Combating Aeolian Desertification in Northeast Asia by Wang, Tao; Tsunekawa, Atsushi; Xue, Xian; Kurosaki, Yasunori;

Long description:

This book presents the definition of aeolian desertification and uncovers its processes, driving factors, and consequences, and focuses on measures to effectively combat aeolian desertification in Northeast Asia.

Aeolian desertification in Northeast Asia is of great concern for its destructive influences on the environment and society not only in the local but also in faraway areas. The topics of this book are addressed by compiling theoretical review, remote sensing monitoring, synoptic analysis, and laboratory and field studies in China, Japan, and Mongolia.

This is the first comprehensive book to address the aeolian desertification in Northeast Asia. Readers can learn the basic theory of aeolian desertification and the primary causes of this environmental problem. More critical is the successful practical countermeasures to combat desertification which can be referred to by various stakeholders who concern the aeolian desertification in Northeast Asia.

To meet the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations adopted in 2015, especially its Goal 15.3 to achieve a land degradation-neutral world by 2030, desertification combating actions should be taken cross country borders. This book is not only intended for environmental professionals but also for people who are affected and concerned about desertification and land degradation. The concept and processes in this book will serve as a ready reference to understand the aeolian desertification with countermeasures and successful preventing stories that can be referred to.

Table of Contents:

​Chapter 1. Definition of Aeolian Desertification and its Implications.- Chapter 2. Environmental and Ecological Setting in Northeast Asia.- Chapter 3. Spatial Distribution and Temporal Dynamics of Aeolian Desertification.- Chapter 4. Driving Factors of Aeolian Desertification.- Chapter 5. Aeolian Desertification Processes.- Chapter 6. Impacts of aeolian desertification and dust storms on ecosystems, economic development, and human health.- Chapter 7. Goals and Principles for Combating Aeolian Desertification.- Chapter 8. Engineering Measures to Combat Aeolian Desertification.- Chapter 9. Biological Measures to Combat Aeolian Desertification.- Chapter 10. Integrated System to Combat Aeolian Desertification and Disasters.- Chapter 11. Land Management Policies for Sand-Dust Storm and Aeolian Desertification in Source Region Countries.- Chapter 12. Successful Implementation of Measures to Combat Aeolian Desertification in China.- Chapter 13. Implementation of Measures to Combat Aeolian Desertification in Mongolia.- Chapter 14. Sustainable Land Management to Combat Aeolian Desertification.