Sustainability Implications of Deficit Irrigation in a Mature Water Economy: A Case Study in Southern Spain [PDF]
, 2017 Deficit irrigation (DI) is an agricultural practice in which the volume of irrigation water applied during the crop cycle is below the irrigation requirements for maximum production, the aim of which is to increase irrigation water productivity.
Berbel, Julio, Expósito, Alfonso
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An Integrated Assessment Framework for Water Resources Management: A DSS Tool and a Pilot Study Application [PDF]
Decision making for the management of water resources is a complex and difficult task. This is due to the complex socio-economic system that involves a large number of interest groups pursuing multiple and conflicting objectives, within an often ...
Anita Fassio +2 more
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Threats to soil quality in Denmark - A review of existing knowledge in the context of the EU Soil Thematic Strategy [PDF]
, 2009 The EU Commission is preparing a proposal for a Soil Framework Directive with the purpose of protecting the soil resources in Europe. The proposal identifies six major threats to the sustained quality of soils in Europe. This report addresses the threats
Christensen, B.T. +2 more
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Frontiers in Marine ScienceThe marine ecological economy has emerged as one of the most dynamic and promising sectors for economic expansion in coastal nations and regions. Its development is vital for fostering sustained, balanced and resilient economic growth.
Zongli Dai +4 more
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A drivers-pressure-state-impact-responses framework to support the sustainability of fish and fisheries in Lake Tana, Ethiopia [PDF]
, 2018 Lake Tana, Ethiopia's largest lake, has a remarkable and conservation-worthy assemblage of fish species, requiring fisheries management for sustainable exploitation. However, due to anthropogenic impacts, many of these fish species are threatened. Hence,
Anteneh, Wassie +4 more
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Designing a Decision Support System for Marine Reserves Management: An Economic Analysis for the Dutch North Sea [PDF]
In this paper we discuss how a Decision Support System (DSS) for managing the marine environment can be set up. We use the Driving force-Pressure-State-Impact-Respond (DPSIR) framework to analyze which are the major driving forces impacting upon the ...
Arjan Ruijs +2 more
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Participatory Approach in Decision Making Processes for Water Resources Management in the Mediterranean Basin [PDF]
This paper deals with the comparative analysis of different policy options for water resources management in three south-eastern Mediterranean countries.
Carlo Giupponi +2 more
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Current Results of the EC-sponsored Catchment Modelling (CatchMod) Cluster [PDF]
, 2005 To support the Water Framework Directive implementation, much research has been commissioned at both national and European levels. CatchMod is a cluster of these projects, which is focusing on the development of computational catchment models and related
Blind, M W +12 more
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Criteria of sustainable management of large river systems – ecological aspects and challenges of the 21st century [PDF]
Opuscula Zoologica Instituti Zoosystematici et Oecologici Universitatis Budapestinensis, 2014 River systems maintain unique biotic resources and provide essential renewable water supplies for humankind. Flood pulses are the key natural drivers of species richness and productivity of the large river-floodplain ecosystems, but traditional water ...
Guti, Gábor, Berczik, Árpád
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Participatory Modelling and Decision Support for Natural Resources Management in Climate Change Research [PDF]
The ever greater role given to public participation by laws and regulations, in particular in the field of environmental management calls for new operational methods and tools for managers and practitioners.
Alessandra Sgobbi +2 more
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