Author:
Publisher: IWMI
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 27
Book Description
The context of locally managed irrigation in Israel: Policies, Planning and Performance
Author:
Publisher: IWMI
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 27
Book Description
Publisher: IWMI
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 27
Book Description
Regional Water System Management
Author: Enrique Cabrera
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1439833834
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 358
Book Description
The spectacular industrial and economic development of the twentieth century was achieved at a considerable environmental cost. The increasingly precarious position of water, the most valuable of natural resources, reflects this trend. Today we have come to realise that concepts of sustainable development need to
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1439833834
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 358
Book Description
The spectacular industrial and economic development of the twentieth century was achieved at a considerable environmental cost. The increasingly precarious position of water, the most valuable of natural resources, reflects this trend. Today we have come to realise that concepts of sustainable development need to
The Arid Frontier
Author: Hendrik J. Bruins
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9401148880
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 379
Book Description
The arid frontier has been a challenge for humanity from time immemorial. Drylands cover more than one-third of the global land surface, distributed over Africa, Asia, Australia, America and Southern Europe. Disasters may develop as a result of complex interactions between drought, desertification and society. Therefore, proactive planning and interactive management, including disaster-coping strategies, are essential in dealing with arid-frontier development. This book presents a conceptual framework with case studies in dryland development and management. The option of a rational and ethical discourse for development that is beneficial for both the environment and society is emphasized, avoiding extreme environmentalism and human destructionism, combating both desertification and human livelihood insecurity. Such development has to be based on appropriate ethics, legislation, policy, proactive planning and interactive management. Excellent scholars address these issues, focusing on the principal interactions between people and dryland environments in terms of drought, food, land, water, renewable energy and housing. Audience: This volume will be of great value to all those interested in Dryland Development and Management: professionals and policy-makers in governmental, international and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), as well as researchers, lecturers and students in Geography, Environmental Management, Regional Studies, Development Anthropology, Hazard and Disaster Management, Agriculture and Pastoralism, Land and Water Use, African Studies, and Renewable Energy Resources.
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9401148880
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 379
Book Description
The arid frontier has been a challenge for humanity from time immemorial. Drylands cover more than one-third of the global land surface, distributed over Africa, Asia, Australia, America and Southern Europe. Disasters may develop as a result of complex interactions between drought, desertification and society. Therefore, proactive planning and interactive management, including disaster-coping strategies, are essential in dealing with arid-frontier development. This book presents a conceptual framework with case studies in dryland development and management. The option of a rational and ethical discourse for development that is beneficial for both the environment and society is emphasized, avoiding extreme environmentalism and human destructionism, combating both desertification and human livelihood insecurity. Such development has to be based on appropriate ethics, legislation, policy, proactive planning and interactive management. Excellent scholars address these issues, focusing on the principal interactions between people and dryland environments in terms of drought, food, land, water, renewable energy and housing. Audience: This volume will be of great value to all those interested in Dryland Development and Management: professionals and policy-makers in governmental, international and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), as well as researchers, lecturers and students in Geography, Environmental Management, Regional Studies, Development Anthropology, Hazard and Disaster Management, Agriculture and Pastoralism, Land and Water Use, African Studies, and Renewable Energy Resources.
Drought Management Planning in Water Supply Systems
Author: Enrique Cabrera
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9401712972
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 446
Book Description
During the past decade many countries in the world have experienced droughts, with severe impacts on water urban supply systems. Because droughts are natural phenomena, water utilities must design and implement drought management plans. This topic was selected for the International Course on Drought Management Planning in Water Supply Systems, which took place in Valencia, Spain, on 9-12 December 1997, and was hosted by the Universidad Internacional Menéndez y Pelayo (UIMP). The contributions in this book have been carefully selected and presented in four sections: Introduction Water Supply Systems Modernization Drought Management in an Urban Context Practical Cases (Israel, USA, Italy, Spain) To achieve a well-balanced approach, authors were invited from academia as well as from consultancies and water utilities, and have wide experience in the subject. The book is mainly aimed at water supply engineers, working in utilities and consultancies.
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9401712972
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 446
Book Description
During the past decade many countries in the world have experienced droughts, with severe impacts on water urban supply systems. Because droughts are natural phenomena, water utilities must design and implement drought management plans. This topic was selected for the International Course on Drought Management Planning in Water Supply Systems, which took place in Valencia, Spain, on 9-12 December 1997, and was hosted by the Universidad Internacional Menéndez y Pelayo (UIMP). The contributions in this book have been carefully selected and presented in four sections: Introduction Water Supply Systems Modernization Drought Management in an Urban Context Practical Cases (Israel, USA, Italy, Spain) To achieve a well-balanced approach, authors were invited from academia as well as from consultancies and water utilities, and have wide experience in the subject. The book is mainly aimed at water supply engineers, working in utilities and consultancies.
Droughts
Author: Donald A. Wilhite
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317854233
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1368
Book Description
Drought draws together contributions from over 75 leading international researchers in the field to present the most comprehensive body of research on the physical and social dimensions of drought to date. Including an extensive range of case-studies covering the most drought-prone and most affected countries, the contributors examine new technology, planning methodologies and mitigation actions from recent drought experiences worldwide. Following a discussion of the critical concepts of drought, the work is divided into the following additional parts: · causes and predictability · monitoring and early warning techniques · impacts and assessment methodologies · links between drought and other global issues · conclusions and future challenges
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317854233
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1368
Book Description
Drought draws together contributions from over 75 leading international researchers in the field to present the most comprehensive body of research on the physical and social dimensions of drought to date. Including an extensive range of case-studies covering the most drought-prone and most affected countries, the contributors examine new technology, planning methodologies and mitigation actions from recent drought experiences worldwide. Following a discussion of the critical concepts of drought, the work is divided into the following additional parts: · causes and predictability · monitoring and early warning techniques · impacts and assessment methodologies · links between drought and other global issues · conclusions and future challenges
Short Report Series on Locally Managed Irrigation
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Irrigation
Languages : en
Pages : 576
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Irrigation
Languages : en
Pages : 576
Book Description
Efficient Management of Water Resources
Author: Nancy Contreras
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Grey literature
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Grey literature
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
Agrindex
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 896
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 896
Book Description
Soils and Fertilizers
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fertilizers
Languages : en
Pages : 1258
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fertilizers
Languages : en
Pages : 1258
Book Description
Common Pool Resources and Collective Action
Author: Fenton S. Martin
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 502
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 502
Book Description