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Synopsis Sustainable development is one of the most urgent challenges now facing humankind. Today, land degradation and water scarcity threaten food security and livelihoods. Increasingly, air and water pollution are having a negative impact on human health and the productivity of natural resources. The high level of public concern about environmental issues provides a political foundation for generating additional financing for the environment and sustainable development. Governments, international finance institutions, and the private sector all have critical and mutually reinforcing roles to play. This book elaborately describes the major issues of sustainable development in South Asian Countries. It includes the basic concepts, paradigms, policies, management and latest details about the subject in this region. It will be highly valuable reference to policy makers, researchers, scholars, environmentalists, and so on.