Terra Thrive : Achieving SDG 15: Life on Land for Future Generations

Puthenkalam S.J, John Joseph (EDT)/ Chacko Chennattuserry, Joseph (EDT)/ Jacob, Lija (EDT)

Springer（2025/11発売）

• 製本 Hardcover:ハードカバー版／ページ数 396 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9783032027375

Description

This book provides an in-depth exploration of Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life on Land. It delves into the complex global issues related to environmental sustainability, human activity, and terrestrial ecosystems, examining the intricate connections between humanity and the land, focusing on India, its neighboring nations, and collaborative efforts with Japan. The book aims to help readers understand the urgent need for conservation measures and the importance of sustainable land management and biodiversity-integrated urban planning. It discusses the diversity of flora and fauna and the crucial role of keystone species. Coverage includes topics such as climate change mitigation and education for sustainable practices. This unique guide sheds light on the fundamental connections between humanity and the land, equipping readers with the knowledge and tools to become proactive agents of change and take action to preserve our planet for future generations.

• Offers in-depth insights on SDG 15: Life on Land and the relationship between humanity and terrestrial ecosystems;
• Examines biodiversity, conservation measures, climate change mitigation, and sustainable land management;
• Highlights innovative approaches and partnerships that address environmental challenges and inspire actionable solutions.

Introduction to SDG 15: Life on Land: Harmony in Habitat.- Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Land.- Ecosystem Restoration and Sustainable Land Practices using AI, IoT and Remote Sensing Technologies.- Balancing Development and Conservation.- Climate Change and the Future of Land Ecosystems.- Educating for Sustainable Practices.- Sowing Seeds of Change: Combating Deforestation Through Environmental Education in the Indo-Japan Context.- Into the Future: Nurturing Sustainable Life on Land.- International Collaboration for Sustainable Development: Navigating Life on Land Across Asian Landscapes.- Holistic Land Governance: Revolutions for Ecological Stability and Socio-Economic Growth.- Conservation of Terrestrial Ecosystem Through Carbon Cycle Monitoring and Management.- Prevention of  Biodiversity Loss.- Sustainable Usage of Terrestrial Ecosystem.- Role of Humans Towards Biodiversity Protection.- Integrating Indigenous Knowledge and Practices into Land Management Systems.- Sustainable Consumption for Life on Land: Impact of Cruelty-Free and Ethically-Certified Cosmetics Labels.

John Joseph Puthenkalam, Ph.D., is a Professor of Economics at the Faculty of Economics and a Professor at the Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, Sophia University, Tokyo, Japan. He has been a Board Member of the Sophia School Corporation since 2016. He was also Academic Dean of the Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies from 2015 to 2017. After obtaining Bachelor s and Master s degrees in Economics, Philosophy, and Theology in India and Japan, he continued his studies and obtained a Ph.D. in Economics, from the University of Glasgow, United Kingdom in 1996. He was awarded First Class and First Rank in M.A. (1984). He also won the Straniak Foundation Philosophy Prize in Switzerland in 1993 and 1998. He was granted a Senior Fellowship at the University of Bonn, Germany, in 2001. His published books include The Collision of Cultures? Dialogue Between Globalization and Cultural Identity (Academia Verlag, 2001), Dialogue Among Civilizations: Zukunftiges Menchsein: Ethik zwischen Ost und West (Nomos Verlagsgesellschaft, 2003), Economic Growth, Democracy and Human Development (Claretian Publications, 2016), and Global Development Analysis: Developing Countries, Millennium Development Goals, and Sustainable Development Goals (Sophia University, 2020). He serves as the Project Leader for the 17 SDGs Book series publication, a collaborative research work between the Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies at Sophia University, Tokyo, and Christ University, Bangalore, India.

 

 

Dr. Fr. Joseph Chacko Chennattuserry is a Professor of History and the Vice Chancellor of Christ University, specializing in maritime history, organizational culture, and work values in educational institutions. He is the Chief Editor of the international book project Encyclopedia of New Populism and its Responses in the 21st Century (Springer, 2024). His research has been published in leading journals, including the Leadership & Organisation Development Journal, the International Journal of Tourism Cities, and the International Journal of Business Excellence. In addition to his research, Dr. Fr. Joseph has co-edited several books. Among his recent works are Cooperative Federalism in South Asia and Europe (Taylor & Francis, 2024), Models for Social Responsibility Action by Higher Educati