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Development and Conservation of Groundwater Resources and Water Related Natural Disasters and Their...

Series: Water Resources Series

( Print: January 1989 )

Provides guidance to governments in formulating and adapting national policies and programmes, studies problems caused by natural disasters and long-term effective measures to mitigate their effects.

Urban Flood Loss Prevention and Mitigation

Series: Water Resources Series

( Print: July 1991 )

This investigative report identifies the aspects of urban flooding common and peculiar to particular urban areas in Asia and gives recommendations on solving the consequential problems of flooding in...

Forecasting, Preparedness and Other Operational Measures for Water-related Natural Disaster...

Series: Water Resources Series

( Print: November 1992 )

This publication gives an in-depth assessment of current preparedness programmes, forecasting systems and operational methods for water-related natural disaster reduction in the ESCAP region. Numerous...

Groundwater Quality and Monitoring in Asia and the Pacific

Series: Water Resources Series

( Print: November 1992 )

This publication offers an in-depth discussion of state-of-the-art water quality monitoring programmes in the region. Included are status reports by country, technical and scientific reports on...

Urban Water Resources Management

Series: Water Resources Series

( Print: March 1994 )

The ever-increasing demand for water by a growing population and expanding industrial and agricultural activities are placing a heavy burden on existing water resources in the Asian and Pacific region...

Computer Applications for Groundwater Assessment and Management

Series: Water Resources Series

( Print: June 1995 )

We are shown here how the use of computers for groundwater studies can help in the proper assessment, development, efficient use and management of water resources for many future years. Also of great...

Guidebook to Water Resources, Use and Management in Asia and the Pacific

Water Resources and Water Use

Series: Water Resources Series

( Print: December 1997 )

This report of the expert group meeting reviews: the status of protection of water resources, water quality and aquatic ecosystems in the ESCAP region; strategies and methodologies for effective...

Integrated Water Resources Management in Asia and the Pacific

Series: Water Resources Series

( Print: May 1996 )

An invaluable publication for all, especially those involved with international organizations, containing an analysis of water resources availability and use and, an overview of future water demand.

Water Pricing Policies and Structures and Investment Promotion in the Water Sector in Asia and the...

Series: Water Resources Series

( Print: June 1997 )

Water demand management is recognized as being increasingly important in the Asia-Pacific region. One strategy towards effective water demand management is to establish and implement appropriate water...