{"id":1395,"date":"2023-10-25T06:53:49","date_gmt":"2023-10-25T06:53:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/apsccglobal.org\/?p=1395"},"modified":"2025-08-24T07:13:59","modified_gmt":"2025-08-24T07:13:59","slug":"hesdg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/apsccglobal.org\/2023\/10\/25\/hesdg\/","title":{"rendered":"Life on Land"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1395\" class=\"elementor elementor-1395\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e7d3e48 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2e7d3e48\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54eeabb9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"54eeabb9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"721\" height=\"1024\" class=\"wp-image-1396 aligncenter\" style=\"width: 422px; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/apsccglobal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-721x1024.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/apsccglobal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-721x1024.png 721w, https:\/\/apsccglobal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-563x800.png 563w, https:\/\/apsccglobal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-768x1091.png 768w, https:\/\/apsccglobal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image.png 827w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 721px) 100vw, 721px\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a43f196 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a43f196\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f040c1d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f040c1d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><b>Introduction<\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p3\">The APSCC continues to champion sustainability and environmental resilience across the region. Our recent scholarly initiatives, contributed by APSCC General Secretary <span class=\"s2\"><b>Dr. Nandhivarman Muthu<\/b><\/span> and Executive Director <span class=\"s2\"><b>Dr. Golda A. Edwin<\/b><\/span>, have made significant contributions to global understanding of sustainable soil management and ecological integrity, echoing the ambitions of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.<\/p>\n<h3><b>Soil Fertility and Sustainability: APSCC Leadership<\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p3\">In <span class=\"s2\"><b>July 2020<\/b><\/span>, Dr. Golda A. Edwin, alongside Nakkeeran Muthu, co-authored the chapter <span class=\"s2\"><b>\u201cSoil Fertility, Integrated Management, and Sustainability\u201d<\/b><\/span> in the <i>Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals: Life on Land<\/i> series<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>. This living reference work underscores the critical importance of soil as a dynamic ecosystem\u2014\u201cthe skin of the earth\u201d\u2014and explores integrated frameworks for maintaining its productivity, drawing on authoritative insights from the Soil Science Society of America and FAO<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">This contribution reflects APSCC\u2019s commitment to promoting soil stewardship\u2014aligning with global objectives to enhance land management, support food systems, and combat land degradation under <span class=\"s2\"><b>SDG 15<\/b><\/span><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>.<\/p>\n<h3><b>Editorial Leadership<\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p3\">Dr. Nandhivarman Muthu served as Section Editor in the same <i>Life on Land<\/i> series, particularly contributing to the \u201cLandscape\u201d entry<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>. This chapter frames landscape through the lens of <span class=\"s2\"><b>holistic sustainability<\/b><\/span>, highlighting how landscapes\u2014shaped by both natural processes and human activity\u2014constitute meaningful, character-rich spaces for sustainable planning and ecological policy<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>.<\/p>\n<h3><b>Convergence with UNFCCC Initiatives<\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p3\">Our scientific endeavors also resonate deeply with UNFCCC\u2019s growing focus on land and sustainable ecosystems. The UNFCCC\u2019s <span class=\"s2\"><b>\u201cNature for Climate\u201d<\/b><\/span> initiative exemplifies global momentum for integrating ecosystem restoration, sustainable land use, and biodiversity into climate resilience strategies. The programme emphasizes nature-based solutions\u2014paralleling APSCC\u2019s emphasis on soil sustainability and landscape resilience<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>.<\/p>\n<h3><b>Why This Matters for APSCC and the Region<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Regional Relevance<\/b><\/span>: India and other Asia-Pacific nations wrestle with soil degradation, unsustainable agricultural pressures, and changing land use. APSCC\u2019s authoritative scholarship offers scientifically grounded pathways for policymakers, land managers, and researchers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Global Credibility<\/b><\/span>: Publishing with <span class=\"s1\">Springer\u2019s<\/span> series lends international recognition and amplifies our contributions within the broader framework of the 2030 Agenda.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Interdisciplinary Impact<\/b><\/span>: By blending soil science, ecological perspectives, and landscape dynamics, APSCC promotes integrative approaches essential for sustainable development and climate adaptation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Looking Ahead<\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p3\">APSCC remains committed to advancing:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Evidence-based land management strategies.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Community-engaged conservation practices.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Cross-sector collaborations that bridge academic research, governance, and grassroots action.