Business In The World Of Water

Author : William J. Cosgrove,Frank R. Rijsberman
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 137 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2014-03-18
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781134201624

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World Water Vision by William J. Cosgrove,Frank R. Rijsberman Pdf

More than a billion people cannot get safe drinking water; half the world's population does not have adequate sanitation; within a generation over three billion will be suffering from water stress. This text analyzes the issues in this crisis of management and shows how water can be used effectively and productively. The key to sustainable water resources is an integrated approach. The authors assert that careful planning and concerted action can make the fundamental changes needed and that the implications of not dealing with the crisis are immense. The book comes with downloadable resources containing background research and scenarios.

Author : Peter Boomgaard
Publisher : NUS Press
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9971693712

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A World of Water by Peter Boomgaard Pdf

Water, in its many guises, has always played a powerful role inshaping Southeast Asian histories, cultures, societies and economies.This volume, the rewritten results of an international workshop, with participants from 8 countries, contains 13 essays, representing a broad range of approaches to the study of Southeast Asia with water as the central theme.

Author : Asit K. Biswas,Cecilia Tortajada
Publisher : Springer
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2015-11-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789812879769

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Water Security, Climate Change and Sustainable Development by Asit K. Biswas,Cecilia Tortajada Pdf

This book pursues a comprehensive approach so as to arrive at a better understanding of the implications of climate change on sustainable development, focusing on the perspective of water. Climate change is one of today’s most pressing global issues and will become increasingly important in the decades to come, as societies will feel its pervasive impacts in many aspects of their lives. Given that the majority of these climate change impacts will be felt through the medium of water, the book explores the interrelationships and inter-linkages between water, climate change and sustainable development.

Author : Fredrik Segerfeldt
Publisher : Cato Institute
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1930865767

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Water for Sale by Fredrik Segerfeldt Pdf

This book "is an excellent argument for private management of humankind's most valuable natural resource. Its thesis is both provocative and suggestive - water is scarce in developing countries because of poor management, not because it is truly in short supply. Water policy affects the future of millions of people across the globe. Segerfeldt offers an efficient, sure, and safe alternative for this future." - back cover.

Author : Betty Sue Flowers,United Nations Environment Programme,World Business Council for Sustainable Development
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Water resources development
ISBN : 2940240930

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Business in the World of Water by Betty Sue Flowers,United Nations Environment Programme,World Business Council for Sustainable Development Pdf

[The report] offers three stories about the role of business in relation to the growing issue of water in the world. These stories do not try to cover everything but attempt to bring to life a limited number of alternative future environments that will challenge our economic viability, social legitimacy, and global fitness in the marketplace. H = Hydro is the story of efficiency (more value per drop and more drops for less). In Hydro, there is a strategic advantage to being the first to market with the flexible, right-choice solutions rather than being locked out. 2 = Rivers is the story of security - enough water of sufficient quality for both the haves and the have-nots. In Rivers business cannot choose to operate only in the economic realm, which is just one side of the management challenge, if it wants water security. O = Ocean is the story of interconnectivity - accounting for the sustainability of the whole system. In the world of Ocean, business realizes that it cannot help particular communities survive and prosper at the expense of causing water stress elsewhere.

Author : Andrew Crane,Dirk Matten
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 643 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2010-03-25
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780199564330

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Business Ethics by Andrew Crane,Dirk Matten Pdf

The third edition of this book introduces business ethics concepts, tools and theories, then applies them to key stakeholder groups. It takes a global approach in a market dominated by US texts. The accessible style and thorough pedagogy ensure the book is both student- and teacher-friendly.

Author : Cosgrove, Catherine E.,Cosgrove, William J.,UNESCO World Water Assessment Programme
Publisher : UNESCO Publishing
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-31
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789230010355

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The United Nations World Water Development Report by Cosgrove, Catherine E.,Cosgrove, William J.,UNESCO World Water Assessment Programme Pdf

Author : Abel Mejía,Nucete Hubner, Miguel,Ron Sánchez, Enrique,Doria, Miguel
Publisher : UNESCO
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789230010942

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The United Nations World Water Development Report – N° 4 – Water and Sustainability (A Review of Targets, Tools and Regional Cases) by Abel Mejía,Nucete Hubner, Miguel,Ron Sánchez, Enrique,Doria, Miguel Pdf

Author : Subramanian Senthilkannan Muthu
Publisher : Springer
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2018-08-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789811324543

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Environmental Water Footprints by Subramanian Senthilkannan Muthu Pdf

This book discusses the concept of water footprint and corporate water footprint, presenting case studies on a thermal power plant in India and on the food sector. Water conservation is a key element of industrial sustainability strategies.

