Calculating environmental flows: Safeguarding the future of rivers and livelihoods

Across the globe, river flows are being altered by human activity, such as water extraction and diversion, and the construction of dams. At the same time precipitation is becoming more erratic as climate change accelerates, leading to shifting rainy seasons, prolonged drought, and intense flooding.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Eriyagama, Nishadi
Formato: Blog Post
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: CGIAR System Organization 2023
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/131681
Descripción
Sumario:Across the globe, river flows are being altered by human activity, such as water extraction and diversion, and the construction of dams. At the same time precipitation is becoming more erratic as climate change accelerates, leading to shifting rainy seasons, prolonged drought, and intense flooding.