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Author : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Publisher : UN-HABITAT
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Environmental management
ISBN : 9789211317572
Author : Robert C. Ferrier,Alan Jenkins
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 560 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2009-09-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 1444307681
This book addresses the fundamental requirement for aninterdisciplinary catchment based approach to managing andprotecting water resources that crucially includes anunderstanding of land use and its management. In thisapproach the hydrological cycle links mountains to the sea, andecosystems in rivers, groundwaters, lakes, wetlands, estuaries andcoasts forming an essential continuum directly influenced by humanactivity. The book provides a synthesis of current and future thinking incatchment management, and shows how the specific problems thatarise in water use policy can be addressed within the context of anintegrated approach to management. The book is written for advancedstudents, researchers, fellow academics and water sectorprofessionals such as planners and regulators. The intention is tohighlight examples and case studies that have resonance not onlywithin natural sciences and engineering but with academicsin other fields such as socio-economics, law and policy.
Author : Kim A. Stephens
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:927203376
Author : WWAP
Publisher : UNESCO Publishing
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2018-03-26
Category : Water quality management
ISBN : 9789231002649
Author : British Columbia. Ministry of Forests,BC Environment
Publisher : University of British Columbia Press
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Biodiversity
ISBN : CORNELL:31924074263264
Provides managers, planners and field staff with a recommended process for meeting biodiversity objectives - both landscape and stand level - as required under the Forest Practices Code.
Author : Saeid Eslamian,Faezeh A. Eslamian
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 538 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2022-04-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780429872280
Floods are difficult to prevent but can be managed in order to reduce their environmental, social, cultural, and economic impacts. Flooding poses a serious threat to life and property, and therefore it’s very important that flood risks be taken into account during any planning process. This handbook presents different aspects of flooding in the context of a changing climate and across various geographical locations. Written by experts from around the world, it examines flooding in various climates and landscapes, taking into account environmental, ecological, hydrological, and geomorphic factors, and considers urban, agriculture, rangeland, forest, coastal, and desert areas. Features Presents the main principles and applications of the science of floods, including engineering and technology, natural science, as well as sociological implications. Examines flooding in various climates and diverse landscapes, taking into account environmental, ecological, hydrological, and geomorphic factors. Considers floods in urban, agriculture, rangeland, forest, coastal, and desert areas Covers flood control structures as well as preparedness and response methods. Written in a global context, by contributors from around the world.
Author : National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Water Science and Technology Board,Committee on Reducing Stormwater Discharge Contributions to Water Pollution
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 611 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2009-03-17
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780309125390
The rapid conversion of land to urban and suburban areas has profoundly altered how water flows during and following storm events, putting higher volumes of water and more pollutants into the nation's rivers, lakes, and estuaries. These changes have degraded water quality and habitat in virtually every urban stream system. The Clean Water Act regulatory framework for addressing sewage and industrial wastes is not well suited to the more difficult problem of stormwater discharges. This book calls for an entirely new permitting structure that would put authority and accountability for stormwater discharges at the municipal level. A number of additional actions, such as conserving natural areas, reducing hard surface cover (e.g., roads and parking lots), and retrofitting urban areas with features that hold and treat stormwater, are recommended.
Author : Deborah V Chapman
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 658 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1996-08-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780419215905
This guidebook, now thoroughly updated and revised in its second edition, gives comprehensive advice on the designing and setting up of monitoring programmes for the purpose of providing valid data for water quality assessments in all types of freshwater bodies. It is clearly and concisely written in order to provide the essential information for all agencies and individuals responsible for the water quality.
Author : Abhas K. Jha,Robin Bloch,Jessica Lamond
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 639 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2012-02-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780821394779
Urban flooding is an increasing challenge today to the expanding cities and towns of developing countries. This Handbook is a state-of-the art, user-friendly operational guide that shows decision makers and specialists how to effectively manage the risk of floods in rapidly urbanizing settings--and within the context of a changing climate.
