Global Water Futures
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Global Water Futures
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Author : Erik Roswell Peterson
language : en
Publisher: CSIS
Release Date : 2008
Global Water Futures written by Erik Roswell Peterson and has been published by CSIS this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Business & Economics categories.
U.S. policies on the range of pressing international water-related issues--umanitarian relief, human health, economic development, environmental stewardship, and stability and security--fragmented, underresourced, and insufficiently coordinated. In particular, both the U.S. government's current organizational structure and the resources it now commits to water-related policies are inadequate for meeting the global water challenge in its current form. And when it comes to addressing future trends involving water, the government's structure falls far short of what will be required to respond to the mounting complexities--nd policy challenges--ssociated with the dynamic interactions among water, agriculture, the environment, and energy. To examine ideas on how to reform the structure and procedures of government to address the global water crisis, a working group of individuals representing diverse institutions and perspectives was organized by the CSIS Global Strategy Institute. This report and its recommendations were inspired by the working group and build on many of the valuable comments and reactions that were part of the group's deliberations.
The United Nations World Water Development Report
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Author : Gallopin, Gilberte C.
language : en
Publisher: UNESCO Publishing
Release Date : 2012-04-03
The United Nations World Water Development Report written by Gallopin, Gilberte C. and has been published by UNESCO Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-04-03 with Political Science categories.
Building Resilience For Uncertain Water Futures
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Author : Patricia Gober
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2018-03-29
Building Resilience For Uncertain Water Futures written by Patricia Gober and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-03-29 with Social Science categories.
This book describes the existential threats facing the global water systems from population growth and economic development, unsustainable use, environmental change, and weak and fragmented governance. It argues that ‘business-as-usual’ water science and management cannot solve global water problems because today’s water systems are increasingly complex and face uncertain future conditions. Instead, a more holistic, strategic, agile and publically engaged process of water decision making is needed. Building Resilience for Uncertain Water Futures emphasises the importance of adaptation through a series of case studies of cities, regions, and communities that have experimented with anticipatory policy-making, scenario development, and public engagement. By shifting perspective from an emphasis on management to one of adaptation, the book emphasizes the capacity to manage uncertainties, the need for cross-sector coordination, and mechanisms for engaging stakeholder with differing goals and conflict resolution. This book will be a useful resource for students and academics seeking a better understanding of sustainable water use, water policy and water resources management.
The United Nations World Water Development Report
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Author : Cosgrove, Catherine E.
language : en
Publisher: UNESCO Publishing
Release Date : 2012-12-31
The United Nations World Water Development Report written by Cosgrove, Catherine E. and has been published by UNESCO Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-31 with Political Science categories.
Declaration On U S Policy And The Global Challenge Of Water
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Author : E. Neville Isdell
language : en
Publisher: CSIS
Release Date : 2009
Declaration On U S Policy And The Global Challenge Of Water written by E. Neville Isdell and has been published by CSIS this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Business & Economics categories.
campaign; 3. The president should appoint a special high-level representative to lead implementation of the U.S. global water campaign; 4. The special representative should be directly reinforced by a core team to help guide implementation of the water campaign, in addition to expanded capacities at the Department of State at the behest of the special representative; 5. The proposed U.S. campaign should be commensurate with the magnitude of the challenge - which means a significant increase in the amount and duration of resources committed under the campaign; 6. The U.S. government should attempt to energize and catalyze international efforts; and 7. The U.S. government should reinforce public/private-sector partnerships." --Book Jacket.
Water Futures
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Author : Paul Raskin
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1997
Water Futures written by Paul Raskin and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Fresh water categories.
Water And The Future Of Humanity
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Author : Gulbenkian Think Tank on Water and the Future of Humanity
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2013-08-15
Water And The Future Of Humanity written by Gulbenkian Think Tank on Water and the Future of Humanity 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 2013-08-15 with Science categories.
