Integrated Water Management in Urban Areas

Integrated Water Management in Urban Areas
Author: Janusz Niemczynowicz
Publisher: Trans Tech Publications Ltd
Total Pages: 492
Release: 1996-06-11
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3035739811

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The continuing growth of urban populations throughout the world is one of the most frightening problems of today. The problems of megacities, i.e. those with more than 10 million inhabitants and which are growing fastest in developing countries, must be fully recognized within the context of the world environment.

Urban Water in Japan

Urban Water in Japan
Author: Rutger de Graaf
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2008-06-04
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0415453607

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Water control is essential to Japan, as more than half of its invested capital is concentrated in elevations under sea level and the majority of the island nation is exceptionally vulnerable to flooding. To avoid potential crisis, the Japanese have developed exceptionally innovative water management practices. Offering the unique perspective of Dutch engineers, considered the world’s most progressive urban water experts, this volume provide a detailed look at how Japan has developed its modern water system. It looks at the system of Tokyo city, discusses river management practices and urban flood control throughout the country, and considers the impact that these innovations have had on delta regions.

Urban Water in Japan

Urban Water in Japan
Author: Rutger de Graaf
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2014-04-21
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1482266229

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Water control is essential to Japan, as more than half of its invested capital is concentrated in elevations under sea level and the majority of the island nation is exceptionally vulnerable to flooding. To avoid potential crisis, the Japanese have developed exceptionally innovative water management practices. Offering the unique perspective of Dut

Integrated Water Resources Management in Practice

Integrated Water Resources Management in Practice
Author: Roberto Lenton
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 249
Release: 2012-08-21
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1136562885

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Better water management will be crucial if we are to meet many of the key challenges of this century - feeding the worlds growing population and reducing poverty, meeting water and sanitation needs, protecting vital ecosystems, all while adapting to climate change. The approach known as Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) is widely recognized as the best way forward, but is poorly understood, even within the water sector. Since a core IWRM principle is that good water management must involve the water users, the understanding and involvement of other sectors is critical for success. There is thus an urgent need for practical guidance, for both water and development professionals, based on real world examples, rather than theoretical constructs. That is what this book provides. Using case studies, the book illustrates how better water management, guided by the IWRM approach, has helped to meet a wide range of sustainable development goals. It does this by considering practical examples, looking at how IWRM has contributed, at different scales, from very local, village-level experiences to reforms at national level and beyond to cases involving trans-boundary river basins. Using these on-the-ground experiences, from both developed and developing countries in five continents, the book provides candid and practical lessons for policy-makers, donors, and water and development practitioners worldwide, looking at how IWRM principles were applied, what worked, and, equally important, what didn‘t work, and why. Published with the Global Water Partnership

Integrated Water Management in Urban Areas

Integrated Water Management in Urban Areas
Author: Janusz Niemczynowicz
Publisher:
Total Pages: 500
Release: 1996
Genre: Nature
ISBN:

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Continuing growth of urban population in the world and, especially in Developing countries, is one of the most frightening problems of today. Megacities - cities with more than ten million inhabitants, are growing fastest in Developing countries and their problems are to be put on top of all well-known environmental problems of the world.

Sustainable Solutions for Urban Water Security

Sustainable Solutions for Urban Water Security
Author: Binaya Kumar Mishra
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2020-08-14
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3030531104

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This book presents solutions to address water security in rapidly urbanizing cities, and explores the new paradigms of water security in changing contexts. Highlighting the latest developments in water research, changes in water policy, and current discourses on water security, the book also provides information and tools for local stakeholders, water managers, and policymakers to build the capacity for sustainable water governance. The book discusses a wide range of sustainable solutions and their implementation to ensure that the balance between water supply and demand remains sustainable in the long term, with a focus on local solutions to build capacity and developing policy awareness for a wide range of stakeholders. As the concept of urban water security in changing contexts is open to multiple interpretations, the authors set out various approaches. Providing an overview of the changing perspectives of urban water security in different contexts, the book is based on findings of the Asia-Pacific Network water security project at the United Nations University, Tokyo, as well as the authors' current research-based at Pokhara University, Nepal, Hosei University, Tokyo, Institute for the Global Environmental Strategies, Japan and the Australian National University, Australia. The book also includes the views of international authorities (such as water experts) on the subject. The solutions are complemented by analysis of case studies of various localized sustainable solutions at different scales. The book is a valuable resource for water professionals and policymakers around the globe, academics, teachers working in water-related areas, NGOs, think thanks, water research institutes, donor organizations, and international and local water utility services.

Water Resources Planning and Management

Water Resources Planning and Management
Author: Vijay P. Singh
Publisher: Water Resources Publication
Total Pages: 296
Release: 1999
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9781887201247

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