Desertification, Drought, Poverty and Agriculture
Author | : International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 46 |
Release | : 2004 |
Genre | : Arid regions |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 46 |
Release | : 2004 |
Genre | : Arid regions |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Everisto Mapedza |
Publisher | : Elsevier |
Total Pages | : 386 |
Release | : 2019-09-25 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0128148217 |
Drought Challenges: Livelihood Implications in Developing Countries, Volume Two, provides an understanding of the occurrence and impacts of droughts for developing countries and vulnerable sub-groups, such as women and pastoralists. It presents tools for assessing vulnerabilities, introduces individual policies to combat the effects of droughts, and highlights the importance of integrated multi-sectoral approaches and drought networks at various levels. Currently, there are few books on the market that address the growing need for knowledge on these cross-cutting issues. As drought can occur anywhere, the systemic connections between droughts and livelihoods are a key factor in development in many dryland and agriculturally-dependent nations. Connects the biophysical, social, economic, policy and institutional aspects of droughts across multiple regions in developing world Analyzes policy linkages between government agencies, public institutions, NGOs, the private sector and communities Includes a discussion of gender dimensions of drought and its impacts Presents a multi-sectoral perspective, including the human dimensions of drought in developing countries
Author | : Leonie Joubert |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 52 |
Release | : 2019 |
Genre | : Climatic changes |
ISBN | : 9780620839488 |
"The three-year drought that hit Cape Town was the local expression of the global climate change emergency. It shows what happens when the normal demands of running a city, with its many development challenges, collide with a climate 'shock' like this one. The lessons learned from how the City and its residents responded are relevant globally, as major cities around the world face growing populations and ever-shrinking resources in the face of a changing climate."--Back cover.
Author | : Ana Iglesias |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 300 |
Release | : 2018-11-05 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1119017203 |
Comprehensive coverage of understanding, prevention, and risk management of extreme drought events, with examples of approaches followed in water-stressed regions This book describes the progress made in our understanding of severe drought and explains how we can deal with—and even avoid—complete devastation brought on by such punishing events. It brings forward advanced knowledge on drought hazard analysis and management, particularly from EU-funded research projects, to assist in the development of the corresponding drought management plans. In addition, this book addresses issues of social vulnerability to drought and science-policy interfaces, which are important elements of drought management. Divided into three sections, this book covers the diagnosis of physical processes, historic drought and the trends in historic drought, and perspectives of future drought. It takes an academic approach to risk evaluation, including characterization of drought episodes, development of indicators of risk in hydrological and agricultural systems, and analysis of the role of socio-economic instruments for risk mitigation. It also discusses the interactions that have resulted in the complex institutional framework, and highlights the importance of stakeholder involvement and awareness building for successful drought management. In addition, Drought: Science and Policy features a collection of case studies that include the description of effective measures taken in the past. Addresses the growing issue of drought preparedness planning, monitoring, and mitigation Teaches methodologies and lessons focused on specific, drought-prone regions so the applications have more significance Provides examples of approaches followed in water-stressed regions (river basin and national scale) with drought analyses at the pan-European scale Drought: Science and Policy will be an invaluable reference for researchers and practitioners in the field as well as Masters students taking relevant courses in drought management and natural disaster management.
Author | : Benedykt Dziegielewski |
Publisher | : DIANE Publishing |
Total Pages | : 282 |
Release | : 1997-04 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 0788141635 |
Describes the lessons learned of the six-year California drought (1987-1992). This report will improve the mgmt. of water resources during future droughts in California & other states. These lessons capture the views of some 100 interviewed participants representing 57 organizations in California that manage or influence the mgmt. of water. The participating organizations represented Fed., state, regional, & local water supply agencies as well as environmental, private & governmental entities that influence water management in the state.
Author | : Benedykt Dziegielewski |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 269 |
Release | : 1993 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : |
This report is part of the National Study of Water Management During Drought conducted by the Institute for Water Resources, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. This report describes the lessons learned of the six-year California drought (1987-1992). The lessons are aimed at improving the management of water resources during future droughts in California and other states throughout the nation. These lessons capture the views of some 100 interviewed participants representing 57 organizations in California that manage or influence the management of water. The participating organizations represented Federal, state, regional, and local water supply agencies as well as environmental, private, and governmental entities that influence water management in the state.
Author | : Dale Strickler |
Publisher | : Storey Publishing |
Total Pages | : 201 |
Release | : 2018-06-12 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : 1635860024 |
Rainfall levels are rarely optimal, but there are hundreds of things you can do to efficiently conserve and use the water you do have and to reduce the impact of drought on your soil, crops, livestock, and farm or ranch ecosystem. Author Dale Strickler introduces you to the same innovative systems he used to transform his own drought-stricken family farm in Kansas into a thriving, water-wise, and profitable enterprise, maximizing healthy cropland, pasture, and water supply. Ranging from simple, short-term projects such as installing rain-collection ollas to long-term land-management planning strategies, Strickler’s methods show how to get more water into the soil, keep it in the soil, and help plants and livestock access it.
Author | : Thomas B. McKee |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 20 |
Release | : 2000 |
Genre | : Drought forecasting |
ISBN | : |