The economics of biodiversity conservation in Sub-Saharan Africa :
The economics of biodiversity conservation in Sub-Saharan Africa : mending the ark /
edited by Charles Perrings.
- Cheltenham, UK ; Northampton, MA, USA : E. Elgar, c2000.
- xix, 351 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm.
This book presents the results of important new research into the economics of biodiversity conservation in Sub-Saharan Africa. The author offers case studies of the economic causes of biodiversity loss in a range of ecosystem types-wetlands, montane forests, tropical moist forest, semi-arid savannas and lakes - and discuss the policy options for biodiversity conservation in each case. They also provide an in-depth analysis of the environmental consequences of policy reform at the macro- and micro- levels and offer practical recommendations for the implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity. The book will prove invaluable to scholars and policymakers working with the areas of environmental economics, environmental science and sustainable development.
1840641509 9781840641509
99022821
Biodiversity conservation--Economic aspects--Africa, Sub-Saharan.
QH77.A43 / E36 2000
330.1
This book presents the results of important new research into the economics of biodiversity conservation in Sub-Saharan Africa. The author offers case studies of the economic causes of biodiversity loss in a range of ecosystem types-wetlands, montane forests, tropical moist forest, semi-arid savannas and lakes - and discuss the policy options for biodiversity conservation in each case. They also provide an in-depth analysis of the environmental consequences of policy reform at the macro- and micro- levels and offer practical recommendations for the implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity. The book will prove invaluable to scholars and policymakers working with the areas of environmental economics, environmental science and sustainable development.
1840641509 9781840641509
99022821
Biodiversity conservation--Economic aspects--Africa, Sub-Saharan.
QH77.A43 / E36 2000
330.1