Drought & water supply books

1749 books were found.

Compendium of community and indigenous strategies for climate change adaptation: focus on addressing water scarcity in agriculture

Compendium of community and indigenous strategies for...

Author: Food and Agriculture Organization ,  Jean-Marc Mwenge Kahinda
ISBN: 9789251316719
Format: Paperback
$152.66

Makes an inventory of indigenous and community adaptation practices. These cases focus on various themes, including...  Read More >>

The Omo-Turkana Basin: Cooperation for Sustainable Water Management

The Omo-Turkana Basin: Cooperation for Sustainable Water...

Author: Jonathan Lautze ,  Matthew McCartney
ISBN: 9780367770044
Format: Hardback
$273.00

This book provides a comprehensive examination of water resource management in the Omo-Turkana Basin, linking together...  Read More >>

Resolving Water Conflicts Workbook

Resolving Water Conflicts Workbook

Author: Lynette de Silva (Oregon State University) ,  Chris Maser (Consultant in Forest Ecology and Sustainable Forestry Practices, Oregon, USA)
ISBN: 9780367469849
Format: Hardback
$221.00

This book builds trust, consensus, and capacity through enhanced understanding through a water conflict management...  Read More >>

Water and Environment in the Selenga–Baikal Basi – International Research Cooperation for an Ecoregion of Global Relevance

Water and Environment in the Selenga–Baikal Basi – International...

Author: Daniel Karthe ,  Sergey Chalov
ISBN: 9783838208633
Format: Paperback
$113.85

The water resources of the Selenga River/Lake Baikal system are essential to the ecosystems and economic development...  Read More >>

The History of Water in the Land Once Called Palestine: Scarcity, Conflict and Loss in Middle East Water Resources

The History of Water in the Land Once Called Palestine:...

Author: Christopher Ward ,  Sandra Ruckstuhl (International Water Management Institute)
ISBN: 9781788314213
Format: Hardback
$180.00

An examination of the state of water security in Israel and Palestine.  Read More >>

Ebb and Flow: Volume 1: Water, Migration, and Development

Ebb and Flow: Volume 1: Water, Migration, and Development...

Author: Esha Zaveri ,  Jason Russ
ISBN: 9781464817458
Format: Paperback
$113.52

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River Flow and Reservoir Management

River Flow and Reservoir Management

Author: Sujata Nagnath Mustapure
ISBN: 9781774690208
Format: Hardback
$424.35

Rivers play a very important role in hydrological cycle. The river is resulting from joining number of streams created...  Read More >>

Pollutants and Water Management: Resources, Strategies, and Scarcity

Pollutants and Water Management: Resources, Strategies,...

Author: Bhupendra Pushkar
ISBN: 9781774691076
Format: Hardback
$437.29

Identifies the problems facing water managers today, and the research required to better inform individuals who...  Read More >>

Hydrometeorology

Hydrometeorology

Author: Pralhad Jaybhaye
ISBN: 9781774691373
Format: Hardback
$437.29

Illustrates natural water cycle (hydrological cycle), recent advances in hydrometeorological predictions, with an...  Read More >>

Advanced Industrial Wastewater Treatment and Reclamation of Water: Comparative Study of Water Pollution Index during Pre-industrial, Industrial Period and Prospect of Wastewater Treatment for Water Resource Conservation

Advanced Industrial Wastewater Treatment and Reclamation...

Author: Swapnila Roy ,  Alok Garg
ISBN: 9783030838102
Format: Hardback
$310.47

This book focuses on industrial wastes that either join the streams or other natural water bodies directly, or are...  Read More >>

Climate Change and Water Security: Select Proceedings of VCDRR 2021

Climate Change and Water Security: Select Proceedings...

Author: Sreevalsa Kolathayar ,  Arpita Mondal
ISBN: 9789811655005
Format: Hardback
$517.47

This book presents the select proceedings of the Virtual Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (VCDRR 2021). This...  Read More >>

China Water

China Water

Author: Ministry of Water Resources, People's Republic of China ,  Ministry Of Water Resources The People's Republic of China
ISBN: 9781844646746
Format: Hardback
$207.00

The history of China's development is a history of water control. This book tells the story of China's water, introducing...  Read More >>

Ebb and Flow: Volume 2: Water in the Shadow of Conflict in the Middle East and North Africa

Ebb and Flow: Volume 2: Water in the Shadow of Conflict...

Author: Esha Zaveri ,  Jason Russ
ISBN: 9781464817465
Format: Paperback
$113.52

Examines the links between water risks (harmful outcomes related to water, from droughts and floods to lack of sanitation),...  Read More >>

Water Resources in Algeria - Part I: Assessment of Surface and Groundwater Resources

Water Resources in Algeria - Part I: Assessment of Surface...

Author: Abdelazim M. Negm ,  Abdelkader Bouderbala
ISBN: 9783030578978
Format: Paperback
$646.85

This book reviews the latest information on the assessment of surface and groundwater resources in Algeria. The...  Read More >>

Weather: A Force of Nature

Weather: A Force of Nature

Author: The Royal Meteorological Society
ISBN: 9781486315727
Format: Hardback
$49.99

Spectacular images from Weather Photographer of the Year  Read More >>

Unpacking water tenure for improved food security and sustainable development

Unpacking water tenure for improved food security and...

Author: Food and Agriculture Organization
ISBN: 9789251333723
Format: Paperback
$82.67

Explores the ‘bundle of rights’ approach to unpack the concept and practical ramifications of water tenure. The...  Read More >>

Groundwater Exploitation in the High Plains

Groundwater Exploitation in the High Plains

Author: David E. Kromm ,  Stephen E. White
ISBN: 9780700631629
Format: Paperback
$65.87

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Naturalizing Inequality: Water, Race, and Biopolitics in South Africa

Naturalizing Inequality: Water, Race, and Biopolitics...

Author: Michela Marcatelli
ISBN: 9780816539505
Format: Hardback
$158.40

More than twenty-five years after the end of apartheid, water access remains a striking reminder of racial inequality...  Read More >>

Water Resilience: Management and Governance in Times of Change

Water Resilience: Management and Governance in Times...

Author: Julia Baird ,  Ryan Plummer
ISBN: 9783030481124
Format: Paperback
$206.97

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Why You Should Give a F*ck About Farming

Why You Should Give a F*ck About Farming

Author: Gabrielle Chan
ISBN: 9781760899332
Format: Paperback
$34.99

'I ask that if you were to read one nonfiction book this year, please make it this one.' Readings Monthly There...  Read More >>

Water Productivity and Food Security: Global Trends and Regional Patterns

Water Productivity and Food Security: Global Trends...

Author: M. Dinesh Kumar (Executive Director, Institute for Resource Analysis and Policy, Hyderabad, India)
ISBN: 9780323912778
Format: Paperback
$343.20

Water Productivity and Food Security: Global Trends and Regional Patterns, Volume Three reviews the need for water...  Read More >>

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