The Vaal River Catchment
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The Vaal River Catchment
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Author : E. Braune
language : en
Publisher: Foundation for Research Development
Release Date : 1987
The Vaal River Catchment written by E. Braune and has been published by Foundation for Research Development this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1987 with Vaal River Watershed (South Africa) categories.
Freshwater Challenges Of South Africa And Its Upper Vaal River
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Author : Anja du Plessis
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2017-02-07
Freshwater Challenges Of South Africa And Its Upper Vaal River written by Anja du Plessis and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-02-07 with Science categories.
This book promotes better understanding and awareness of South Africa' significant water problems by describing the country's and especially the Upper Vaal River’s water resources. It is a “go-to” book for students, professionals and regular citizens when information is required regarding the country's and more specifically the Upper Vaal River’s freshwater resources. It highlights the major problems and risks which need to be addressed and give a realistic and true representation of the current water affairs.
Hydrology And Water Resources Development In The Olifants River Catchment
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Author : M.P. McCartney
language : en
Publisher: IWMI
Release Date : 2004
Hydrology And Water Resources Development In The Olifants River Catchment written by M.P. McCartney and has been published by IWMI this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Olifants River Watershed (South Africa) categories.
The Olifants River is one of the major tributaries of the Limpopo River. Approximately 3,400,000 people live in its catchment and a considerable proportion of South Africa’s mining, power production and agricultural activities are concentrated there. The catchment also encompasses important tourist destinations (e.g., the Kruger National Park). Consequently, in terms of the national economy it is one of the country’s most significant waterways. The catchment is one of the first in South Africa for which a Catchment Mangement Agency (CMA) is planned.
South Africa S Water Predicament
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Author : Anja du Plessis
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2023-01-13
South Africa S Water Predicament written by Anja du Plessis and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-01-13 with Science categories.
The book provides a critical evaluation of South Africa’s freshwater resources to illustrate the way in which its freshwater resources, water access, services and infrastructure have continued to decline over the past three decades. The continued decline of water governance, management, water service delivery, dilapidated water infrastructure, dysfunctional local governments and overall excessive water degradation is illustrated and emphasized using real-life examples and case studies from various contexts within the country. The main argument of the book is that South Africa’s freshwater resources have declined to such an extent that it can be described as a predicament. Questionable water governance decisions and reactive water management practices have led to no improvement and/or increased degradation of freshwater resources. An overall lack of service delivery exists across the country, in various contexts, leading to further water and social decline. An inter-disciplinary evaluation of South Africa’s current water predicament is provided, major water crises are prioritized, and suitable recommendations are given to transform its predicament into problems which can be addressed. Suitable background information is given to emphasize the necessity of good water governance, management, and service delivery. South Africa’s freshwater resources are evaluated with specific focus on the decline of informed water governance, management, service delivery and water quality. Factors requiring urgent attention are determined and suitable recommendations and/or actions are provided. An evaluation and overall synthesis focused on the transformation of the predicament into problems is provided. Primary water problems are prioritized according to urgency and suitable recommendations are given to assist in transforming the country’s current complex water predicament into “simpler” water problems. Political will, collaboration with researchers, stakeholders, non-governmental organizations, and cooperation of civil society is required. South Africa’s already scarce freshwater resources and decaying infrastructure will persist and possibly collapse if no major actions or interventions are implemented.
Adaptation To Climate Change In Southern Africa
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Author : Steffen Bauer
language : en
Publisher: Earthscan
Release Date : 2010
Adaptation To Climate Change In Southern Africa written by Steffen Bauer and has been published by Earthscan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Business & Economics categories.
Adverse climate impacts are already evident across Southern Africa and pose a serious threat to the development prospects of the region's societies. Sustainable development in this region will depend on the rapid development and implementation of effective adaptation measures.This volume identifies the new socioeconomic and political boundaries to development that result from ongoing climate change in Southern Africa. The collected papers explore the region's potential for a transition to development strategies that combine meaningful socioeconomic investment and adaptation measures while also improving livelihoods in the region. The chapters are backed up by detailed case studies which underscore the urgent need for national governments and multilateral agencies to develop strategies to support Southern Africa's societies in adapting to climate change.
The Water Legacies Of Conventional Mining
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Author : James E. Nickum
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2018-10-15
The Water Legacies Of Conventional Mining written by James E. Nickum and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-10-15 with Nature categories.
The impact of mining is too big to ignore in a world of oversubscribed water. This is true of conventional mining as much as – or even more than – hydraulic fracturing (fracking). The legacy issues of such mining on water have not been fully appreciated, especially the irretrievable effects mining has had on communities and ecosystems around the world through its impact on water. Yet this is not an ‘us-or-them’ problem: the wealth, influence and technical knowledge of mining interests can and must be part of the solution. All of the contributions to this volume either consider the deficiencies of existing governance structures and the need for better ones, or explore the use of new techniques to identify and evaluate social and environmental impacts. The chapters in this book were originally published in the journal Water International.
