Ecosystem Services And River Basin Ecohydrology
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Ecosystem Services And River Basin Ecohydrology
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Author : Luis Chicharo
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2015-07-17
Ecosystem Services And River Basin Ecohydrology written by Luis Chicharo and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-07-17 with Technology & Engineering categories.
This book provides an integrated analysis of the methodologies and main processes occurring at the entire river basin, from upstream until the coast, by merging the biological and hydrological processes with the social and economic components, thus providing an integrated framework for river basin management, integrating the ecohydrology approach with the ecosystem services concept.
Water Ecosystem Services
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Author : Julia Martin-Ortega
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2015-03-26
Water Ecosystem Services written by Julia Martin-Ortega and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-03-26 with Business & Economics categories.
This book uses ecosystem services-based approaches to address major global and regional water challenges, for researchers, students, and policy makers.
The Paran River Basin
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Author : Chris D. Metcalfe
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2020-06-10
The Paran River Basin written by Chris D. Metcalfe and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-06-10 with Nature categories.
This book provides insight into the hydrology, ecosystem services and management of water resources in the Paraná River basin, including the importance of water to the socio-economic development of the countries within the watershed. Running through Brazil. Paraguay and Argentina, the Paraná River and its watershed is home to some of South America's major population centers as well as important ecosystems threatened by development. At the same time, the river is a major resource driving the economies of the nations within its boundaries. This volume examines the impacts of environmental degradation, and the tradeoffs between the energy sector and the maintenance of ecosystem services. In particular, it focuses on the threats from development to sensitive ecosystems within the basin and the challenges of transboundary management of water resources. In addition to presenting wider perspectives on water management, the volume specifically covers water infrastructure, aquatic ecosystems, water quality, geomorphological influences and the impact of climate change. Finally, by assessing each country's current status in meeting the Sustainable Development Goals this volume provides a timely analysis as national governments within the basin are becoming increasingly concerned about the sustainability of the freshwater ecosystems within the Paraná River basin. This book will be of great interest to students and scholars of water and natural resource management, environmental policy, sustainable development and Latin American studies. It will also be relevant to water management professionals.
Sustainability Of Integrated Water Resources Management
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Author : Shimelis Gebriye Setegn
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2015-09-04
Sustainability Of Integrated Water Resources Management written by Shimelis Gebriye Setegn and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-09-04 with Science categories.
The main focus of this book is sustainable management of water resources in a changing climate. The book also addresses the question of how to define and measure the sustainability of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM). The sustainability of IWRM is an important issue when planning and/or developing policies that consider the impact of climate change, water governance and ecohydrology in the context of a more holistic approach to ensure sustainable management of water resources. Sustainable IWRM is more about processes, and relatively little systematic or rigorous work has been done to articulate what components are the most essential to ensure the ongoing sustainability of IWRM efforts. The chapters cover topics including global prospective of IWRM; allocation of environmental flows in IWRM; echohydrology, water resources and environmental sustainability; climate change and IWRM; IWRM and water governance including social, economic, public health and cultural aspects; climate change resiliency actions related to water resources management sustainability and tools in support of sustainability for IWRM. This book will be of interest to researchers, practitioners, water resources mangers, policy and decision makers, donors, international institutions, governmental and non-governmental organizations, educators, as well as graduate and undergraduate students. It is a useful reference for Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM), ecohydrology, climate change impact and adaptations, water governance, environmental flows, geographic information system and modeling tools, water and energy nexus and related topics.
Ecohydrology Of The Andes P Ramo Region
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Author : Veronica G. Minaya Maldonado
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2017-07-14
Ecohydrology Of The Andes P Ramo Region written by Veronica G. Minaya Maldonado and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-07-14 with Technology & Engineering categories.
In the Andes mountainous region of South America grasslands known as páramos provide important ecosystem services like sustaining biodiversity, securing carbon sequestration and providing water storage. However, many páramos regions are subject to land use change due to expanding agriculture, intensified grazing and land burning. These are usually caused by socio-economic factors driving local communities to increase their income generation. Trying to achieve a better understanding of the páramos is often restricted to exploring specific details and does not follow an integrated approach or a comprehensive ecosystem analysis. In this research the focus is on better understanding the dominant ecohydrological processes and their interactions. An integrated approach is followed using in-situ measurements, field experiments, laboratory analyses, and numerical modelling. Also, different hydroinformatics tools are used to identify and quantify the ecosystem services provided by the páramos. Moreover, a framework is developed that allows a more realistic quantification and mapping of the main ecosystem services. The approach was carried out for a test site in an Ecological area in North Ecuador. The findings show a clear difference in ecosystem services depending on their altitudinal range and type of vegetation. These results can be used to further develop environmental management and landscape planning strategies, in order to better meet the social goals. This research is aligned with the priorities advocated in the IPCC Report (2007) 'to improve representation of the interactive coupling between ecosystems and the climate system', and with SDG #15: Life on Land 'By 2020, ensure the conservation, restoration and sustainable use of terrestrial and inland freshwater ecosystems and their services'.
