About the Editor xv List of Contributors xvii Preface xxiii 1 Recommendations for Sustainable Management of Wetlands in Indian Tropics 1 Nitin Bassi, Ayushi Kashyap, and Saiba Gupta 1.1 Introduction 1 1.2 Methodology 3 1.3 Status of Wetlands in India 4 1.4 Inland and Coastal Wetlands 4 1.5 Natural and Man-Made Wetlands 6 1.6 Overall Findings 9 1.7 Challenges Faced by Natural Wetland Ecosystem in India 10 1.8 Recommendations for Managing Wetlands Sustainably 13 1.9 Conclusion 16 References 16 2 Wetlands of Bangladesh: Biodiversity, Livelihoods, and Conservation 19 Krishna Prosad Mondal, Al-Jubaer, Soumic Samad, Monishankar Sarkar, Syed Hafizur Rahman, Sheikh Tawhidul Islam, and Byomkesh Talukder 2.1 Introduction 19 2.2 Types of Wetlands in Bangladesh 19 2.3 Biodiversity 24 2.4 Red Listed Species By IUCN 31 2.5 Livelihoods of People Living in Wetland Areas 31 2.6 Conservation 35 2.7 Conclusion 36 References 36 3 Wetlands of Myanmar: Biodiversity, Livelihoods, and Conservation 41 Thiri Dae We Aung, Thet Zaw Naing, Ding Li Yong, and Kelvin S.-H. Peh 3.1 Introduction 41 3.2 Wetlands in Myanmar 41 3.3 Important Wetland Sites in Myanmar 42 3.4 Wetland Management Policy and Practices in Myanmar 58 3.5 Challenges in Wetland Management in Myanmar 62 3.6 Conclusion 63 References 63 4 Wetlands of Plains of Pakistan 67 Andleeb Batool, Asia Parveen, Mishal Nawaz, Dania Razzaq, Maryam Mukhtar, and Naseeba Mustafavi 4.1 Introduction 67 4.2 Wetlands in Plains of Pakistan 67 4.3 The Haleji Wetland 68 4.4 The Keenjhar Lakes 69 4.5 Chashma Barrage Wildlife Sanctuary 70 4.6 Taunsa Barrage Wildlife Sanctuary 72 4.7 Astola Island 72 4.8 Jiwani Wetland 73 4.9 Miani Hor 74 4.10 Uchhali Complex 75 4.11 Indus River Basin Wetlands 76 4.12 Mekran Coastal Wetlands 78 References 81 5 Wetlands of Sri Lanka: Biodiversity, Livelihoods, and Conservation 85 A.H. Magdon Jayasuriya 5.1 Introduction 85 5.2 Biodiversity 86 Acknowledgments 107 References 107 6 Wetlands of Israel 111 Avi Uzan 6.1 Introduction to the Climate, Topography, Geomorphology, and Hydrology of Israel 111 6.2 Lotic Habitats 115   6.3 The Jordan River 123 6.4 Lentic Habitats 128 6.5 Dalia Marsh 132 6.6 Measures of Rehabilitation and Restoration 133 6.7 Vernal Pools 134 References 135 7 Wetlands of Angola: Locations, Biodiversity, and Conservation 137 Jasper Knight and Mauro Lourenco 7.1 Introduction 137 7.2 Methodology 138 7.3 Results 143 7.4 Discussion 151 7.5 Conclusions 155 References 155 8 Wetlands of Benin (West Africa): Biodiversity, Livelihoods, and Conservation 161 Salako K. Valère, Dassou G. Hospice, Gnansounou S. Constant, Zanvo M. G. Serge, Akodékou A. David, and Glèlè Kakaï Romain 8.1 Introduction 161 8.2 Methods 162 8.3 Results 164 8.4 Discussion 179 References 181 9 Wetlands of Burkina Faso: Biodiversity, Livelihoods, and Conservation 187 Kaboré Idrissa, Bancé Victor, Konaté Sidiki Roland, Sawadogo Yabyouré Marc-Florent, and Ouéda Adama 9.1 Introduction 187 9.2 Burkina Faso and Its Wetlands 188 9.3 Biodiversity in Wetlands of Burkina Faso 190 9.4 Wetland Goods and Services 198 9.5 Wetland Conservation Measures 199 9.6 Conclusion 200 References 201 10 Wetlands of Cameroon: Biodiversity, Livelihoods, and Conservation 207 Gordon N. Ajonina, Thomas E. Efole, Barthelemy Ndongo, and Minette Eyango Tomedi-Tabi 10.1 Introduction 207 10.2 Potentials of Wetlands Biodiversity 208 10.3 Wetland Species 213 10.4 Importance and Values of Wetlands for Livelihoods and Development in Cameroon 226 10.5 Threats to Wetlands Degradation and Loss in Cameroon 226 10.6 Overview of Evolving Strategies for Mainstreaming Wetlands Conservation and Wise Use into Livelihoods Development and Poverty Reduction Efforts in Cameroon 229 10.7 Conclusion 237 Acknowledgments 237 References 237 11 Wetlands of Ghana: Biodiversity, Community Livelihoods, and