Sustainable Development In The Jordan Valley

Author : Jeroen Kool
Publisher : Springer
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2016-10-14
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783319300368

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This book summarizes the NGO Master Plan that provides a comprehensive program to rehabilitate the Lower Jordan River and its tributaries in Jordan, Israel and Palestine. It is a regional and civil society effort designed to promote the restoration of the valley’s environmental and ecological values within a realistic financial and economic framework. The plan identifies 127 specific regional and national "interventions"(projects) until the year 2050, based on seven strategic planning objectives: pollution control, sustainable water management and river rehabilitation, sustainable agriculture, Jordan River basin governance, ecological rehabilitation, sustainable tourism and cultural heritage development, and urban and infrastructure development. The total investment value is 4.58 billion USD, the plan ranks the interventions and identifies their feasibility in a short, medium and long term investment cycles considering the political environment.

Author : Jeroen Kool
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2020-10-08
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1013267680

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Sustainable Development in the Jordan Valley by Jeroen Kool Pdf

This book summarizes the NGO Master Plan that provides a comprehensive program to rehabilitate the Lower Jordan River and its tributaries in Jordan, Israel and Palestine. It is a regional and civil society effort designed to promote the restoration of the valley's environmental and ecological values within a realistic financial and economic framework. The plan identifies 127 specific regional and national "interventions"(projects) until the year 2050, based on seven strategic planning objectives: pollution control, sustainable water management and river rehabilitation, sustainable agriculture, Jordan River basin governance, ecological rehabilitation, sustainable tourism and cultural heritage development, and urban and infrastructure development. The total investment value is 4.58 billion USD, the plan ranks the interventions and identifies their feasibility in a short, medium and long term investment cycles considering the political environment. This work was published by Saint Philip Street Press pursuant to a Creative Commons license permitting commercial use. All rights not granted by the work's license are retained by the author or authors.

Author : Heinz Hötzl,Peter Möller,Eliahu Rosenthal
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 535 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2008-09-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783540777571

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The Water of the Jordan Valley by Heinz Hötzl,Peter Möller,Eliahu Rosenthal Pdf

Natural saline water, waste water, and irrigation return flow endanger the groundwater aquifers in the Rift. In the long run this will ruin the socio-economic backbone of the settlements in the area. Sustainability of the water resources will only be achieved when the process of water replenishment and its underground flow is understood and water extraction is regionally controlled. Rare earth element and spider patterns are presented as new tools for studying the hydrology. Progress in 3-D modelling of groundwater flow proved successfully the impact of pumping on the surroundings of wells and overexploitation of aquifers.

Author : Clive Lipchin,Deborah Sandler,Emily Cushman
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2009-10-09
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789048129881

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The Jordan River and Dead Sea Basin by Clive Lipchin,Deborah Sandler,Emily Cushman Pdf

The 21st century will present unprecedented challenges. Already in its first decade we have seen the dramatic impact of two systemic risks, that of climate change and that of the financial crisis. The cause but also the solution to these crises lies in a deeper understanding of the underlying factors and int- dependencies. New ways must be found to overcome deep obstacles and find common solutions to seemingly intractable problems. The water crisis in the Middle East is a central challenge of the 21st century. The future of the people of the region depends on finding lasting solutions. Due to the exhaustion and pollution of available sources, compounded by climate change, demographic change and economic development, the pressures of water resource management will grow. New solutions must urgently be found as business as usual is not sustainable. This book provides vital new insights into possible elements of a sustainable future in one key area, that of the Jordan River and Dead Sea Basin. The future development of the Jordanian, Palestinian and Israeli people depends on finding a just and sustainable system of water resource management in this Basin. Given the potential for regional and other conflicts arising out of tensions over water, the ramifications are wider and even global in significance. This volume provides fresh regional and international perspectives which greatly assist in our understanding of the issues and their possible resolution.

Author : Professor Peter Moller,Eliahu Rosenthal,Heinz Hotzl
Publisher : Springer
Page : 548 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2016-04-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 3662501708

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The Water of the Jordan Valley by Professor Peter Moller,Eliahu Rosenthal,Heinz Hotzl Pdf

Natural saline water, waste water, and irrigation return flow threaten groundwater aquifers in the Rift. This book uses 3-D modeling to study the area s groundwater flow and offers new tools to resolve the Rift s hydrological issues."

Author : Lorenzo Nigro
Publisher : Lorenzo Nigro
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Excavations (Archaeology)
ISBN : 9788888438122

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Tell es-Sultan/Jericho in the Context of the Jordan Valley: Site Management, Conservation and Sustainable Development by Lorenzo Nigro Pdf

Author : David B. Brooks,Julie Trottier,Giulia Giordano
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 101 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2019-10-11
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789811502521

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Transboundary Water Issues in Israel, Palestine, and the Jordan River Basin by David B. Brooks,Julie Trottier,Giulia Giordano Pdf

This book highlights the search for permanent freshwater agreements between Israel, Palestine, and the western portions of Jordan, and underscores the benefits of shared water management among the three countries. Throughout the book, efforts are made to share transboundary water in ways that are simultaneously physically feasible, ecologically sustainable, and socially equitable. Thanks to the Peace Treaty between Israel and Jordan, the management of shared water resources has been working well, though future relationships are uncertain at present. However, the current arrangements for Israel and Palestine are, at best, inadequate and, in some cases, counterproductive. In closing, the book argues that trilateral agreements on water can and should be concluded now, before seeking to resolve the full range of issues that remain uncertain in a Final Status Agreement between Israel and Palestine.

