Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bull Savanna (Jamaica : Savanna)
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Development and Management of Water Resources, Jamaica, Bull Savanna
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bull Savanna (Jamaica : Savanna)
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Natural Resource Management for Sustainable Development in the Caribbean
Author: Ivan GoodbodyPublisher: Canoe Press (IL)
ISBN: 9789768125767
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 508
Book Description
At the International Earth Summit convened in Rio de Janeiro in 1994, all nations of the world were mandated to protect the environment for the benefit of present and future generations. This collection introduces the reader to the major issues involved in the management of a number of resources critical to Caribbean development. The chapters discuss the sustainability of water, fisheries and agriculture in the region from a variety of perspectives. Particular emphasis is also given to the use of energy, recreation and coastal resource management and their impact on the fragile ecosystem. The book makes a contribution to the ongoing debate of sustainable environmental management within the region and the world.
Selected Water Resources Abstracts
Author: Agrindex
Author: Climate Change and Agriculture in Jamaica
Author: R. SelvarajuPublisher: Food & Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO)
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
ctives of the study are: (i) to review current knowledge on vulnerability, past trends in climate, and impacts of climate variability and change on agriculture sector, and (ii) to explore technical and policy alternatives in order to cope with and adapt to impacts of climate variability and change more effectively. The study identified what the potential impacts are, considered what interventions are appropriate, and if and where they should occur. The scope of the study focused on broader policy directions and investment priorities in relation to climate change adaptation. The first two chapters of this book present overall background on the agriculture sector and vulnerability context. Chapter 2 specifically presents vulnerability of agro-ecosystems and food production systems in both temporal and special dimensions. Chapter 3 elaborates on the nature of climate variability and expected future changes in climate. The past trends in climate were described based on observation, analysi
Selected Water Resources Abstracts
Author: BIBLIO 2000: IICA Jamaica Library Database
Author: The Role of Research and Development in Water Resources Planning and Management for Achieving Urban Goals
Author: Miller B. SpanglerPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : City planning
Languages : en
Pages : 1312
Book Description
Documentación de la FAO.
Author: A.I.D. Research and Development Abstracts
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Economic development
Languages : en
Pages : 512
Book Description