ABSTRACT

Meghalaya Mirrors offers an insightful exploration of innovative, community-led initiatives that are shaping environmental conservation, biodiversity preservation, and socio-economic development in Meghalaya, India.

Between the state’s rich natural heritage and pressing environmental challenges such as deforestation, mining, and climate change, this book emphasizes the vital role of communities in protecting their resources and promoting sustainable development. Through case studies, grassroots perspectives, and examples of indigenous knowledge systems, the book showcases the resilience and creativity of local communities.

Part of the Innovations, Practice and the Future of Public Policy in India series, this open access volume will be an essential resource for policymakers, researchers, development practitioners, and stakeholders committed to understanding and advancing community-driven environmental action in ecologically sensitive regions. It will also be of interest to researchers working on climate change, climate action, social sciences, environmental science, geography and South Asia studies.

chapter 1|18 pages

Editorial

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Meghalaya Mirrors – A Blueprint for Community-Led Environmental Resilience
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part I|112 pages

Community Engagement: Empowering Local Institutions for Environmental Change

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chapter 6|14 pages

Preserving Cultural and Natural Heritage

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Towards a Sustainable Future: Jingkieng Jri/Lyu Chrai Cultural Landscape, an Exemplar of Community-Led Conservation and Heritage Stewardship
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part II|82 pages

Innovative Solutions: Harnessing Technology for Climate Resilience

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chapter 8|14 pages

Sloping Agriculture Land Technology

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part III|76 pages

Green Financing: Innovations in Funding Climate Action

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chapter 17|12 pages

Leveraging Bamboo Resource

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part IV|50 pages

Governance and Policy

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chapter 18|13 pages

The Policy and Governance Impact of the MBDA

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A Case Study
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chapter 20|11 pages

Conclusion

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Policy Convergence and the Blueprint for Regenerative Governance in Meghalaya
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