Wetlands: Biodiversity, Health and their Role in Ecosystem Services

Inderjeet Tyagi, Vikas Kumar, Kaomud Tyagi

• Publisher: Elsevier
• Year: 2026
• Topic: Biological Sciences
• eBook ISBN:
  9780443342233
• Subtopic: Environmental Science
• Index: Biological Sciences

Wetlands: Biodiversity, Health, and their Role in Ecosystem Services offers a comprehensive exploration of the vital roles that wetlands play in our global ecosystem. This insightful volume adopts a holistic approach to examine the rich biodiversity, water and soil quality, and the community structures that sustain these unique environments. The book, split into four sections, delves into various ecosystem services provided by wetlands, including groundwater recharge, nutrient cycling, water and wastewater treatment, and their cultural, recreational, and tourism values. Authored by experts in the field, the chapters follow a clear structure, with step-by-step advanced monitoring techniques to address wetlands' significant role in climate change mitigation and adaptation. Taking into account the contribution of wetlands towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the book explores innovative biodiversity assessment techniques, the impact of environmental stressors, and the critical roles of flora, fauna, and migratory birds in maintaining wetland ecological health. With case studies illustrating practical applications, this is an indispensable resource for students of environmental science, conservationists, and researchers, offering actionable insights and recommendations for safeguarding these critical ecosystems. - Includes comprehensive overview of wetland biodiversity, encompassing flora and fauna - Offers in-depth exploration of ecosystem services, such as groundwater recharge, nutrient cycling, and cultural values - Covers advanced monitoring techniques using remote sensing and GIS applications with real-life case studies and step-by-step analyses

Table of contents

• Title of Book
• Chapter 1 Wetlands: formation, ecological significance, emerging threats, and pathways for sustainable conservation
• Chapter 2 Wetlands and water quality: ecological functions, threats, and conservation strategies
• Chapter 3 Strengthening coastal ecosystem resilience: integrating biodiversity, water, soil health, ecosystem services, and stressors in coastal wetlands
• Chapter 4 Monitoring of wetlands with integrated remote sensing and geographic information system applications: a case study of Kirat Sagar wetland during 1994–2024 in Mahoba, India
• Chapter 5 Wetlands and Sustainable Development Goals with special reference to roles and conservation strategies
• Chapter 6 Conventional and advanced biodiversity assessment techniques with special emphasis on environmental DNA
• Chapter 7 Insect diversity, distribution, and its functional roles in wetland ecosystems of India
• Chapter 8 Migratory birds and their role in wetlands dynamics with special focus on the Indian wetlands/RAMSAR sites
• Chapter 9 Impact of water and soil pollution on the wetland ecological health and dynamics
• Chapter 10 Physicochemical dynamics, species richness, and conservation challenges of wetlands in the Indian Himalaya
• Chapter 11 Floral borders and reduced agronomic inputs in paddy fields: enhancing biodiversity and crop health in wetland ecosystems
• Chapter 12 Wetlands of Himachal Pradesh: biodiversity reservoirs in the Northwest Himalaya
• Chapter 13 Status of Delhi wetlands: a case study of Yamuna Biodiversity Park wetland, ecosystem services, conservation, and management
• Chapter 14 Ecological and socioeconomic impacts of pollution on Indonesian wetlands
• Chapter 15 Linkage between wetlands and wellbeing to enhance ecosystem services: a sustainable approach
• Chapter 16 Protecting wetlands from invasive species through effective communication strategies—a mini review
• Chapter 17 Fisheries and aquaculture in wetland ecosystems: assessing benefits, risks, and future prospects
• Chapter 18 Role of coastal wetlands and mangrove ecosystem in different ecosystem services and human health
• Chapter 19 Valuing wetland ecosystem services: mapping the state of the art of research in India
• Index