Our Majestic Rivers Nature S Lifelines Part 3
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Author : Amrahs Hseham
language : en
Publisher: Mahesh Dutt Sharma
Release Date : 2024-01-05
Our Majestic Rivers Nature S Lifelines Part 3 written by Amrahs Hseham and has been published by Mahesh Dutt Sharma this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-01-05 with Nature categories.
The narratives within this collection do not shy away from addressing the environmental perils faced by these rivers. Rather, they serve as a call to action, urging readers to contemplate the impact of their choices on these natural wonders and the communities that depend on them. Through these tales, we confront the realities of a changing planet and the imperative of responsible stewardship. "Our Majestic Rivers: Nature’s Lifelines" is an invitation to reflection—a journey into the heart of landscapes, cultures, and the human spirit. As readers navigate these narratives, they are encouraged to ponder the symbiotic relationship between humanity and the rivers that have been witness to our triumphs and tribulation
Studies On The Ecology Of Tropical Zooplankton
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Author : Henri J. Dumont
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2012-12-06
Studies On The Ecology Of Tropical Zooplankton written by Henri J. Dumont 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 2012-12-06 with Science categories.
This volume reports on the findings of experts on tropical zooplankton gathered at a meeting in Kariba, Zimbabwe, in 1991. Some basic questions were asked on community composition and biodiversity in the tropics versus the non-tropics. Old ideas on the nature of zooplankton, which were found to be wider than the `classical' rotifers, cladocerans and copepods, as well as on the number of species in tropical waters, are now beginning to break down accordingly as more and more blank spots in the tropics are explored and as more in-depth studies on the zooplankton of tropical lakes are becoming available. This volume contains a mix of papers discussing the two alternative controls (bottom-up and top-down) of zooplankton community structure and these constitute another step towards a coherent theory of tropical ecosystem theory.
Africa Water Atlas
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Author : United Nations Environment Programme
language : en
Publisher: UNEP/Earthprint
Release Date : 2010
Africa Water Atlas written by United Nations Environment Programme and has been published by UNEP/Earthprint this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Nature categories.
This Africa Water Atlas is a visual account of Africa's endowment and use of water resources, revealed through 224 maps and 104 satellite images as well as some 500 graphics, hundreds of compelling photos plus a brief profile of the water situation in every country. These visual elements vividly illustrate a succinct narrative describing and analysing Africa's water issues and exemplifying them through the judiciious use of case studies. The Atlas tells the paradoxical story of a continent with adequate renewable water resources, but unequal access because the water is either abundant or scarce depending on the season or the place. it explores the opportunities to develop Africa's untapped water resources and human capacities to deliver safe drinking water and sanitation services to achieve the water-related Millennium Development Goals, As well as hydropower and irrigation services that help support livelihoods and boost economic development.
South Africa S Water Governance Hydraulic Mission 1912 2008 In A Wef Nexus Context
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Author : Johann W.N. Tempelhoff
language : en
Publisher: AOSIS
Release Date : 2018-12-01
South Africa S Water Governance Hydraulic Mission 1912 2008 In A Wef Nexus Context written by Johann W.N. Tempelhoff and has been published by AOSIS this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-12-01 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Geologists, physicists and ecologists currently promote the idea of a post-Holocene epoch – the Anthropocene. As a result of constant innovation and modernisation in the fields of engineering, natural science, management studies and environmental studies there has been a growing awareness of the intrinsic interaction between humankind and the environment. Humankind has become part of the environmental dynamics, to the extent that they are literally able to change ecosystems. Nowhere is the impact more evident than in the anthropogenic engagement with the hydrosphere – from the smallest pool of water to the earth’s atmosphere. Comprehensive infrastructure development in water and sanitation, the growing trend to seek additional resources in the form of groundwater, desalinated seawater, and recycled wastewater, as well as special attention being given to capturing and preserving rainwater, bear evidence of a timely response to climate change, population growth and rapid development in many water-stressed regions of the world. The purpose of the book is to provide a historical overview of the manner in which South Africa’s water resources have been governed from a time when the Union of South Africa was formed, in 1910, up to 2008, a time of a growing global awareness of the potential impact that climate change may have on water resources in a key region of southern Africa, notable for increasing levels of aridity and more erratic rainfall patterns. This focus on the history of water affairs in South Africa makes it possible for scholars to comprehend the contemporary transitions made in the country’s water governance system since the establishment in 2014 of the Department of Water and Sanitation. The focus is on the Water–Energy–Food nexus, a strategy which holistically contemplates the governance and use of water from the perspective of the interconnection between water, energy and food as resources.