Biodiversity extinction; Deforestation and loss of biological diversity; Biotechnology and genetic manipulation; and Biosafety and CBD are the themes scientifically discussed in the present book.

Certainly, this will prove informative and useful for all the concerned.

Earthquake; Volcanism; and Mass Movement Hazards are the topics elaborately x-rayed in this volume. Substantially based on the writings and research of distinguished scientists in the field, this volume will prove a dependable reference work.

Wind and water-driven disasters are frequent Phenomena a causing severe devastation the world over. The present book contains highly informative material on flood forecasting, Mitigation planning and management; tropical cyclones; and storms, hurricanes, Tornadoes, lightening and frost disasters. Environmental scientist, meteorologists and administrators will find this volume as vade mecum.

Health and marine environment; Coastal and marine degradation; marine pollution; UNCLOS III; and Techniques of marine pollution control are the major themes, vividly x-rayed in this volume. Substantially based on the writings of learned experts in the field, this book will prove vade mecum to all the concerned.