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Agro-climatic and hydrological characterization of selected watersheds in Northern Ghana

This paper provides the climatic and biophysical context of three watersheds in northern Ghana - Anyari and Zanlerigu in the Upper East region and Bihinaayili in the Northern region.

Publication Date: 
01/08/2017
Davie M. Kadyampakeni, Marloes L. Mul, Emmanuel Obuobie, & et al
International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
Tags:
Watershed Development, Agriculture, Ghana, Hydrology, Climate Change, Water Quality, Water Management, Africa
Water Resources

Heterogeneity in riverine ecosystem service: perceptions insights for water-decision processes in transboundary rivers

The objective of this study is to analyze heterogeneous perceptions of the relative importance of riverine ecosystem services to inform policy decisions. To improve allocation of scarce resources across competing uses, it is crucial to understand the values placed on various water uses.

Publication Date: 
01/08/2017
Hassaan Furqan Khan, Y. C. Ethan, Yang Claudia Ringler
International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)
Tags:
Water Resources, Water Management, River Basin, Ecosystem Services, Indus, Niger, India, Asia, Africa
Climate Change

Predicting impact of climate change on water temperature and dissolved oxygen in tropical rivers

Predicting the impact of climate change and human activities on river systems is imperative for effective management of aquatic ecosystems. Unique information can be derived that is critical to the survival of aquatic species under dynamic environmental conditions. Therefore, the response of a tropical river system under climate and land-use changes from the aspects of water temperature and dissolved oxygen concentration were evaluated.

Publication Date: 
28/07/2017
Al-Amin Danladi Bello, Noor Baharim Hashim, Mohd Ridza Mohd Haniffah
Climate
1-24
Tags:
Rivers, Climate Impacts, Water Resources, Freshwater Ecosystems, Land Use, Malaysia
Habitat And Urbanisation

South Africa under pressure to invest trillions in infrastructure development

South Africa needs to invest $464 billion (R6 trillion) by 2040 in the water and electricity sectors to plug its infrastructure investment gap and address economic and population growth between now

Publication Date: 
28/07/2017
Times Live (South Africa)
Tags:
Habitat And Urbanisation, Infrastructure Development, South Africa, Water Resources, Energy, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Economy, GDP
Water Resources

Question raised in Lok Sabha on Management of Wetlands, 25/07/2017

Question raised in Lok Sabha on Management of Wetlands, 25/07/2017. 115 wetlands in 24 States and two Union Territories have been identified for conservation and management under the National Wetland Conservation Programme (NWCP) of the Ministry. The State-wise list of these wetlands is given in Annexure - I.

Publication Date: 
25/07/2017
Lok Sabha
Tags:
Wetlands, Wetland Conservation, India, Parliament
Water Resources

Tanzania: Experts Begin Research On How to Counter Effects of Fluoride

An intensive research on ways to counter the health effects of flouride on human health is underway here.

Publication Date: 
24/07/2017
All Africa
Tags:
Groundwater Pollution, Water Pollution, Water Quality, Fluoride, Tanzania, Health Effects, Drinking Water, Lakes, Rivers, Africa
Water Resources

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding the proposed construction of a centre of Aligarh Muslim University on the bank of river Mahananda in Kishanganj district, Bihar, 21/07/2017

Order of the National Green Tribunal (Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata) in the matter of Manjhi Parganas Abhen Baisi Vs Aligarh Muslim University, Kishanganj, Bihar & Others dated 21/07/2017 regarding the proposed construction of a centre of Aligarh Muslim University on the bank of river Mahananda in Kishanganj District in the State of Bihar. It is alleged that out of 224.02 acres of land transferred to the University for the purpose by the Govt., most of it falls on the river bed and flood plains of Mahananda river. NGT directs notice to be issued to the Respondents.

Judgement Date: 
21/07/2017
Tags:
Rivers, Mahananda, Kishanganj (D), Bihar, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Ganga, Minor Minerals, Sand, Mining
Water Resources

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding damage to Yamuna flood plains during the holding of the three day Art of Living event in Delhi, 21/07/2017

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Pramod Kumar Tyagi Vs. Art of Living International Center & Others dated 21/07/2017 regarding damage to Yamuna flood plains during the holding of the three day Art of Living event in Delhi.

Judgement Date: 
21/07/2017
Tags:
Yamuna, Festival, Riverine Ecology, Hydrology, Delhi Development Authority (DDA), Uttar Pradesh, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court
Water Resources

State-wide project to boost groundwater

Climate change fund to support constructing recharge structures to prevent floodwater from entering sea

Publication Date: 
21/07/2017
Hindu (Chennai)
Tags:
Tamil Nadu, Groundwater, Groundwater Recharge, UNFCCC, Water Resources
Water Resources

SC concerned over vanishing wetlands in Bengaluru

The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed concern over vanishing wetlands in the country, including in Bengaluru, and asked the Centre to explain the “huge amount” of money spent on various works rel

Publication Date: 
21/07/2017
Deccan Herald (Bangalore)
Tags:
Karnataka, Bangalore (T), Wetlands, Supreme Court, Floods, Water Resources

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