Evaluation Of The Opportunities For Cooperative Governance Between Catchment Management Agencies And Local Government

Author : M. Dinesh Kumar,V. Ratna Reddy,A. J. James
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2019-06-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128148525

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From Catchment Management to Managing River Basins by M. Dinesh Kumar,V. Ratna Reddy,A. J. James Pdf

From Catchment Management to Managing River Basins: Science, Technology Choices, Institutions and Policy synthesizes key scientific facts crucial for catchment assessment, planning and river basin water accounting. The book presents extensive reviews of international literature on catchment hydrology, forest hydrology and other hydrological processes, such as groundwater-surface water interactions. It discusses not only the science of catchment assessment and planning, but also the catchment planning process. It documents several of the positive international experiences with integrated catchment management and integrated basin management, distilling key learnings. Case studies from India and other parts of South Asia are also included, along with new pilot studies. Finally, the book discusses the theoretical and operational aspects of integrated catchment management and integrated water management in river basins using international best practices and case studies. Discusses the theoretical nuances of scale effects in hydrology and land-use hydrology interactions Focuses on managing water in a situation in which water has become scarce Provides a theoretical discussion on water accounting procedures that is followed by an application of the methodology and tools in real-life case studies in two river basins of India Presents applications of the concept of integrated water resources management for developing a WRM plan for an Indian river basin

Author : Steffen Bauer,Imme Scholz
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 123 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2015-02-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781136542022

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Adaptation to Climate Change in Southern Africa by Steffen Bauer,Imme Scholz Pdf

Adverse climate impacts are already evident across Southern Africa and pose a serious threat to the development prospects of the region's societies. Sustainable development in this region will depend on the rapid development and implementation of effective adaptation measures. This volume identifies the new socioeconomic and political boundaries to development that result from ongoing climate change in Southern Africa. The collected papers explore the region's potential for a transition to development strategies that combine meaningful socioeconomic investment and adaptation measures while also improving livelihoods in the region. The chapters are backed up by detailed case studies which underscore the urgent need for national governments and multilateral agencies to develop strategies to support Southern Africa's societies in adapting to climate change.

Author : Anja du Plessis
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2023-01-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783031240195

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South Africa’s Water Predicament by Anja du Plessis Pdf

The book provides a critical evaluation of South Africa’s freshwater resources to illustrate the way in which its freshwater resources, water access, services and infrastructure have continued to decline over the past three decades. The continued decline of water governance, management, water service delivery, dilapidated water infrastructure, dysfunctional local governments and overall excessive water degradation is illustrated and emphasized using real-life examples and case studies from various contexts within the country. The main argument of the book is that South Africa’s freshwater resources have declined to such an extent that it can be described as a predicament. Questionable water governance decisions and reactive water management practices have led to no improvement and/or increased degradation of freshwater resources. An overall lack of service delivery exists across the country, in various contexts, leading to further water and social decline. An inter-disciplinary evaluation of South Africa’s current water predicament is provided, major water crises are prioritized, and suitable recommendations are given to transform its predicament into problems which can be addressed. Suitable background information is given to emphasize the necessity of good water governance, management, and service delivery. South Africa’s freshwater resources are evaluated with specific focus on the decline of informed water governance, management, service delivery and water quality. Factors requiring urgent attention are determined and suitable recommendations and/or actions are provided. An evaluation and overall synthesis focused on the transformation of the predicament into problems is provided. Primary water problems are prioritized according to urgency and suitable recommendations are given to assist in transforming the country’s current complex water predicament into “simpler” water problems. Political will, collaboration with researchers, stakeholders, non-governmental organizations, and cooperation of civil society is required. South Africa’s already scarce freshwater resources and decaying infrastructure will persist and possibly collapse if no major actions or interventions are implemented.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 636 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Water
ISBN : NYPL:33433088814037

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Knowledge Review by Anonim Pdf

Author : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Publisher : UN-HABITAT
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Environmental management
ISBN : 9789211317572

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A Guidebook for Local Catchment Management in Cities.pdf by United Nations Human Settlements Programme Pdf

Author : Ian Palmer,Nishendra Moodley,Susan Parnell
Publisher : Zed Books Ltd.
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2017-11-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781783609666

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Building a Capable State by Ian Palmer,Nishendra Moodley,Susan Parnell Pdf

The sustainable development goals signed in 2016 marked a new phase in global development thinking, one which is focused on ecologically and fiscally sustainable human settlements. Few countries offer a better testing ground for their attainment than post-apartheid South Africa. Since the coming to power of the African National Congress, the country has undergone a policy making revolution, driven by an urgent need to improve access to services for the country’s black majority. A quarter century on from the fall of apartheid, Building a Capable State asks what lessons can be learned from the South African experience. The book assesses whether the South African government has succeeded in improving service delivery, focusing on the vital sectors of water and sanitation, energy, roads, public transport and housing. Emphasizing the often-overlooked role of local government institutions and finance, the book demonstrates that effective service delivery can have a profound impact on the social structure of emerging economies, and must form an integral part of any future development strategy. A comprehensive examination of urban service delivery in the global South, Building a Capable State is essential reading for students and practitioners across the social sciences, public finance and engineering sectors.

