scholarly journals Poriječje Sane - naseljenost, korištenje i zaštita voda

Geoadria ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 23
Author(s):  
Emir Temimović
Keyword(s):  
Water Management ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Water Use ◽  
Bosnia And Herzegovina ◽  
Development Policy ◽  
Spatial Planning ◽  
Drainage Area ◽  
Northwestern Part ◽  
Sustainable Water Management ◽  
River Drainage

The paper discusses population, water use and protection in Sana River drainage area, situated in the northwestern part of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Geographic and hydrogeographic features have a strong influenceon the population of this area. Sustainable development policy presumes that sustainable water management is an integral part of spatial planning. That certainly encompasses water use and protection in the drainage area. Finally, the author expresses his opinion concerning the protected natural monuments and landscapes in the investigated area. 

Balancing: the economic approach to sustainable water management

1999 ◽  
Vol 39 (5) ◽  
pp. 17-23 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. B. Braden ◽  
E. C. van Ierland
Keyword(s):  
Waste Water ◽  
Water Management ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Watershed Management ◽  
Waste Water Treatment ◽  
Economic Approach ◽  
Sustainable Water Management ◽  
Long Run ◽  
Insight Into

The economic approach to the management of water resources and systems is one of balancing competing objectives. Economics provides a framework for weighing those objectives in determining how much of each to strive for based on concerns for current use as well as long-term sustainability. More importantly, economics provides insight into policies that promote sustainable development by virtue of aligning the incentives of individuals with the long-run interests of the community. This paper shows how economic principles can be applied to reinforce sustainable choices concerning water supply, waste water treatment, irrigation, and watershed management.

Determination of the role and value of water for the sustainable development of Asian cities

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kensuke Fukushi
Keyword(s):  
Water Management ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Wastewater Treatment ◽  
Sewage Treatment ◽  
Water Environment ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Developing Nations ◽  
Sustainable Water Management ◽  
The Sustainable Development

<p>Water is a key element to the economic development and plays vital role in various activities including commercial, households, services, water-landscape, and water transport etc. A good water environment in cities has been achieved in developed countries (for e.g. Japan) through implementation of central wastewater treatment and sewerage systems. However, the development of sustainable water management and introducing a new sewage management method is challenging for the cities of developing nations in Asia in terms of having high capital, energy consumption and the technologies. This paper is evaluating the role and importance of sustainable development of water management methods and systems. Our findings suggest that the developed and developing countries must come forward and work together for the sustainable development of the cities in developing nations particularly by providing skills and efficient technologies for the improvement of water quality and wastewater treatment systems. For this, the progress of a systematic supported decision-making tool to allow investors and consumers to contribute to the development of sustainable water management methods and sewage treatment systems through bi- and multilateral investments. In addition, the active involvement of multi-stakeholders (citizens, local municipalities, industries, policy makers) with financial and non-financial institutions would help to create a “sustainable cities” in developing countries.</p>

scholarly journals Application of GIS in quantitative geomorphological analysis of the Una River basin (Bosnia and Herzegovina)

Dela ◽  
2017 ◽  
pp. 77-94
Author(s):  
Aida Korjenić ◽  
Amina Sivac ◽  
Amra Banda
Keyword(s):  
Water Management ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Geographic Information Systems ◽  
River Basin ◽  
Bosnia And Herzegovina ◽  
Spatial Planning ◽  
Construction Sector ◽  
Morphometric Characteristics ◽  
Geomorphological Analysis ◽  
Agriculture Water

In this paper, the morphometric characteristics of the Una River basin (Bosnia and Herzegovina) were analyzed using geographic information systems (GIS). Quantitative geomorphological analysis was carried out (hypsometric characteristics, slope inclination,vertical relief dissection, and slope exposition). Analyzed parameters are indicators of shapes and recent processes in relief. The significance of this analysis is reflected in the fact that the obtained data have numerical value, are verifiable and multiple applicable in practice for the purposes of agriculture water management, construction sector urbanism, tourism, spatial planning, etc.

