Balancing act: Water resource management in the face of floods, droughts, and extreme weather events
The result's identifiers
Result code in IS VaVaI
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Result on the web
<a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/book/edited-volume/9780443267772/advances-in-hydrology" target="_blank" >https://www.sciencedirect.com/book/edited-volume/9780443267772/advances-in-hydrology</a>
DOI - Digital Object Identifier
<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/C2023-0-52928-3" target="_blank" >10.1016/C2023-0-52928-3</a>
Alternative languages
Result language
angličtina
Original language name
Balancing act: Water resource management in the face of floods, droughts, and extreme weather events
Original language description
The complex dynamics of water resource management in the context of extreme hydrological events emphasize the need for adaptive strategies to mitigate their impacts. The environmental, social, and economic dimensions of water resource management are discussed, emphasizing the importance of an integrated and holistic approach. The impact of floods and droughts on water resources is multifaceted, with floods causing infrastructure damage, loss of lives, and environmental degradation, while droughts pose threats to agriculture, water supply, and ecosystems. The changing climate further exacerbates these challenges, making it crucial to re-evaluate traditional water management practices. Effective water resource management requires a comprehensive understanding of the hydrological cycle, and local and global factors influencing water availability. Advanced technologies like remote sensing and modeling can enhance the precision of water resource assessments, aiding in the development of proactive strategies. Real-time monitoring and data-driven decision-making are essential for responding swiftly to changing hydrological conditions. Community engagement and participatory approaches are crucial in mitigating the impact of floods and droughts on local communities. Initiatives like rainwater harvesting and sustainable agriculture can contribute to the sustainable use of water resources. Policy frameworks are essential for guiding water resource management plans, allowing countries and international organizations to address the complex concerns of floods and droughts. Effective management of water resources requires cost-benefit analyses, innovative financing mechanisms like insurance schemes, and ecological considerations. The ecosystem provides major essential help like water purification, flood regulation, and biodiversity habitat. Green infrastructure and nature-based solutions promote environmental sustainability.
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Czech description
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Classification
Type
C - Chapter in a specialist book
CEP classification
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OECD FORD branch
10503 - Water resources
Result continuities
Project
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Continuities
S - Specificky vyzkum na vysokych skolach
Others
Publication year
2025
Confidentiality
S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů
Data specific for result type
Book/collection name
Advances in Hydrology Spatial Intelligence, Climate Change, and Sustainable Water Resource Management
ISBN
978-0-443-26777-2
Number of pages of the result
14
Pages from-to
209-222
Number of pages of the book
350
Publisher name
Elsevier
Place of publication
Amsterdam, Netherlands
UT code for WoS chapter
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