Sustainable Strategies for Managing Geoheritage in a Dynamic World

This book delves deeply into the multifaceted challenges of geoheritage management today, including the ever-evolving geological landscape, human impact, and the pressing need for sustainable solutions. At its core, this book explores how sustainable practices can safeguard our geological treasures in the face of an ever-changing world.

One of the book's primary takeaways revolves around the imperative of data-driven decision-making in geoheritage conservation. With the integration of cutting-edge technologies and methodologies, readers are exposed to the transformative power of data analytics, remote sensing, and geological mapping. By harnessing these tools, geoheritage managers and conservationists can analyze geological phenomena, monitor landform changes, and make informed decisions to protect and sustainably manage these irreplaceable natural wonders.

Climate change, another critical theme of the book, is scrutinized from the perspective of its impact on geoheritage. Geological formations and landscapes are subject to climate-related alterations, ranging from erosion to shifts in flora and fauna. The book elucidates the innovative ways in which sustainable strategies can combat these effects, advocating for resilient geoheritage management practices that account for climatic variations.

Furthermore, this book underscores the pivotal role of technology in preserving our geological heritage. From state-of-the-art monitoring devices to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications, readers are exposed to the tools and techniques that transforms geoheritage management. Real-world examples illustrate how these technologies are already being deployed, as well as their potential for further advancement to enhance sustainability.

Dr. Shruti Kanga is an associate professor and the head of the Department of Geography at the Central University of Punjab, Bathinda. Previously she worked as an associate professor and a coordinator at the Centre for Climate Change and Water Research, Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Jaipur, and as an assistant professor at the Central University of Jharkhand, Brambe, Ranchi. She earned her Ph.D. in technology (Geoinformatics) from the Department of Remote Sensing at the Birla Institute of Technology in Ranchi. She has published 121 journal articles, 12 edited and authored books, and 30 book chapters.

Dr. Sanjeev Kumar is an associate professor at the Department of History, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda. He received his M.Phil. and Ph.D. from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India. His research specializes in international relations, geopolitics, and national security. Dr. Kumar has served as an expert member of important national advisory committees in the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. Currently, he is also a board member in several universities in India. He has published 3 books, more than 25 journal articles and research papers, and 4 book chapters. His research interests include geopolitics, non-traditional security, environment, geo-heritage, and geo-cultural and strategic conflict studies.

Dr. Suraj Kumar Singh is currently an associate professor and coordinator at the Centre for Sustainable Development, Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Jaipur. Previously, he worked as an assistant professor at the Central University of Jharkhand, Brambe, Ranchi. Prior to this, he also served as a research associate at the National Remote Sensing Centre, Indian Space Research Organization. He earned his Ph.D. degree in 2012 from the Department of Remote Sensing, the Birla Institute of Technology, Ranchi. His research interests include water logging and flood hazards, geospatial applications in water resources, disaster management, hydro geomorphology, urban planning, and wasteland mapping. He has published nearly 132 articles in peer-reviewed journals, 16 books, and 35 book chapters. He has also organized and attended various workshops, seminars, and international conferences.