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ESCWA Water Development Report No.2

State of Water Resources in the ESCWA Region

Series: ESCWA Series on Water Development
( Print: April 2008, PDF: July 2008 )

There is a growing concern among the international community that a pending water crisis is threatening the entire global population, not only those living in arid to semi-arid areas. This Report, the...

There is a growing concern among the international community that a pending water crisis is threatening the entire global population, not only those living in arid to semi-arid areas. This Report, the...


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ESCWA Water Development Report No.3

Role of Desalination in Addressing Water Scarcity

Series: ESCWA Series on Water Development
( Print: May 2010, PDF: December 2009 )

There is a growing concern among the international community that a pending water crisis is threatening the entire global population, not only those living in arid to semi-arid areas. This Report, the...

There is a growing concern among the international community that a pending water crisis is threatening the entire global population, not only those living in arid to semi-arid areas. This Report, the...


Towards Integrated Coastal Zone Management in Asia

Series: Development and Management of Non-living Resources in the Coastal Zones of the Asia-Pacific Region
( Print: August 1999 )

Concern for the protection of the coastal environment, conservation of coastal resources and sustainable development of coastal areas is now at the center of national and international agendas. This...

Concern for the protection of the coastal environment, conservation of coastal resources and sustainable development of coastal areas is now at the center of national and international agendas. This...


Emerging Policy Initiatives and Activities in Coastal Zone Management and Non-Living Resources...

Series: Development and Management of Non-living Resources in the Coastal Zones of the Asia-Pacific Region
( Print: August 1999 )

The lack of an integrated approach in coastal zone management is still a key issues. It has led to coastal habitats being increasingly degraded through pollution and natural resources being...

The lack of an integrated approach in coastal zone management is still a key issues. It has led to coastal habitats being increasingly degraded through pollution and natural resources being...


Integrated Coastal Zone Management and Non-Living Marine Resources Development in Asia and the...

Series: Development and Management of Non-living Resources in the Coastal Zones of the Asia-Pacific Region
( Print: March 2000 )

The lack of an integrated approach is still a key problem in coastal zone management. It has led to coastal habitats being increasingly degraded through pollution and natural resources being...

The lack of an integrated approach is still a key problem in coastal zone management. It has led to coastal habitats being increasingly degraded through pollution and natural resources being...


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ESCWA Water Development Report 1

Vulnerability of the Region to Socio-economic Drought

Series: ESCWA Series on Water Development
( Print: February 2006, PDF: October 2006 )

The present study addresses the gap in understanding socio-economic drought in the ESCWA region. It aims to raise awareness of the importance of developing drought detection, preparedness and...

The present study addresses the gap in understanding socio-economic drought in the ESCWA region. It aims to raise awareness of the importance of developing drought detection, preparedness and...


Review of Mineral Resources Potential and Policy for Development in North-East Asia

Series: Development and Management of Non-living Resources in the Coastal Zones of the Asia-Pacific Region
( Print: November 1998 )

The countries of North-east Asia have a recognized mineral resource base and potential for fuel and non-fuel minerals. This publication addresses issues related to the development of both fuel and non...

The countries of North-east Asia have a recognized mineral resource base and potential for fuel and non-fuel minerals. This publication addresses issues related to the development of both fuel and non...