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Rivers and their watersheds constitute some of the most dynamic and
complex landscapes. Rivers have sustained human communities, and
human societies have utilized and altered river flows in a number
of ways for millennia. However, the level of human impact on
rivers, and on watershed environments, has become acute during the
last hundred years or so. This book brings together empirical
research and theoretical perspectives on the changing conditions of
a range of river basin environments in the contemporary world,
including the history and culture of local societies living in
these river basins. It provides theoretical insights on the
patterns and nature of the interaction between rivers and their use
by human communities. The chapters are written from a variety of
positions, including environmental science, hydrology, human
ecology, urban studies, water management, historical geography,
cultural anthropology and tourism studies. The case studies span
different geographical regions, providing valuable insight on the
multifaceted interactions between rivers and our societies, and on
the changing riverscapes in different parts of the world. Specific
detailed examples are included from Australia, Brazil, France,
India, Iran, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, South Africa, UK
and USA.
This book presents solutions to address water security in rapidly
urbanizing cities, and explores the new paradigms of water security
in changing contexts. Highlighting the latest developments in water
research, changes in water policy, and current discourses on water
security, the book also provides information and tools for local
stakeholders, water managers, and policymakers to build the
capacity for sustainable water governance. The book discusses a
wide range of sustainable solutions and their implementation to
ensure that the balance between water supply and demand remains
sustainable in the long term, with a focus on local solutions to
build capacity and developing policy awareness for a wide range of
stakeholders. As the concept of urban water security in changing
contexts is open to multiple interpretations, the authors set out
various approaches. Providing an overview of the changing
perspectives of urban water security in different contexts, the
book is based on findings of the Asia-Pacific Network water
security project at the United Nations University, Tokyo, as well
as the authors' current research-based at Pokhara University,
Nepal, Hosei University, Tokyo, Institute for the Global
Environmental Strategies, Japan and the Australian National
University, Australia. The book also includes the views of
international authorities (such as water experts) on the subject.
The solutions are complemented by analysis of case studies of
various localized sustainable solutions at different scales. The
book is a valuable resource for water professionals and
policymakers around the globe, academics, teachers working in
water-related areas, NGOs, think thanks, water research institutes,
donor organizations, and international and local water utility
services.
This book presents solutions to address water security in rapidly
urbanizing cities, and explores the new paradigms of water security
in changing contexts. Highlighting the latest developments in water
research, changes in water policy, and current discourses on water
security, the book also provides information and tools for local
stakeholders, water managers, and policymakers to build the
capacity for sustainable water governance. The book discusses a
wide range of sustainable solutions and their implementation to
ensure that the balance between water supply and demand remains
sustainable in the long term, with a focus on local solutions to
build capacity and developing policy awareness for a wide range of
stakeholders. As the concept of urban water security in changing
contexts is open to multiple interpretations, the authors set out
various approaches. Providing an overview of the changing
perspectives of urban water security in different contexts, the
book is based on findings of the Asia-Pacific Network water
security project at the United Nations University, Tokyo, as well
as the authors' current research-based at Pokhara University,
Nepal, Hosei University, Tokyo, Institute for the Global
Environmental Strategies, Japan and the Australian National
University, Australia. The book also includes the views of
international authorities (such as water experts) on the subject.
The solutions are complemented by analysis of case studies of
various localized sustainable solutions at different scales. The
book is a valuable resource for water professionals and
policymakers around the globe, academics, teachers working in
water-related areas, NGOs, think thanks, water research institutes,
donor organizations, and international and local water utility
services.
Rivers and their watersheds constitute some of the most dynamic and
complex landscapes. Rivers have sustained human communities, and
human societies have utilized and altered river flows in a number
of ways for millennia. However, the level of human impact on
rivers, and on watershed environments, has become acute during the
last hundred years or so. This book brings together empirical
research and theoretical perspectives on the changing conditions of
a range of river basin environments in the contemporary world,
including the history and culture of local societies living in
these river basins. It provides theoretical insights on the
patterns and nature of the interaction between rivers and their use
by human communities. The chapters are written from a variety of
positions, including environmental science, hydrology, human
ecology, urban studies, water management, historical geography,
cultural anthropology and tourism studies. The case studies span
different geographical regions, providing valuable insight on the
multifaceted interactions between rivers and our societies, and on
the changing riverscapes in different parts of the world. Specific
detailed examples are included from Australia, Brazil, France,
India, Iran, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, South Africa, UK
and USA.
This volume brings together the geological, geomorphological and
ecological aspects of Japan's natural heritage, arguing for dynamic
conservation of such heritage and explaining their key
characteristics in an accessible format for general readers. Sites
from World Heritage Properties (Natural), UNESCO Global Geoparks,
and National Parks of Japan representing key facets of this
heritage are analyzed in depth, and the text is supplemented with
color photographs and useful information for potential travelers.
The volume is divided into thematic sections that help understand
the diversity of Japan's natural heritage, with supplementary
information on conservation, tourism trends, local culture and
lifestyles. In addition, chapters analyzing nature's mechanisms
that engender diverse heritage landscapes and
conservation/sustainable management schemes make this volume a
valuable resource for both general readers and those with more
specialized interests.
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