Sustainable Use and Development of Watersheds (Hardcover, 2008 ed.)

This book is a result of the NATO-SPS (NFA) Workshop held in Istanbul, Turkey, in October 2007. The main goal of the Workshop was to provide knowledge and build the skills of scientists, engineers, and decision- and policy-makers for the effective management of watersheds and prevention of or coping with catastrophic events. The aim of this effort was to transfer the multidisciplinary approach, information, and knowledge gained by the LEMSM group (NATO CCMS Pilot Study Group on Ecosystem Modeling of Coastal Lagoons for Sustainable Management) during their 12 years of collaboration on the Pilot Study to international scientists and decision-makers.

The Workshop provided participants with an excellent opportunity to develop understanding and skills in scenario-based decision-making management of watersheds. Participants from 21 countries exchanged knowledge on how to use advanced tools for assessment and decision-making that provide the ability to manage watersheds. Participants benefited from applying the sustainable use and development models to minimize and mitigate effects on the natural capital of water resources, watersheds, and thus socioeconomic systems. This led to recommendations based on a oeecosystem approacha for decision-making for protection of human security and peace. Further, group sessions resulted in the identification of Terms and Principles as well as the recommendations for application and implementation of sustainable use and development practices in developing countries. The program of the Workshop was challenging by embracing a a oehands ona learning experience.

The book specifically reframes the need for decision support tools and scientific knowledgein watershed management in the context of a multidisciplinary, integrated approach.

General

Imprint:	Springer-Verlag New York
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental Security
Release date:	July 2008
First published:	2008
Editors:	I. Ethem Goenenc • Angheluta Vadineanu • John P. Wolflin • Rosemarie C. Russo
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 30mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	532
Edition:	2008 ed.
ISBN-13:	978-1-4020-8556-7
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Management of land & natural resources Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Environmental economics > Sustainability Promotions
LSN:	1-4020-8556-7
Barcode:	9781402085567

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