Explore Nepal's environmental transformation, tracing its journey from traditional ecological knowledge to modern sustainability challenges. Covering deforestation, climate adaptation, water management, and environmental policy, it provides actionable insights for fostering green transitions and environmental justice.
Explore Nepal's environmental transformation, tracing its journey from traditional ecological knowledge to modern sustainability challenges. Covering deforestation, climate adaptation, water management, and environmental policy, it provides actionable insights for fostering green transitions and environmental justice.
Dr. Medani P. Bhandari is a widely recognized humanitarian, professor, author, and editor who has significantly contributed to social and environmental sciences. With expertise in social equity, inequality, inclusion, innovation, feminism, sustainability, climate change, and social and environmental policies and management, Dr. Bhandari has dedicated his career to these important areas. In addition to his extensive scholarly work, Dr. Bhandari is a poet, essayist, and advocate for the environment and social causes. His expertise expands to global and international environmental politics and justice, climate change, sustainable development, public/social policy, the non-profit sector, renewable energy, nature, culture, and power. He has gained field experience across diverse regions, including Asia, Africa, North America, Western Europe, Australia, Japan, and the Middle East. Dr. Bhandari has authored and co-edited several books, including Green Web-II: Standards and Perspectives from the IUCN, 2nd Edition, Getting the Climate Science Facts Right: The Role of the IPCC, Reducing Inequalities Towards Sustainable Development Goals: Multilevel Approach, Educational Transformation, Economic Inequality - Trends, Traps, and Trade-offs, Social Inequality as a Global Challenge, The Unbeatable Challenges of Inequality, Perspectives on Sociological Theories, Methodological Debates, and Organizational Sociology, The Past, Present, and Future Directions of Migration/Immigration, Theories, and Practices of Global Journeys, Transforming Futures - Navigating Society, Environment, and Governance, Live and Let Others Live - In Reference to Sustainability and Environment Conservation, Navigating Sustainability: A Comparative Analysis of Micro vs. Macro Strategies in the least Developed Countries, The Nexus of Climate Change and Land-use - Global Scenario with Reference to Nepal, Women and Society etc.. Social Inequality- Past, Present, and Future (in which 15 African Countries' case studies are included), etc. Furthermore, Dr. Bhandari's creative writing encompasses a vast collection of poems and essays. He has published three volumes of poetry in collaboration with Prajita Bhandari. Dr. Bhandari's multifaceted contributions to academia, humanitarianism, and creative writing have solidified his reputation as an esteemed figure in social and environmental sciences, profoundly impacting social equity, sustainability, climate change, and beyond. Professor Bhandari holds five master's degrees in social and environmental sciences and a Ph.D. in sociology. For 45 years, he has been actively involved in environmental conservation and humanitarian efforts through nonprofit and academic platforms. Guided by the philosophy that all living and non-living beings are interconnected (""Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam"") and the principle of ""Live and Let Others Live,"" his work reflects a deep commitment to the well-being of our planet and its inhabitants, a value that motivates his extensive contributions. He serves as an International Program Director at the New York-based NGO Atlantic State Legal Foundation in Syracuse, NY; a professor at Akamai University, USA, and Sumy State University, Ukraine; and an advisor to Gandaki University, Nepal. He is also the UNEP Civil Society Regional Facilitator for North America and the Lead Author of UNEP GEO 7. He is also the editor-in-chief of Strategic Planning for Energy and the Environment, the books series editor at the River Publisher, and the books series editor at Nova Publishers.
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1. Introduction 2. The Natural Landscape of Nepal 3. Environmental Practices in Ancient Nepal 4. The Medieval Era: Shaping the Relationship Between Society and Environment 5. Colonial Influence and Environmental Changes 6. Modern Nepal: The Emergence of Environmental Challenges 7. Post-1950s Transformation: Environmental Awareness and Policy Development 8. The Role of International Agencies and Agreements 9. Contemporary Environmental Issues 10. Accelerating Environmental Transformation: Definition and Context 11. Environmental Movements and Advocacy 12. Technological Interventions in Environmental Management 13. Policy and Governance: Progress and Gaps 14. Future Directions for Environmental Transformation 15. Conclusion: Reflections on Nepal's Environmental Journey 16. Why This Book? How the Story of This Book Fits with the Global Situation Annex 1. List of International Environmental Treaties and Conventions Signed by Nepal Annex 2. Chronological List of Major Environmental Acts, Laws, and Regulations in Nepal Annex 3. List of National Parks and Wildlife Reserves in Nepal Annex 4. Major Community-Managed Forest Areas and Department of Forestry-Managed Forest Areas in Nepal Annex 5. Major River Systems in Nepal: Origins and Final Routes Annex 6. List of Major Hydropower Stations in Nepal and Electricity Production
1. Introduction 2. The Natural Landscape of Nepal 3. Environmental Practices in Ancient Nepal 4. The Medieval Era: Shaping the Relationship Between Society and Environment 5. Colonial Influence and Environmental Changes 6. Modern Nepal: The Emergence of Environmental Challenges 7. Post-1950s Transformation: Environmental Awareness and Policy Development 8. The Role of International Agencies and Agreements 9. Contemporary Environmental Issues 10. Accelerating Environmental Transformation: Definition and Context 11. Environmental Movements and Advocacy 12. Technological Interventions in Environmental Management 13. Policy and Governance: Progress and Gaps 14. Future Directions for Environmental Transformation 15. Conclusion: Reflections on Nepal's Environmental Journey 16. Why This Book? How the Story of This Book Fits with the Global Situation Annex 1. List of International Environmental Treaties and Conventions Signed by Nepal Annex 2. Chronological List of Major Environmental Acts, Laws, and Regulations in Nepal Annex 3. List of National Parks and Wildlife Reserves in Nepal Annex 4. Major Community-Managed Forest Areas and Department of Forestry-Managed Forest Areas in Nepal Annex 5. Major River Systems in Nepal: Origins and Final Routes Annex 6. List of Major Hydropower Stations in Nepal and Electricity Production
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