Ecosystem Services in Azerbaijan: Value and Losses

Foreword
Acknowledgments
Contents
Chapter 1: The Caspian Sea and Its Values in Azerbaijan
	Introduction
	Values of the Caspian Sea
	Recreational Resources
	Loss of Recreational Values of the Caspian Sea
	History of Fishing in Azerbaijan
	Fish-Reducing Factors
	Lost Values of Fisheries
	Community Survey on Sustainable Use of Resources
	Conclusions
	References
Chapter 2: Mountain Ecosystem Values
	Mountains in Azerbaijan
	Human–Nature Relationships in Mountain Areas
	Ecosystem Services of Mountains
	Provisioning Services (Material Goods of Nature)
		Sand, Clay, and Stone
		Plants
		Water
	Cultural Ecosystem Services and Spiritual Significance of Nature
		Bequest Values
		The Existence Values
		Regulatory Services
	Traditional Lifestyle
	Constant Motion in Mountain Areas
	Formation of Knowledge and Skills
	Buffer
	Natural Capital and Hazards
	Factors Causing the Loss of Values in Mountainous Areas
		Climate Changes
		Land Degradation
	Conclusions
	References
Chapter 3: Ecosystem and Socioeconomic Values of Clean Water
	Values of Freshwater Ecosystems
	Water Resources of Azerbaijan
	Water Uses
	Hydropower Generation
	Fishing and Hunting
	Regulatory Services of Freshwater Bodies
		Climate Regulation
		Habitat Support
	Non-use Values of Freshwater Bodies
		Göygöl Lake and Göygöl National Park
		Batabat Lake
	Loss of Value of Freshwater Ecosystems
		Water Withdrawals
		Climate Changes
		Drinking Water Problems
		Floods
		Pollution of Watercourses
		Pollution of Lakes
	How to Protect the Values of Freshwater Ecosystems?
	Conclusion
	References
Chapter 4: Environmental Migration and Cultural Losses
	Environmental Migration Is a Growing Phenomenon
	Environmental Migration in Azerbaijan
	Migration and Cultural Losses: A Case Study of Mountainous Shirvan Economic Region
	Flood Migration (A Case of Kura–Araz Lowlands)
	The Case of Terekeme Communities: Seasonal Migrations and Disruption of Semi-nomadic Life
	The Case of Kryz: Environmental Migration and Lost Customs
	The Kryz Language: Endangered Cultural and Natural Value
		Words Telling the Natural and Geographical Condition
		Words Telling About Biological Diversity
		Words Telling Plant-Growing Practices
		Words Telling About Livestock Traditions
		Words on Dress Customs
		Words Telling About Construction and Domestic Practices
		Words Telling About Cuisine
		Words Telling About Carpet-Weaving Customs
		Words Telling Wedding and Family Traditions
		Words Telling Games and Toys Played by Children
		Words on Sports and Competition
		Words Telling Living and Traditions
	Conclusions
	References
Index