Notice bibliographique
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Type(s) de contenu et mode(s) de consultation : Texte noté : électronique
Auteur(s) : Richter, Brian D.
Titre(s) : Chasing water [Texte électronique] : a guide for moving from scarcity to sustainability / Brian Richter
Publication : Washington ; Covelo ; London : Island Press, [2014]
Description matérielle : 1 ressource dématérialisée
Note(s) : Includes bibliographical references and index
"Water scarcity is spreading and intensifying in many regions of the world, with dire
consequences for local communities, economies, and freshwater ecosystems. Current
approaches tend to rely on policies crafted at the state or national level, which
on their own have proved insufficient to arrest water scarcity. To be durable and
effective, water plans must be informed by the culture, economics, and varied needs
of affected community members. International water expert Brian Richter argues that
sustainable water sharing in the twenty-first century can only happen through open,
democratic dialogue and local collective action. In Chasing Water, Richter tells a
cohesive and complete story of water scarcity: where it is happening, what is causing
it, and how it can be addressed. Through his engaging and nontechnical style, he strips
away the complexities of water management to its bare essentials, providing information
and practical examples that will empower community leaders, activists, and students
to develop successful and long-lasting water programs. Chasing Water will provide
local stakeholders with the tools and knowledge they need to take an active role in
the watershed-based planning and implementation that are essential for sustainable
water "
Sujet(s) : Gestion des ressources en eau -- Politique publique
Gestion des ressources en eau -- Coopération internationale
Indice(s) Dewey :
333.91 (23e éd.) = Eau (économie des ressources)
Identifiants, prix et caractéristiques : ISBN 9781610915373
Identifiant de la notice : ark:/12148/cb44669514j
Notice n° :
FRBNF44669514
(notice reprise d'un réservoir extérieur)
Table des matières : Running out of water -- ; Taking stock of our water budgets -- ; Options for resolving
water bankruptcy -- ; Who is responsible for water? -- ; Seven principles for sustainability
-- ; Bringing power to the people -- ; How to survive a water crisis : Murray-Darling
Basin, Australia -- ; Chasing hope.
