Human health depends on the health of the planet. Earth’s natural systems—the air, the water, the biodiversity, the climate—are our life support systems.

This book makes a long overdue contribution to the ongoing debate on the role of nature protection organizations and networks. The editors have brought together

This volume describes the major issues facing protected areas, both terrestrial and marine, and discusses the approaches needed to address these issues. An addi

Illustrating an insightful contrast between modern scientific and economic approaches, and the Buddhist viewpoint, this book examines key environmental issues s