Moving Towards Water Security In The Arab Region
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Moving Towards Water Security In The Arab Region
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Author : Vereinte Nationen Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019
Moving Towards Water Security In The Arab Region written by Vereinte Nationen Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019 with categories.
Arab States are among the most water scarce in the world, with nearly 362 million people in the Arab region living in conditions that range from water scarcity to absolute scarcity. The freshwater scarcity situation in the region is aggravated by several factors, such as dependency on shared water resources, occupation and conflict affecting people's ability to access water and sanitation services, climate change impacts and extreme events, water pollution, non-revenue water losses from ageing water systems, intermittency, inefficient use of water and high population growth rates. Constructing a conceptual framework for moving towards achieving water security in the Arab region requires, first, putting people at the centre of water issues, and second, a solid understanding of the main systemic conditions that hamper its achievement. The systemic conditions vary in scale and severity, and their impacts affect water security at various levels and scales. This variance in scale requires a flexible approach, but one grounded in principles that transcend scales of analysis. This report presents a conceptual framework for achieving water security in the Arab region. It considers the regional systemic conditions of water stress and scarcity, shared water and climate change that hinder the achievement of water security. This is done through a sustainable development lens, whereby water is central to the three dimensions of sustainable development, namely economic, social and environmental. This is combined with a human rightsbased approach to examine water security implications at all scales, including at the community and household level, so that water security in the Arab region is grounded in efforts to ensure that no one is left behind. It does so in view of an enabling environment, based on a set of means of implementation addressing systemic conditions at various scales.
The Water Energy And Food Security Nexus In The Arab Region
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015
The Water Energy And Food Security Nexus In The Arab Region written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015 with Business & Economics categories.
"The Arab countries have much to gain from considering the linkages between water, energy and food security in their pursuit of sustainable development, given the stressors, constraints and strong interdependencies that characterize the relationships between these three sectors in the region. The nexus analytical framework can be applied at various scales of analysis and can accommodate consideration of the varying natural resources endowments and different production and consumption patterns that exist among Arab countries. It can facilitate the examination of the complex challenges that stymie water, energy and food security in the Arab region, such as shared water resources management, decision-making related to the energy mix and energy efficiency in Arab countries, and national efforts to achieve food security in face of water scarcity, land degradation and development objectives. This sixth issue of the ESCWA Water Development Report presents an analytical framework and a series of case studies for understanding the water-energy-food security nexus in the Arab region. The analytical framework considers the linkages that affect the achievement of water, energy and food security through the lens of sustainable development and the achievement of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, with a view to mitigating climate change and ensuring access to food, water and sustainable energy for all in the context of a human-rights approach."--Publisher's description.
The Water Energy And Food Security Nexus In The Arab Region
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Author : Kamel Amer
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2016-12-01
The Water Energy And Food Security Nexus In The Arab Region written by Kamel Amer and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-12-01 with Business & Economics categories.
This book investigates the need for a more open and interdisciplinary dialogue on the nexus of food, water and energy security in the Arab region. It argues that achieving sustainable economic development is irretrievably tied to the security of the water–energy–food nexus, which is in turn essential for bringing about sustained peace. Further, it discusses various approaches to achieving these lofty objectives, and offers the following take-away messages: The Arab region is currently under considerable water stress, and the situation will continue to get worse with a number of global changes – most notably those related to climate and regional water distribution. Viable solutions are available in the Arab region and can be implemented through innovative policies, judicious use of new technologies, and stimulating public opinion. Integration across water, energy, and food sectors is obviously needed but achieving it in practice is extremely challenging. There are some gaps in the scientific understanding but at the same time there is a wealth of data and synthesized information that can guide decision-making.
Arab Water Security
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Author : Hussein A. Amery
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2015-07-02
Arab Water Security written by Hussein A. Amery 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 2015-07-02 with Business & Economics categories.
Exploring the national security implications of the Gulf states' reliance on desalination plants, this book provides the first systematic and comprehensive discussion of current and future threats to the supply of freshwater, effects of a potential disruption, and possible measures to increase resilience to these threats, for researchers and graduate students.
Beyond Scarcity
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Author : World Bank
language : en
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Release Date : 2017-12-13
Beyond Scarcity written by World Bank and has been published by World Bank Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-12-13 with Business & Economics categories.
