The Desert Regions have long held a prominent position in the annals of human history. Not only were two of the world's major religions born here, but also some of the earliest civilizations. This publication, "Environment, People and Development: Experiences from Desert Ecosystems," provides a comprehensive overview of the basic and technologically advanced information gathered from various desert ecosystems across the globe. It serves as an essential resource for those interested in understanding the intricate relationship between the environment, people, and development in desert regions.

Mahesh Kumar Gaur: Senior Scientist – Geography, Cartography & Land Use Section (Div - I), Central Arid Zone Research Institute (ICAR CAZRI), Jodhpur - 342003, Rajasthan, India.

Pratap Chandra Moharana: Senior Scientist – Natural Resource Management Division, Central Arid Zone Research Institute (ICAR CAZRI), Jodhpur - 342003, Rajasthan, India.

01. Desert, Desertification and Community Resilience

Section A. Climate Change and Desertification: 02. Desertification Paradigms and Measurements in Indian Context 03. Desertification in the Eastern Margin of Arid Western Rajasthan.A Geomorphological Assessment 04. Climate and Environmental Changes in the Drylands of Central Asia 05. Survival Strategies Facing Effects of Climate Change in the North Cameroonian Drylands 06. Climate Change Impacts and Small Scale Farmers: Perceptions and Coping Strategies in Southern Zambia 07. Desertification Status in the Democratic Republic of Congo 08. Desertification and Adaptation of Producers. Endogenous Agricultural Practices in Burkina Faso 09. Status of Wetland Degradation in Banni and Its Impact on Maldhari Community in Arid Kachchh, Gujarat 10. Geo-Environmental Hazards and the Future Planning of the Coastal Area between the Two Nile Branches Rosetta and Damietta for Sustainable Development, 11. Coastal Sand Dune Encroachment as a Main Reason for Desertification in the Coastal Area Between Gamasa and Burg El-Burullus, North of the Nile Delta, Egypt

Section B. Resources, Development and Management12. ORANS: The Sacred Groves of Thar Desert, India 13. Sustainable Management of Small Scale Irrigation Projects, Case Study : Um Jawaseer Desert Farm 14. Indigenous Water Saving Technologies in Arid and Semi-Arid Regions : Examples from Sudan 15. Water Budgeting in Arid Lands 16. Issues for Future Urban Planning in Rajasthan 17. UAE Space Reconnaissance Center as a Valuable Imagery Resource for Monitoring the Environment: 18. The Impact of Land and Water Management on Soil Degradation in Case of Siwa Oasis, Egypt 19. Economic Evaluation of Precast Concrete Lining in Desert Areas 20. Images are an Outstanding Evidence on Rapid Development : A Perfect Example from United Arab Emirates (UAE) 21. Urban Sustainability Perspectives on Changes in Adaptation to Saudi Arabian Desert Environment: The Role of Geospatial Technologies