EAN: 9783319189703

SOCIETY - WATER - TECHNOLOGY GEBUNDEN

This book presents the results of the Interdisciplinary Research Group Society - Water -
Technology of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities. It describes
interdisciplinary evaluation criteria for major water engineering projects (MWEPs) and portrays
an application to the Lower Jordan Valley (Middle East) and the Fergana Valley (Central Asia).
Both areas are characterised by transboundary conflicts  by challenges due to demographic and
climate change and by political and societal pressures. Based on the findings  the book
provides recommendations for science and political decisions makers as well as for
international financing institutions. In addition  it outlines research gaps from an
interdisciplinary perspective.In the past  MWEPs have been used as an instrument to cope with
the demands of growing populations and to enhance development progress. Experiences with MWEPs
have shown that a purely technical approach has not always brought about the desired results.
In many cases  MWEPs have even resulted in negative implications for society and environment.
Therefore  improved management strategies and enhanced technologies for a sustainable water
resource management system are a prerequisite to meet present and future challenges. And 
moreover  the continuous evaluation and optimisation of these measures is  likewise  a must.

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