Tools For Drought Mitigation In Mediterranean Regions

Author : Giuseppe Rossi,Antonino Cancelliere,L.S. Pereira,Theib Oweis,Muhammad Shatanawi,Abdelaziz Zairi
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401001298

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Tools for Drought Mitigation in Mediterranean Regions by Giuseppe Rossi,Antonino Cancelliere,L.S. Pereira,Theib Oweis,Muhammad Shatanawi,Abdelaziz Zairi Pdf

Significant vulnerability of water systems to drought is a common issue of water resources management in Mediterranean regions. This is due both to the increasing occurrence and severity of drought events and to the growing demand for municipal, tourist, and agricultural uses. The INCO-DC project entitled "A Decision Support System for Mitigation of Drought Impacts in the Mediterranean Regions" (DSS DROUGHT) addresses this issue, contributing to an improved management of water supply systems for irrigation, which represents the most consumptive sector of water resources uses in the Mediterranean region. In order to develop a comprehensive approach toward improved operation of irrigation systems under drought conditions, the project was developed around the following five main, strictly interconnected tasks: Identification of drought characteristics at a site and over a region Modelling irrigation management under conditions of water scarcity Modelling operation of water supply systems under drought conditions Integration of the developed methodologies within a Decision Support System software package Definition of requisites for Drought Watch Systems The research resulted in an advancement of knowledge through in-depth analysis of innovative methodologies, the development of tools to help decision-makers in coping with droughts through the implementation of the developed procedures in software packages, and the application of these tools to the case-studies identified by partners in their countries.

Author : Giuseppe Rossi,Teodoro Vega,Brunella Bonaccorso
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2007-07-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781402059247

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Methods and Tools for Drought Analysis and Management by Giuseppe Rossi,Teodoro Vega,Brunella Bonaccorso Pdf

Frequent drought events have recently occurred in different Mediterranean regions. These have highlighted a general inadequacy of the current strategies applied to mitigate negative impacts of such phenomenon. This book provides various methods of drought monitoring at different spatial scales, as well as innovative drought forecasting techniques based on stochastic approaches. Besides common drought indices (i.e. SPI), new agrometeorological indices are proposed.

Author : Ana Iglesias,Luis Garrote,Antonio Cancelliere,Francisco Cubillo,Donald A. Wilhite
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2009-01-22
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781402090455

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Coping with Drought Risk in Agriculture and Water Supply Systems by Ana Iglesias,Luis Garrote,Antonio Cancelliere,Francisco Cubillo,Donald A. Wilhite Pdf

Over the last three decades drought episodes have resulted in severe social problems in Mediterranean countries, receiving broad attention from the international scientific and policy communities. The experiences in the development and implementation of drought management plans highlight the success and challenges of coping with drought for societies with different vulnerabilities and emphasize risk-based drought management as a critical approach to mitigate the impacts associated to drought-induced water shortages. Based on these experiences and the current methods for evaluating risk, the book synthesises guidelines for drought management that link science and policy and that can be applied to other regions. The book comprises a collection of papers divided into four sections that appeal to a broad audience. First, the social and hydrological context of Mediterranean countries is presented, discussing the interactions that have resulted in the complex institutional framework, and highlighting the importance of stakeholder involvement and awareness building for successful drought management. This section emphasises the role of organizations, institutions, and civil stakeholders involved in drought preparedness and mitigation and/or on water management for designing effective risk based strategies that mitigate the effects of drought in agriculture and water supply systems. Second, the book presents an academic approach to risk evaluation, including characterization of drought episodes, development of indicators of risk in hydrological and agricultural systems, and analysis of the role of economic instruments and groundwater for risk mitigation. This section finalises with the description of an integrated method for evaluating social vulnerability based on indicators that include the capacity to anticipate, cope, and respond to drought. The third section includes a collection of case studies that include the description of effective measures taken in the past. These case studies provide the context for developing demand driven guidelines that may be applied to other regions. The authors of these chapters can be viewed as stakeholders in drought management, since they represent a broad range of sectors and institutions from Mediterranean European and North African countries. The topics addressed have implications for the international policy community interested in disaster mitigation, agricultural policy, and development. Finally a synthesis of the management actions is presented in four chapters. Monitoring and preparedness planning is the essential first step for moving from disaster to risk management in response to drought. The management actions related to agriculture and water supply systems are presented in two different chapters but with a common conceptual framework based on the use of drought indicators for evaluating the levels of drought risk (pre-alert, alert, and emergency), that allow establishing linkages between science and policy. The final chapter discuses the lessons learned and application to other regions.

