Mapping Drought Patterns And Impacts A Global Perspective
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Mapping Drought Patterns And Impacts A Global Perspective
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Author : Nishadi Eriyagama
language : en
Publisher: IWMI
Release Date : 2009
Mapping Drought Patterns And Impacts A Global Perspective written by Nishadi Eriyagama and has been published by IWMI this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Droughts categories.
The study examines the global pattern and impacts of droughts through mapping several drought-related characteristics - either at a country level or at regular grid scales. It appears that arid and semi-arid areas also tend to have a higher probability of drought occurrence. It is illustrated that the African continent is lagging behind the rest of the world on many indicators related to drought-preparedness and that agricultural economies, overall, are much more vulnerable to adverse societal impacts of meteorological droughts. The study also examines the ability of various countries to satisfy their water needs during droughts using storage-related indices.
Iwmi Celebrating 25 Years Of Research Achievements Supplement Of Iwmi Annual Report 2010
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Author : International Water Management Institute (IWMI).
language : en
Publisher: IWMI
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Iwmi Celebrating 25 Years Of Research Achievements Supplement Of Iwmi Annual Report 2010 written by International Water Management Institute (IWMI). and has been published by IWMI this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with categories.
Routledge Handbook Of Environment And Society In Asia
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Author : Paul G. Harris
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2014-09-19
Routledge Handbook Of Environment And Society In Asia written by Paul G. Harris and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-09-19 with Social Science categories.
Nowhere is the connection between society and the environment more evident and potentially more harmful for the future of the world than in Asia. In recent decades, rapid development of Asian countries with very large populations has led to an unprecedented increase in environmental problems such as air and water pollution, solid and hazardous wastes, deforestation, depletion of natural resources and extinction of native species. This handbook provides a comprehensive survey of the cultural, social and policy contexts of environmental change across East Asia. The team of international experts critically examine a wide range of environmental problems related to energy, climate change, air, land, water, fisheries, forests and wildlife. The editors conclude that, with nearly half of the human population of the planet, and several rapidly growing economies, most notably China, Asian societies will determine much of the future of human impacts on the regional and global environments. As climate change-related threats to society increase, the book strongly argues for increased environmental consciousness and action in Asian societies. This handbook is a very valuable companion for students, scholars, policy makers and researchers working on environmental issues in Asia.
Drought And Water Crises
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Author : Donald Wilhite
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2017-09-25
Drought And Water Crises written by Donald Wilhite and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-09-25 with Nature categories.
Over the past decade there have been extraordinary advances towards drought risk reduction with the development of new water-conserving technologies, and new tools for planning, vulnerability and impact assessment, mitigation, and policy. Drought and Water Crises: Integrating Science, Management, and Policy, Second Edition comprehensively captures this evolving progress as it discusses drought management in the light of present risks, global climate change and public policy actions. This new edition emphasizes the paradigm shift from managing disasters to managing risk, reflecting the global emphasis that has evolved in recent years, a new focus that shines light on preparedness strategies and the tools and methods that are essential in drought risk reduction. The book provides additional relevant case studies that integrate this new approach and discusses examples applied in both developed and developing countries.
Drought Characteristics And Management In Central Asia And Turkey
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Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
language : en
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
Release Date : 2018-06-28
Drought Characteristics And Management In Central Asia And Turkey written by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and has been published by Food & Agriculture Org. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-06-28 with Technology & Engineering categories.
The report assesses the occurrence and impacts of drought, the current policies underlying drought management as well as the mitigation measures and responses adopted in Central Asia and Turkey, with a focus on Agriculture Sector. It is part of a series of similar studies carried out in different regions and countries of the world, with the objective of shedding light on drought effects, sensitizing policy-makers for the much needed paradigm shift to pro-active drought management planning and providing guidance for the development of such policies. The studies are carried out by FAO, in collaboration with the Water for Food Institute, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA, as a direct contribution to FAO's Strategic Objective "Increasing the resilience of livelihoods to threats and crises".
The Global Water System In The Anthropocene
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Author : Anik Bhaduri
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2014-08-11
The Global Water System In The Anthropocene written by Anik Bhaduri and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-08-11 with Science categories.
