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Library ResourceJournal Articles & BooksJuly, 2014Ecuador, South America, Central America
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Library ResourceJournal Articles & BooksDecember, 2014
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Library ResourceJournal Articles & BooksApril, 2014
A conceptual flash flood early warning system for developing countries is described. The system uses rainfall intensity data from terrestrial microwave communication links and the geostationary Meteosat Second Generation satellite, i.e., two systems that are already in place and operational. Flash flood early warnings are based on a combination of the Flash Flood Guidance method and a hydrological model.
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Library ResourceJournal Articles & BooksDecember, 2015
The framework for analyzing sustainability of social-ecological systems (SES) framework of Elinor Ostrom is a multitier collection of concepts and variables that have proven to be relevant for understanding outcomes in diverse SES. The first tier of this framework includes the concepts resource system (RS) and resource units (RU), which are then further characterized through lower tier variables such as clarity of system boundaries and mobility.
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Library ResourceJournal Articles & BooksDecember, 1995Brazil, Central America, South America
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Library ResourceJournal Articles & BooksDecember, 2016Nepal, Asia
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Library ResourceJournal Articles & BooksDecember, 2013South Africa, Southern Africa
It is well known that land-use changes influence the hydrological cycle and that those changes in the hydrological cycle influence land use. The sophisticated spatial dynamic planning tools that have been developed in the last decades to support policy makers in the decision making process do not take into account the mutual feedbacks between land use and hydrology.
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Library ResourceJournal Articles & BooksDecember, 2010
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Library ResourceJournal Articles & BooksDecember, 2000
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Library ResourceJournal Articles & BooksDecember, 2016India
Most cities in developing countries fail to treat their wastewater comprehensively. Consequently, farmers downstream use poor-quality water for irrigation. This practice implies risks for farmers, consumers and the environment. Conversely, this water supply supports the livelihood of these farmers and other stakeholders along the value chains. Linking safer options for wastewater management with irrigation could therefore be a win–win solution: removing the risks for society and maintaining the bene ts for farmers.
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