Ecological Changes in the Zambezi River
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Ecological Changes in the Zambezi River

  1. 260 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Ecological Changes in the Zambezi River

About this book

This book provides an analysis of the ecological conditions and ecosystem goods and services of the Zambezi River Basin (ZRB), the fourth largest river in Africa. Various environmental and anthropogenic factors; inclusive of climate, environmental flows, hydrology, morphology, pollution and land use changes among others and their interactions are considered as drivers of the river ecosystems. The impacts of these drivers on aquatic biota, river ecological integrity, and the livelihoods of surrounding communities are analysed within the socio-economic-policy context. The book goes beyond the usual inventories and basic research by using the comparative research method (CRM) in a trans-disciplinary manner. This CRM analytical approach in this book seeks to interrogate the differences or similarities in socio-economic systems, livelihoods, ecological systems, ecosystem goods and services, their usage and management under the seemingly different cultural, socio-economic conditions expected across boarders that are within the ZRB. The multidisciplinary approach also connects the typical ecological research with social dimensions in a holistic manner. The book therefore, provides empirical and research based evidence to support strategic planning and policy development in the wake of ecological changes that nations and indeed regions such as the ZRB are grappling with while seeking to sustainably manage precious river systems.

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Yes, you can access Ecological Changes in the Zambezi River by Mzime Ndebele-Murisa in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Biological Sciences & Ecology. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Information

Publisher
Codesria
Year
2021
Print ISBN
9782869787131
eBook ISBN
9782382340219
Edition
1
Topic
Biological Sciences
Subtopic
Ecology
Index
Biological Sciences

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title page
  3. Copyright page
  4. Contents
  5. Foreword
  6. Acknowledgments
  7. List of Boxes, Figures, Plates and Tables
  8. List of Abbreviations
  9. Editors and Contributors
  10. 1 - Introduction and Background
  11. 2 - A Review of the Comparative Research Method
  12. 3 - Trends in Ecological Changes: Implications for East and Southern Africa
  13. 4 - River Health Assessment in East and Southern Africa
  14. 5 - Historical and Future Climate Scenarios of the Zambezi River Basin
  15. 6 - Hydrology of the Zambezi River Basin
  16. 7 - Environmental Flow Analysis of the Zambezi River Basin
  17. 8 - A Synthesis of the Ecological Changes in the Zambezi River Basin: Lessons Learnt
  18. Index
  19. Back cover