Water Resources Quality And Management In Baltic Sea Countries

Author : Abdelazim M. Negm,Martina Zelenakova,Katarzyna Kubiak-Wójcicka
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 319 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2020-03-03
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783030397012

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Water Resources Quality and Management in Baltic Sea Countries by Abdelazim M. Negm,Martina Zelenakova,Katarzyna Kubiak-Wójcicka Pdf

This unique book shares the knowledge and experience of experts and scientists who apply high-quality findings and input from their research to issues concerning the management of water resources and their quality in Baltic countries including Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Germany and Russia. It summarizes the latest results of several systematic investigations, and assesses the occurrence and quality of surface and underground waters within the Baltic countries to help decision-makers plan for sustainable development. The book addresses a range of water resources management issues, especially those that are relevant to the water quality in these Baltic countries. It presents cutting-edge information and findings that can be effectively used to solve a variety of problems in integrated water resources management. Accordingly, it will be of interest to graduate students, researchers, water scientists, professionals, experts and practitioners working in water resources management.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 319 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Water quality management
ISBN : 3030397025

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Water Resources Quality and Management in Baltic Sea Countries by Anonim Pdf

This unique book shares the knowledge and experience of experts and scientists who apply high-quality findings and input from their research to issues concerning the management of water resources and their quality in Baltic countries including Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Germany and Russia. It summarizes the latest results of several systematic investigations, and assesses the occurrence and quality of surface and underground waters within the Baltic countries to help decision-makers plan for sustainable development. The book addresses a range of water resources management issues, especially those that are relevant to the water quality in these Baltic countries. It presents cutting-edge information and findings that can be effectively used to solve a variety of problems in integrated water resources management. Accordingly, it will be of interest to graduate students, researchers, water scientists, professionals, experts and practitioners working in water resources management.

Author : Jacques Ganoulis,Lucien Duckstein,Peter Literathy,Istvan Bogardi
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 476 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2013-04-17
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783642614385

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Transboundary Water Resources Management by Jacques Ganoulis,Lucien Duckstein,Peter Literathy,Istvan Bogardi Pdf

In a world facing a growing water crisis, conflicts regarding water sharing and environmental issues are expected to grow, especially in transboundary river basins, where 40% of the world's population lives. This book represents one of the first attempts to bring together methodologies and analytical tools from socio-economic, international policy, engineering, and water management specialists dealing with transboundary water resources. The book is divided into three parts. Part I introduces state--of-the-art concepts in institutional policy and conflict analysis. Part II presents engineering approaches and models for transboundary water management and conflict resolution. Part III analyzes cases in international river basins and enclosed seas.

Author : Evald Ojaveer
Publisher : Springer
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2017-03-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319530109

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Ecosystems and Living Resources of the Baltic Sea by Evald Ojaveer Pdf

This volume presents a reconstruction of the formation of the environmental conditions and biota in the present-day Baltic Sea area during the last glacial cycle and thereafter under the influence of extra-terrestrial, climatic and geological factors. Abiotic conditions in the contemporary Baltic Sea (water salinity, temperature, oxygen and light conditions, currents and other water movements) are characterized and in this background the natural regional system of the sea has been generated. Important issues are considered such as life forms in the Baltic and their dependence on the natural environment (both in the conditions of the relative stable environment and during the regime shifts), as well as anthropogenic influences and the basic differences between the areas of the World Ocean and the brackish Baltic Sea. This book also equips readers with basic principles of assessments and management of ecosystems and fish resources (including the long-term assessment and forecast on ecosystems and fish resources) and provides information on the structures of international collaboration developed in the Baltic Sea.

Author : Jos G. Timmerman,Sindre Langaas
Publisher : IWA Publishing
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2003-11-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781843390381

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Environmental Information in European Transboundary Water Management by Jos G. Timmerman,Sindre Langaas Pdf

Environmental Information in European Transboundary Water Management aims to examine the role of information in transboundary river basin and water management, and the way it is used (or not) in policy and decision and decision-making within the wider European area. While having forward-looking perspective justified by the ongoing implementation of the EU water Framework Directive among EU Member States and Candidates Countries, many of the chapters draw on the experiences gained from the past and existing transboundary river basin co-operation experiences. Chapters are organised according to a framework that shows the sharing of water resources to be based upon a foundation of integrated water resources management, supported by three pillars: Politics - concerned with the enabling of sharing water resources, including the recognition of differences in riparian interests and international collaboration. Technical cooperation - concerned with concrete co-operation including exchange of information; tools and techniques to produce, use and disseminate information; joint research programmes; joint river basin plans; and joint ventures i.e. jointly performed water management actions. Legal-institutional - dealing with institutions and legal instruments that support the vision of fair and equitable sharing of international water resources; this pillar finds its basis in internationally laid down principles of cross border co-operation. Environmental Information in European Transboundary Water Management will appeal to professionals involved in the various aspects of transboundary river basin co-operation, both on strategic and operational levels, but also to the academic community concerned with the study of transboundary river basin or water management. It will also be an important source for graduate students in (transboundary) river basin management.

