About this book
This book is the result of a joint research effort led by the U.S. National Academy of Sciences and involving the Royal Scientific Society of Jordan, the Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities, and the Palestine Health Council. It discusses opportunities for enhancement of water supplies and avoidance of overexploitation of water resources in the Middle East. Based on the concept that ecosystem goods and services are essential to maintaining water quality and quantity, the book emphasizes conservation, improved use of current technologies, and water management approaches that are compatible with environmental quality.
Subjects
Water-supplyWater resources developmentSustainable developmentManagement of land & natural resourcesSanitary & municipal engineeringWater And Marine Resources ManagementWater Resources EngineeringBusiness & EconomicsEnvironmental StudiesBusiness/EconomicsMiddle EastEnvironmental - Water SupplyEnvironmental ScienceNatural ResourcesWater SupplyScience / Environmental ScienceSustainabilityHydraulicsIndustries - GeneralIsraelJordanWater-supply, middle eastPOLITICAL SCIENCEPublic Affairs & Administration