Freshwater Challenges of South Africa and its Upper Vaal River Current State and Outlook /

• Κύριος συγγραφέας: du Plessis, Anja (Συγγραφέας)
• Συγγραφή απο Οργανισμό/Αρχή: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Μορφή: Ηλεκτρονική πηγή Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2017.
• Σειρά: Springer Water,
• Θέματα: Earth sciences.; Water quality.; Water pollution.; Environmental management.; Environmental sciences.; Earth Sciences.; Environmental Science and Engineering.; Water Quality/Water Pollution.; Water Policy/Water Governance/Water Management.

 This book promotes better understanding and awareness of South Africa' significant water problems by describing the country's and especially the Upper Vaal River’s water resources. It is a “go-to” book for students, professionals and regular citizens when information is required regarding the country's and more specifically the Upper Vaal River’s freshwater resources. It highlights the major problems and risks which need to be addressed and give a realistic and true representation of the current water affairs. 

 Part I: Global Context of Freshwater Resources -- 1.Global Water Availability, Distribution and Use -- 2.Global Water Quality Challenges -- 3.Global Water Scarcity and Possible Conflicts -- Part II: South Africa's and the Upper Vaal WMA's Freshwater Resources -- 4.South Africa’s Water Availability and Use -- 5.The Upper Vaal WMA -- 6.Primary Water Quality Challenges for South Africa and the Upper Vaal WMA -- 7.Water Scarcity and Other Significant Challenges for South Africa -- Part III: Future Possibilities and Strategic Actions -- 8.A Future Outlook – Improved Water Efficiency and Possible Strategic Actions for South Africa and the Upper Vaal WMA -- Part IV: Challenges, Recommendations and Conclusions -- 9.Challenges and Policy Recommendations -- 10.Conclusions and Evaluations.