Water
- How can water scarcity be contained?
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This paper takes a close look at the growing challenge of water scarcity. It looks at the symptoms and scale of the challenge before putting forward policy recommendations involving good governance and management practices. The authors argue that, while water scarcity is a dire reality for millions of people, it is still not properly understood nor recognised in many frontline discussions.
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- What role do different knowledge systems play in natural resource management in Nepal?
- ( H., R. Ojha;R., B. Chhetri;N., P. Timsina;K., P. Paudel / International Development Research Centre , 2007)
- The focus of the publication is to analyse and understand how different groups of social agents engage in the diverse knowledge systems operating in the natural resource sector in Nepal. It examines h...
Does policy pay enough attention to the interaction between water and forests?
- ( A. Perlis / Unasylva, FAO , 2008)
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Water-related problems are an increasingly important challenge to sustainable development, and the availability and quality of water are strongly influenced by forests. In this issue of FAO's ...
- How can communities in Viet Nam adapt to recurring droughts?
- ( R. Shaw;S., V., R., K. Prabhakar;H. Nguyen;P. Mondal / Oxfam , 2007)
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This paper presents a study on the impacts of recurring droughts on communities in the Ninh Thuan province of Viet Nam. It examines the root causes of drought in the region, people's perceptio...
Addressing the challenges of water management in Cochabamba, Sao Paulo and Chennai
- ( J. Butterworth;R. Ducrot;N. Faysse;S. Janakarajan / IRC International Water and Sanitation Centre , 2007)
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As cities expand, a key challenge is securing water supplies for urban populations and disposing of pollution while minimising impacts on peri-urban communities and the environment. This book...
- Is Urban Asia’s environment picture as bleak as it looks?
- ( E.R. Peterson;R. Posner / Center for Strategic and International Studies, Washington , 2007)
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This collaborative paper addresses the problems of water shortages in Asia. Focusing on urbanisation, it discusses China’s plan to lead the world in science and technology. It also propo...
A manual to help make access to water and sanitation a human right
- ( A. Khalfan;V. Roaf;H. Grimes / Centre on Housing Rights and Evictions , 2007)
- There is growing interest among water and sanitation policy makers and practitioners in the contributions of human rights approaches to efforts to extend access to water and sanitation to all. Many ac...
- Factoring climate change into water planning
- ( P. Mukheibir / Energy Research Centre, University of Cape Town (UCT) , 2007)
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Although there are many uncertainties around quantitative assessments of climate change impact and water resource management, what is certain is that the climate is changing and this will have an e...
- What is the best approach to ensure equal and equitable access to water?
- ( S. Atapattu / International Development Law Organisation , 2006)
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Access to water is a widely debated topic as water scarcity is looming large before several developing countries. The traditional approach of water as a public good is giving way to reforms which c...
- Can better decision support tools improve water management in river basins?
- ( A. H. Arthington;E. Baran;C. A. Brown / International Water Management Institute , 2007)
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Fisheries are some of the most valuable natural resources that depend upon natural regimes of
river flow for their productivity and full development benefits. Managing rivers sustainably... - How can southern Africa face its future water challenges?
- ( D. Malzbender;A. Earle / African Centre for Water Research , 2007)
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Focusing on the Southern African Development Community (SADC), this paper provides a background to the region’s current and future water demands. It also takes a close look at the associated ...
