Conjunctive Use of Rain and Irrigation Water from Hill Reservoirs for Agriculture in Tunisia
Author :
Publisher : ICARDA
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 25,74 MB
Release : 2008
Category :
ISBN : 9291272108
Advances in Sustainable and Environmental Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Hydrochemistry and Water Resources
Author : Helder I. Chaminé
Publisher : Springer
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 37,62 MB
Release : 2019-03-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 3030015726
Book Description
This book comprises the selected papers from the 1st Springer Conference of the Arabian Journal of Geosciences (CAJG-1), Tunisia 2018. The volume is of interest to all researchers and practitioners in the fields of Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Hydrochemistry, Water Resources and Hydrologic Engineering. Water is a dynamic, finite, and vulnerable but resilient natural resource to be protected in an environmentally sustainable manner. Water systems in different frameworks requires a comprehensive understanding of climatology, geology, hydrogeology, hydrochemistry, hydrodynamics, and surface hydrology. In addition, it is highlighted the role of the variability and climate change in water systems. Furthermore, water has a vital significance to the entire socio-economic sector. This volume offers an overview of the state-of-the-art related to water science and technology in model regions in Europe, Africa, Middle East, Asia and America, but mainly focuses on the Mediterranean environment and surrounding regions. It gives new insights on characterisation, evaluation, quality, management, protection, modelling on environmental hydrology, groundwater, hydrochemistry, sustainable water resources studies and hydrologic engineering approaches by international researchers. Main topics include: 1. Hydrology, Climatology and Water-Related Ecosystems 2. Hydrochemistry and Isotopic Hydrology 3. Groundwater Assessment and Management: mapping, exploration, abstraction and modelling 4. Water Resources Sustainability and Climate Change 5. Hydrologic Engineering and Urban Groundwater
African Perspectives on Global Development
Author : Mahmoud Masaeli
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 38,64 MB
Release : 2019-01-22
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1527526569
Book Description
Africa is not merely an invention with a modern, imperial or colonial background. Nor is it simply a continent in need of foreign aid from the richer, more affluent societies. Africa might be economically needy, politically unstable, and, in part, socially chaotic and suffering from civil wars and social unrest. However, the continent and its peoples are certainly different from the negative image portrayed in the mass media. Africa had been the cradle of civilization in the pre-colonial era, and is today undergoing a diverse cultural, philosophical, and spiritual development with great potential, contributing to contemporary debates around the ethics of globality. The novelty of this book derives from its multidisciplinary approach. Although the authors generally come from the fields of development and economics, global studies, political science, philosophy and ethics, and sociology, they present Africa’s alternative view of human wellbeing in order to provide theories and policy recommendations which inspire the specific developmental patterns for the growth of the continent. The volume discusses the meaning of development for the continent by drawing on culture, identity, ethnicity, and philosophy of nature. The contributors examine a variety of issues and themes directly related to the opportunities provided by globality to promote the development of the continent. They also discuss solutions for underdevelopment and poverty, and how those perspectives might be effectively integrated into the global agenda for the development of Africa.
International Perspectives on Global Environmental Change
Author : Stephen Young
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 491 pages
File Size : 16,35 MB
Release : 2012-02-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9533078154
Book Description
Environmental change is increasingly considered a critical topic for researchers across multiple disciplines, as well as policy makers throughout the world. Mounting evidence shows that environments in every part of the globe are undergoing tremendous human-induced change. Population growth, urbanization and the expansion of the global economy are putting increasing pressure on ecosystems around the planet. To understand the causes and consequences of environmental change, the contributors to this book employ spatial and non-spatial data, diverse theoretical perspectives and cutting edge research tools such as GIS, remote sensing and other relevant technologies. International Perspectives on Global Environmental Change brings together research from around the world to explore the complexities of contemporary, and historical environmental change. As an InTech open source publication current and cutting edge research methodologies and research results are quickly published for the academic policy-making communities. Dimensions of environmental change explored in this volume include: Climate change Historical environmental change Biological responses to environmental change Land use and land cover change Policy and management for environmental change
Water Management in Africa and the Middle East
Author : International Development Research Centre (Canada)
Publisher : IDRC
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 20,90 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Water resources development
ISBN : 088936804X
Book Description
Water Management in Africa and the Middle East: Challenges and Opportunities
Supplemental Irrigation: a Highly Efficient Water-Use Practice
Author : Theib Oweis
Publisher : ICARDA
Page : 19 pages
File Size : 49,48 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Supplemental irrigation
ISBN : 9291270709
Book Description
Handbook of Water Harvesting and Conservation
Author : Saeid Eslamian
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 62 pages
File Size : 14,99 MB
Release : 2021-04-19
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1119775981
Book Description
Water harvesting is gaining more and more recognition as the sustainable and resilient alternative to other water supply options. It is economically viable, socially compatible and environmentally friendly. Water harvesting has proven to be a robust solution to overcome or reduce water shortages all over the world. To apply this in a sustainable and effective way, it is important to understand exactly where it can be applied to make full use of its potential. The Handbook of Water Harvesting and Conservation: Case Studies and Application Examples is the most comprehensive, up-to-date and applied casebook on water harvesting and conservation yet published. The editors bring together the many perspectives into a synthesis that is both academically-based and practical in its potential applications. The Handbook of Water Harvesting and Conservation: Case Studies and Application Examples will be an important tool for education, research and technical works in the soil, water and watershed management area, and will be highly useful for drought strategy planning, flood management and adaptation to climate change in all urban, agricultural, forest, rangeland areas.
The Nile River Basin
Author : David Molden
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,49 MB
Release : 2024-10-14
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781032921501
Book Description
The Nile is the world's longest river and sustains the livelihoods of millions of people across ten countries in Africa. This book provides unique and up-to-date insights on agriculture, water resources, governance, poverty, productivity, upstream-downstream linkages, innovations, future plans and their implications.
The State of the World's Land and Water Resources for Food and Agriculture
Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 26,70 MB
Release : 2013-06-17
Category : Law
ISBN : 1136498877
Book Description
The State of the World's Land and Water Resources for Food and Agriculture is FAO's first flagship publication on the global status of land and water resources. It is an 'advocacy' report, to be published every three to five years, and targeted at senior level decision makers in agriculture as well as in other sectors. SOLAW is aimed at sensitizing its target audience on the status of land resources at global and regional levels and FAO's viewpoint on appropriate recommendations for policy formulation. SOLAW focuses on these key dimensions of analysis: (i) quantity, quality of land and water resources, (ii) the rate of use and sustainable management of these resources in the context of relevant socio-economic driving factors and concerns, including food security and poverty, and climate change. This is the first time that a global, baseline status report on land and water resources has been made. It is based on several global spatial databases (e.g. land suitability for agriculture, land use and management, land and water degradation and depletion) for which FAO is the world-recognized data source. Topical and emerging issues on land and water are dealt with in an integrated rather than sectoral manner. The implications of the status and trends are used to advocate remedial interventions which are tailored to major farming systems within different geographic regions.
Agricultural Drainage Water Management in Arid and Semi-arid Areas
Author : Kenneth K. Tanji
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO)
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 13,17 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Science
ISBN :
Book Description
This publication contains guidelines to sustain irrigated agriculture and protect water resources from the negative impacts of agricultural drainage water disposal. Using case studies from Central Asia, Egypt, India, Pakistan and the US, this study highlights four broad groups of drainage water management options and provides information to enable assessment of their impact and contribution towards development goals and to facilitate the preparation of drainage water management plans and designs. The options are: water conservation, drainage water re-use, drainage water disposal and drainage water treatment. The full texts of the case studies can be found on the attached CD-ROM.
