Evaluating The Flow Regulating Functions Of Natural Ecosystems In The Zambezi River Basin
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Evaluating The Flow Regulating Functions Of Natural Ecosystems In The Zambezi River Basin
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Author : McCartney, M.
language : en
Publisher: IWMI
Release Date : 2013
Evaluating The Flow Regulating Functions Of Natural Ecosystems In The Zambezi River Basin written by McCartney, M. and has been published by IWMI this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with categories.
By affecting evapotranspiration and influencing how water is routed and stored in a basin, forests, wetlands and floodplains play a crucial role in the hydrological cycle. Although they are widely attributed a major role in regulating flows (i.e., both attenuating floods and maintaining flow during dry periods), these services are rarely factored into the planning and management of water resources. One reason for the failure to include them is lack of understanding. Very often the extent to which natural regulating functions really occur is unclear. Against this background, this report describes a simple, pragmatic approach for quantifying the flow regulating functions of natural ecosystems. The method has been applied at 14 locations in the Zambezi River Basin.
Evaluating The Flow Regulating Effects Of Ecosystems In The Mekong And Volta River Basins
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Author : Lacombe, Guillaume
language : en
Publisher: IWMI
Release Date : 2016-12-04
Evaluating The Flow Regulating Effects Of Ecosystems In The Mekong And Volta River Basins written by Lacombe, Guillaume and has been published by IWMI this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-12-04 with Nature categories.
By altering evapotranspiration and influencing how water is routed and stored in a basin, natural and agrarian ecosystems affect river flow. To quantify the impact of ecosystems on streamflow in two large river basins in Asia and Africa, simple statistical relationships were calculated, enabling flow characteristics to be ascertained from basic catchment features. This approach allows the impact of specified land-use change on streamflow to be determined. For example, it shows that extending paddy areas in the Mekong River Basin reduces downstream low flows, while conversion of forests to crops increases the magnitude of downstream floods in the Volta River Basin. The approach could assist river basin planners to better account for flow-related ecosystem services.
The Zambezi River Basin
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Author : Jonathan Lautze
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2017-07-28
The Zambezi River Basin written by Jonathan Lautze and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-07-28 with Nature categories.
The Zambezi river is the fourth longest in Africa, crossing or bordering Zambia, Angola, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Mozambique. The river basin is widely recognised as one of the most important basins in southern Africa and is the focus of contested development, including water for hydropower and for agriculture and the environment. This book provides a thorough review of water and sustainable development in the Zambezi, in order to identify critical issues and propose constructive ways forward. The book first reviews the availability and use of water resources in the basin, outlines the basin’s economic potential and highlights key concerns related to climate vulnerability and risk. Focus is then devoted to hydropower and the water-energy-food (WEF) nexus, sustainable agricultural water management, and threats and opportunities related to provision of ecosystem services. The impact of urbanisation and water quality is also examined, as well as ways to enhance transboundary water cooperation. Last, the book assesses the level of water security in the basin, and provides suggestions for achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6. Throughout, emphasis is placed on entry points for basin-level management to foster improved paths forward.
Quantifying The Services Of Natural And Built Infrastructure In The Context Of Climate Change
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Author : McCartney, Matthew
language : en
Publisher: International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
Release Date : 2019-05-13
Quantifying The Services Of Natural And Built Infrastructure In The Context Of Climate Change written by McCartney, Matthew and has been published by International Water Management Institute (IWMI) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-05-13 with categories.
Agricultural Water Storage In An Era Of Climate Change Assessing Need And Effectiveness In Africa
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Author : Matthew McCartney
language : en
Publisher: IWMI
Release Date : 2013-06-06
Agricultural Water Storage In An Era Of Climate Change Assessing Need And Effectiveness In Africa written by Matthew McCartney and has been published by IWMI this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-06-06 with categories.