Author : Munther J. Haddadin
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 323 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2010-09-30
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781136523960

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Water Resources in Jordan by Munther J. Haddadin Pdf

This is the first comprehensive, multi-disciplinary book to address water policy in Jordan. Edited by the former Minister of Water and Irrigation of Jordan, with contributions by other prominent Jordanian and international water professionals, this volume covers such areas as the population-water resources equation in Jordan; institutional and legal frameworks; the data systems used for the assessment and formulation of water policy; water allocations and uses in municipal, industrial, and agricultural sectors; social and environmental issues; and water conflict with Jordan's neighbors. The book is a must for readers interested in Middle East politics and the critical nature of water issues in the region. The book notes the importance of interaction with the outside world to augment water resources through trade, making the experience of Jordan relevant to other developing regions where water is scarce. It introduces the term 'shadow water' to mean the scarce indigenous water resources that the import of agricultural and industrial commodities saves or replaces. The book shows how financially profitable it can be to treat water as a tradable commodity, to be exchanged peaceably across international borders. Haddadin and his distinguished contributors bring the water conflicts between Jordan and its neighbors, Israel and Syria, into sharp focus. The book includes a historical perspective on the development of water policies in Jordan and explores the significance of water in the religious, social, and political life of the country.

Author : Committee on Sustainable Water Supplies in the Middle East,Commission on Life Sciences,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities,Palestine Academy for Science and Technology,Royal Scientific Society, Jordan,U.S. National Academy of Sciences
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1999-02-23
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780309517836

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Water for the Future by Committee on Sustainable Water Supplies in the Middle East,Commission on Life Sciences,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities,Palestine Academy for Science and Technology,Royal Scientific Society, Jordan,U.S. National Academy of Sciences Pdf

This book is the result of a joint research effort led by the U.S. National Academy of Sciences and involving the Royal Scientific Society of Jordan, the Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities, and the Palestine Health Council. It discusses opportunities for enhancement of water supplies and avoidance of overexploitation of water resources in the Middle East. Based on the concept that ecosystem goods and services are essential to maintaining water quality and quantity, the book emphasizes conservation, improved use of current technologies, and water management approaches that are compatible with environmental quality.

Author : Raffaello Cervigni,Helena Naber
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2010-12-31
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0615431801

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Achieving Sustainable Development in Jordan by Raffaello Cervigni,Helena Naber Pdf

Author : Ismail Serageldin,Alfredo Sfeir-Younis
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0821335499

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Effective Financing of Environmentally Sustainable Development by Ismail Serageldin,Alfredo Sfeir-Younis Pdf

Environmentally Sustainable Development Proceedings Series No. 10.Presents the proceedings of the World Bank's Third Annual Conference on Environmentally Sustainable Development, held in October 1995. The conference included roundtable discussions, a variety of speakers, and associated conferences and events co-sponsored by nongovernmental organizations and other institutions.

Author : Anoulak Kittikhoun,Susanne Schmeier
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2020-11-19
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780429561245

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River Basin Organizations in Water Diplomacy by Anoulak Kittikhoun,Susanne Schmeier Pdf

Will tensions and disputes among states sharing international water courses and lakes turn into active conflicts? Addressing this question, the book shows that these concerns are more prominent due to the locations and underlying political dynamics of some of these large rivers and the strategic interests of major powers. Written by a combination of leading practitioners and academics, this book shows that states are more prone to cooperate and manage their transboundary issues over the use of their common water resources through peaceful means, and the key institutions they employ are international river basin organizations (RBOs). Far from being mere technical institutions, RBOs are key mechanisms of water diplomacy with capacity and effectiveness varying on four key interrelated factors: their legal and institutional development, and the influence of their technical and strategic resources. The basins analyzed span all continents, from both developed and developing basins, including the Columbia, Great Lakes, Colorado, Senegal, Niger, Nile, Congo, Jordan, Helmand, Aral Sea, Mekong, Danube and Rhine. Contributing to the academic discourse on transboundary water management and water conflict and cooperation, the book provides insights to policy-makers on which water diplomacy engagements can be successful, the strengths to build on and the pitfalls to avoid so that shared water resources are managed in a cooperative, sustainable and stable way.

Author : Omar Z. Ghobashy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 47 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1961
Category : Jordan Valley
ISBN : OCLC:318181215

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The Development of the Jordan Valley by Omar Z. Ghobashy Pdf

Author : Velma I. Grover,Amani Alfarra
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2019-08-30
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781498786522

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Water, Sustainable Development and the Nexus by Velma I. Grover,Amani Alfarra Pdf

Water is intricately linked with food security, energy security, and sustainable development. As the world is moving towards sustainable development goals, it is critical to recognize the role of water in attaining these goals. The Water-Energy-Food Nexus draws attention to the complex and interrelated nature of global resource systems and forces us to think about how a decision in one sector impacts other interlinked sectors as well. This book looks at the three dimensions of sustainable developmentenvironment, economics and society – and how water is linked with them and explores the nexus approach as a framework to look at the issues and identify solutions.

Author : Alon Tal,Alfred Abed Rabbo
Publisher : Rutgers University Press
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780813547701

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Water Wisdom by Alon Tal,Alfred Abed Rabbo Pdf

"This comprehensive, informed, and balanced volume provides invaluable insights into the roots of the water management challenges in the Middle East and charts a course for resolving this pressing issue."--James D. Wolfensohn, former Quartet Special Envoy for Gaza.