Author : Redouane Choukr-Allah,Ragab Ragab,Rafael Rodriguez-Clemente
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2012-10-03
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789400747562

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Integrated Water Resources Management in the Mediterranean Region by Redouane Choukr-Allah,Ragab Ragab,Rafael Rodriguez-Clemente Pdf

This book puts great emphasis on the importance of Integrated Water Resources Management IWRM as the way forward towards food, water, and energy security. It offers better ways and means of managing the limited water resources; using water more efficiently; adopting new policies in order to cope with climate change and drought; increase water supply through the use of non conventional water resources, especially waste water; inducing stakeholders participation and information exchange and raise public awareness to the value of water. It is an important book for all those involved in all aspects of water resources and contains valuable information for scientists, researchers, farmers, extension services and students.

Author : Jürgen V. Vogt,Francesca Somma
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2013-04-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401594721

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Drought and Drought Mitigation in Europe by Jürgen V. Vogt,Francesca Somma Pdf

Drought is one of the major natural hazards, resulting in significant economic, social, and environmental costs. In Europe, water shortage is an important problem in many regions. However, despite the increasing awareness of this hazard, there is no European drought policy and institutional frameworks to cope with drought situations are only weakly developed. This book is dedicated to furthering our understanding of the drought problem in Europe and to discussing policy and management options to mitigate its impacts. It covers aspects from the detection of water stress to the planning of mitigation strategies. The contributions are written by recognised experts in their field and represent a unique collection of papers on the topic. Audience: The book will be of benefit to scientists, managers, and politicians involved in problems related to water management, risk assessment, and spatial planning. Students in Earth Sciences, especially in geography, climatology, hydrology, and agriculture, will find useful material in this collection of papers.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : 清华大学出版社有限公司
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Integrated water development
ISBN : 7302126089

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干旱内陆河区水资源可持续利用和植被-水文-沙漠的相互作用国际学术研讨会论文集 by Anonim Pdf

本书精选了会议的30余篇论文,以干旱区水资源可持续利用为核心,讨论了干旱区植被-水文-沙漠的相互作用机理、水循环系统模型及其构建方法等。

Author : W.G. Kepner,Jose L. Rubio,David A. Mouat,Fausto Pedrazzini
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 593 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2006-01-04
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781402037603

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Desertification in the Mediterranean Region. A Security Issue by W.G. Kepner,Jose L. Rubio,David A. Mouat,Fausto Pedrazzini Pdf

This book provides a multi-lateral forum for cooperation, information exchange, and dialogue among the environmental, development, foreign and security policy communities within the Mediterranean Region and thus may provide a precedent for further cooperation and partnership, including other more advanced conferences and publications, on assessing the condition of the entire region and the subsequent impacts and linkages to environmental security.

Author : Mehrez Zribi,Luca Brocca,Yves Tramblay,Francois Molle
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2020-05-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128180877

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Water Resources in the Mediterranean Region by Mehrez Zribi,Luca Brocca,Yves Tramblay,Francois Molle Pdf

Water Resources in the Mediterranean Region summarizes and collates scientific developments around water resources in the Mediterranean socio-economic environment through a multidisciplinary framework synthesizing hydrology, hydrogeology, climate, bioclimatology, economics, and geography. As such, it provides essential information for any reader looking to learn more about the Mediterranean which is experiencing the impact of climate change and concurrent complex issues of anthropogenic effects, especially in agriculture and other resource uses. Water Resources in the Mediterranean Region covers different challenges in the issue of the evolution of water resources in the Mediterranean. It is intended for PhD students, research scientists, and managers interested in new solutions and approaches for water management and in the forecast of future water dynamics. Offers multidisciplinary content providing global visions of the challenges faced in the Mediterranean region Presents fundamental and operational studies, providing the reader with information on how to implement these actions and results themselves Written in a pedagogical manner, allowing for ease of reading for both researchers and water managers

Author : Joaquin Andreu Alvarez,Giuseppe Rossi,Federico Vagliasindi,Alicia Vela Mayorga
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2005-11-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 0203486366

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Drought Management and Planning for Water Resources by Joaquin Andreu Alvarez,Giuseppe Rossi,Federico Vagliasindi,Alicia Vela Mayorga Pdf

Droughts and their management are a serious challenge to water resource professionals. While droughts predominate in arid regions, their frequency and severity in more temperate regions with more abundant rainfall have been on the rise. Drought Management and Planning for Water Resources provides an essential collection of planning and manag

Author : Daniel Sztruhar,Mario Giulianelli,Ben Urbonas
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-17
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1402026927

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Enhancing Urban Environment by Environmental Upgrading and Restoration by Daniel Sztruhar,Mario Giulianelli,Ben Urbonas Pdf

Author : Saeid Eslamian,Faezeh A. Eslamian
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 782 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2017-09-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781351851145

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Handbook of Drought and Water Scarcity by Saeid Eslamian,Faezeh A. Eslamian Pdf

This volume includes over 30 chapters, written by experts from around the world. It examines numerous management strategies for dealing with drought and scarcity. These strategies include management approaches for different regions, such as coastal, urban, rural, and agricultural areas. It offers multiple strategies for monitoring, assessing, and forcasting drought through the use of remote sensing and GIS tools. It also presents drought mitigation management strategies, such as groundwater management, rainwater harvesting, conservations practices, and more.

