Sanjay Kumar

Climate change is an intensifying reality of the present, reshaping land systems, ecosystems, and human livelihoods across the globe. Its impacts are most clearly manifested through changes in land cover and land use, degradation of ecosystems, loss of biodiversity, and growing risks to food systems, water security, and rural and urban livelihoods. Changing Climate-Land-Life Interplay: Spatial Approaches for Biodiversity, Agriculture, and Land Resilience in Emerging Economies examines these interdependencies by placing human well-being and livelihood security at the core of climate-land-life interactions. Focusing on emerging economies such as India, Indonesia, Brazil, and Vietnam, the book addresses regions where climate vulnerability, rich biodiversity, and rapid economic transformation directly affect millions of people dependent on land and natural resources for their survival. Moving beyond siloed treatments of climate, land, or conservation, the volume adopts a systems perspective that links land-use change with ecosystem services, agrobiodiversity, and livelihood outcomes. A defining feature of the book is its use of spatial approaches - remote sensing, GIS, and landscape-scale analysis - to reveal how climate-driven land transformations shape livelihoods, equity, and resilience in the Global South. Key features include: Climate impacts on land, ecosystems, and livelihood systems Land use change and its implications for ecosystem services and human well-being Biodiversity and ecosystem functions supporting livelihoods Agrobiodiversity as a basis for resilient, nutrition-secure farming systems Regional case studies connecting land governance and livelihood outcomes Policy analysis integrating development, conservation, and adaptation Action pathways using geospatial tools and participatory governance This book is intended for researchers, policymakers, planners, conservation and development practitioners seeking integrated strategies to sustain land, life, and livelihoods under climate change.

Ayurvedic Lipid-Based Formulations: Tradition, Research, and Analytical Insights presents a comprehensive exploration of Sneha Kalpana, the classical Ayurvedic science of preparing lipid-based formulations such as medicated oils and ghees. The book bridges traditional wisdom with contemporary science, providing readers with an in-depth understanding of Ayurvedic concepts, classical preparation methods, and the therapeutic role of lipids in health and disease management. It further integrates modern research findings, including pharmacological studies, clinical evaluations, and advances in lipid-based drug delivery. Special emphasis is placed on analytical methods, from classical tests to modern spectroscopic and chromatographic techniques, ensuring scientific validation and quality assurance of Ayurvedic lipid formulations. With a focus on both Ayurvedic theory and experimental science, the book serves as a valuable resource for Ayurveda scholars, pharmaceutical researchers, healthcare professionals, and industry stakeholders interested in herbal lipid technologies.