Issar Progressive Development

To Mitigate the Negative Impact of Global Warming on the Semi-arid Regions
1. Auflage 2010
ISBN: 978-3-642-10640-8
Verlag: Springer
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, 152 Seiten

Reihe: Environmental Science and Engineering

The book is based on the results of the investigations of the authors in the semi-arid and arid regions (ASAR) of the globe. These investigations brought to the conclusion that the warming climate will cause the drying up of the water resources in these regions. In this case the principles of Sustainable Development will not be able to avert forthcoming catastrophes. These conclusions brought to the compilation of the policy of 'Progressive Development', emphasising investment in the development of new water resources and changing the natural environments while advancing the local populations on the dimension of knowledge by education.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Issar, Arie S.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1;Contents;8
2;List of Figures;12
3;List of Tables;14
4;Contributors;16
5;Part I Progressive Development Human Society Can Mitigate the Negative Impacts of Aridization Due to Global Warming;17
5.1;General Introduction;17
5.2;1 The Past is the Key to the Future;18
5.2.1;References;20
5.3;2 Present Global Warming, What Will Be Its Future Impact?;21
5.3.1;References;26
5.4;3 Malthusian and Neo-Malthusian Prophecies of Calamity;27
5.4.1;References;32
5.5;4 The Principles of Sustainable Development a Result of Neo-Malthusian Conceptual Model;33
5.6;5 The Theoretical Basis Behind the Falsification of the Theory of Malthus and Verification of Condorcets Confuted Model;36
5.6.1;References;39
5.7;6 Progressive Development the Modern Version of Condorcets Conceptual Model;40
5.7.1;References;45
5.8;7 Development of Groundwater, the Fundamental Resource of Projects Based on the Principle of Progressive Development;46
5.8.1;References;48
5.9;8 Progressive Development by Greening the Deserts, to Mitigate Global Warming and Provide New Land and Income Resources;50
5.9.1;References;55
6;Part II Regional Investigations;56
6.1;9 Progressive Development and Groundwater Resources of Israel;57
6.1.1;9.1 Introduction;57
6.1.2;9.2 The History of Water Development of Israel;58
6.1.3;9.3 Physical-Geographical and Administrative Background ;62
6.1.4;9.4 The Hydrogeology of Israel;62
6.1.4.1;9.4.1 The Limestone Aquifers (of Jurassic and Cretaceous Age) Feeding the Jordan River;62
6.1.4.2;9.4.2 The Cretaceous Limestone Aquifer of Central Israel;64
6.1.4.3;9.4.3 The Sandstone Coastal Plain Aquifer of Quaternary Age ;65
6.1.4.4;9.4.4 The Limestone and Chalk Aquifers of Eocene Age;66
6.1.5;9.5 Advanced Methods of Irrigation;66
6.1.6;9.6 The Reuse of Sewage Water;67
6.1.7;9.7 Use of Brackish, Saline and Seawater;68
6.1.8;References;68
6.2;10 The Negev Desert of Israel A Conceptual Plan of a Progressive Development Project for an Arid Region;69
6.2.1;10.1 Geography, Climate and Geology;69
6.2.2;10.2 The Past as a Key to the Future;71
6.2.3;10.3 Groundwater the Basis of Development of the Negev;75
6.2.3.1;10.3.1 The Limestone -- Dolomite Aquifer of the Judean Group of Cenomanian-Turonian Age;76
6.2.3.2;10.3.2 The Nubian Sandstone Aquifer of Lower Cretaceous Age;77
6.2.3.3;10.3.3 The Alluvial Aquifer of the Rift Valley;77
6.2.4;10.4 Modelling;77
6.2.5;10.5 Regional Plan of Development;79
6.2.6;10.6 The Artificial Oasis Habitat;79
6.2.7;10.7 The Arava Rift Valley, A Special Case;80
6.2.8;References;80
6.3;11 Progressive Development in the Marine Environment;82
6.3.1;11.1 From Hunting and Gathering to Agriculture;82
6.3.2;11.2 Marine Fisheries: Capture and Aquaculture;82
6.3.2.1;11.2.1 The Dilemma of Growing Demand;83
6.3.2.2;11.2.2 Defining Sustainability;84
6.3.2.3;11.2.3 Progressive Development and Management of Fisheries;84
6.3.2.4;11.2.4 Environmentalist Advocacy and Fisheries Management;86
6.3.2.5;11.2.5 Ecosystem-Based Management;87
6.3.3;References;88
6.4;12 Progressive Development of New Marine Environments for the Production of Marine Vegetation;91
6.4.1;References;94
7;Part III Progressive Development and Strategic Environmental Assessment;96
7.1;Introduction;96
7.2;References;97
7.3;13 Some Examples of Development in the Desert Belts;98
7.3.1;References;100
7.4;14 Sustainability in the Desert?;101
7.4.1;References;102
7.5;15 The Potential of Progressive Development;103
7.5.1;Reference;104
7.6;16 The Feasibility of Progressive Development;105
7.6.1;16.1 Long-Term Effects of Irrigation on Soils and the Environment;105
7.6.2;16.2 The Past as Key for the Future;105
7.6.3;References;108
7.7;17 Modelling the Impact of Climate Change and Irrigation by the Geographic Law of Soil Zonality;110
7.7.1;References;119
7.8;18 The Socio-Economic Framework: What Can be Learned from Earlier Failures?;121
7.8.1;References;123
7.9;19 Strategic Environmental Assessment to Assess and Monitor Sustainable Resource Use in Progressive Development: Potentials and Limitations;124
7.9.1;19.1 Improvement of the Progressive Development Strategy;124
7.9.2;19.2 SEA Process and Contents;125
7.9.2.1;19.2.1 Environmental Assessment and Comparison of Feasible Alternatives;127
7.9.3;19.3 SEA Application in Practice;128
7.9.3.1;19.3.1 Communication and Cooperation with All Stakeholders;129
7.9.3.2;19.3.2 Environmental Quality Objectives and Standards;130
7.9.3.3;19.3.3 Indicators and Assessment Criteria;132
7.9.3.4;19.3.4 Compatibility of Scientific Requirements with Practicality of Approach;133
7.9.3.5;19.3.5 Tiered Decision-Support System;134
7.9.4;References;134
7.10;20 Discussion and Conclusion;136
7.10.1;References;138
8;Part IV Appendices;139
8.1;Appendix A The Project in NE Kenya an Example of a Development Project Based on Groundwater, Following the Conceptual Model of Progressive Development;140
8.1.1;A.1 The Development of Perennial Water Resources for Irrigation for the Settling of the Nomad Population in the Arid and Semi-Arid (ASAL) Northeast Kenya ;140
8.1.1.1;A.1.1 Preface;140
8.1.1.2;A.1.2 Summary of Observations;142
8.1.1.3;A.1.3 Summary of Recommendations;142
8.1.1.4;A.1.4 Development of Water Resources;143
8.1.1.5;A.1.5 The Impact of Water Resources Development on the Environment;144
8.1.1.6;A.1.6 Education;146
8.1.1.7;A.1.7 The Construction of Dams;146
8.2;Appendix B A Call for Global Action Replant the Dry Lands;148
8.2.1;B.1 Executive Summary;148
8.2.2;B.2 Introduction;149
8.2.3;B.3 On the Availability of Untapped Water Resources in the Dry Lands;151
8.2.4;B.4 Aspects of Sustainability;152
8.2.5;B.5 Economic Aspects;153
8.2.6;B.6 Conclusion, Recommendations and a Few Words of Caution;153