Water In A Changing World

Author : Dietrich Borchardt,Ralf Ibisch
Publisher : IWA Publishing
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2013-06-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781780405261

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Integrated Water Resources Management in a Changing World by Dietrich Borchardt,Ralf Ibisch Pdf

This volume presents a selection of the main contributions made to the international conference on Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) entitled ‘Management of Water in a Changing World: Lessons Learnt and Innovative Perspectives’ that was held from 12 to 13 October 2011 in Dresden, Germany. The book summarise the main messages issuing from the conference and contains selected papers which were presented during the conference, either as keynote lectures in plenary sessions or as submitted papers in one of the thematic sessions. The key themes of the book are: Water resources in changing environments Groundwater management Technologies and implementation Water management indicators at different scales Information and decision support systems Water governance: actors and institutions The book provides an overview on important issues concerning the conceptual framework of integrated water resources management (IWRM). All presentations and abstracts and the corresponding PowerPoint presentations as well as a video recording of the panel discussion are available at the conference website http://www.bmbf.iwrm2011.de. Readers are encouraged to complete their review of the conference and its messages by consulting this interesting on-line source of accompanying scientific material.

Author : Miguel Sioui
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2022-05-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128245392

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Indigenous Water and Drought Management in a Changing World by Miguel Sioui Pdf

Indigenous Water and Drought Management in a Changing World presents a series of global case studies that examine how different Indigenous groups are dealing with various water management challenges and finding creative and culturally specific ways of developing solutions to these challenges. With contributions from Indigenous and non-Indigenous academics, scientists, and water management experts, this volume provides an overview of key water management challenges specific to Indigenous peoples, proposes possible policy solutions both at the international and national levels, and outlines culturally relevant tools for assessing vulnerability and building capacity. In recent decades, global climate change (particularly drought) has brought about additional water management challenges, especially in drought-prone regions where increasing average temperatures and diminishing precipitation are leading to water crises. Because their livelihoods are often dependent on the land and water, Indigenous groups native to those regions have direct insights into the localized impacts of global environmental change, and are increasingly developing their own adaptation and mitigation strategies and solutions based on local Indigenous knowledge (IK). Many Indigenous groups around the globe are also faced with mounting pressure from extractive industries like mining and forestry, which further threaten their water resources. The various cases presented in Indigenous Water and Drought Management in a Changing World provide much-needed insights into the particular issues faced by Indigenous peoples in preserving their water resources, as well as actionable information that can inform future scientific research and policymaking aimed at developing more integrated, region-specific, and culturally relevant solutions to these critical challenges. Includes diverse case studies from around the world Provides cutting-edge perspectives about Indigenous peoples’ water management issues and IK-based solutions Presents maps for most case studies along with a summary box to conclude each chapter

Author : Kolbjørn Engeland,Knut Alfredsen
Publisher : IWA Publishing
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2020-10-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 1789062160

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Hydrology and Water Resources Management in a Changing World by Kolbjørn Engeland,Knut Alfredsen Pdf

Hydrology and water resources management in a changing world reflects important challenges for both researchers and practitioners in the public and private sectors. This book features contributions from all sectors on the following themes: water in urban areas; groundwater; floods; climate services; hydrological processes and models; hydropower; water consumption; environmental impact and water quality. In Focus – a book series that showcases the latest accomplishments in water research. Each book focuses on a specialist area with papers from top experts in the field. It aims to be a vehicle for in-depth understanding and inspire further conversations in the sector.

Author : World Water Assessment Programme (United Nations),UN-Water,Unesco
Publisher : UNESCO
Page : 437 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2009-01-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789231040955

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Water in a Changing World by World Water Assessment Programme (United Nations),UN-Water,Unesco Pdf

"The United Nations World Water Development Report", published every three years, is a comprehensive review providing an authoritative picture of the state of the world's freshwater resources. It offers best practices as well as in-depth theoretical analyses to help stimulate ideas and actions for better stewardship in the water sector. It is the only report of its kind, resulting from the collaboration and contributions of the 26 UN agencies, commissions, program, funds, secretariats and conventions that have a significant role in addressing global water concerns.