This unique, engaging, and highly authoritative volume enlightens readers on changes needed in the way society accesses, provides, and uses water. It further shines a light on changes needed in the way we use food, energy, and other goods and services in relation to water, and offers projections and recommendations, up to 2050, that apply to water access challenges facing the poor and the common misuse of water in industry, agriculture, and municipalities. Written by an unparalleled slate of experts convened by the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, the book takes on one of the most critical issues on the planet today. In a frank yet optimistic assessment of major developmental challenges, but also opportunities, facing future generations, the author elucidates linkages between water and a range of other drivers from various disciplinary and stakeholder perspectives. Ultimately portraying the belief that Humanity can harness its visionary abilities, technologies, and economic resources for increased wellbeing and sound stewardship of resources, the book presents an optimistic statement stressing actions scientists, policy makers, and consumers can and must take to meet the water management challenges of a warming planet anticipating nine billion inhabitants by 2050. Gulbenkian Think Tank on Water and the Future of Humanity: Benedito Braga, Pres. World Water Council & Prof. of Civil Engineering, Univ. of São Paulo, Brazil; Colin Chatres, Director General of the International Water Management Institute, Sri Lanka; William J. Cosgrove, Pres. of Ecoconsult Inc. & Senior Adviser for the UN World Water Development Report, Canada; Luis Veiga da Cunha, Prof. Environmental Science and Engineering, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Portugal; Peter Gleick, Pres. of the Pacific Institute, USA; Pavel Kabat, Director, International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis, Austria; and Prof. & Chair, Earth Systems Science, Wageningen University, The Netherlands; Mohamed Ait Kadi, President of the General Council of Agricultural Development, Morocco; Daniel P. Loucks, Prof. of Civil Engineering, Cornell Univ. USA; Jan Lundqvist, Senior Scientific Advisor, Stockholm International Water Institute, Sweden; Sunita Narain, Director, Center for Science & Environment, New Delhi, India; Jun Xia, Pres., International Water Resources Association, Chair Prof. & Dean, The Research Institute for Water Security (RIWS), Wuhan University, China.
Global Water Demand Projections Past Present And Future
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Author : Upali A. Amarasinghe
language : en
Publisher: IWMI
Release Date : 2014-10-10
Global Water Demand Projections Past Present And Future written by Upali A. Amarasinghe and has been published by IWMI this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-10-10 with categories.
A review of global water demand projections (WDPs) show substantial over- or under-estimation. The pre-1990 WDPs, with population as the main driver of change, over-projected current water use by 20 to 130%. The post-1990 WDPs, with sophisticated modeling frameworks, show substantial underestimation under the ‘business-as-usual’ scenarios and are more downward biased under sustainable scenarios. Overall, the value of long-term country-level projections in global WDPs is inadequate for local water resource planning. To increase the accuracy and value of global WDPs, future WDPs should take into account the spatial variation and influence of rapidly changing key exogenous and endogenous drivers of water demand in different sectors across and within countries, and provide a sensitivity analysis of projections.
Assessing Global Water Megatrends
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Author : Asit K. Biswas
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2018-01-21
Assessing Global Water Megatrends written by Asit K. Biswas and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-01-21 with Science categories.
This book highlights what are likely to be the future megatrends in the water sector and why and how they should be incorporated to improve water governance in the coming decades. In this first ever book on megatrends for the water sector, 22 leading world experts from different disciplines representing academia, business, government, national and international organisations discuss what the major megatrends of the future are and how they will radically change water governance in the coming decades.
Water Cultural Diversity And Global Environmental Change
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Author : Barbara Rose Johnston
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2011-12-21
Water Cultural Diversity And Global Environmental Change written by Barbara Rose Johnston 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 2011-12-21 with Science categories.
Co-published with UNESCO A product of the UNESCO-IHP project on Water and Cultural Diversity, this book represents an effort to examine the complex role water plays as a force in sustaining, maintaining, and threatening the viability of culturally diverse peoples. It is argued that water is a fundamental human need, a human right, and a core sustaining element in biodiversity and cultural diversity. The core concepts utilized in this book draw upon a larger trend in sustainability science, a recognition of the synergism and analytical potential in utilizing a coupled biological and social systems analysis, as the functioning viability of nature is both sustained and threatened by humans.