Multifunctional Wetlands
Multifunctional Wetlands

Author: Nidhi Nagabhatla

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2017-10-25

Total Pages: 319

ISBN-13: 3319674161

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This book describes how natural or constructed wetlands can be used to reduce pollution of freshwater and coastal ecosystems, while still preserving their biodiversity and ecological functions. Through a series of case histories described in 10 chapters in the monograph, the readers will gain an understanding of the opportunities, as well as the challenges associated with reducing point and non-point source pollution using natural, restored or constructed wetlands. The target audience will be water practitioners involved in projects utilizing integrated watershed management approaches to pollution abatement, as well as researchers who are designing projects focused on this topic.

Capacity Development for Improved Water Management
Capacity Development for Improved Water Management

Author: Maarten Blokland

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2011-03-03

Total Pages: 417

ISBN-13: 1439859353

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This collection of papers explains how knowledge and capacity development can contribute to improved, effective water management with a digest of lessons learned in the areas of development of tools and techniques, field applications and evaluation. The authors are prominent practitioners, capacity builders and academics within the water and capacity development sectors. Capacity Development for Improved Water Management starts with an introduction and overview of progress and challenges in knowledge and capacity development in the water sector. The next part presents tools and techniques that are being used in knowledge and capacity development in response to the prevailing challenges in the water sector, and a review of experience with capacity change in other sectors. In the third part a number of cases are presented that cover knowledge and capacity development experiences in the water resources and water services sectors. This part also presents experiences on water education for children and on developing gender equity. The fourth part provides experiences with the monitoring and evaluation of knowledge and capacity building.

MIMA Bulletin Volume 22 (1) 2015
MIMA Bulletin Volume 22 (1) 2015

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Publisher: Maritime Institute of Malaysia (MIMA)

Published: 2015-06-01

Total Pages: 78

ISBN-13:

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The delimitation of boundaries between states can be difficult when the issue of sovereignty and the entitlement to claim sea areas are concerned. The understanding and interpretation of the rule of law will always differ for the different nations involved as they seek to secure the maximum benefits for themselves by means they deem appropriate to their needs. Arguments put forward by each party and how these boundaries are drawn are always points for contention; however with rule-based procedures, the process is made more transparent and somewhat helps mitigate tensions. We hope the article on this will throw some light on the various issues involved.

LEED v4 Green Associate Exam Study Guide
LEED v4 Green Associate Exam Study Guide

Author: Green Building Research Institute

Publisher: Green Building Research Institute

Published:

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13:

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This all-inclusive LEED v4 Green Associate exam Study Guide is your path to a new professional credential! GBRI, a USGBC Education Partner, has carefully developed this guide to ensure all topics found on the real exam are thoroughly covered. Our expert instructors have devised an easy-to-navigate guide that comes with complimentary access to supplemental materials online! You will gain access to online on-demand study modules exploring the topics covered in the guide, mock exams structured like the real test, additional practice questions by section, flash cards, memory charts & more. Access your materials 24/7 for your convenience!

Lessons for Climate Change Adaptation from Better Management of Rivers
Lessons for Climate Change Adaptation from Better Management of Rivers

Author: Jamie Pittock

Publisher: Earthscan

Published: 2015-02-13

Total Pages: 93

ISBN-13: 1849774536

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Climate change is dramatically affecting freshwater supplies, particularly in the developing world. The papers in this volume present a powerful case for and exploration of different freshwater adaptation strategies in the face of global climatic change.The volume centres on six detailed case studies, from India, China, Mexico, Brazil, the lower Danube basin and Tanzania, written by experienced local academics and practitioners. They assess autonomous adaptation in the freshwater sector, drawing out key lessons about what motivated these societies to change, which factors led to more successful adaptation, and how interventions may best be sustained. The volume also contains a global overview of the lessons derived from these experiences. It sheds light on two key theories: that vulnerability to climate change is best reduced by reducing poverty and promoting sustainable development first, or by reducing bio-physical risks from climate change. The publication also highlights the need to ensure that access to more precise climate change impact data is not used as an excuse to delay implementation of no regrets adaptation measures.