Water has always been a source of risks and opportunities in the Middle East and North Africa. Yet rapidly changing socioeconomic, political, and environmental conditions make water security a different, and more urgent, challenge than ever before. This report shows that achieving water security means much more than coping with water scarcity. It means managing water resources in a sustainable, efficient, and equitable way. It also involves delivering water services reliably and affordably, to reinforce relationships between service providers and water users and contribute to a renewed social contract. Water security also entails mitigating water-related risks such as floods and droughts. Water security is an urgent target, but it is also a target within reach. A host of potential solutions to the region’s water management challenges exist. To make these solutions work, clear incentives are needed to change the way water is managed, conserved, and allocated. To make these solutions work, countries in the region will also need to better engage water users, civil society, and youth. The failure of policies to address water challenges can have severe impacts on people’s well-being and political stability. The strategic question for the region is whether countries will act with foresight and resolve to strengthen water security, or whether they will wait to react to the inevitable disruptions of water crises.
Water Sustainable Development And The Nexus
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Author : Velma I. Grover
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2019-08-30
Water Sustainable Development And The Nexus written by Velma I. Grover and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-08-30 with Nature categories.
Water is intricately linked with food security, energy security, and sustainable development. As the world is moving towards sustainable development goals, it is critical to recognize the role of water in attaining these goals. The Water-Energy-Food Nexus draws attention to the complex and interrelated nature of global resource systems and forces us to think about how a decision in one sector impacts other interlinked sectors as well. This book looks at the three dimensions of sustainable developmentenvironment, economics and society – and how water is linked with them and explores the nexus approach as a framework to look at the issues and identify solutions.
Towards A New Generation Of Policies And Investments In Agricultural Water In The Arab Region
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Author : Borgomeo, Edoardo
language : en
Publisher: International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
Release Date : 2019-12-01
Towards A New Generation Of Policies And Investments In Agricultural Water In The Arab Region written by Borgomeo, Edoardo 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 2019-12-01 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Water Governance In The Arab Region
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Author : United Nations Development Programme. Regional Bureau for Arab States
language : en
Publisher: UN
Release Date : 2013
Water Governance In The Arab Region written by United Nations Development Programme. Regional Bureau for Arab States and has been published by UN this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Water resources development categories.
The publication looks at the alarming current water situation in the Arab countries, with demand for water increasing exponentially as a result of rapid population expansion, changing lifestyles, urbanisation, and the pressures of economic growth. The high dependency of the region on transboundary waters and growing competition over water use further intensifies the water crisis. Furthermore, the repercussions of climate change will exacerbate these ongoing challenges. This water crisis is, at its core, an issue of governance, often managed by fragmented government institutions with inadequate capacities leading to inefficient provision of potable water and sanitation services. Lastly, the Arab region's current political and economic transformations present an opportunity to advance water governance reform, while effective water governance systems can in turn catalyse region-wide aspirations for overall good governance and sustainable human development.
Overcoming Population Vulnerability To Water Scarcity In The Arab Region
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Author : Economic and Social Commission for Weste
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2016-03-31
Overcoming Population Vulnerability To Water Scarcity In The Arab Region written by Economic and Social Commission for Weste and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-03-31 with Political Science categories.
Population dynamics can contribute to unsustainable patterns of production and consumption, and as a consequence to water scarcity that consists of the most significant environmental challenge in the Arab region. This report endeavors to analyse the nexus between population dynamics and water scarcity and to provide recommendations on how to improve policies and programmes addressing water scarcity in order to reduce vulnerability of particular population groups and enhance resilience of populations at risk. The report looks at water scarcity through a population lens in order to enable policymakers and governments to develop targeted and people-centered policies and programmes to tackle their water scarcity issues and to address its differential impact on specific population groups which might be more vulnerable to and less capable of coping with water scarcity.
Water In The Arab World
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Author : Peter P. Rogers
language : en
Publisher: Harvard Division of Engineering and Applied Science
Release Date : 1994
Water In The Arab World written by Peter P. Rogers and has been published by Harvard Division of Engineering and Applied Science this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with Business & Economics categories.
These essays address the tightening water resource problems of the Arab region, focusing on today's need to move toward rationalized new patterns of using water within the national economies. The authors discuss themes of water conflict and provide detailed looks at the Maghreb, the Nile countries, the Arabian Peninsula, and the Mashrek.