Author : Jes Fenger
Publisher : Nordic Council of Ministers
Page : 502 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Conservation of natural resources
ISBN : 9291203998

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Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Management in the Baltic Sea Region by Jes Fenger Pdf

Author : Martina Zeleňáková,Katarzyna Kubiak-Wójcicka,Abdelazim M Negm
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2021-03-22
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783030648923

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Quality of Water Resources in Poland by Martina Zeleňáková,Katarzyna Kubiak-Wójcicka,Abdelazim M Negm Pdf

This book presents state-of-the-art knowledge concerning water quality in Poland. It offers a wide variety of cases and issues on water resource quality management. The book also presents different methods and strategies to effectively use the most advanced water resource quality problems such as water pollution, whether physical, chemical, or biological, of surface water resources and groundwater resources. The authors pay exceptional attention to water quality monitoring in agricultural, urban catchments, and water reservoirs. More light into the water quality is required to assess water's physicochemical status accurately and plan suitable protection actions against recognized threats. This book addresses the needs of professional engineers, researchers, policy planners, decision-makers, stakeholders, and anyone looking to learn more about the quality situation of water resources in Poland and other similar countries and regions.

Author : Geoffrey D. Gooch,Per Stalnacke
Publisher : IWA Publishing
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2006-06-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781843390848

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Integrated Transboundary Water Management in Theory and Practice by Geoffrey D. Gooch,Per Stalnacke Pdf

This book will examine and analyse the problems inherent in integrated water management in transboundary conditions. Integrated Transboundary Water Management in Theory and Practice will provide new knowledge and policy recommendations based on the experiences and results of a major 3-year interdisciplinary research project (MANTRA-East). Drawing on extensive studies of the Lake Peipsi region in Estonia and Russia, the book explores the political and social issues surrounding transboundary water management and introduces the way that qualitative-quantitative-qualitative scenarios have been used in real-life situations. The book presents conclusions and policy recommendations for integrated transboundary water management that will be invaluable to water managers, policy-makers and academic researchers working in this rapidly expanding field.

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 159 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2012-03-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264168060

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OECD Studies on Water Water Quality and Agriculture Meeting the Policy Challenge by OECD Pdf

This book examines linking policies and farm management to improve water quality.

Author : Gerry Best,Teresa Bogacka,Elzbieta Niemirycz
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1997-08-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 0419215409

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International River Water Quality by Gerry Best,Teresa Bogacka,Elzbieta Niemirycz Pdf

This book is a collection of papers presented at the 2nd International River Quality Symposium. The papers give case studies of the quality of rivers in different parts of the world, focusing particularly on the polluted Vistula River in Poland and the revived Will amette River in Oregon, USA which was the subject of a major cleaning operation in the 1970s. The book provides valuable information on the quality of rivers in Eastern Europe, particulary Poland. It is timely since, with the collapse of communism, Eastern European countries are faced with tackling huge environmental problems created by the lack of investment in environmental technology. The situation in Poland is contrasted with the USA and UK where water pollution problems have largely been overcome.

Author : Geoffrey D. Gooch
Publisher : IWA Publishing
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2015-07-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781780406282

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Coastal Lagoons in Europe by Geoffrey D. Gooch Pdf

Lagoons represent nearly 13% of the shoreline globally and around 5% in Europe. Coastal lagoons are shallow water bodies separated from the ocean by a barrier (e.g., narrow spit), connected at least intermittently to the ocean by one or more restricted inlets, and usually geographically oriented parallel to the shore-line. Coastal lagoons are flexible and usually able to cope with environmental change, yet nowadays they are under threat. This is partly due to climate change impacts (for example, sea-level rise and hydro-meteorological extreme events) but also due to more direct human activities and pressures. The book focuses on addressing these challenges through integrated management strategies seen in a land-sea and science-stakeholder-policy perspective. Pan-European management challenges are seen from the context of the perspectives of Policy, Environment and Modelling. Four case study lagoons in different geographical locations in Europe provide examples of some of the practical experiences and results around these challenges. Possible impacts on drainage basins and lagoons are introduced through integrated scenarios which were developed through a multi-science and land-lagoon science perspective combined with interactions and contributions from stakeholders and citizens. Issues around climate change impacts on environmental conditions in both drainage basins and lagoons are also included. The book derives from a collaborative EC-funded project entitled 'Integrated Water Resources and Coastal Zone Management in European Lagoons in the Context of Climate Change' comprising nine partner institutes with a wide diversity in the scientific disciplines covered. Editors: Ana I. Lillebo, University of Aveiro, Portugal; Per Stalnacke, Bioforsk, Norwegian Institute for Agricultural and Environmental Research, Norway; Geoffrey D. Gooch, University of Dundee, Scotland, UK

Author : Carlo Sessa
Publisher : IWA Publishing
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2012-07-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781780401140

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Sustainable Water Ecosystems Management in Europe by Carlo Sessa Pdf

