Climate Change and Agricultural Water Management in Developing Countries
Author | : Chu T Hoanh |
Publisher | : CABI |
Total Pages | : 240 |
Release | : 2015-12-15 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781780643663 |
ISBN-13 | : 1780643667 |
Rating | : 4/5 (667 Downloads) |
Download or read book Climate Change and Agricultural Water Management in Developing Countries written by Chu T Hoanh and published by CABI. This book was released on 2015-12-15 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book provides an analysis of impacts of climate change on water for agriculture, and the adaptation strategies in water management to deal with these impacts. Chapters include an assessment at global level, with details on impacts in various countries. Adaptation measures including groundwater management, water storage, small and large scale irrigation to support agriculture and aquaculture are presented. Agricultural implications of sea level rise, as a subsequent impact of climate change, are also examined.