Author : World Water Assessment Programme (United Nations)
Publisher : Earthscan
Page : 345 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Sustainable development
ISBN : 9781844078394

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Water in a Changing World by World Water Assessment Programme (United Nations) Pdf

The United Nations World Water Development Report, published every three years, is a comprehensive review providing an authoritative picture of the state of the world's freshwater resources. It offers best practices as well as in-depth theoretical analyses to help stimulate ideas and actions for better stewardship in the water sector. It is the only report of its kind, resulting from the collaboration and contributions of the 26 UN agencies, commissions, program, funds, secretariats and conventions that have a significant role in addressing global water concerns.The news media are full of talk of crises - in climate change, energy and food and troubled financial markets. These crises are linked to each other and to water resources management. Unresolved, they may lead to increasing political insecurity and conflict.Water is required to meet our fundamental needs and rising living standards and to sustain our planets fragile ecosystems. Pressures on the resource come from a growing and mobile population, social and cultural change, economic development and technological change. Adding complexity and risk is climate change, with impacts on the resource as well as on the sources of pressure on water.The challenges, though substantial, are not insurmountable. The Report shows how some countries have responded. Progress in providing drinking water is heartening, with the Millennium Development Goal target on track in most regions. But other areas remain unaddressed, and after decades of inaction, the problems in water systems are enormous and will worsen if left unattended.Leaders in the water sector can inform decisions outside their domain and manage water resources to achieve agreed socioeconomic objectives and environmental integrity. Leaders in government, the private sector and civil society determine these objectives and allocate human and financial resources to meet them. Recognizing this responsibility, they must act now!Two volume set: 336 + 96 pages (case studies). Includes CD-ROM.Published jointly with UNESCO Publishing.

Author : Shailesh Kumar Singh,C.T. Dhanya
Publisher : Springer
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2019-02-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030021979

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Hydrology in a Changing World by Shailesh Kumar Singh,C.T. Dhanya Pdf

This book offers a comprehensive overview of the challenges in hydrological modeling. Hydrology, on both a local and global scale, has undergone dramatic changes, largely due to variations in climate, population growth and the associated land-use and land-cover changes. Written by experts in the field, the book provides decision-makers with a better understanding of the science, impacts, and consequences of these climate and land-use changes on hydrology. Further, offering insights into how the changing behavior of hydrological processes, related uncertainties and their evolution affect the modeling process, it is of interest for all researchers and practitioners using hydrological modeling.

Author : Peter H. Gleick,Michael J. Cohen
Publisher : Island Press
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2013-03-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781597269667

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The World's Water 2008-2009 by Peter H. Gleick,Michael J. Cohen Pdf

Produced biennially, The World’s Water provides a timely examination of the key issues surrounding freshwater resources and their use. Each new volume identifies and explains the most significant trends worldwide, and offers the best data available on a variety of topics related to water. The 2008-2009 volume features overview chapters on: • water and climate change • water in China • status of the Millennium Development Goals for water • peak water • efficient urban water use • business reporting on water This new volume contains an updated chronology of global conflicts associated with water, as well as brief reviews of issues regarding desalination, the Salton Sea, and the Three Gorges Dam. From the world’s leading authority on water issues, The World’s Water is the most comprehensive and up-to-date source of information and analysis on freshwater resources and the political, economic, scientific, and technological issues associated with them. It is an essential reference for water resource professionals in government agencies and nongovernmental organizations, researchers, students, and anyone concerned with water and its use.

Author : Guy Alaerts,Nicolas Dickinson
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2008-12-10
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780203878057

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Water for a Changing World - Developing Local Knowledge and Capacity by Guy Alaerts,Nicolas Dickinson Pdf

This collection of papers represents the outcomes of the International Symposiumheld in Delft, The Netherlands, on June 13-15, 2007, at the occasion of the 50thanniversary of the UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education. The papers discusshow to contribute to the sustainability of effective international development andwater management with a diges

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 184407840X

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The United Nations World Water Development: Facing the challenges : case studies volume by Anonim Pdf

Author : Karrie Lynn Pennington,Thomas V. Cech
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 441 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2021-08-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781108746847

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Introduction to Water Resources and Environmental Issues by Karrie Lynn Pennington,Thomas V. Cech Pdf

Thoroughly updated and expanded new edition introduces students to the complex world of water resources and environmental issues.

