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.
Integrated Drought Management Volume 1
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Author : Vijay P. Singh
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2023-09-12
Integrated Drought Management Volume 1 written by Vijay P. Singh and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-09-12 with Science categories.
The first volume of this comprehensive global perspective on Integrated Drought Management is focused on understanding drought, causes, and the assessment of drought impacts. It explains different types of drought: agricultural, meteorological, hydrological, and socioeconomic droughts, their indices and the impact of climate change on drought. The volume also examines spatiotemporal analysis of drought, variability and patterns, assessment, and drought evaluation. With numerous case studies from India, Mexico, Turkey, Brazil, US, and other countries, this volume serves as a valuable resource for all readers who want to advance their knowledge on drought and risk management. Features: Provides a global perspective on drought prediction and management and a synthesis of the recent state of knowledge. Covers a wide range of topics from essential concepts and advanced techniques for forecasting and modeling drought to societal impacts, consequences, and planning. Presents numerous case studies with different management approaches from different regions and countries. Addresses how climate change impacts drought, the increasing challenges associated with managing drought, decision making, and policy implications. Includes contributions from hundreds of experts around the world. Professionals, researchers, academics, and postgraduate students with knowledge in environmental sciences, ecology, agriculture, forestry, hydrology, water resources engineering, and earth sciences, as well as those interested in how climate change impacts drought management, will gain new insights from the experts featured in this two-volume handbook.
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
Release Date :
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.
Water Resilience For Human Prosperity
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Author : Johan Rockström
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2014-03-27
Water Resilience For Human Prosperity written by Johan Rockström 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 2014-03-27 with Business & Economics categories.
A new approach to water-resources for researchers, professionals and graduate students, focusing on global sustainability and socio-ecological resilience to change.
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".
Drought Research And Science Policy Interfacing
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Author : Joaquin Andreu
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2015-02-12
Drought Research And Science Policy Interfacing written by Joaquin Andreu and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-02-12 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Droughts occur in arid and semi-arid areas of the world, but also in humid areas, and can develop over short periods (flash drought) or longer periods (seasons/decades). Even though progress has been made, it remains difficult to adequately characterize, monitor, forecast and manage droughts, due to their multi-faceted nature.Usually, drought does
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.
Addresses the three pillars of an integrated approach to drought risk reduction: monitoring and early warning and information delivery systems; vulnerability and impact assessment; and mitigation and response. Provides sound analyses of the growing challenges presented by drought events and the shortcomings and opportunities for drought policy and preparedness in the context of water-related stresses across many jurisdictions Discusses in-depth case studies from researchers and practitioners dealing with drought and water-sensitive issues at local, national, and global scales. Presents the new science, theory and state-of the-art methods that have emerged throughout the world since the publication of the first edition.
Renewing Local Planning To Face Climate Change In The Tropics
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Author : Maurizio Tiepolo
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2017-07-05
Renewing Local Planning To Face Climate Change In The Tropics written by Maurizio Tiepolo and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-07-05 with Technology & Engineering categories.
This book is open access under a CC BY 4.0 license. This book aims to inspire decision makers and practitioners to change their approach to climate planning in the tropics through the application of modern technologies for characterizing local climate and tracking vulnerability and risk, and using decision-making tools. Drawing on 16 case studies conducted mainly in the Caribbean, Central America, Western and Eastern Africa, and South East Asia it is shown how successful integration of traditional and modern knowledge can enhance disaster risk reduction and adaptation to climate change in the tropics. The case studies encompass both rural and urban settings and cover different scales: rural communities, cities, and regions. In addition, the book looks to the future of planning by addressing topics of major importance, including residual risk integration in local development plans, damage insurance and the potential role of climate vulnerability reduction credits. In many regions of the tropics, climate planning is growing but has still very low quality. This book identifies the weaknesses and proposes effective solutions.
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.