Conservation 241 Yaa Ntiamoa-Baidu and Emmanuel Nii Attram Taye 11.1 Introduction 241 11.2 Types of Wetlands in Ghana 242 11.3 Biodiversity Richness of Ghanaian Wetlands 247 11.4 Wetland Resources and Community Livelihoods 251 11.5 Threats to Ghanaian Wetlands 252 11.6 Conservation Actions and Initiatives Taken by Ghana to Manage Its Wetlands 255 11.7 Conclusion 256 References 259 12 Biodiversity, Change, and Use of Moroccan Wetlands 265 Abdeslam Ennabili, Mohamed Libiad, Mohamed El Haissoufi, Abdelmajid Khabbach, and Nard Bennas 12.1 Introduction 265 12.2 Wetlands Biodiversity 267 12.3 Conservation Status 272 12.4 Wetland Services 273 12.5 Drivers of changes 275 12.6 Planning and Management 277 12.7 Concluding Remarks 280 References 280 13 Does Malawi Need a Wetland Policy to Achieve the Wise Use Principle of the Ramsar Convention? 297 Rodgers Makwinja, Solomon G. Tesfamichael, and Christopher J. Curtis 13.1 Introduction 297 13.2 Wetland Concepts and Definitions 298 13.3 Wetland’s Benefits and Its Contribution to UN SDGs 301 13.4 Threats to Wetland Sustainability 302 13.5 Wetland Management Policy Dilemma 306 13.6 Wetland Management Options 308 13.7 Conclusion 309 References 310 14 Wetland Ecosystems in Nigeria: Ecological Significance, Carbon Sequestration Potential, and Conservation Challenges 317 Isa Olalekan Elegbede, Amira M. Hotaiba, Adebola Rashidat Adewale, Abdulwakil Olawale Saba, Shehu Akintola, Emily Osa Iduseri, Abdul Rahamon Olodo, and Kehinde Moyosola Ositimehin 14.1 Introduction 317 14.2 Wetlands in Nigeria 318 14.3 Case Study of Biodiversity of Wetlands in Northern and Southern Nigeria 320 14.4 Wetland of Nigeria in Relation to Blue Carbon and Sequestration 323 14.5 Wetlands and Their Ecosystem Services 325 14.6 Resilience of Wetland Ecosystems 327 14.7 Geospatial Assessment of Nigeria’s Wetlands 328 14.8 Policy and Institutional Framework for Wetlands Protection in Nigeria 332 14.9 Conclusion 335 References 335 15 Wetlands of Senegal: Biodiversity, Livelihoods, and Conservation 341 Abdoul Aziz Diouf, Paterne Arnaud Bernard Mingou, Taïbou Ba, and Mathieu Gueye 15.1 Introduction 341 15.2 Wetland Types and Biodiversity 342 15.3 Livelihoods 360 15.4 Wetland Conservation 363 15.5 Conclusion 365 References 365 16 Wetlands of Zimbabwe: Biodiversity, Livelihoods, and Conservation 371 Tatenda Musasa, Oshneck Mupepi, and Thomas Marambanyika 16.1 Introduction 371 16.2 Wetland Type and Distribution in Zimbabwe 373 16.3 Wetland Biodiversity 375 16.4 Nature of Livelihood Benefits Derived from Wetlands by Surrounding Communities 378 16.5 Initiatives to Promote Wetland Conservation and Human Livelihoods 384 16.6 Shortcomings and Enforcement Challenges of Wetland Protection and Conservation Approaches 386 16.7 Conclusion and Recommendations 387 References 388 17 Wetlands of Sudan: Types, Conservation, and Socioeconomics 393 Mohamed Elmekki Ali Elbadawi Hussien and Ibrahim Mohammed Hashim 17.1 Introduction 393 17.2 Wetlands of Sudan 393 17.3 Wetland Types 395 17.4 Biodiversity 401 17.5 Conservation Aspects 403 17.6 Socioecological Importance 406 References 408 18 Wetlands and Conservation: Exploring Biodiversity Dynamics, Economic Potentials, and Conservation Strategies in South Africa 411 Adeyemi Ojutalayo Adeeyo, Bramley Jemain Lemine, Tinyiko Rivers Nkuna, Titus A.M. Msagati, and Mercy Adewumi Alabi 18.1 Introduction 411 18.2 Wetlands of South Africa 413 18.3 Biodiversity of Wetlands 417 18.4 Livelihoods and Economic Contributions of Wetlands 420 18.5 Threats and Conservation of Wetlands in South Africa 423 18.6 Conservation of Wetlands 425 18.7 Management Strategies, National Policies, and Legislations Against Natural Threats 426 18.8 Future Enhancements 428 18.9 Conclusion 429 References 430 Index 437

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