Table of Contents
1 Cover
4 Preface
6 1 Global Wetlands 1.1 Wetlands Definition, Categorization and Classification Criteria 1.2 Importance of Wetland Ecosystem 1.3 Spatial Distribution and Potential of Global Wetlands 1.4 Status and Impacts on the Wetlands Ecosystem Acknowledgements References
7 2 Ramsar Convention 2.1 Background 2.2 The Ramsar Convention 2.3 The Convention Text 2.4 Wetland Definition and Classification 2.5 Mission of the Convention 2.6 Structural Framework of the Convention 2.7 Operational Framework of the Convention 2.8 External Partnerships and Synergies 2.9 Education and Outreach 2.10 Legal Status 2.11 Effectiveness of the Convention References
8 3 Ecological Importance of Wetland Systems 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Importance of Wetlands in Flood Control 3.3 Role of Wetlands in Groundwater Replenishment 3.4 Role of Wetlands in Stabilization and Storm Protection of Shorelines 3.5 Role of Wetlands in Sediment and Nutrient Retention 3.6 Role of Wetlands in Water Purification 3.7 Biodiversity of Wetlands 3.8 Wetland Products 3.9 Sociocultural Values of Wetlands 3.10 Wetlands in Relation to Recreation and Tourism 3.11 Wetland and Climate Change 3.12 Summary Acknowledgments References
9 4 Ecological and Societal Importance of Wetlands 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Geographical and District‐Wise Distribution of Wetlands in North Bihar 4.3 Wetlands: Promoters of Sustainable Livelihood and Services 4.4 North Bihar Wetland Biodiversity: Status and Role 4.5 Urbanization, Pollution, and Climate Change Impacts 4.6 Legal Framework, Policies, and Challenges 4.7 Conclusion Acknowledgments References
10 5 Recognizing Economic Values of Wetland Ecosystem Services 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Methodology of Ecosystem Valuation 5.3 Ecosystem Services of Wetland 5.4 Chandubi Wetland: Introduction, Impact, and Introspection 5.5 Scaling up Wetland Conservation, Wise Use, and Restoration for Achieving Sustainable Development Goals 5.6 Wetlands’ Role in Achieving SDGs 5.7 Conclusion Acknowledgments References
11 6 Ecosystem Services of Lagoon Wetlands System in India 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Chilika Lagoon 6.3 Ecosystem Services Provided by Chilika Lagoon 6.4 Threats and Management of Chilika Lagoon 6.5 Pulicat Lagoon 6.6 Ecosystem Services Provided by Pulicat Lagoon 6.7 Conclusion Acknowledgments