Handbook of Catchment Management

The Handbook of Catchment Management provides an up-to-date view of catchment management issues and contexts,with new case study material highlighting multi-sectoral management in different globally significant basins and geographical locations. It is designed for a broad audience, particularly advanced students, researchers, academics, and water sector professionals.

Format: Hardback
Length: 656 pages
Publication date: 22 July 2021
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

The Handbook of Catchment Management, first published in 2010, served as a pivotal benchmark for our evolving understanding and actions in water management within catchment contexts over the past decade. As we enter a new phase of development, aligned with contemporary and future challenges, the catchment management concept is poised to undergo significant transformation. These challenges encompass climate change uncertainty, a deeper understanding of ecological functioning under changing conditions, the pursuit of a low-carbon, energy-efficient, and circular society, the multifaceted utilization of water resources, the emergence of new pollutants of concern, innovative approaches to valuation, finance, and pricing mechanisms, effective stewardship and community engagement, the integration of water across the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), and the interconnectedness between water, energy, and food. These developments are situated within an increasingly data-rich world, where advanced analytics, sensor technology, and processing power are empowering real-time decision-making. Furthermore, the challenge lies in enhancing cross-compliance and policy integration to meet the diverse objectives of multiple stakeholders, while also establishing a link between actions and cost-effective outcomes. Additionally, this revised and updated edition of the Handbook showcases a multitude of new and exciting real-world examples at the city, regional, and basin scales, exemplifying contemporary and innovative catchment thinking. By integrating science, technology, knowledge, and governance, these examples address a wide range of drivers and complex problems across the globe, offering valuable insights and solutions for catchment management and water resources management. Now, more than ever, is the opportune time to seize the new challenges and opportunities facing catchment management and water resources management on a global scale.

Weight: 1386g
Dimension: 177 x 251 x 39 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781119531227
Edition number: 2nd Edition