This is the only comprehensive photographic field guide to the birds of the entire Indian subcontinent. Every distinct species and subspecies--some 1,375 in all--is covered with photographs, text, and maps. The guide features more than 4,000 stunning photographs, many never before published, which have been carefully selected to illustrate key identification features of each species. The up-to-date facing-page text includes concise descriptions of plumage, voice, range, habitat, and recent taxonomic changes. Each species has a detailed map reflecting the latest distribution information and containing notes on status and population density. The guide also features an introduction that provides an overview of birdlife and a brief history of ornithology in India and its neighbors. The result is an encyclopedic photographic guide that is essential for everyone birding anywhere in the subcontinent.
Covers all 1,375 subcontinental bird species
Features more than 4,000 stunning photographs to aid quick field identification
Includes up-to-date facing-page text and range maps
Contains concise descriptions of plumage, voice, habitat, and much more
Описание: This book provides essential insights into Bhutan`s developmental challenges. The book is divided into five parts all taking a critical approach towards inequality: Part one offers an assessment of Bhutan`s developmental trajectories;
This extensive work dedicated to the unique textile art of Bhutan is an impressive illustration of how closely art, spirituality, and life are interwoven in the last of the Buddhist kingdoms in the Himalayas. It gives new insight into Bhutanese cosmology, worldview, culture, and society, which is associated with a variety of historical, philosophical, religious, social, and artistic perspectives.
Автор: United Nations Development Programme Название: Assessment of development results - bhutan (second assessment) ISBN: 9211264278 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789211264272 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 3742.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This is the second Independent Country Programme Evaluation (ICPE) for Bhutan, conducted towards the end of the current UNDP programme cycle of 2014-2018. The current evaluation results are expected to feed into the development of the new country programme.
Автор: Chambers Laurie S. Название: Sentient Beings in the Kingdom of Bhutan ISBN: 1982232706 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781982232702 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 3373.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Tucked away in the Himalayan mountains is the peaceful kingdom of Bhutan. Its mystery and beauty is impossible to overlook as is the uncommon relationship that exists among the sentient beings of the region. Pure-hearted locals reside in harmony with every inhabitant of the land, as they, too, believe that all living beings have souls. In Bhutan, its residents abide by the wisdom of the Buddha who expounded that sentient beings currently living in the animal realm have been our family and friends in past incarnations. Therefore, stray dogs peacefully co-exist in the kingdom alongside humans and other animals. Through beautiful photography, original artwork, and other creative inspiration, the extraordinary bond between humans and dogs is highlighted as each species supports the other's needs. In this inspirational tale of love, both humans and dogs are accorded respect as fellow sentient beings within a peaceful kingdom, demonstrating that loving compassion carries responsibility for all life.
Описание: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.
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Описание: As the country that inspires the world with 'gross national happiness' development philosophy, Bhutan is striving to pursue its economic growth while committing to its core values of inclusive and green development. Even with robust economic growth rates, Bhutan's dependence on imports and hydropower revenues drives the country to search for self-reliant option to fuel the economy while further decarbonizing the economy. Electric vehicle is being explored as one of the key policies to introduce green mobility, reduce fossil fuel imports and put the country firmly on a green growth path. Globally, electric vehicles market and technology are still in the nascent stage but are developing rapidly. The automotive industry has adopted electrification as a pillar of future drive train technology. EV uptake is expected to increase significantly with ongoing improvements in technology and resulting cost decreases in the global market. This report aims to help Bhutan think through various technical and policy issues of introducing electric vehicles in its own context. It analyses a variety of factors that will impact adoption of electric vehicles from technical, market and financial feasibility to consumer awareness and stakeholders' capacity. It also addresses several policy questions which are at the heart of public debate such as affordability of the government to undertake the program, economic costs and benefits, distributional impact, fiscal, and macroeconomic implications. Drawing from vast international experiences, the report examines in great technical details how global cutting-edge technology like electric vehicles could be pursued in the context of developing economies with different socio-economic characteristics and constraints compared to advanced economies. It will help readers better grasp the technical, financial, economic and social challenges as well as opportunities in initiating electric vehicles program and provide practical recommendations that will be useful for policy makers in designing their own EV initiative.
Автор: Tshewang Ugyen, Tobias Michael Charles, Morrison Jane Gray Название: Bhutan: Conservation and Environmental Protection in the Himalayas ISBN: 3030578232 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783030578237 Издательство: Springer Цена: 22359.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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FOREWORD by Dr Lotay Tshering, Prime Minister, Royal Government of Bhutan
PREFACE byH.E. Lyonpo Yeshey Penjore, Honourable Minister for Agriculture and Forest, Royal Government of Bhutan
CHAPTER 1: STATE OF ENVIRONMENT IN BHUTAN
Abstract 1
Overview of Bhutan 1
Ecological Zones & Climatic Features 4
Land Use in Bhutan 5
Source: FRMD/DOFPS 10
Conservation Efforts & Protected Area Systems 10
Conservation Laws and Policies 13
Assessment of Non-Protected Areas 14
Sustainable Forest Management Plans in Non-protected Area 15
Scientific Forest Management 16
Community Forest Empowerment 16
Non-Wood Forest Product (NWFP) Management 17
Plantation and Reforestation Programs 18
Keystone species and Conservation Areas 18
Foot Notes 18
Annexure 1.1 Classification and Characteristics of Vegetation Zones in Bhutan (Grierson & Long, 1983, see 19) 22
Annexure 1.2 Description of Classification of Land Cover Class and Sub-Class in Bhutan (See 20) 25
CHAPTER 2: DRIVERS AND PRESSURE ON THE STATE OF ENVIRONMENT IN BHUTAN
