Water, sustainable development and the nexus : response to climate change /: response to climate change. (2019)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Edited by Velma I. Grover, Amani Alfarra.
• Editors: Grover, Velma I; Alfarra, Amani
• Contents: Introduction: Global challenges with growing demand for resources and economic development. Three Dimensions of SD and the Nexus. Three dimensions of SD – ecosystems (environment), economic development and social equity issues. Water and three Dimensions of Sustainable Development as mitigation response for climate change. Looking beyond the water sector: An introduction to the Water-Energy-Food Nexus. Water-Energy-Food Security and the Nexus . Promoting human security: The Food Nexus, sustainable development and health. Safe water and healthy food: The link between agriculture, nutrition and water policy. Sanitation and the linkages to WEF Nexus. Water, development and urbanization/industry challenges. Inherited cultural attitude for water use and its linkages to energy and food. Linkages to SD and water use in different cultures. Climate change mitigation/adaptation issues. The Water-Energy-Food Nexus in the Arab Region: From discussion to implementation. The Water-Energy-Food Nexus in Asia. The Water-Energy-Food Nexus in Africa. The Water-Energy-Food Nexus in North America. The Water-Energy-Food Nexus in Europe. The Water-Energy-Food Nexus in Australia. Conclusion.
• Edition: 1st
• Publisher Details: Boca Raton : CRC Press
• Publication Date: 2019
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations (black and white, and colour)
• Subjects: 333.91; Water-supply; Sustainable agriculture; Food security; Energy security; Sustainable development
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781351651950
• Related ISBNs: 9781498786522; 9781351642422; 9781315155906
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