Agricultural systems are nitrogen (N) deficient throughout the world and N is the most
important nutrient in realizing the maximum potential of the crop and sustainability of the …

Ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) is the use of biodiversity and ecosystem services as part
of a strategy to help people adapt to climate change. Despite the potential of EbA to provide …

Asia is defined here as the land and territories of 51 countries/regions (see Figure 24-1). It
can be broadly divided into six subregions based on geographical position and coastal …

Extreme impacts can result from extreme weather and climate events, but can also occur
without extreme events. This chapter examines two broad categories of impacts on human …

Biological control of pests by natural enemies is a major ecosystem service delivered to
agriculture worldwide. Quantifying and predicting its effectiveness at large spatial scales is …

Globally, billions of people live in energy poverty without the means to access affordable
and clean energy which are fundamental to sustainable development. Climate change is …

Dissolved organic matter (DOM) in river water dynamically changes with respect to its major
sources during heavy rain events. However, there has been no established tool to estimate …

Climate change and urbanisation are key factors affecting the future of water quality and
quantity in urbanised catchments and are associated with significant uncertainty. The work …

Dissolved organic matter (DOM) in river watersheds dynamically changes based on its
source during a monsoon period with storm event. However, the variations in DOM in urban …

In mountainous watersheds, agricultural land use cause changes in ecosystem services,
with trade-offs between crop production and erosion regulation. Management of these …