Climate Change and the Sustainable Use of Water Resources

Climate Change and the Sustainable Use of Water Resources
Author: Walter Leal Filho
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 802
Release: 2011-09-29
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3642222668

The book explores the geo-chemical, physical, social and economic impacts of climate change on water supplies. It contains examples and case studies from a wide range of countries, and addresses the need to promote sustainable water use across the world.

Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation in Water Resources and Water Use Sectors

Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation in Water Resources and Water Use Sectors
Author: Sangam Shrestha
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 129
Release: 2014-07-29
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3319097466

Climate change on earth is having significant impacts on water resources management in Southeast Asia. Knowledge of climate variations and climate change can be valuable for water resources management in agriculture, urban and industrial water supplies, hydroelectric power generation, and ecosystem maintenance. This book presents the findings of case studies on forecasting climate change and its impacts on water availability, irrigation water requirements, floods and droughts, reservoir inflows and hydropower generation, and crop yield in specific basins of Southeast Asian countries such as Thailand, Myanmar, and Vietnam. All case studies start by forecasting the climate change and investigating its impacts by employing several hydrological reservoir simulations and crop water requirement models. The findings provide sound and scientific advice for water managers on the real impacts of climate change and how to adapt to its many challenges.

Impact of Climate Change on Water Resources

Impact of Climate Change on Water Resources
Author: Komaragiri Srinivasa Raju
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 275
Release: 2017-12-29
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9811061106

This book gives an overview of various aspects of climate change by integrating global climate models, downscaling approaches, and hydrological models. It also covers themes that help in understanding climate change in a holistic manner. The book includes worked-out examples, revision questions, exercise problems, and case studies, making it relevant for use as a textbook in graduate courses and professional development programs. The book will serve well researchers, students, as well as professionals working in the area of hydroclimatology.

Sustainable Water Resources Planning and Management Under Climate Change

Sustainable Water Resources Planning and Management Under Climate Change
Author: Elpida Kolokytha
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 302
Release: 2016-10-18
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9811020515

This book discusses different aspects of water resources, ranging from hydrology and modeling to management and policy responses. Climate changes and the uncertainty of future hydrological regimes make sustainable water resources management a difficult task, requiring a set of approaches that address climate variability and change. The book focuses on three main themes: hydrological changes, adaptive decision-making for water resources, and institutional analysis and risk management. It discusses the applications and limitations of climate change models and scenarios related to precipitation projection, which predicts to the future availability of water. It also offers interesting examples from around the globe to describe the policy options for dealing with climate change. Addressing emerging issues that need to be resolved and techniques that can be applied for sustainable climate-change-sensitive water resources protection and management, this practical, state-of-the-art reference book is a valuable resource for researchers, students and professionals interested in sustainable water resources management in a changing climate.

Modelling the Impact of Climate Change on Water Resources

Modelling the Impact of Climate Change on Water Resources
Author: C. Fai Fung
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 215
Release: 2011-07-05
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1444348175

The quantitative assessment of the impact of climate change on water availability and water resources management requires knowledge of climate, hydro(geo)logical and water resources models, and particularly the relationships between each of them. This book brings together world experts on each of these aspects, distilling each complex topic into concise and easy to understand chapters, in which both the uses and limitations of modelling are explored. The book concludes with a set of case studies using real-life examples to illustrate the steps required and the problems that can be faced in assessing the potential impacts of climate change on water resource systems. For students, scientists, engineers and decision-makers alike, this book provides an invaluable and critical look at the information that is provided by climate models, and the ways it is used in modelling water systems. A key focus is the exploration of how uncertainties may accrue at each stage of an impacts assessment, and the reliability of the resulting information. The book is a practical guide to understanding the opportunities and pitfalls in the quantitative assessment of climate change impacts and adaptation in the water resource sector.

Climate Change-Sensitive Water Resources Management

Climate Change-Sensitive Water Resources Management
Author: Ramesh S.V. Teegavarapu
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 219
Release: 2020-12-17
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1000293955

The book provides an overview of climate change-sensitive water resources management with consideration of adaptation approaches, the assessment of climate change impacts, current contemporary management techniques, and ecological responses. Comprehensive assessments and studies from eight countries using innovative approaches that aid water management under evolving climates are documented. Topics ranging from hydrologic design to management and policy responses to climate change are discussed, which demonstrate updated theories that highlight methods, tools, and experiences on the topic of water resources under climate change. The generic approaches discussed, and their applications to different climate change-related problems, make this book appealing to a global readership. The practical and applied methodologies presented in the book and through insightful case studies discussed will provide readers worldwide with ready-to-use information to manage water resources sustainably under evolving climate. This book is ideally suited for water resource managers, scientists, professionals from water management agencies, graduate students, and national laboratory agencies responsible for water and environmental management.

Climate Change Impacts on Water Resources

Climate Change Impacts on Water Resources
Author: Ramakar Jha
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 544
Release: 2021-03-27
Genre: Science
ISBN: 303064202X

This book provides insights and a capacity to understand the climate change phenomenon, its impact on water resources, and possible remedial measures. The impact of climate change on water resources is a global issue and cause for concern. Water resources in many countries are extremely stressed, and climate change along with burgeoning populations, the rise in living standards, and increasing demand on resources are factors which serve to exacerbate this stress. The chapters provide information on tools that will be useful to mitigate the adverse consequences of natural disasters. Fundamental to addressing these issues is hydrological modelling which is discussed in this book and ways to combat climate change as an important aspect of water resource management.

Impact of Climate Change on Water Resources in Agriculture

Impact of Climate Change on Water Resources in Agriculture
Author: Taylor & Francis Group
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 232
Release: 2020-12-18
Genre:
ISBN: 9780367738075

Climate change and its impact on water resources in agriculture pose one of the biggest challenges for food, energy, fiber, and water security worldwide and, as a consequence, for society. This book presents a multidisciplinary approach towards climate change and water resources in agriculture and provides a comprehensive perspective about the core points central to this subject. Other topics that are covered in this book include important insights concerning hydrological cycle, forests, land use change and water, low carbon agriculture, green economy concepts, as well as the state of the art on United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and Global Research Alliance are provided.

Climate Change and Water Resources

Climate Change and Water Resources
Author: Sangam Shrestha
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 384
Release: 2014-05-22
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1466594675

Covering the various aspects of water and climate change, Climate Change and Water Resources presents the principles of climate change science and its effects on earth's water supply. Utilizing the knowledge and expertise from well-known experts in the field, the text provides a broad outline of the many interrelated aspects of climate variations,

Introduction to Water Resources and Environmental Issues

Introduction to Water Resources and Environmental Issues
Author: Karrie Lynn Pennington
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 441
Release: 2021-08-19
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1108746845

Thoroughly updated and expanded new edition introduces students to the complex world of water resources and environmental issues.