Sustainable Water Resources Planning and Management Under Climate Change [electronic resource] /
Kolokytha, Elpida.editor.
Oishi, Satoru.editor.
Teegavarapu, Ramesh S.V.editor.
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.
Includes index.
PART 1: Hydrological Aspects of Climate Change -- Chapter 1: Climate variability and changes in precipitation extreme and characteristics -- Chapter 2: Hydrological extremes under climate change -- Chapter 3: Impact of climatic and land use changes on riverflows in the Alps -- PART 2: Decision　Making for Managing Water Resources Systems Under Climate Change -- Chapter 4: Ranking of Global Climate Models for Godavari and Cauvery River Basins, India using Compromise Programming -- Chapter 5: Integrated Reservoir Operation Considering Real-time Hydrological Prediction for Adaptive Water Resources Management -- Chapter 6: Optimization of Integrated Operation of Dams Using Ensemble Prediction -- PART 3: Adaptive Policy Under Climate Change: Case Studies -- Chapter 7: Adaptation to Climate Change - Risk Management -- Chapter 8: Adaptation to Climate Change -Decision making and economic analysis -- Chapter 9: Adaptation to Climate Change -Green Development -- Chapter 10: Adaptation to Climate Change -Institutional analysis -- PART 4: The Way Ahead -- Chapter 11: Climate Change Impacts and Water Resources Management and Planning.
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.
Environmental management.
Hydrology.
Climate change.
Water pollution.
Environmental Management.
Hydrology/Water Resources.
Climate Change/Climate Change Impacts.
Waste Water Technology / Water Pollution Control / Water Management / Aquatic Pollution.