Author : Asit Biswas,Cecilia Tortajada,Rafael Izquierdo
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2014-06-03
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781317978954

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Water Quality Management by Asit Biswas,Cecilia Tortajada,Rafael Izquierdo Pdf

The global attention in recent years has focused primarily on water quantity and allocation issues. Water quality has received significantly less attention than water quantity. Commendable progress has been made by the developed world to control point sources of pollution, but commensurate progress in reducing non-point sources has not been made. In the third world countries both point and non-point sources of pollution are becoming increasingly a serious concern. Already, nearly all water bodies in such countries near and around urban centres have been severely polluted, with very high health and environmental costs. The book assesses the current status of water quality management in both developed and developing worlds, as well as analysing the effectiveness of economic instruments and legal and institutional frameworks to control water contamination. It outlines the importance of building up social and political awareness to reverse the trend of continuing water quality deterioration, which is likely to be a most challenging task in the coming years. This book was published as a special issue of International Journal of Water Resources Development.

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2013-12-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264202887

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OECD Environmental Performance Reviews: South Africa 2013 by OECD Pdf

This report evaluates South Africa's progress towards sustainable development and green growth, with a focus on policies that provide incentives to protect South Africa's exceptionally rich biodiversity and promote more effective and efficient environmental management.

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2006-04-19
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264021907

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OECD Review of Agricultural Policies: South Africa 2006 by OECD Pdf

OECD's first comprehensive OECD review of agricultural policies in South Africa, this book presents an overview of South Africa's agricultural policies combined with an assessment of the level of support provided to South Africa's agriculture.

Author : Pardeep Singh,Yulia Milshina,Kangming Tian,Deepak Gusain,João Paulo Bassin
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2020-05-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128183403

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Water Conservation and Wastewater Treatment in BRICS Nations by Pardeep Singh,Yulia Milshina,Kangming Tian,Deepak Gusain,João Paulo Bassin Pdf

Water Conservation and Wastewater Treatment in BRICS Nations: Technologies, Challenges, Strategies, and Policies addresses issues of water resources—including combined sewer system overflows—assessing effects on water quality standards and protecting surface and sub-surface potable water from the intrusion of saline water due to sea level rise. The book's chapters incorporate both policies and practical aspects and serve as baseline information for future adaption plans in BRICS nations. Users will find detailed important information that is ideal for policymakers, water management specialists, BRICS nation undergraduate or university students, teachers and researchers. Presents tools and techniques that can be used to preserve water resources, including groundwater and surface water Provides geophysical methods to quantitatively monitor physical earth processes associated with water resources, such as contaminant transport and ecological and climate change investigations and monitoring Includes desalination techniques which can solve the issue of scarce drinking water

Author : Sarah Hendry
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 149 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781107012301

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Frameworks for Water Law Reform by Sarah Hendry Pdf

This book develops an analytical framework for water law reform, using case studies across four jurisdictions, for academics, students and policy makers.

Author : Mark Everard
Publisher : Zed Books Ltd.
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2013-08-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781780325439

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The Hydropolitics of Dams by Mark Everard Pdf

The Hydropolitics of Dams charts the troubled waters of 'heavy engineering' approaches to ecosystem management, exploring the history, benefits and problems of large dams. It then explores diverse ecosystem-based approaches to management of human interactions with the water cycle, concluding that a synthesis of approaches is needed in future. The book also addresses political, economic and legal dimensions of water management. Featuring case studies from China, India and South Africa, this insightful new book argues that there are more appropriate physical and social technologies that can help to sustainably provide access to clean water for all.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : National Library Australia
Page : 1106 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-28
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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APAIS 1994: Australian public affairs information service by Anonim Pdf

Author : Laura Anne German,Alain Karsenty,Anne Marie Tiani
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 435 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2009-12-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781136545511

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Governing Africa's Forests in a Globalized World by Laura Anne German,Alain Karsenty,Anne Marie Tiani Pdf

Many countries around the world are engaged in decentralization processes, and most African countries face serious problems with forest governance, from benefits sharing to illegality and sustainable forest management. This book summarizes experiences to date on the extent and nature of decentralization and its outcomes - most of which suggest an underperformance of governance reforms - and explores the viability of different governance instruments in the context of weak governance and expanding commercial pressures over forests. Findings are grouped into two thematic areas: decentralization, livelihoods and sustainable forest management; and international trade, finance and forest sector governance reforms. The authors examine diverse forces shaping the forest sector, including the theory and practice of decentralization, usurpation of authority, corruption and illegality, inequitable patterns of benefits capture and expansion of international trade in timber and carbon credits, and discuss related outcomes on livelihoods, forest condition and equity. The book builds on earlier volumes exploring different dimensions of decentralization and perspectives from other world regions, and distills dimensions of forest governance that are both unique to Africa and representative of broader global patterns. The authors ground their analysis in relevant theory while drawing out implications of their findings for policy and practice.

Author : Michael Addaney,Patrick Cobbinah
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2021-12-31
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781000468151

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Sustainable Urban Futures in Africa by Michael Addaney,Patrick Cobbinah Pdf

Sustainable Urban Futures in Africa provides a variety of conventional and emerging theoretical frameworks to inform understandings and responses to critical urban development issues such as urbanisation, climate change, housing/slum, informality, urban sprawl, urban ecosystem services and urban poverty, among others, within the context of the sustainable development goals (SDGs) in Africa. This book addresses topics including challenges to spatial urban development, how spatial planning is delivered, how different urbanisation variables influence the development of different forms of urban systems and settlements in Africa, how city authorities could use old and new methods of land administration to produce sustainable urban spaces in Africa, and the role of local activism is causing important changes in the built environment. Chapters are written by a diverse range of African scholars and practitioners in urban planning and policy design, environmental science and policy, sociology, agriculture, natural resources management, environmental law, and politics. Urban Africa has huge resource potential – both human and natural resources – that can stimulate sustainable development when effectively harnessed. Sustainable Urban Futures in Africa provides support for the SDGs in urban Africa and will be of interest to students and researchers, professionals and policymakers, and readers of urban studies, spatial planning, geography, governance, and other social sciences.