Author : Mohan Seneviratne
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2007-07-11
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0080525067

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A Practical Approach to Water Conservation for Commercial and Industrial Facilities by Mohan Seneviratne Pdf

Industry and commerce use vast amounts of water and in some parts of the world water is becoming a scarce commodity. We need to take more care in our future use of water, and this book is a 'best practice' manual for industrial and commercial users world-wide. It offers a practical account of the measures which can be taken to re-educate industrial and commercial users in the techniques of water saving and re-use anywhere in the world. The principles are covered in detail and supported by examples from specific industries and commercial operations. Author Mohan Seneviratne is Manager of Sydney Water's 'Every Drop Counts Business Program', which won the prestigious 2006 Stockholm Industry Water Award in recognition of how the utility is working in partnership with business, industry and government to help ensure the long-term sustainability of Sydney’s water supply. * The first book to cover water conservation for industrial users from processing plants to pubs and clubs * Provides practical advice on implementing water conservation for users in various industry sectors * Written by a practicing water conservation consultant

Author : James Lovegrove
Publisher : Solaris
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2016-03-22
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781849979139

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World of Water by James Lovegrove Pdf

WORLD OF WATER! Dev Harmer, reluctant agent of Interstellar Security Solutions, has travelled to ocean-world Robinson D, nicknamed Triton. Here, settlements of the Terran Diaspora have been coming under attack by members of the planet’s native sub-aquatic race. ISS suspects the involvement of an agent provocateur working for humankind's galactic rivals, the artificial intelligence civilisation known as Polis+. As the violence escalates, Dev finds himself battling to restore order - but he has only seventy-two hours before his genetically engineered host form breaks down irreversibly. And all as an ancient god-beast rises from the depths to usher in a long foretold apocalypse... “The story zooms along at a rip-roaring pace, told in an irreverent tone that perfectly matches the character of our hero. Planet Alighieri is rendered in such believable detail that I almost got a sweat on when Harmer got into trouble on the surface. Lovegrove has got things off to a brilliant start here.”– SF Crow’s Nest “I read this on holiday and it was perfect for kicking back, a throwback to the likes of Dumarest and James Bond. ****”– Theaker’s Quarterly

Author : Linda S Spedding,Adam Rose
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 784 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2007-11-14
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780750681742

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Business Risk Management Handbook by Linda S Spedding,Adam Rose Pdf

Provides a practice-oriented overview of risk management issues with particular reference to identifying and measuring risk. Looks at some of the current risk issues and the concept of organisations creating a 'Sustainable Enterprise Risk Management' (SERM) methodology to encapsulate these risk areas with more traditional areas of risk management. Includes examples and case studies. Examines new research on the social and environmental categories of sustainability related risks.

Author : Ralph Wurbs
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2013-05-08
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789535110927

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Water Resources by Ralph Wurbs Pdf

This book is a collection of innovative up-to-date perspectives on key aspects of water resources planning, development, and management of importance to both professional practitioners and researchers. Authors with outstanding expertise address a broad range of topics that include planning strategies, water quality modeling and monitoring, erosion prediction, freshwater inflows to estuaries, coastal reservoirs, irrigation management, aquifer recharge, and water allocation.

Author : Mika Sillanpaa,Ali Khadir,Khum Gurung
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 809 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2023-07-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780323993470

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Resource Recovery in Industrial Waste Waters by Mika Sillanpaa,Ali Khadir,Khum Gurung Pdf

Resource Recovery in Industrial Waste Waters provides a holistic approach for discovering and harnessing valuable resources from industrial wastewaters, the cutting-edge technologies required, and a discussion on the new findings. In three volumes, the books stress the importance of contaminated waters' remediation, including surface waters, municipal or industrial wastewaters and treating these waters as a new source of nutrients, minerals and energy. It introduces polluted waters as new and sustainable sources, rather than seeing wastewaters as only a source of hazardous organic and inorganic matters. Sections discuss wastewater treatment and recovery and contribute to generate a sustainable approach of wastewater by providing the main advantages and disadvantages of both wastewater/polluted water treatment and recovery. Reviews the current status of industrial wastewater treatment methods Discusses the growing need of resource recovery from industrial wastewater, along with the challenges Describes the importance of water reuse for combating water scarcity by describing current techniques and challenges Evaluates the potential of the current market and status towards industrial wastewater resource recovery Considers cutting-edge technologies for resource recovery Contains comprehensive discussions on possibility of almost all recoverable resources from industrial wastewater

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2015-12-14
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781785604447

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Sustainability after Rio by Anonim Pdf

Ideas about sustainability have changed considerably since the Climate Change Convention was agreed in Rio de Janeiro 20 years ago. This volume re-examines the concept of sustainability and considers what issues are now considered pertinent around the world.