First book to consider citizens playing a role in the science-policy interface to help formulate durable responses to sustainability challenges Discusses all aspects to enhance the connectivity of actors in the sustainable water management field, with three pilot case studies showing how citizens and stakeholders can be engaged early and effectively in the river basins and coastal waters planning processes Provides tips and recommendations for the transferability of the approach in different coastal areas of Europe and beyond. Sustainable Water Ecosystems Management in Europe examines the anthropogenic deterioration of water ecosystems, in particular in coastal areas. It proposes a new approach to enhance connectivity between research and policy-making. The book exploits the concept of integrated adaptive ecosystem management, by engaging scientists, policy makers and the public (the latter including both stakeholders and lay citizens/water users) in comparable case studies. Emphasis is given to the role of the public to enlarge the concept of organisational learning to the wider concept of social learning. The EC 7th Research Framework Program funded project AWARE engaged a panel of randomly selected citizens living in three different coastal areas of Europe – in a pilot experience of knowledge brokerage with water scientists and decision makers focused on coastal waters quality. Results and lessons learned from the project are summarized in this volume, and recommendations are made for this pilot’s replication and transferability to different coastal areas and sustainable water management tasks - and beyond to other sustainability research and policy issues. This book is a must-read for water managers and policy makers looking to effectively organize citizen and stakeholder participation in river basin and coastal water planning, as required by the EU Water Framework Directive. Sustainable Water Ecosystems Management in Europe provides useful recommendations for organising effective participation of citizens in the science and policy dialogue, promoting a collective awareness of the plans and actions needed to protect the water environment and ensure sustainable use of water resources. Editor: Carlo Sessa, AWARE Project Coordinator, Director at ISIS – Institute of Studies for the Integration of Systems, Italy

Author : Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD)
Publisher : IWA Publishing
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2017-06-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781780408781

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Diffuse Pollution, Degraded Waters: emerging policy solutions by Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) Pdf

After decades of regulation and investment to reduce point source water pollution, OECD countries still face water quality challenges (e.g. eutrophication) from diffuse agricultural and urban sources of pollution, that is disperse pollution from surface runoff, soil filtration and atmospheric deposition. The relative lack of progress reflects the complexities of controlling multiple pollutants from multiple sources, their high spatial and temporal variability, associated transactions costs, and limited political acceptability of regulatory measures. This report outlines the water quality challenges facing OECD countries today, presents a range of policy instruments and innovative case studies of diffuse pollution control, and concludes with an integrated policy framework to tackle diffuse water pollution. An optimal approach will likely entail a mix of policy interventions reflecting the basic OECD principles of water quality management – pollution prevention, treatment at source, the polluter pays and beneficiary pays principles, equity, and policy coherence.

Author : Walter Leal Filho,Vakur Sümer
Publisher : Springer
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2014-12-27
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319123943

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Sustainable Water Use and Management by Walter Leal Filho,Vakur Sümer Pdf

Contributing to the growing debate on the need for sustainable water use and management, with concrete examples of new approaches, concepts, arguments, methods and findings which illustrate how this can be achieved, this book will be attractive for large groups of readers familiar with one or more of the themes it tackles, and to the general public. Within this context, the book makes use of many tables and graphics, which bring the many messages together. This approach is intended not only for those working on water matters (e.g. bureaucrats, water managers, policymakers, journalists, etc.) and interested in water management issues and sustainability at large, but also for students of water management, water politics, environmental policy, water economics, water engineering and sustainability studies. Located at the crossroads of two key phenomena: sustainability and water, this book brings forward academic research and discussions on water efficiency, new technologies, and the water-agriculture nexus. It also benefits readers by tackling matters related to trans-boundary cooperation on water (including rainwater) and river-basin management, pricing issues, participatory water management, and the role of women in sustainable water use, amongst others.

Author : I. Ethem Gönenç,Angheluta Vadineanu,John P. Wolflin,Rosemarie C. Russo
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 521 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2008-07-15
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781402085581

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Sustainable Use and Development of Watersheds by I. Ethem Gönenç,Angheluta Vadineanu,John P. Wolflin,Rosemarie C. Russo Pdf

John Wesley Powell, U.S. scientist and geographer, put it best when he said that a watershed is: ...that area of land, a bounded hydrologic system, within which all living things are inextricably linked by their common water course and where, as humans settled, simple logic demanded that they become part of a community. Watersheds come in all shapes and sizes. They cross sectorial boundaries (e.g. county, state/province, and country). No matter where you are, you are in a watershed! World-wide, watersheds supply drinking water, provide r- reation and respite, and sustain life. Watersheds are rich in natural capital, producing goods (agriculture and fisheries products) and services (industry and technology) for broad geographic areas. In many countries, at the base of watersheds where tributaries empty into large water-bodies (e.g. estuaries, seas, oceans) are centers of society and are typically densely populated areas. These areas serve as concentrated centers of the socio-economic system. They also are centers of domestic and international trade, tourism, and c- merce as well as the center of governments (capitals) where local, regional and national legislatures are located. As we all live in a watershed, our individual actions can directly affect it. The cumulative effects of all the individual actions of everyone within a watershed may be, and often are devastating to the quality of water resources and affect the health of living things including humans. Therefore, watershed systems are highly subject to threat to human security and peace.