scholarly journals Water for sustainable development in the Berg Water Management Area, South Africa

2018 ◽  
Vol 114 (3/4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Megan J. Cole ◽  
Richard M. Bailey ◽  
James D.S. JCullis ◽  
Mark G. New
Keyword(s):  
Water Management ◽  
South Africa ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Water Use ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Water Losses ◽  
Freshwater Aquaculture ◽  
Management Area ◽  
Water Scarce

Water is fundamental to human well-being and economic growth. Measuring how water contributes to sustainable development is an important aspect of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6, ‘Water and sanitation for all’. This importance is especially significant for water-scarce developing countries such as South Africa. Appropriate indicators can support decision-making and highlight key issues on inequality, unemployment and sustainability. In this paper, additional indicators for SDG 6.4 on water-use efficiency are proposed that focus on how individuals and households benefit, both directly and indirectly, from the allocations and use of water resources. The Berg Water Management Area (WMA) in the southwest corner of South Africa is used as a case study to illustrate the results. Residential per capita water use and municipal water losses were determined for all towns in the area. Figures for jobs and income per unit of water use were calculated for the heavily water-dependent industries, namely, agriculture, agriprocessing, freshwater aquaculture, mining and steel processing. This approach to measuring the socio-economic benefits of water use are relevant for other countries seeking to measure the role that water plays in achieving inclusive sustainable development, and could be included in the final SDG 6 indicator suite.

scholarly journals Godišnji hod padalina u poriječju Sane

Geoadria ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 3
Author(s):  
Danijel Orešić ◽  
Emir Temimović
Keyword(s):  
Bosnia And Herzegovina ◽  
Drainage Area ◽  
Annual Precipitation ◽  
Northwestern Part ◽  
The South ◽  
The West ◽  
Humid Region ◽  
Probability Of Precipitation

The paper deals with the annual mean amounts, the intensity and the probability of precipitation in the drainage area of the river Sana (in the northwestern part of Bosnia and Herzegovina). Generally, the Sana drainage area is a humid region. Thus, the annual precipitation measured in most of the meteorological stations clearly shows two maximums – in November and in June. Almost every station included in the research shows a continental pluviometric pattern, while more significant maritime influence is shown in the stations positioned in the west, the southeast and the south of the researched area. The monthly fluctuations in precipitation are considerable. The precipitation are most likely to occur during summer and spring, while the annual intensity of precipitation in nine considered stations is 8.06 l/m2.

scholarly journals Does Land Use Change Affect Green Space Water Use? An Analysis of the Haihe River Basin

Forests ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 545
Author(s):  
Yu Zhao ◽  
Xuanchang Zhang ◽  
Yang Bai ◽  
Feng Mi
Keyword(s):  
Water Management ◽  
Land Use ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
River Basin ◽  
Water Use ◽  
Green Space ◽  
Haihe River Basin ◽  
Haihe River ◽  
Artificial Surfaces ◽  
The Haihe River Basin

Research Highlights: Land use/cover change (LUCC) has an impact on the water use efficiency (WUE) of green space in the Haihe River Basin. Background and Objectives: The Haihe River Basin has historically been one of the most water-stressed basins in China. With the increase in green space and economic development, land use and water use in the Haihe River Basin have changed significantly. In order to contribute to the sustainable development of basin water management, the impacts of LUCC on the WUE of the Haihe River Basin were assessed with the goal to support decision makers with regard to water resources planning and watershed management. Materials and Methods: (1) Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) data and land use data were used to produce land use/land cover and other related maps. (2) The WUE equation was used to calculate the green space WUE. (3) The contribution rates of changes in land use were assessed to illustrate how LUCC affected green space WUE. Results: (1) Artificial surfaces increased and large areas of farmland were converted to non-agricultural use, accompanied by the addition of green space. (2) Green space WUE increased significantly from 2005 to 2015. The average annual WUE exhibited a relatively uniform spatial distribution in the Haihe River Basin. Except for the central area of urban land, the WUE of most areas exhibited an increasing trend. (3) The impact of LUCC on WUE was mainly a result from the conversion of farmland and artificial surfaces and the increase in green space. Ecological restoration and crop adjustment contributed greatly to the improvement in green space WUE in the basin. Conclusions: Green space WUE of the Haihe River Basin was significantly affected by LUCC and there is room for improvement in the WUE of green spaces in the basin. The paper concludes with recommendations for further research to assist in planning for green space to promote sustainable development related to land use and water management.

