EFlows Case Studies and Review Read more about EFlows Case Studies and Review With a decision tree as guide, this presentation cites EFlows case studies and assessments, including a proposed inlet array design, hydropower plants, and river zoning.
Contemporary Concepts in Water Management and Impacts of Development on Local Hydrology Read more about Contemporary Concepts in Water Management and Impacts of Development on Local Hydrology Contemporary concepts in water management include use versus consumption, virtual water, and a hierarchy of water requirements. This presentation describes these concepts as well as managing competition in water use, what water management should focus on, infrastructure development and hydrology, and agricultural water management.
The Practicalities of Managing EFlows Assessments Read more about The Practicalities of Managing EFlows Assessments This presentation discusses the evolution of thinking about hydropower, specifically upstream impacts; compliance of EFlows with performance standards; the rise in consideration of EFlows; engaging affected communities; a logframe for EFlows assessment; establishing project context; setting up an EFlows assessment tool; analyzing alternatives; and drafting and implementing an EFlows management plan.
Environmental Flows: Concepts and Methods Read more about Environmental Flows: Concepts and Methods Rivers are an interconnected and interdependent living system. This presentation defines Environmental (EFlows) as it relates to ecosystems, its main aspects, assessment methods, and the benefits of increased scale and detail.
Cate Brown Keywords animals assessment ecosystem environment fish hydrology plants pollution river sediment sustainability wastewater water Read more about Cate Brown Cate Brown is an extraordinary professor at the University of the Western Cape.
Training Course on Pollution, Health, and Safety Management in ADB Projects - Water Quality Module Read more about Training Course on Pollution, Health, and Safety Management in ADB Projects - Water Quality Module ADB’s Training Course on Pollution, Health, and Safety Management in ADB Projects was organized in response to an indicated need for better understanding of how the general and industry-specific Environmental, Health, and Safety Guidelines are applicable to ADB projects, how to assess the environmental impacts of project-generated pollution, and how to identify performance standards.
Room for River Read more about Room for River Half of the Netherlands is below sea level. Moreover, its three major rivers have more water due to climate change, while many people live behind the dikes that sandwhich the waterways. Without flood protection, the country may be in danger of experiencing another great flood, like the one that wreaked havoc in the country in 1995. The Room for the River program is the country's innovative approach to flood protection-it expanded the rivers in more than 30 places.
Community-Based Disaster Risk Management in Kitakyushu Read more about Community-Based Disaster Risk Management in Kitakyushu This presentation introduces the City of Kitakyushu in Japan. Apart from the concept of disaster prevention and reduction, the discussion also includes the types of disaster-prevention measures employed by the city. The potentials and resources for resilient and smart communities, with Kitakyushu Smart Community as an example, are explored.
"My Town, My River" Renovation Project: City of Kitakyushu's Experience on Wastewater Management Read more about "My Town, My River" Renovation Project: City of Kitakyushu's Experience on Wastewater Management This presentation provides an overview of the City of Kitakyushu, Japan. The city’s approach, including technology options to wastewater management, are discussed. The procurement and guarantee of financial resources to sustain wastewater treatment systems are, likewise, explained.
Partnerships for Sewerage and Sanitation: Lessons Learned Read more about Partnerships for Sewerage and Sanitation: Lessons Learned Experience of Manila Water Company in the Philippines shows that risks to attaining wastewater targets are best addressed through partnerships with key stakeholders. The company’s partnerships have resulted in creative and synergistic solutions that otherwise would have remained undeveloped if it had acted solely on its own.