By mitigating the vagaries of climate variability, agricultural water storage is widely anticipated to make a key contribution to climate change adaptation in Africa. However, if the planning of water storage is not improved, it is likely that many investments will fail to fully deliver intended benefits. This report describes the agricultural water storage continuum and some of the possible implications of climate change. A simple diagnostic tool which can be used to provide a rapid evaluation of the need and effectiveness of different water storage options, under existing and possible future climate conditions, is presented.
Comprehensive Energy Systems
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Author : Ibrahim Dincer
language : en
Publisher: Elsevier
Release Date : 2018-02-07
Comprehensive Energy Systems written by Ibrahim Dincer and has been published by Elsevier this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-02-07 with Science categories.
Comprehensive Energy Systems, Seven Volume Set provides a unified source of information covering the entire spectrum of energy, one of the most significant issues humanity has to face. This comprehensive book describes traditional and novel energy systems, from single generation to multi-generation, also covering theory and applications. In addition, it also presents high-level coverage on energy policies, strategies, environmental impacts and sustainable development. No other published work covers such breadth of topics in similar depth. High-level sections include Energy Fundamentals, Energy Materials, Energy Production, Energy Conversion, and Energy Management. Offers the most comprehensive resource available on the topic of energy systems Presents an authoritative resource authored and edited by leading experts in the field Consolidates information currently scattered in publications from different research fields (engineering as well as physics, chemistry, environmental sciences and economics), thus ensuring a common standard and language
Glacier Systems And Seasonal Snow Cover In Six Major Asian River Basins
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Author : Savoskul, O. S.
language : en
Publisher: IWMI
Release Date : 2013
Glacier Systems And Seasonal Snow Cover In Six Major Asian River Basins written by Savoskul, O. S. and has been published by IWMI this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with categories.
The hydrological roles of glaciers and seasonal snow in the Indus, Ganges, Brahmaputra, Amu Darya, Syr Darya and Mekong basins are, for the first time, assessed comprehensively at a major river basin scale in this paper. Contribution of glacier runoff, subdivided into renewable and nonrenewable components, and seasonal snowmelt to mean annual flow is evaluated for two time slices: 1961-1990 and 2001-2010. The recent changes of the hydrological roles of glaciers and snow, and the most likely changes of those under future climate change are analyzed.
A Participatory Approach For Hydrometeorological Monitoring In The Blue Nile River Basin Of Ethiopia
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Author : Zemadim, B.
language : en
Publisher: IWMI
Release Date : 2014-04-08
A Participatory Approach For Hydrometeorological Monitoring In The Blue Nile River Basin Of Ethiopia written by Zemadim, B. and has been published by IWMI this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-04-08 with Hydrometeorology categories.
Participatory research is increasingly recognized as being useful for conducting multiple activities in research for development projects. The co-learning environment created in participatory research helps to identify existing social and technological gaps, and develop possible solutions to improve the livelihoods of rural communities. This report describes a participatory approach used in the establishment and implementation of hydrometeorological monitoring networks in the Blue Nile River Basin of Ethiopia. The networks were established with the involvement of rural communities and other stakeholders to gain insights into the hydrological processes of the watersheds, in order to improve rainwater management strategies. Local people were involved in the day-to-day management and maintenance of the networks. The participatory approach proved beneficial for several reasons, not least, because it instilled trust and goodwill amongst the communities.
Storing Water
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Author : Yu, W.
language : en
Publisher: Stockholm, Sweden: Global Water Partnership (GWP) Colombo, Sri Lanka; International Water Management Institute (IWMI).
Release Date : 2021-02-23
Storing Water written by Yu, W. and has been published by Stockholm, Sweden: Global Water Partnership (GWP) Colombo, Sri Lanka; International Water Management Institute (IWMI). this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-02-23 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Business Models For Urban Food Waste Prevention Redistribution Recovery And Recycling
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Author : Senanayake, Dehaja
language : en
Publisher: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems (WLE).
Release Date : 2021-01-06
Business Models For Urban Food Waste Prevention Redistribution Recovery And Recycling written by Senanayake, Dehaja and has been published by International Water Management Institute (IWMI). CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems (WLE). this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-01-06 with Nature categories.