Water

NATO Science series, Environmental Security, vol. 77
Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute, Ravello, Italy, 8-17 November 1999.

The four parts of this book: the Problem, managing the problem (mitigation), managing the problem (warnings and

The African Economic Outlook 2006/2007 focus is on access to drinking water and sanitation. This edition was launched in Shanghai, at the African Development Bank Annual Meetings. This volume will be a significant interest to decision makers in African

This authoritative reference volume emphasizes the importance and interrelationships of geological processes to the health and diseases of humans and animals. Its accessible format fosters better communication between the health and geoscience communities

Series: Water Science and Technology Library, vol. 62

Implementation of effective drought management policies requires both advanced technologies and appropriate methods. Monitoring and forecasting systems, practical tools for risk assessment, as well

This study maps the irrigation/drainage canals and the other water bodies of coastal Nagapattinam in an effort to comprehend their present status and to understand the obstructions that are impeding their effective functioning. The study has also

Disasters, vol. 24, issue 1:

This paper explores the experiences of female adolescents during the 1998 floods in Bangladesh, focusing on the implications of socio-cultural norms related to notions of honour, shame, purity and pollution.

Vulnerability to disaster differs considerably depending on natural exposure to hazards and social conditions of countries affected. Therefore, it is important to take practical disaster mitigating measures which meet the local vulnerability conditions of

This book provides guidance, policy orientation and inspiration, as well as serving as a reference for lessons on how to reduce risk and vulnerability to hazards and to meet the challenges of tomorrow. It is intended for people who have an interest in and