Water And Poverty

Author : David Hemson
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1848132662
Total Pages : 219 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Poverty and Water written by David Hemson and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2008-09-15 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rarely has such a contentious and complex issue emerged in twenty-first century development as that of water. In this book, co-editors David Hemson, Kassin Kulindwa, Haakon Lein, and Adolfo Mascarenhas use a global spread of case studies to illustrate that water is not simply an issue of physical scarcity, but rather a complex and politically-driven issue with profound future implications, both in the developing world and outside it. The book argues that for the international community to achieve the Millennium Development Goals, governments must step in to protect the rights of the poor. Here, the links between poverty and access to clean water are explored with an eye to political reform that can end the exploitative policies of big business and help to shape a more equitable world for all.

Author : Vishnu Prasad Pandey
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119564441
Total Pages : 25 pages
Book Rating : 4.47/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Water, Climate Change, and Sustainability written by Vishnu Prasad Pandey and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-04-20 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WATER, CLIMATE CHANGE, AND SUSTAINABILITY An in-depth review of sustainable concepts in water resources management under climate change Climate change continues to intensify existing pressures in water resources management, such as rapid population growth, land use changes, pollution, damming of rivers, and many others. Securing a reliable water supply—critical for achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)—requires understanding of the relation between finite water resources, climate variability/change, and various elements of sustainability. Water, Climate Change, and Sustainability is a timely and in-depth examination of the concept of sustainability as it relates to water resources management in the context of climate change risks. Featuring contributions by global authors, this edited volume is organized into three sections: Sustainability Concepts; Sustainability Approaches, Tools, and Techniques; and Sustainability in Practice. Detailed chapters describe the linkage between water and sustainable development, highlight the development and use of new measuring and reporting methods, and discuss the implementation of sustainability concepts in various water use sectors. Topics include localizing and mainstreaming global water sustainability initiatives, resilient water infrastructure for poverty reduction, urban water security for sustainable cities, climate actions and challenges for sustainable ecosystem services, and more. This important resource: Reviews contemporary scientific research and practical applications in the areas of water, climate change and sustainability in different regions of the world Discusses future directions of research and practices in relation to expected patterns of climate changes Covers a wide range of concepts, theories, and perspectives of sustainable development of water resources Features case studies of field and modelling techniques for analyzing water resources and evaluating vulnerability, security, and associated risks Discusses practical applications of water resources in contexts such as food security, global health, clean energy, and climate action Water, Climate Change, and Sustainability is an invaluable resource for policy makers water managers, researchers, and other professionals in the field, and an ideal text for graduate students in hydrogeology, climate change, geophysics, geochemistry, geography, water resources, and environmental science.

Author : Gary White
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0593189973
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Worth of Water written by Gary White and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2022-03-29 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the founders of nonprofits Water.org & WaterEquity Gary White and Matt Damon, the incredible true story of two unlikely allies on a mission to end the global water crisis for good On any given morning, you might wake up and shower with water, make your coffee with water, flush your toilet with water—and think nothing of it. But around the world, more than three-quarters of a billion people can’t do any of that—because they have no clean water source near their homes. And 1.7 billion don’t have access to a toilet. This crisis affects a third of the people on the planet. It keeps kids out of school and women out of work. It traps people in extreme poverty. It spreads disease. It’s also solvable. That conviction is what brought together movie actor Matt Damon and water expert and engineer Gary White. They spent years getting the answer wrong, then halfway right, then almost right. Over time, they and their organization, Water.org, have found an approach that works. Working with partners across East Africa, Latin America, South Asia, and Southeast Asia, they’ve helped over 40 million people access water and/or sanitation. In The Worth of Water, Gary and Matt take us along on the journey—telling stories as they uncover insights, try out new ideas, and travel between the communities they serve and the halls of power where decisions get made. With humor and humility, they illuminate the challenges of launching a brand-new model with extremely high stakes: better health and greater prosperity for people allover the world. The Worth of Water invites us to become a part of this effort—to match hope with resources, to empower families and communities, and to end the global water crisis for good. All the authors’ proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to Water.org.

Author : Shirley J. Hansen
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 8770223351
Total Pages : 215 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Water Poverty written by Shirley J. Hansen and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2020-12-17 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A water crisis on our immediate horizon is destined to hurt, even kill, millions of children, and the window of opportunity to do something about it is rapidly closing. There is, however, a glimmer of hope that could turn into rays of sunshine. Water is a commodity, and we have just come through some painful times dealing with the shortage of another commodity—energy. For those who lived through the "energy crisis," this book offers a brief trip down memory lane.

Author : Barbara C. P. Koppen
Publisher : IWMI
ISBN 13 : 9066870699
Total Pages : 219 pages
Book Rating : 4.97/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Climbing the Water Ladder written by Barbara C. P. Koppen and published by IWMI. This book was released on 2009 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Local government can be the pivot to make this happen.

Author : Randolph Barker
Publisher : IWMI
ISBN 13 : 9290904100
Total Pages : 19 pages
Book Rating : 4.06/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Water Scarcity/Poverty written by Randolph Barker and published by IWMI. This book was released on 2000-12 with total page 19 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : I.H. Olcay Ünver
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1461504236
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Water Development and Poverty Reduction written by I.H. Olcay Ünver and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the book's four Parts, the interdisciplinary approach to many issues contributes to the relationship between water and poverty. Part I includes articles on the conceptual and methodological issues concerning poverty reduction through water resources development. It also offers analysis of quantitative measurements of poverty reduction, including some approaches for creating a Water Poverty Index. Part II considers the institutional frameworks for management of water and poverty reduction. Topics range from community-based decision making to international leadership. Part III encompasses discussions on participatory irrigation management and the privatization of urban water supplies and sewerage and the link to poverty. Case studies from India, Turkey, and Jordan make up Part IV. The studies present diverse water management and development practices for poverty reduction, including realistic pricing and effective irrigation practices, the use of water as an engine for sustainable development, small and large scale strategies for reducing the risks and uncertainties in water availability and food security, the economic value of improved water supplies, and the positive impact of small-scale development projects.

Author : John Soussan
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 38 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Poverty and Water Security written by John Soussan and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This paper stimulates debate and improved understanding of the critical importance of water security in the lives of the world's poor and provides a conceptual framework to help explain the relationship between poverty and water security. It also proposes constructive steps towards improving water security for the world's poor.

Author : Franklin Lee Brown
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4.27/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Water and Poverty in the Southwest written by Franklin Lee Brown and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Asian Development Bank
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 112 pages
Book Rating : 4.66/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Water and Poverty written by Asian Development Bank and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Collection of Thematic Papers Prepared by the 3rd World Water Forum, Kyoto, Japan, 16-23 March 2003 Pro-poor water governance, community empowerment and capacity, how to reach the poorest among the poor, the links among water, health and poverty, gender and water, water and food security, and how water plays a role in developing sustainable livelihoods for the poor, are among the themes explored in this publication. It features chapters by experts from the Gender and Water Alliance, WaterAid, the Global Water Partnership, the International Water Management Institute, and other known international experts.