In a resource-constrained world, sustainable natural resource management has emerged as the most pressing need for regional development. The book entitled 'Regional Planning for Natural Resource Management' delves into how regional planning frameworks can be used to achieve natural resource sustainability. Natural resources are an integral component of regional economics. Thus, it helps to attain balanced socio-economic growth and development in the region.

Natural resources are crucial for sustainable community and development. The book acquaints the audience about the implication of expansion of functional regions due to substantial growth of the cities in a region. This is of a vital area of concern for policymakers and planners while addressing the challenge of natural resource degradation for achieving long term ecosystem resilience and sustainability. It integrates theoretical frameworks with practical insights to establish relationships between natural resource governance, environmental conservation, and economic growth. It also explores how regional planners and policymakers can reconcile multiple requirements for land, water, energy, and ecosystems while dealing with high rates of urbanisation, and industrialisation. The book offers valuable insights into resource governance models and their implementation. The book familiarises the audience with the emerging trends and application of geospatial technology for the assessment of resources to protect eco-sensitive zones from the ill effects of development. The book emphasizes the importance of community engagement for sustainable natural resource management. The case studies demonstrate how regions have addressed complex environmental, economic, and social challenges while promoting sustainable development.

connections between natural resources and regional planning from conceptual frameworks to real world applications focuses on the significance of traditional knowledge of the community and their practices integrates the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) approach with regional planning

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Dr. Shashi Mehta is a Geographer Planner and worked as Assistant Professor at the Department of Regional Planning, School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi. Dr. Mehta has relevant work experience of about twelve years in teaching and research. She has obtained a Ph.D. degree from the School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi, in 2021. Dr. Mehta is a versatile professional with two disciplines in her portfolio: Geography and Planning. She has a dual Master's degree of Regional Planning from the School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi and Geography from Punjab University, Chandigarh. She is an associate member of the Institute of Town Planners, India. Her expertise is in the field of Natural Resource Management, environment and development, development issues, sustainable development, geospatial analysis etc. She has presented papers at international conferences in Poland, Dubai, Paris, etc. She has twelve publications including book chapters in reputed international and national journals.

Prof. Vinita Yadav, PhD, is working as Professor at Department of Regional Planning, School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi. She has over twenty-six years of experience working with academic institutions, government, private, and non-government organisations (NGOs). She has a unique blend of expertise in Geography, Planning, Management and Governance. She has obtained Ph.D. from Centre for the Study of Regional Development, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, a Master in Planning (Urban Planning) from School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi, an M.B.A (Financial Management) from I.G.N.O.U and a Master in Geography. She has contributed extensively to the field of governance, inclusive development, and resilient planning. She has worked with SEEDS India (NGO), J.P.S Associates (P) Ltd (Consultancy), and Praxis-Institute for Participatory Practices (NGO). She is a Fellow member of the Institute of Town Planners, India. She has published 4 books and written chapters in books, articles in referred national and international journals and newspapers. Her books are titled Metropolitan Governance: Cases of Ahmedabad and Hyderabad (2013), Model Village: Perspectives for Rural Development (2019), Sustainable Regional Development (2020) and Corridor Development in India: Impact on Land Acquisition (2022).

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Planning and Management of Natural Resources Role of Regional Planning.- Geospatial Analysis of Natural Resource Management .- Environmental and Social Impact Assessment An Integral Step in Planning Projects.- Challenges and Opportunities in Integrating Regional Planning and NRM.- Framework to Achieve Sustainable Natural Resource Management and Regional Planning.