Browsing by Author "Annpurna Devi"

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Agroforestry and ecosystem services
(Elsevier, 2023) Abhishek Raj; Manoj Kumar Jhariya; Arnab Banerjee; Ram Swaroop Meena; Sandeep Kumar; Annpurna Devi; Poonam
Agroforestry system (AFs) comprises tree–crop and livestock management that has been considered as an integrated system of sustainable landscape. It is more diverse and provides uncountable ecosystem services (ES) to sustain life on the earth. The greater adaptability and multifunctional role of AFs are discussed by policymakers, stakeholders, and scientists worldwide. Traditional AFs and their development in due course of time maximize ES. AFs provide tangible and intangible services which maintain ecosystem health and productivity. Adopting climate-resilient AFs ensures soil-food and income security, fulfilling the SDGs (sustainable development goals). Timber and NTFPs (non-timber forest products) production, soil health and quality enhancement, water regulation and quality, carbon (C) footprint, climate change mitigation, and food and income security are the key ES AFs provide. AFs also contribute toward ecological stability along with better environmental health and sustainability. A better technological advancement with effective policy is needed to strengthen AFs in major ecological regions. Moreover, current and future research trends must be oriented to enhance ES through greater crop diversification. Thus, AFs must be transformed into sustainable landscapes at local and global soil–food–climate security. © 2024 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Urban emission reduction and carbon management
(Elsevier, 2023) Manoj Kumar Jhariya; Abhishek Raj; Arnab Banerjee; Ram Swaroop Meena; Annpurna Devi; Bhimappa Honnappa Kittur
Urban emission worldwide gradually converts the urban ecosystem into an urban heat island. In the world, 50% of the human population would live in cities. Consequently, 3% of the geographical area is under an urban setup. This accounts for 75% of the world's energy demand causing 70% emission of carbon dioxide (CO2). According to one estimate, adding a 1-hectare land area under an urban setup is being increased per minute across the globe. Further, the estimates suggest for every 5days the geographical area of Paris is achieved, and the annual expansion of the area of Japan is accomplished. According to the latest climate change action plan for 5years (2021–25) of the World Bank, the urban setup has been identified as a potential source of greenhouse gases (GHGs) emissions that may create significant challenges toward climate change mitigation. Such modifications have made the urban environment mostly nonhostile for indigenous flora and fauna. Urban vegetation comprises trees, herbs, shrubs, climbers, and agricultural species in the form of an agroforestry system. It is a biological unit that provides multiple benefits both annually and perennially. Urban forestry and agroforestry practices have also shown the potential to act as a carbon sink that would help to reduce the atmospheric CO2 load. At present, urban agroforestry is gaining more importance in terms of various ecological services, developing green architecture under urban setups, and helps to mitigate climatic extremes. Hence, urban forestry and agroforestry practices may play a significant role in developing sustainable cities and food production. © 2024 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.