This open access book presents a collection of case studies that illuminate the role of socio-ecological production landscapes and seascapes (SEPLS) in tackling the dual challenges of climate change and biodiversity loss. By examining diverse ecosystems across the globe, the book sheds light on how SEPLS management can enhance ecological resilience, promote sustainable livelihoods, and ensure human well-being.

The chapters cover a wide range of topics, including the integration of traditional ecological knowledge with modern technologies, community-driven conservation and adaptation efforts, and landscape-scale restoration initiatives. For instance, the book explores the Indigenous Pastoralist Honey Project in Tanzania, and the resilience of indigenous rice varieties in India's Sundarbans. These case studies demonstrate the potential of SEPLS to serve as models for climate adaptation and biodiversity conservation.

Readers will discover how multi-stakeholder collaboration, policy integration, and inclusive governance can maximize synergies and minimize trade-offs in addressing global sustainability challenges. The book emphasizes the importance of local and regional perspectives in operationalizing sustainable development goals and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.

This volume is a valuable resource for researchers, students, and professionals in landscape ecology, biodiversity conservation, climate change, and sustainability science. It offers practical and methodological insights for policymakers, planners, and community leaders involved in environmental governance, land-use planning, and regional development. By bridging the gap between science, policy, and practice, this book provides a roadmap for fostering resilience and sustainability in social-ecological systems worldwide.

Dr. Maiko Nishi

Professor

Department of Global Coexistence Studies, College of Bioresource Sciences, Nihon University

Visiting Research Fellow

United Nations University Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability (UNU-IAS)

Dr. Suneetha M Subramanian

Research Fellow

United Nations University Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability (UNU-IAS)

Dr. Yvonne Kiki Nchanji

JSPS-UNU Postdoctoral Fellow

Toyama University and United Nations University Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability (UNU-IAS)

Dr. Mesfin Achemo

Research Fellow

United Nations University Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability (UNU-IAS)