Water management in 2020 and beyond | |
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Water is intertwined in the daily life of humans in countless ways. The importance of water as a driver for health, food security, and quality of life and as a pillar for economic development is unique. As water affects human lives, the mankind also effects the hydrological cycle, in all dimensions from the local to the global scale. Food production accounts for 90% of water use in developing countries. Hydropower production evokes emotions; yet sustainable energy production is among cornerstones of economic development. The damages caused by floods and droughts are escalating all over the world. The human impacts on ecosystems are increasing as well. Water is largely a political good since a bulk of the mankind lives in river basins shared by two or more nations. |
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Statement of Responsibility | |
Author(s) | Biswas, Asit K. - Personal Name Tortajada, Cecilia. - Personal Name Izquierdo, Rafael. - Personal Name |
Edition | |
Call Number | [TLK-LIB-204] |
Subject(s) | Management Water-supply Water resources development Wasserreserve Nachhaltige Entwicklung |
Language | English |
Publisher | Springer |
Publishing Year | 2009 |
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