and a range of case studies, this book makes an interesting, if depressing, read.' Rebecca Nesbit, The Biologist 'This gives valuable insights that stretch well beyond ape conservation ... illustrated by beautiful photos and a range of case studies, this book makes an interesting, if depressing, read.' Rebecca Nesbit, The Biologist 'This gives valuable insights that stretch well beyond ape conservation ... illustrated by beautiful photos and a range of case studies, this book makes an interesting, if depressing, read.' Rebecca Nesbit, The Biologist 'This gives valuable insights that stretch well beyond ape conservation ... illustrated by beautiful photos and a range of case studies, this book makes an interesting, if depressing, read.' Rebecca Nesbit, The Biologist Author InformationThe Arcus Foundation is a private grant-making foundation that advances social justice and conservation goals. The Arcus Foundation works globally and has offices in New York City and Cambridge. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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