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Author : Janice A. Beecher
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Droughts
ISBN : UVA:X002034057
Author : Mwenge Kahinda, J., Bahal’okwibale, P. M., Budaza, N., Mavundla, S., Nohayi, N.N., Nortje, K., Boroto, R.J.
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2021-10-27
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789251316719
Climate change is a major challenge for life on Earth. It is mainly manifested through modifications of average temperature, rainfall intensity and patterns, winds and solar radiation. These modifications significantly affect basic resources, such as land and water resources. Populations at disproportionately higher risk of adverse consequences with global warming of 1.5°C and beyond include disadvantaged and vulnerable populations, some indigenous peoples, and local communities dependent on agricultural or coastal livelihoods (IPCC, 2018). Therefore, adaptation measures are recommended in order to cope with climate change. Indigenous peoples have developed practices for climate change adaptation, based on their long-term experience with adverse climatic effects. There was thus a need to identify such practices as they could be effectively mainstreamed in community-based adaptation programmes. This report makes an inventory of indigenous and community adaptation practices across the world. The inventory was mainly done through literature review, field work and meetings with selected organisations. The case studies documented are categorized in five technologies and practices themes, including: (1) Weather forecasting and early warning systems; (2) Grazing and Livestock management; (3) Soil and Water Management (including cross slope barriers); (4) Water harvesting (and storage practices); (5) Forest Management (as a coping strategy to water scarcity), and; (6) Integrated wetlands and fisheries management. These were then related to the corresponding main agro-ecological zones (AEZ), namely arid, semi-arid, sub-humid, humid, highlands and coastal and wetlands. The AEZ approach was considered as an entry-point to adopting or adapting an existing indigenous strategy to similar areas. Challenges that threaten the effectiveness of indigenous and community adaption strategies were identified. These challenges include climate change itself (which is affecting the indicators and resources used by communities), human and livestock population growth (which is increasing pressure on natural resources beyond their resilience thresholds), current institutional and political settings (which limit migrants’ movements and delimits pieces of usable land per household), cultural considerations of communities (such as taboos and spiritual beliefs), and the lack of knowledge transfer to younger communities. Indigenous knowledge provides a crucial foundation for community-based adaptation strategies that sustain the resilience of social-ecological systems at the interconnected local, regional and global scales. In spite of challenges and knowledge gaps, these strategies have the potential of being strengthened through the adoption and adaptation of introduced technology from other communities or modern science. Attention to these strategies is already being paid by several donor-funded organisations, although in an uncoordinated manner.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Droughts
ISBN : STANFORD:36105030311745
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Water conservation
ISBN : ERDC:35925003089635
Author : William J. Werick
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1997-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0788141716
Describes methods for improving water mgmt. during drought developed during a 4-year study. The methods were tested & refined in 4 filed studies in different parts of the country, in which teams of water managers & users worked together to reduce drought impacts. This report explains the procedure for coop. Fed.-state Drought Preparedness Studies, to indicate how these studies relate to the longstanding principles & guidance for Fed. water resources investigations, & to indicate the means of implementing conclusions arrived at in any given region. Tables.
Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Public Works and Transportation. Subcommittee on Water Resources
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1054 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Droughts
ISBN : STANFORD:36105119585821
Author : Anonim
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 135 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1986-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
Based on a colloquium sponsored by the Water Science and Technology Board, this book addresses the need for research toward the problems of water management during drought episodes. It covers such topics as the causes and occurrence of drought, drought management options, acceptable risks for public systems, and legal and institutional aspects of drought management.
Author : Enrique Cabrera,Jorge García-Serra
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 446 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2013-06-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401712972
During the past decade many countries in the world have experienced droughts, with severe impacts on water urban supply systems. Because droughts are natural phenomena, water utilities must design and implement drought management plans. This topic was selected for the International Course on Drought Management Planning in Water Supply Systems, which took place in Valencia, Spain, on 9-12 December 1997, and was hosted by the Universidad Internacional Menéndez y Pelayo (UIMP). The contributions in this book have been carefully selected and presented in four sections: Introduction Water Supply Systems Modernization Drought Management in an Urban Context Practical Cases (Israel, USA, Italy, Spain) To achieve a well-balanced approach, authors were invited from academia as well as from consultancies and water utilities, and have wide experience in the subject. The book is mainly aimed at water supply engineers, working in utilities and consultancies.
Author : Theodore B. Shelton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Water conservation
ISBN : RUTGERS:39030038007623
Author : William J. Werick
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Droughts
ISBN : UCR:31210026474898
Author : William J. Werick
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Droughts
ISBN : 9781428914483
Author : DIANE Publishing Company
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1995-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0788125451
This conference was organized in response to concerns about western water & natural resources mgmt. & the region's apparent growing vulnerability to extended periods of water shortage. Includes papers presented during plenary sessions, preconf. workshop summaries, a summary report from the working group sessions, & a plan of action for drought mgmt. in the West. Covers: ecological & environmental concerns; river basin mgmt.; energy; fish & wildlife mgmt.; mitigation; planning & policy; urban water supplies, virtual drought models, etc.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Water conservation
ISBN : UCR:31210018658466
Author : National Regulatory Research Institute (Ohio State University)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Public utilities
ISBN : OSU:32435072348840
Author : Anonim
Publisher : American Water Works Association
Page : 85 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781583218549
Providing a reliable supply of water requires being prepared for water shortages of varying degree and duration. What can a municipal water supplier do to mitigate water shortages caused by drought? Preparing for drought and water shortages before they occur is the best defense. This manual will help water managers facing water shortages by illustrating how to employ tried-and-true strategies and tactics of drought mitigation, as well as new tools and methods. Managing water shortages involves temporarily reducing demand and finding alternate water to temporarily increase supply. There are options available to water managers to accomplish this. The manual provides a proven, seven-step process to anticipate and respond to water shortages through a structured planning process.