scholarly journals SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND GREENING THE ECONOMY IN TRANSITION COUNTRIES IN SE EUROPE: A CASE STUDY OF BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

2015 ◽  
pp. 593-600
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Bosnia And Herzegovina ◽  
Development Policy ◽  
Social Economic ◽  
Green Economy ◽  
Political Systems ◽  
Improper Use ◽  
Countries In Transition ◽  
Intensive Approach

In order to become members of EU, countries in transition in SE Europe have been under pressure of introducing measures and laws relating to environmental protection. The urge is getting higher as the natural resources and biodiversities, which are amongst the highest in level in the continent, are under constant threat due to improper use or unplanned exploitation. Considering the still existing traces left from the legacy of centrally planned economy and political systems, the paper will question how some models of sustainable development in Europe are applicable in these countries. Through various shifts of social, economic and political indicators the paper will analyze their influences in relation to implementation of sustainable development policy as well as activities in connection to green economy introduction. An intensive approach will be employed in case of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the results of various studies and cases from the practice will prove that all these mentioned factors play a key role in planning of sustainable development. The conclusion is that an approach that takes into consideration all named factors, integrating researchbased and practice-based knowledge should be proposed for these countries.

scholarly journals Characterizing the Potential for Drought Action from Combined Hydrological and Societal Perspectives

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erin Towler ◽  
Heather Lazrus ◽  
Debasish PaiMazumder
Keyword(s):  
Water Management ◽  
Water Resources ◽  
Water Use ◽  
Water Availability ◽  
Feedback Loop ◽  
Yield Data ◽  
Sustainable Water Management ◽  
South Central ◽  
Local Stakeholders ◽  
Water Uses

Abstract. Drought is a function of both natural and human influences, but fully characterizing the interactions between human and natural influences on drought remains challenging. To better characterize parts of the drought feedback loop, this study combines hydrological and societal perspectives to characterize and quantify the potential for drought action. For the hydrological perspective, we examine historical groundwater data, from which we determine the decadal likelihoods of exceeding hydrologic thresholds relevant to different water uses. Stakeholder interviews yield data about how people rate the importance of water for different water uses. We combine these to quantify the Potential Drought Action Index (PDAI). The PDAI is demonstrated for a study site in south-central Oklahoma, where water availability is highly influenced by drought and management of water resources is contested by local stakeholders. For the hydrological perspective, we find that the historical decadal likelihood of exceedance for a moderate threshold associated with municipal supply has ranged widely: from 23 % to 75 %, which corresponds well with natural drought variability in the region. For the societal perspective, stakeholder interviews reveal that people value water differently for various uses. Combining this information into the PDAI illustrates that potential drought action increases as the hydrologic threshold is exceeded more often; this occurs as conditions get drier and when water use thresholds are more moderate. The PDAI also shows that for water uses where stakeholders have diverse views of importance, the PDAI will be diverse as well, and this is exacerbated under drier conditions. The variability in stakeholder views of importance is partially explained by stakeholders' cultural worldviews, pointing to some implications for managing water when drought risks threaten. We discuss how the results can be used to reduce potential disagreement among stakeholders and promote sustainable water management, which is particularly important for planning under increasing drought.

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