| World Water Actions: Making Water Flow for All Contributor(s): Guerquin, Francois (Author), Ahmed, Tarek (Author), Hua, Mi (Author) |
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ISBN: 1844070859 ISBN-13: 9781844070855 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $142.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2003 Annotation: * Comprehensive guide to the available solutions to the world's growing shortage of fresh water -- with free CD-ROM* Analyzes the scale and impacts of the problem for health and sanitation, for agriculture, energy and the environment and describes what can be done* Essential reading for those working on water issues in all these sectorsThe book is divided into three parts. Part I focuses on the need for management to assess the challenges of water scarcity and plan changes based on proper valuation and financial instruments, international cooperation and efficient use. Part II analyzes the problems of water scarcity and the available solutions in each main sector: water supply and sanitation; energy; health; agriculture; ecosystems and biodiversity. Part III assesses the state of the debate following the 3rd World Water Forum and sets out the priorities for action, including increased investment, institutional reform and capacity building in the water sector. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Environmental - Water Supply - Technology & Engineering | Civil - Flood Control |
| Dewey: 363.61 |
| LCCN: 2003017716 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 8.16" W x 11.86" (2.03 lbs) 202 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This text is divided into three parts. Part I focuses on the need for management to assess the challenges of water scarcity and plan changes based on proper valuation and financial instruments, international co-operation and efficient use. Part II analyses the problems of water scarcity and the available solutions in each main sector: water supply and sanitation, energy, health, agriculture, ecosystems and biodiversity. Part III assesses the state of the debate following the third World Water Forum and sets out the priorities for action, including increased investment, institutional reform and capacity building in the water sector. Downloadable resources with extensive case studies and statistical data accompanies this text. |