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9781844070787

World Water Actions

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  • ISBN13:

    9781844070787

  • ISBN10:

    1844070786

  • Edition: CD
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2004-01-01
  • Publisher: Routledge

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Summary

Population growth and increasing living standards are putting heavy pressure on water resources. Unsustainable patterns of consumption and production are degrading ecosystems and reducing their ability to provide essential goods and services to humankind. Reversing this threat and achieving sustainability requires and integrated approach to managing water, land, and ecosystems, one that takes into account socio-economic and environmental needs.

Table of Contents

Foreword iv
List of figures, tables and boxes
ix
About the authors xii
Preface xiv
Background xviii
Acknowledgements xxv
Overview: Recording actions, identifying gaps 2(12)
1 Assessing Challenges, Initiating Change
Water's many values
14(5)
Water management
19(18)
Transboundary basins
37(11)
Water and gender
48(7)
Water-related risks
55(18)
Financing water infrastructure and services
73(15)
2 Focusing on Key Areas, Promoting Change
Water supply and sanitation
88(16)
Water for energy
104(9)
Water for health
113(9)
Water for agriculture
122(15)
Water, ecosystems, and biodiversity
137(17)
3 Taking Stock, Advancing Change
The Third World Water Forum and the future agenda
154(13)
Photo credits 167(1)
References 168(4)
Index 172

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