The Handbook of Environmental Chemistry

Negm, Abdelazim M.

This unique volume focuses on Egypt’s conventional water resources and the main water consumer: Egypt’s agriculture. It provides an up-to-date overview and the latest research findings, and covers the following main topics:

·       History of irrigation and irrigation projects

·       Key features of agriculture, the administrative and legal framework in Egypt

·       Land resources for agriculture development

·       Food insecurity due to water shortages and climate change; resulting challenges and opportunities

·       Assessment of water resources for irrigation and drinking purposes

·       Impacts of upstream dams, such as the GERD and Tekeze Dam, on Egypt’s water resources and crop yield

·       Sustainableuse of water resources and the future of mega irrigation projects

·       Quantity and quality of water in Egypt’s water resources bank

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2018-10-25

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9783319950648

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-95065-5

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 689