Author : Jon Kher Kaw,Hyunji Lee,Sameh Wahba
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 518 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2020-02-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781464814938
In every city, the urban spaces that form the public realm—ranging from city streets, neighborhood squares, and parks to public facilities such as libraries and markets—account for about one-third of the city’s total land area, on average. Despite this significance, the potential for these public-space assets—typically owned and managed by local governments—to transform urban life and city functioning is often overlooked for many reasons: other pressing city priorities arising from rapid urbanization, poor urban planning, and financial constraints. The resulting degradation of public spaces into congested, vehicle-centric, and polluted places often becomes a liability, creating a downward spiral that leads to a continuous drain on public resources and exacerbating various city problems. In contrast, the cities that invest in the creation of human-centered, environmentally sustainable, economically vibrant, and socially inclusive places—in partnership with government entities, communities, and other private stakeholders—perform better. They implement smart and sustainable strategies across their public space asset life cycles to yield returns on investment far exceeding monetary costs, ultimately enhancing city livability, resilience, and competitiveness. The Hidden Wealth of Cities: Creating, Financing, and Managing Public Spaces discusses the complexities that surround the creation and management of successful public spaces and draws on the analyses and experiences from city case studies from around the globe. This book identifies—through the lens of asset management—a rich palette of creative and innovative strategies that every city can undertake to plan, finance, and manage both government-owned and privately owned public spaces.
Author : International Development Research Centre (Canada),International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives
Publisher : IDRC
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Community development
ISBN : 9780889368019
Local Agenda 21 Planning Guide: An introduction to sustainable development planning
Author : Peter Newman,Isabella Jennings
Publisher : Island Press
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2012-09-26
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781597267472
Modern city dwellers are largely detached from the environmental effects of their daily lives. The sources of the water they drink, the food they eat, and the energy they consume are all but invisible, often coming from other continents, and their waste ends up in places beyond their city boundaries. Cities as Sustainable Ecosystems shows how cities and their residents can begin to reintegrate into their bioregional environment, and how cities themselves can be planned with nature’s organizing principles in mind. Taking cues from living systems for sustainability strategies, Newman and Jennings reassess urban design by exploring flows of energy, materials, and information, along with the interactions between human and non-human parts of the system. Drawing on examples from all corners of the world, the authors explore natural patterns and processes that cities can emulate in order to move toward sustainability. Some cities have adopted simple strategies such as harvesting rainwater, greening roofs, and producing renewable energy. Others have created biodiversity parks for endangered species, community gardens that support a connection to their foodshed, and pedestrian-friendly spaces that encourage walking and cycling. A powerful model for urban redevelopment, Cities as Sustainable Ecosystems describes aspects of urban ecosystems from the visioning process to achieving economic security to fostering a sense of place.
Author : Jamie Bartram,Richard Ballance
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2020-10-14
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781000101607
Water quality monitoring is an essential tool in the management of water resources and this book comprehensively covers the entire monitoring operation. This important text is the outcome of a collborative programme of activity between UNEP and WHO with inputs from WMO and UNESCO and draws on the international standards of the International Organization of Standardization.
Author : Richard Helmer,Ivanildo Hespanhol
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 532 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1997-10-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 0419229108
This is a handbook for policy makers and environmental managers in water authorities and engineering companies engaged in water quality programmes, especially in developing countries. It is also suitable for use as a textbook or as training material for water quality management courses. It is a companion volume to Water Quality Assessment and Water Quality Monitoring.
Author : Nigel Dudley
Publisher : IUCN
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782831710860
IUCN's Protected Areas Management Categories, which classify protected areas according to their management objectives, are today accepted as the benchmark for defining, recording, and classifying protected areas. They are recognized by international bodies such as the United Nations as well as many national governments. As a result, they are increasingly being incorporated into government legislation. These guidelines provide as much clarity as possible regarding the meaning and application of the Categories. They describe the definition of the Categories and discuss application in particular biomes and management approaches.
