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This unique publication provides important background information on environmental risk assessments to acquaint all managers & planners with the process & to develop an integrated approach that incorporates risk assessment into the strategic planning process of the sustainable cities programme. It provides an informed scientific basis for all decision-making in this complicated field.

The region is characterized for its aridity and vast deserts making water to evaporate very fast while at the same time permeating into the soil rapidly before it could be properly used or contained. The sourcebook provides a comprehensive description of the existing technologies available in West Asia so that decision makers, government and non-governmental organizations can use as a reference to promote the sound planning and management of freshwater resources in this particular region.

Deals with the problem of eutrophication of lakes and reservoirs by looking at its origin, consequences, solutions, and prognosis. The book first considers environmental causes, social and cultural aspects, and new strategies for policy, institutional and regulatory frameworks. It then deals with the importance of public awareness and education, and describes possible economic impacts, technological solutions, and management arrangements. Examples from different countries and ecosystems are included. The index does not cite page numbers. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.

Deals with the problem of eutrophication of lakes and reservoirs by looking at its origin, consequences, solutions, and prognosis. The book first considers environmental causes, social and cultural aspects, and new strategies for policy, institutional and regulatory frameworks. It then deals with the importance of public awareness and education, and describes possible economic impacts, technological solutions, and management arrangements. Examples from different countries and ecosystems are included. The index does not cite page numbers. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.

Consists primarily of papers presented at the conference. Water quality management has been identified as a high priority issue for the Mekong River Basin. Although water quality, especially in the main stem of the Mekong River, is mainly good, rapid development in the basin including urban growth, industrialization, deforestation, and agricultural expansion and intensification, have the potential to degrade water quality within the basin. Already serious problems have emerged in the Delta region.

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This unique publication provides important background information on environmental risk assessments to acquaint all managers & planners with the process & to develop an integrated approach that incorporates risk assessment into the strategic planning process of the sustainable cities programme. It provides an informed scientific basis for all decision-making in this complicated field.