The Global Water System in the Anthropocene provides the platform to present global and regional perspectives of world-wide experiences on the responses of water management to global change in order to address issues such as variability in supply, increasing demands for water, environmental flows and land use change. It helps to build links between science and policy and practice in the area of water resources management and governance, relates institutional and technological innovations and identifies in which ways research can assist policy and practice in the field of sustainable freshwater management. Until the industrial revolution, human beings and their activities played an insignificant role influencing the dynamics of the Earth system, the sum of our planet‘s interacting physical, chemical, and biological processes. Today, humankind even exceeds nature in terms of changing the biosphere and affecting all other facets of Earth system functioning. A growing number of scientists argue that humanity has entered a new geological epoch that needs a corresponding name: the Anthropocene. Human activities impact the global water system as part of the Earth system and change the way water moves around the globe like never before. Thus, managing freshwater use wisely in the planetary water cycle has become a key challenge to reach global environmental sustainability.
Asian Water Development Outlook 2016
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Author : Asian Development Bank
language : en
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
Release Date : 2017-01-01
Asian Water Development Outlook 2016 written by Asian Development Bank and has been published by Asian Development Bank this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-01-01 with Business & Economics categories.
This document was prepared as a supplement to the Asian Water Development Outlook 2016. It provides background information and explanatory notes on the approach taken, assumptions made, and data used. The methodology itself has been developed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in cooperation with reputed scientific institutes who have co-authored the individual reports for each of the five key dimensions of water security. These five reports are integrated into this methodology report. This study was supported by ADB's Water Financing Partnership Facility.
Evaluation Of Current And Future Water Resources Development In The Lake Tana Basin Ethiopia
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Author : McCartney M. , Alemayehu T. , Shiferaw A. , Awulachew S.
language : en
Publisher: IWMI
Release Date : 2010
Evaluation Of Current And Future Water Resources Development In The Lake Tana Basin Ethiopia written by McCartney M. , Alemayehu T. , Shiferaw A. , Awulachew S. and has been published by IWMI this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Tana, Lake (Ethiopia) categories.
Lake Tana, located in the headwaters of the Blue Nile, is valuable for many people including the communities who live around the lakeshore and those who live immediately downstream. The area has been identified as a region for hydropower and irrigation development, vital for economic growth in Ethiopia. A multidisciplinary study was conducted to assess the possible impacts of this development. This study found that current development has benefited some local people but adversely affected others. Future development will exacerbate pressure on the lake. Hard choices must be made about how the water is best utilized. It is important that all stakeholders, including local people, are involved in the decision-making process.
Applications Of Space Techniques On The Natural Hazards In The Mena Region
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Author : Mashael M. Al Saud
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2022-04-29
Applications Of Space Techniques On The Natural Hazards In The Mena Region written by Mashael M. Al Saud and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-04-29 with Nature categories.
This book introduces a comprehensive understanding in the use of space techniques in natural hazards and risk management in the MENA Region. The book is based on different case-studies from 25 MENA countries, and will be useful in highlighting the issues from all aspects. In recent years the number of natural hazard events has increased in the MENA Region. This is exacerbated by the changing climate and extreme climate events, as well as a large increase in the population in this area. Disastrous events occur on a yearly basis characterized by a vulnerability of physical processes. Floods, earthquakes, and mass movement result in severe damage to property and livelihoods, and have devastating effects upon the environment. These events cause severe financial losses, which on an annual basis, can exceed millions of dollars. The predication, assessment and monitoring approaches remain inadequate in managing these hazards and in mitigating their impacts, but with the development of space techniques and geo-information systems, these situations can now be better managed. The miscellany of satellite images, with different spatial and temporal resolutions, enable the detection of terrain features and provide indications of potential natural risks. This book will of interest to stakeholders, including field experts, academics, researchers and decision makers.
Impacts Of Climate Change On Water Resources And Agriculture In Sri Lanka A Review And Preliminary Vulnerability Mapping
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Author : Eriyagama, N.
language : en
Publisher: IWMI
Release Date : 2010
Impacts Of Climate Change On Water Resources And Agriculture In Sri Lanka A Review And Preliminary Vulnerability Mapping written by Eriyagama, N. and has been published by IWMI this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with categories.
There is ample evidence to suggest that Sri Lanka’s climate has already changed. However, the bigger question of national importance is what Sri Lanka’s climate will look like in 50 or 100 years and how prepared the country is to face such changes. This report reviews the status of climate change (CC) research/activities in Sri Lanka in terms of observed and projected climatic changes, their impacts on water resources and agriculture, CC mitigation and adaptation, and research needs. The study also developed a pilot level CC Vulnerability Index, which was subsequently mapped at district level. The maps indicate that typical farming districts such as Nuwara Eliya, Badulla, Moneragala, Ratnapura and Anuradhapura are the most vulnerable to CC due to their heavy reliance on primary agriculture.