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>References (Online)<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>UNFCCC \u201cNature for Climate\u201d initiative<\/b><\/span> (UN Sustainable Development Goal alignment) \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www4.unfccc.int\/sites\/nwpstaging\/Pages\/item.aspx?ListItemId=29417\">UNFCCC<\/a><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>\u201cSoil Fertility, Integrated Management, and Sustainability\u201d<\/b><span class=\"s1\">, Edwin &amp; Muthu, <a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/rwe\/10.1007\/978-3-319-71065-5_11-1\"><i>Life on Land<\/i> (ENUNSDG) \u2013 Springer<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>\u201cLandscape\u201d entry (Section Editor: Nandhivarman Muthu)<\/b><span class=\"s1\">, <a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/referencework\/10.1007\/978-3-319-95981-8#toc\"><i>Life on Land<\/i> (ENUNSDG) \u2013 Springer<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction The APSCC continues to champion sustainability and environmental resilience across the region. Our recent scholarly initiatives, contributed by APSCC General Secretary Dr. Nandhivarman Muthu and Executive Director Dr. Golda A. Edwin, have made significant contributions to global understanding of sustainable soil management and ecological integrity, echoing the ambitions of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Soil Fertility and Sustainability: APSCC Leadership In July 2020, Dr. Golda A. Edwin, alongside Nakkeeran Muthu, co-authored the chapter \u201cSoil Fertility, Integrated Management, and Sustainability\u201d in the Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals: Life on Land series\u00a0 . This living reference work underscores the critical importance of soil as a dynamic ecosystem\u2014\u201cthe skin of the earth\u201d\u2014and explores integrated frameworks for maintaining its productivity, drawing on authoritative insights from the Soil Science Society of America and FAO\u00a0 . This contribution reflects APSCC\u2019s commitment to promoting soil stewardship\u2014aligning with global objectives to enhance land management, support food systems, and combat land degradation under SDG 15\u00a0 . Editorial Leadership Dr. Nandhivarman Muthu served as Section Editor in the same Life on Land series, particularly contributing to the \u201cLandscape\u201d entry\u00a0 . This chapter frames landscape through the lens of holistic sustainability, highlighting how landscapes\u2014shaped by both natural processes and human activity\u2014constitute meaningful, character-rich spaces for sustainable planning and ecological policy\u00a0 . Convergence with UNFCCC Initiatives Our scientific endeavors also resonate deeply with UNFCCC\u2019s growing focus on land and sustainable ecosystems. The UNFCCC\u2019s \u201cNature for Climate\u201d initiative exemplifies global momentum for integrating ecosystem restoration, sustainable land use, and biodiversity into climate resilience strategies. The programme emphasizes nature-based solutions\u2014paralleling APSCC\u2019s emphasis on soil sustainability and landscape resilience\u00a0 . Why This Matters for APSCC and the Region Regional Relevance: India and other Asia-Pacific nations wrestle with soil degradation, unsustainable agricultural pressures, and changing land use. APSCC\u2019s authoritative scholarship offers scientifically grounded pathways for policymakers, land managers, and researchers. Global Credibility: Publishing with Springer\u2019s series lends international recognition and amplifies our contributions within the broader framework of the 2030 Agenda. Interdisciplinary Impact: By blending soil science, ecological perspectives, and landscape dynamics, APSCC promotes integrative approaches essential for sustainable development and climate adaptation. Looking Ahead APSCC remains committed to advancing: Evidence-based land management strategies. Community-engaged conservation practices. Cross-sector collaborations that bridge academic research, governance, and grassroots action. References (Online) UNFCCC \u201cNature for Climate\u201d initiative (UN Sustainable Development Goal alignment) \u2013 UNFCCC\u00a0 \u201cSoil Fertility, Integrated Management, and Sustainability\u201d, Edwin &amp; Muthu, Life on Land (ENUNSDG) \u2013 Springer\u00a0 \u201cLandscape\u201d entry (Section Editor: Nandhivarman Muthu), Life on Land (ENUNSDG) \u2013 Springer\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1396,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1395","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-resources"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/apsccglobal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image.png","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/apsccglobal.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1395","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/apsccglobal.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/apsccglobal.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/apsccglobal.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/apsccglobal.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1395"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/apsccglobal.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1395\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1400,"href":"https:\/\/apsccglobal.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1395\/revisions\/1400"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/apsccglobal.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1396"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/apsccglobal.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1395"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/apsccglobal.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1395"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/apsccglobal.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1395"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}