A review of 648 studies shows that conservation efforts yield significantly better ecological outcomes when Indigenous Peoples and local communities (IPs and LCs) have equitable governance roles, including equal partnerships or primary control. These findings highlight the importance of recognizing IP and LC rights and leadership in achieving global biodiversity targets.
The content of the chapter aligns with UN SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) and SDG 13 (Climate Action) by discussing strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, promote clean energy technologies, and address the impact of climate change through the adoption of sustainable energy solutions.
Climate Change and Circular Economics: Human Society as a Closed Thermodynamic System, 2024, Pages 131-165
The content aligns with UN SDG 13 (Climate Action) by analyzing temperature and precipitation data to assess climate change risks, map hazard risks related to floods, droughts, snow, and freezing events, and calculate associated damage, while also indirectly supporting SDG 15 (Life on Land) by evaluating the impact on various regions and ecosystems.
