The Value Of Traditional Water Schemes Small Tanks In The Kala Oya Basin Sri Lanka
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The Value Of Traditional Water Schemes Small Tanks In The Kala Oya Basin Sri Lanka
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Author : Shamen Vidanage
language : en
Publisher: IUCN
Release Date : 2005
The Value Of Traditional Water Schemes Small Tanks In The Kala Oya Basin Sri Lanka written by Shamen Vidanage and has been published by IUCN this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with categories.
Small Tanks In Sri Lanka
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Author : C. R. Panabokke
language : en
Publisher: IWMI
Release Date : 2002
Small Tanks In Sri Lanka written by C. R. Panabokke and has been published by IWMI this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Irrigation categories.
The core of this study involved an examination and analysis of certain key features of the traditional small tank cascade systems: a) the location and design of the systems in the past b) the hydro-system which considers the overall hydrological balance and groundwater conditions c) maintenance and tank use d) tank management and integration with local farming systems.
Values And Rewards
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Author : Lucy Emerton
language : en
Publisher: IUCN
Release Date : 2005
Values And Rewards written by Lucy Emerton and has been published by IUCN this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Biotic communities categories.
Quantifying Institutional Impacts And Development Synergies In Water Resource Programs A Methodology With Application To The Kala Oya Basin Sri Lanka
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Author : R. Maria Saleth
language : en
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Release Date : 2012
Quantifying Institutional Impacts And Development Synergies In Water Resource Programs A Methodology With Application To The Kala Oya Basin Sri Lanka written by R. Maria Saleth 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 2012 with categories.
The success of development programs, including water resource projects, depends on two key factors: the role of underlying institutions and the impact synergies from other closely related programs. Existing methodologies have limitations in accounting for these critical factors. This paper fills this gap by developing a methodology, which quantifies both the roles that institutions play in impact generation and the extent of impact synergies that flows from closely related programs within a unified framework. The methodology is applied to the Kala Oya Basin in Sri Lanka in order to evaluate the impacts of three water-related programs and the roles of 11 institutions in the context of food security. The results provide considerable insights on the relative role of institutions and the flow of development synergies both within and across different impact pathways. The methodology can also be used to locate slack in impact chains and identify policy options to enhance the impact flows.
The Biodiversity Observation Network In The Asia Pacific Region
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Author : Shin-ichi Nakano
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2012-07-26
The Biodiversity Observation Network In The Asia Pacific Region written by Shin-ichi Nakano 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 2012-07-26 with Science categories.
Biological diversity is important for ecosystem function and services, which in turn is essential for human well-being. Under the Convention on Biological Diversity, international efforts have been made to achieve a significant reduction in the current rate of biodiversity loss. The loss continues, however. The Asia-Pacific region includes both developing countries with high biodiversity and developed countries with sophisticated data collection and analyses, but only limited information about the status quo of biodiversity in this region has been available. Many Asia-Pacific countries have rapidly grown their economies and social infrastructures, causing a loss of biodiversity and requiring an urgent mandate to achieve a balance between development and conservation in the region. In December 2009, scientists successfully organized the Asia-Pacific Biodiversity Observation Network in the region, to establish a network for research and monitoring of ecosystems and biodiversity and to build a cooperative framework. The present volume is the first collection of information on biodiversity in the Asia-Pacific and represents a quantum step forward in science that optimizes the synergy between development and biodiversity conservation.
Developing Effective Institutions For Water Resources Management A Case Study In The Deduru Oya Basin Sri Lanka
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Author : P. G. Somaratne
language : en
Publisher: IWMI
Release Date : 2003
Developing Effective Institutions For Water Resources Management A Case Study In The Deduru Oya Basin Sri Lanka written by P. G. Somaratne and has been published by IWMI this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Watershed management categories.
