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Africa Water Atlas
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Author : United Nations Environment Programme
language : en
Publisher: UNEP/Earthprint
Release Date : 2010
Africa Water Atlas written by United Nations Environment Programme and has been published by UNEP/Earthprint this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Nature categories.
This Africa Water Atlas is a visual account of Africa's endowment and use of water resources, revealed through 224 maps and 104 satellite images as well as some 500 graphics, hundreds of compelling photos plus a brief profile of the water situation in every country. These visual elements vividly illustrate a succinct narrative describing and analysing Africa's water issues and exemplifying them through the judiciious use of case studies. The Atlas tells the paradoxical story of a continent with adequate renewable water resources, but unequal access because the water is either abundant or scarce depending on the season or the place. it explores the opportunities to develop Africa's untapped water resources and human capacities to deliver safe drinking water and sanitation services to achieve the water-related Millennium Development Goals, As well as hydropower and irrigation services that help support livelihoods and boost economic development.
The Atlas Of Water
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Author : Robin Clarke
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2004
The Atlas Of Water written by Robin Clarke and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Nature categories.
Covering the global picture, this book provides an overview of our water consumption, as well as highlighting the scarcity and quality of our most critical resource in vulnerable regions such as California, the Middle East and India.
The Atlas Of Water
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Author : Maggie Black
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 2016-09
The Atlas Of Water written by Maggie Black and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-09 with Business & Economics categories.
"Water may soon be one of our most valuable commodities. The growing demands made on a finite resource by an increasing number of people adopting urban lifestyles and western diets, coupled with a changing and less predictable climate, are putting pressure on the planet's freshwater supply as never before. By 2025, four billion people may be living in conditions of water stress. And even where water is plentiful, the poor are unlikely to have ready access to a safe, cheap supply. The new edition of this timely atlas analyzes the latest thinking and emerging issues. Completely updated, it maps the competing claims on limited water resources--made by farmers, industrialists, and householders--and investigates the nature of the resource, its uses and abuses, as well as the vexed question of how it can be managed equitably"-- Page 4 of the cover.
Africa
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Author : United Nations Environment Programme
language : en
Publisher: UNEP/Earthprint
Release Date : 2008
Africa written by United Nations Environment Programme and has been published by UNEP/Earthprint this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Reference categories.
This stunning 400-page Atlas is a unique and powerful publication which brings to light stories of environmental change at more than 100 locations spread across every country in Africa. There are more than 300 satellite images, 300 ground photographs and 150 maps, along with informative graphs and charts that give a vivid visual portrayal of Africa and its changing environment that provide scientific evidence of the impact that natural and human activities have had on the continent's environment over the past several decades. The observations and measurements of environmental change help gauge the extent of progress made by African countries towards reaching the United Nation's Millennium Development Goals. More importantly, this book contributes to the knowledge and understanding that are essential for adaptation and remediation, and should be of immense value to all those who want to know more about Africa and who care about the future of this continent.
The State Of The World S Water
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Author : Maggie Black
language : en
Publisher: New Internationalist
Release Date : 2016-11-08
The State Of The World S Water written by Maggie Black and has been published by New Internationalist this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-11-08 with Reference categories.
Completely updated, the new edition of this groundbreaking atlas maps the competing claims on limited water supplies – made by farmers, industrialists and householders – and investigates the uses and abuses of the resource, as well as the vexed question of how it can be equitably managed.
Ground Water In North And West Africa
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Author : United Nations. Department of Technical Cooperation for Development
language : en
Publisher: New York : United Nations
Release Date : 1988
Ground Water In North And West Africa written by United Nations. Department of Technical Cooperation for Development and has been published by New York : United Nations this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1988 with Nature categories.
Africa S Lakes
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: UNEP/Earthprint
Release Date : 2006
Africa S Lakes written by and has been published by UNEP/Earthprint this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Nature categories.
Prepared as part of UNEP's contribution to the 11th World Lakes Conference (held in Nairobi, Kenya in November 2005), this publication examines the environmental changes taking place to Africa's lakes by analysing ground photographs, current and historical satellite images and scientific evidence. Changes highlighted include the rapid shrinking of Lake Songor in Ghana, partly as a result of intensive salt production, and the extraordinary changes in the Zambezi river system as a result of the building of the Cabora Basa dam site. Other impacts, some natural and some human-made and which can only be truly appreciated from space, include the extensive deforestation around Lake Nakuru in Kenya, and the falling water levels of Lake Victoria which is now about a metre lower than it was in the early 1990s. The analysis recognises the importance of Africa's lakes as a source of livelihoods for many local communities, their contribution to the socio-economic development of the continent and the need for the sustainable management of these resources in order to help overcome poverty and meet internationally agreed development goals by 2015.
Hydrology And Water Resources Of Africa
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Author : M. Shahin
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2006-04-11
Hydrology And Water Resources Of Africa written by M. Shahin and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-04-11 with Science categories.
Africa, the cradle of many old civilizations, is the second largest world continent, and the homeland of nearly one-eighth of the world population. Despite Africa’s richness in natural resources, the average income per person, after excluding a few countries, is the lowest all over the world, and the percentage of inhabitants infected with contagious diseases is the highest. Development of Africa to help accommodate the ever-increasing population and secure a reasonable living standard to all inhabitants, though an enormous challenge is extremely necessary. Water is the artery of life, without it all living creatures on earth cannot survive. As such, a thorough knowledge of the meteorological and hydrological processes influencing the yield and quality of the water resources, surface and subsurface, and their distribution and variability in time and space is unavoidable for the overall development of any part of the world. It is highly probable that the said knowledge is at present a top priority to Africa, a continent that has been for so long-and probably still-devastated by the endless ambitions of colonial powers not to forget the corruption and destruction practiced by the internal powers, at least in some countries. The present book “Hydrology and Water Resources of Africa” is written with the aim of bringing together in one volume a fair amount of knowledge any professional involved in hydrology and water resources of Africa needs to know.
Sanitation And Wastewater Atlas Of Africa
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020
Sanitation And Wastewater Atlas Of Africa written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020 with categories.
Sanitation, including the proper management of wastewater, is central to ensuring human and ecosystem health, and economic and environmental benefits. While significant efforts are being made across Africa to ensure better access and services, many places still have inadequate infrastructure for sanitation and wastewater management. This is happening at a time of greater need due to population growth, rapid urbanization, improving lifestyles, and industrial and agricultural expansion - all in a region that has low resilience to climate change. This atlas - a joint effort by the African Development Bank, the United Nations Environment Programme, and GRID-Arendal - profiles the state and trends in wastewater management and sanitation delivery in Africa; highlights the human health and ecosystem impacts of poor sanitation and wastewater management; and discusses the continent's policy and institutional arrangements. It benchmarks Africa's progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and other aspirations, including Africa's Agenda 2063 and Africa's Water Vision 2025. The findings of the atlas will allow policymakers to track progress on sanitation and wastewater, making it a valuable tool to accelerate change.
The Water Atlas
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Author : Robin T. Clarke
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2004
The Water Atlas written by Robin T. Clarke and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Nature categories.
Addresses a wide range of topics on water use, re-use and control, and offers details on water distribution worldwide and profiles of vulnerable regions, giving a global picture of the water industry.