Combating Aeolian Desertification in Northeast Asia

This book presents the definition of aeolian desertification and uncovers its processes, driving factors, and consequences, and focuses on measures to effectively combat aeolian desertification in Northeast Asia.

Aeolian desertification in Northeast Asia is of great concern for its destructive influences on the environment and society not only in the local but also in faraway areas. The topics of this book are addressed by compiling theoretical review, remote sensing monitoring, synoptic analysis, and laboratory and field studies in China, Japan, and Mongolia.

This is the first comprehensive book to address the aeolian desertification in Northeast Asia. Readers can learn the basic theory of aeolian desertification and the primary causes of this environmental problem. More critical is the successful practical countermeasures to combat desertification which can be referred to by various stakeholders who concern the aeolian desertification in Northeast Asia.

To meet the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations adopted in 2015, especially its Goal 15.3 to achieve a land degradation-neutral world by 2030, desertification combating actions should be taken cross country borders. This book is not only intended for environmental professionals but also for people who are affected and concerned about desertification and land degradation. The concept and processes in this book will serve as a ready reference to understand the aeolian desertification with countermeasures and successful preventing stories that can be referred to.

Preface
Part One. Overview of Aeolian Desertification
Chapter 1. Definition of Aeolian desertification and its connotation (Leading author: WT)
Chapter 2. The environmental and ecological setting in Northeast Asia (Leading author: Wang
Chapter 3. Spatial distribution and temporal dynamics of Aeolian desertification (Leading author: Wang Tao; Co-author: Khaulenbek Akhmadi)
Chapter 4. Driving factors of Aeolian desertification (Leading author: Wang Tao; Co-author: Xue Xian)
Chapter 5. Aeolian desertification processes (Leading author: Wang Tao; Co-author: Zhao Halin)
Chapter 6. Impacts of Aeolian desertification and dust storm on the ecosystem, economic development, and human health (Leading author: Atsushi Tsunekawa)
Chapter 7. Baseline or guideline to combat Aeolian desertification (Leading author: Xue Xian; Co-author: Zhang Kecun)
Chapter 8. Engineering measures to combat Aeolian desertification (Leading author: Xue Xian)
Chapter 9. Biological measure to combat Aeolian desertification (Leading author: Zhao Halin; Co-author: Sun Liangying)
Chapter 10. Comprehensively systematic measures to combat Aeolian desertification (Leading author: Wang Tao; Co-author: Xue Xian)
Chapter 11. Land management policies for dust storm and Aeolian desertification in the source region countries (Leading author: Zhou Lihua)
Chapter 12. Countermeasures to mitigate the Aeolian desertification and dust storm in downwind countries (Leading author: Kurosaki)
Chapter 13. Successful implementation of Aeolian desertification combating measures in China (Leading author: Wang Tao)
Chapter 14. Successful implementation of Aeolian desertification combating measure in Mongolia (Leading author: Wang Tao; Co-author: Khaulenbek Akhmadi)
Chapter 15. Sustainable land management to combat Aeolian desertification (Leading author: Atsushi Tsunekawa)