Author : Josep G. Canadell,Diane E. Pataki,Louis F. Pitelka
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2007-01-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783540327301

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Terrestrial Ecosystems in a Changing World by Josep G. Canadell,Diane E. Pataki,Louis F. Pitelka Pdf

This book examines the impacts of global change on terrestrial ecosystems. Emphasis is placed on impacts of atmospheric, climate and land use change, and the book discusses the future challenges and the scientific frameworks to address them. Finally, the book explores fundamental new research developments and the need for stronger integration of natural and human dimensions in addressing the challenge of global change.

Author : Binota Thokchom,Pengpeng Qiu,Pardeep Singh,Parameswar K. Iyer
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 472 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2021-02-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128203941

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Water Conservation in the Era of Global Climate Change by Binota Thokchom,Pengpeng Qiu,Pardeep Singh,Parameswar K. Iyer Pdf

Water Conservation in the Era of Global Climate Change reviews key issues surrounding climate change and water resources. The book brings together experts from a variety of fields and perspectives, providing a comprehensive view on how climate change impacts water resources, how water pollution impacts climate change, and how to assess potential hazards and success stories on managing and addressing current issues in the field. Topics also include assessing policy impacts, innovative water reuse strategies, and information on impacts on fisheries and agriculture including food scarcity. This book is an excellent tool for researchers and professionals in Climate Change, Climate Services and Water Resources, and those trying to combat the impacts and issues related to Global and Planetary Change. Covers a wide range of theoretical and practical issues related to how climate change impacts water resources and adaptation, with extended influence on agriculture, food and water security, policymaking, etc. Reviews mathematical tools and simulations models on predicting potential hazards from climate change in such a way they can be useful to readers from a variety of levels of mathematical expertise Examines the potential impacts on agriculture and drinking water quality Includes case studies of successful management of water and pollutants that contribute to climate change

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Sustainable development
ISBN : OCLC:647825363

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Water in a Changing World by Anonim Pdf

Author : Ramesh D. Gulati,Eddy Lammens,Niels DePauw,Ellen Van Donk
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 466 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2007-11-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781402063992

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Shallow Lakes in a Changing World by Ramesh D. Gulati,Eddy Lammens,Niels DePauw,Ellen Van Donk Pdf

This volume comprises the proceedings of the 5th International Symposium on Shallow Lakes, held at Dalfsen, The Netherlands, in June 2005. The theme of the symposium was Shallow Lakes in a Changing World, and it dealt with water-quality issues, such as changes in lake limnology, especially those driven by eutrophication and pollution, increased nutrient loading and productivity, perennial blooms of cyanobacteria and loss of biodiversity.

Author : Willem Willems,Henk Van Schaik
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2017-01-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9088903867

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Water & Heritage by Willem Willems,Henk Van Schaik Pdf

Water is vital for life, and its availability has been a concern for mankind throughout the ages. Its presence has always been ascertained in a variety of ways and the development of human society everywhere is connected with various forms of water management. Man also needed to manage water to find protection from its dangers and the need for that is increasing. In the coming decades, the impact of climate change is expected to intensify floods and droughts, affect groundwater resources, raise sea levels, increase pollution and enhance the frequency and magnitude of disasters. Societies around the world are challenged to adapt to these threats to ensure water security, economic prosperity and environmental and cultural sustainability. This book deals with the heritage of water management and the use that was made of water, as well as the impact of water management on heritage. An example of the former may be an ancient irrigation system in the Filipines or in the Middle East that still functions today, while the latter may reflect the importance of maintaining groundwater levels for the preservation of organic remains on archaeological sites or of wooden piles underneath standing buildings. In either case the papers in this book reflect the dynamic nature of water, and hence the equally dynamic relation between water management and heritage. This publication follows up on a Heritage and Water conference in Amsterdam, the first of its kind. Its main purpose is to credibly present the importance and value of heritage and historical experience for water and sustainable development, and vice versa, present the importance of water management for the protection of heritage. It presents evolving insights and concepts about Water and about Heritage from a variety of disciplines, policy and public perspectives illustrated with cases studies and aims to connect decision makers with experts such as engineers, archaeologists, historians, geographers, ecologist and landscape architects