Water Security, Climate Change and Sustainable Development. (2015)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Asit K. Biswas, Cecilia Tortajada.
• Editors: Biswas, Asit K; Tortajada, Cecilia
• Contents: Water, climate change and sustainable development: an overall framework.- Climate change, resource efficiency and sustainability: highlights of Nestlé's practices and achievements.- Adapting to climate variability and change in India: already a reality for water managers?.- Integrated water resources management and adaptation to climate change.- Downstream Implications of Climate Change in the Himalayas.- The business case for water.- Embracing and leading the journey of sustainable development by private sector actors.- Water, climate change and sustainable development: an industry example.- Economic growth and climate proofing Asia through sustainable water resources management.- Will rivers become a cause of conflict, rather than co-operation, in South Asia?.
• Publisher Details: Singapore : Springer
• Publication Date: 2015
• Copyright Date: 2016
• Extent: 1 online resource (168 pages)
• Subjects: Environment; Sustainable development; Science -- Earth Sciences -- Hydrology; Science -- Global Warming & Climate Change; Technology & Engineering -- Environmental -- Water Supply; Science -- Environmental Science; Hydrology & the hydrosphere; The environment; Water supply & treatment; Environmental management; Sustainability
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9789812879769
• Related ISBNs: 9789812879745
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.