This report is based on a research project financed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to conduct a regional study for the development of effective water management institutions (ADBRETA no 5812). Research activities were conducted in five river basins in Indonesia, the Philippines, Nepal, China and Sri Lanka for a period of three years commencing from 1999. The river basin studied in Sri Lanka was the Deduru Oya river basin in the North Western Province of the country. This report contains the findings of the Deduru Oya basin study. The overall objective of the case study conducted in Sri Lanka was to help the government of Sri Lanka to improve the institutions managing scarce water resources within the frame work of integrated water resources management. This case study included a comprehensive assessment of the existing physical, socio-economic and institutional environment in the river basin and also the long term changes that are likely to take place.
Forging Linkages An Assessment Of Progress 2004
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Author : James Workman
language : en
Publisher: IUCN
Release Date : 2005
Forging Linkages An Assessment Of Progress 2004 written by James Workman and has been published by IUCN this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Environmental protection categories.
Biodiversity Conservation And Poverty Alleviation
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Author : Dilys Roe
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2012-11-16
Biodiversity Conservation And Poverty Alleviation written by Dilys Roe and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-11-16 with Science categories.
Biodiversity conservation and poverty alleviation are both important societal goals demanding increasing international attention. While they may seem to be unrelated, the international policy frameworks that guide action to address them make an explicit assumption that conserving biodiversity will help to tackle global poverty. Part of the Conservation Science and Practice Series published with the Zoological Society of London, this book explores the validity of that assumption. The book addresses a number of critical questions: Which aspects of biodiversity are of value to the poor? Does the relationship between biodiversity and poverty differ according to particular ecological conditions? How do different conservation interventions vary in their poverty impacts? How do distributional and institutional issues affect the poverty impacts of interventions? How do broader issues such as climate change and the global economic system affect the biodiversity – poverty relationship at different scales? This volume will be of interest to policy-makers, practitioners and researchers concerned with understanding the potential - and limitations - of integrated approaches to biodiversity conservation and poverty alleviation.
The Economics Of Ecosystems And Biodiversity In Local And Regional Policy And Management
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Author : Heidi Wittmer
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2012-05-23
The Economics Of Ecosystems And Biodiversity In Local And Regional Policy And Management written by Heidi Wittmer and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-05-23 with Science categories.
In this volume of the TEEB (The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity) publication series, the key concepts of the project are applied to local and regional policy and public management. The aim is to show that by taking nature's benefits into account, decision makers can promote local development to ensure human well-being and economic growth and stability, while maintaining environmental sustainability. The book explores the potential for local development provided by an approach based on nature. It offers examples of successful implementation of this approach from across the world, highlighting the importance of local decision making in management and planning. It provides tools and practical guidance for reform, and throughout the volume the economic benefits of environmental consideration at a local level are expounded. This book is intended to offer inspiration and practical suggestions for the improvement and sustainable management of the environment and human well-being. The local aspect of this book complements the focus of the previous three volumes, completing the set to provide a comprehensive approach to simultaneously improving and maintaining economic and environmental stability, as well as human well-being.
Ecosystem Based Disaster And Climate Resilience
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Author : Mahua Mukherjee
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2021-08-04
Ecosystem Based Disaster And Climate Resilience written by Mahua Mukherjee and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-08-04 with Nature categories.
This book provides an introduction to the critical role of ecosystem-based disaster risk resilience (Eco-DRR) for building community resilience to multiple environmental risks such as rising heat, water stress, and pollution. Blue-green infrastructure (BGI) is an Eco-DRR tool that is an under-explored paradigm and can respond as one common strategy to targets set by the Sustainable Development Goals (UNDP), Climate Agreements (UNEP), the Sendai Framework (UNISDR), and the New Urban Agenda (UNCHS). Highlighted here in a systematic way is the importance of blue-green infrastructures in resilience building. The purpose is to introduce readers to the challenging context of development and opportunity creation for Eco-DRR. The roles of policy, scientific research, and implementation are presented cohesively. An attractive proposition of the book is a collection of case studies from different parts of the world where integration of BGI is experimented with at various levels of success. It envisages that shared tacit experiences from the realm of practice will further strengthen explicit knowledge. The focus in this book is on need and context building, policy and science (investigation, analysis, and design), case studies, and a road map for the future in four successive parts. Each part is self-sufficient yet linked to its predecessor, successor, or both, as the case may be.