Author : Luis Santos Pereira,Ian Cordery,Iacovos Iacovides
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2009-03-22
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781402095795

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Coping with Water Scarcity by Luis Santos Pereira,Ian Cordery,Iacovos Iacovides Pdf

One of the main problems confronting the world of the 21st Century is a shortage of water. There is already severe scarcity in many regions of the world, causing tremendous problems for local populations and indeed entire societies. There is insufficient water available for the production of food to alleviate poverty and starvation; the lack of water hampers industrial, urban and tourism development, forcing restrictions on other sectors, especially agriculture; health problems arise as the deterioration of ground and surface waters favours water-borne diseases, which flourish in the absence of decent water distribution and sewerage systems. Water conflicts still arise in areas under stress, while water for nature has become a vanishing priority in such zones. This book is a guide to the establishment of regional and/or local guidelines for developing and implementing new ideas for coping with water scarcity. The basic premise underlying the book is that water scarcity will persist, so personal, human and society-wide skills will be needed to cope with it while living in harmony with the necessary environmental constraints. The book provides basic information to assist decision makers, water managers, engineers, agronomists, social scientists and other professions (and their students) in formulating coherent, hopefully harmonious and consolidated views on the issue. Guidelines are also given for introducing the general public to the concept of water scarcity and how to deal with it.

Author : Mashael M. Al Saud
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 631 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2022-04-29
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9783030888749

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Applications of Space Techniques on the Natural Hazards in the MENA Region by Mashael M. Al Saud Pdf

This book introduces a comprehensive understanding in the use of space techniques in natural hazards and risk management in the MENA Region. The book is based on different case-studies from 25 MENA countries, and will be useful in highlighting the issues from all aspects. In recent years the number of natural hazard events has increased in the MENA Region. This is exacerbated by the changing climate and extreme climate events, as well as a large increase in the population in this area. Disastrous events occur on a yearly basis characterized by a vulnerability of physical processes. Floods, earthquakes, and mass movement result in severe damage to property and livelihoods, and have devastating effects upon the environment. These events cause severe financial losses, which on an annual basis, can exceed millions of dollars. The predication, assessment and monitoring approaches remain inadequate in managing these hazards and in mitigating their impacts, but with the development of space techniques and geo-information systems, these situations can now be better managed. The miscellany of satellite images, with different spatial and temporal resolutions, enable the detection of terrain features and provide indications of potential natural risks. This book will of interest to stakeholders, including field experts, academics, researchers and decision makers.

Author : Ayse Irmak
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 530 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2012-01-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789533078083

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Evapotranspiration by Ayse Irmak Pdf

This edition of Evapotranspiration - Remote Sensing and Modeling contains 23 chapters related to the modeling and simulation of evapotranspiration (ET) and remote sensing-based energy balance determination of ET. These areas are at the forefront of technologies that quantify the highly spatial ET from the Earth's surface. The topics describe mechanics of ET simulation from partially vegetated surfaces and stomatal conductance behavior of natural and agricultural ecosystems. Estimation methods that use weather based methods, soil water balance, the Complementary Relationship, the Hargreaves and other temperature-radiation based methods, and Fuzzy-Probabilistic calculations are described. A critical review describes methods used in hydrological models. Applications describe ET patterns in alpine catchments, under water shortage, for irrigated systems, under climate change, and for grasslands and pastures. Remote sensing based approaches include Landsat and MODIS satellite-based energy balance, and the common process models SEBAL, METRIC and S-SEBS. Recommended guidelines for applying operational satellite-based energy balance models and for overcoming common challenges are made.

Author : Giuseppe Rossi,Marcello Benedini
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 367 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2020-04-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030364601

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Water Resources of Italy by Giuseppe Rossi,Marcello Benedini Pdf

This book offers a comprehensive framework of the current state of water resources in Italy and of the main stages of the evolutionary way in the last decades for achieving an integrated, sustainable and equitable water resources management. The main paradigms of water resources development are identified as: i) engineering and economic approach to water resources exploitation, ii) focus on pollution control and water-excess management, iii) a comprehensive approach toward a sustainable and equitable distribution of resources and effective risk reduction of water-related disasters. After a section devoted to the analysis of some historic stages in the legislation framework and the governance of water and soil, with particular reference to planning, design, building and operation of water systems, two sections deal with the estimation of water resources availability on national territory and estimation of water demands in municipal, agricultural, industrial, ecosystem sectors. The complex problems that the Italian society has to solve in the water field and the main challenges of a changing world are discussed in the fourth section of the volume. The book will not only be useful for water professionals, but also for citizen who like to discern the key factors which delay the recognition of water as a resource for life. The description of the problems and adopted solutions could also serve as a guideline for similar situations encountered in other countries, improving the preparation of the responsible people.