Water And Ecosystems
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Author : Chunmiao Zheng
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2016-10-10
Water And Ecosystems written by Chunmiao Zheng and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-10-10 with Science categories.
This volume will focus on the general theories and approaches that serve as the foundation for the field of ecohydrology. It examines the relationship between water and our ecosystems and discusses the drivers for water sustainability under intensifying global changes. And the other three volumes are "Observation and Measurement" by Xin Li and Harry Vereecken, "Water-Limited Environments""by Yi Zheng and Bradford P. Wilcox, "Integrated Ecohydrological Modeling" by Dawen Yang, Dave Goodrich.
Water For The Environment
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Author : Avril Horne
language : en
Publisher: Academic Press
Release Date : 2017-08-16
Water For The Environment written by Avril Horne and has been published by Academic Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-08-16 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Water for the Environment: From Policy and Science to Implementation and Management provides a holistic view of environmental water management, offering clear links across disciplines that allow water managers to face mounting challenges. The book highlights current challenges and potential solutions, helping define the future direction for environmental water management. In addition, it includes a significant review of current literature and state of knowledge, providing a one-stop resource for environmental water managers. Presents a multidisciplinary approach that allows water managers to make connections across related disciplines, such as hydrology, ecology, law, and economics Links science to practice for environmental flow researchers and those that implement and manage environmental water on a daily basis Includes case studies to demonstrate key points and address implementation issues
Balancing Water For Humans And Nature
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Author : Malin Falkenmark
language : en
Publisher: Earthscan
Release Date : 2004
Balancing Water For Humans And Nature written by Malin Falkenmark and has been published by Earthscan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Ecohydrology categories.
Balancing Water for Humans and Nature, authored by two of the world's leading experts on water management, examines water flows - the 'blood stream' of both nature and society - in terms of the crucial links, balances, conflicts and trade-offs between human and environmental needs. The authors argue that a sustainable future depends fundamentally on our ability to manage these trade-offs and encourage long-term resilience. They advocate an ecohydrological approach to land/water/environmental problems and advance a strong, reasoned argument for viewing precipitation as the gross fresh water resource, ultimately responsible for sustaining all terrestrial and aquatic ecosystem services.This book makes the most coherent and holistic argument to date for a new ecological approach to understanding and managing water resources for the benefit of all. Basing their analysis on per capita needs for an acceptable nutritional diet, the authors analyse predictions of the amounts of water needed for global food production by 2050 and identify potential sources. Drawing on small-scale experiences in Africa and Asia, they also cover the vulnerability of the semi-arid tropics through a simplified model of green and blue water scarcity components.
Murray Darling Basin Australia
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Author : Barry Hart
language : en
Publisher: Elsevier
Release Date : 2020-10-23
Murray Darling Basin Australia written by Barry Hart and has been published by Elsevier this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-10-23 with Science categories.
Murray-Darling Basin, Australia: Its Future Management is a much-needed text for water resources managers, water, catchment, estuarine and coastal scientists, and aquatic ecologists. The book first provides a summary of the Murray-Darling River system: its hydrology, water-related ecological assets, land uses (particularly irrigation), and its rural and regional communities; and management within the Basin, including catchments and natural resources, water resources, irrigation, environment, and monitoring and evaluation. Additionally, the recent major water reforms in the Basin are discussed, with a focus particularly on the development and implementation of the Basin Plan. Murray-Darling Basin, Australia: Its Future Management then provides an analysis of the next set of policy and institutional reforms (environmental, social, cultural and economic) needed to ensure the Basin is managed as an integrated system (including its water resources, catchment and estuary) capable of adapting to future changes. Six major challenges facing the Basin are identified and discussed, particularly within the context of predicted changes to the climate leading to an increased frequency of drought and a hotter and dryer future. Finally, a ‘road map’ or ‘blueprint’ to achieve more integrated management of the Basin is provided, together with some ‘key lessons’ of relevance to others involved in the management of multijurisdictional river Basins. Provides a consolidated account of the Murray-Darling Basin system; an area of global relevance to those interested in rebalancing river systems where the water resources have been over allocated Offers a detailed analysis of the current system and its management, with a focus on water and ecosystem management Discusses a number of key challenges, particularly those related to climate change, facing future reforms to the Murray-Darling Basin Plan Provides a blueprint for changes needed to ensure the Basin is managed as an integrated whole (from catchment to coast)
Water Limited Environments
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Author : Yi Zheng
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2017-06-11
Water Limited Environments written by Yi Zheng and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-06-11 with Science categories.
This volume will specially discuss different ecohydrological aspects of water- limited environments. Water resource management and the related eco-environmental impacts will be covered. And the other volumes are "Water and Ecosystems" by Chunmiao Zheng and Paul D. Brooks, "Observation and Measurement" by Xin Li and Harry Vereecken, "Integrated Ecohydrological Modeling" by Dawen Yang and Dave Goodrich.