The Paraná River Basin: Managing Water Resources to Sustain Ecosystem Services

ISBN-13: 9780367277048 / Angielski / Twarda / 2020 / 188 str.

Chris D. Metcalfe; Pablo Collins; Mirta L. Menone

Opis

This book provides insight into the hydrology, ecosystem services and management of water resources in the Paraná River basin, including the importance of water to the socio-economic development of the countries within the watershed.

Spis treści

1. The Paraná River Basin and its Ecosystem Services  2. Water Resources: Status and Management Challenges  3. Geomorphological and Sedimentological Characteristics  4. Water Infrastructure  5. Ecosystems  6. Climate Change Impacts  7. Water Quality and Impacts of Development  8. Transboundary Cooperation  9. Meeting the Sustainable Development Goals for Water and Sanitation