Water management is a global issue and it is the prime duty of all the people to save and conserve water so that it can be passed on safely to the future generation. Viewers please watch the ppt and leave your likes and comments.
Coping with Water Scarcity in Near East and North Africa: Shifting GearFAO
Plenary Session # 1: Coping with Water Scarcity in Near East and North Africa: Shifting Gear, ByProf. Mahmoud Abu-Zeid President, AWC, Land and Water Days in Near East & North Africa, 15-18 December 2013, Amman, Jordan
This presentation has the complete information about the water resources based on the points from environmental science in engineering.The points are made so easy it is very easy to understand.
This presentation deals with some of the issues related to water management in Indian context. This is slide show is developed as awareness generation material in context to general people
Water Problem, water Savings, water needs, water wastage and their obstacles RebekahSamuel2
Discuss the problems of water, saving of water, needs of
water, wastage of water, and also discuss the obstacles in
the way of water saving, water shortage and how to
improve the water resources in Pakistan?
Water management is a global issue and it is the prime duty of all the people to save and conserve water so that it can be passed on safely to the future generation. Viewers please watch the ppt and leave your likes and comments.
Coping with Water Scarcity in Near East and North Africa: Shifting GearFAO
Plenary Session # 1: Coping with Water Scarcity in Near East and North Africa: Shifting Gear, ByProf. Mahmoud Abu-Zeid President, AWC, Land and Water Days in Near East & North Africa, 15-18 December 2013, Amman, Jordan
This presentation has the complete information about the water resources based on the points from environmental science in engineering.The points are made so easy it is very easy to understand.
This presentation deals with some of the issues related to water management in Indian context. This is slide show is developed as awareness generation material in context to general people
Water Problem, water Savings, water needs, water wastage and their obstacles RebekahSamuel2
Discuss the problems of water, saving of water, needs of
water, wastage of water, and also discuss the obstacles in
the way of water saving, water shortage and how to
improve the water resources in Pakistan?
Лечение и профилактика поражений ЦНС у ВИЧ-инфицированныхElena Lvova
Цель занятия: рассмотреть этиологическую структуру, диагностику, дифференциальную диагностику, лечение и профилактику поражений ЦНС у ВИЧ-инфицированных.
“Verrà introdotto il concetto di Domotica e il suo ambito di applicazione. Differenze tra impianti elettrici classici e domotici e vedremo alcune delle diverse soluzioni utilizzabili per controllare e supervisionare l’impianto da remoto”
This presentation talks about the Water Uses, Water Forms and Distribution, Availability, Fresh Water Shortage, Water Use Problems and Conflicts Increase Water Supply, Floods and Drought
It talks about the shortage of water all across the globe. So people should use it effectively without unnecessary wastage.
On Earth water has too many forms and variety which
are necessary specifically for particular geographical as well as
environmental surroundings. Below 1% of the world's fresh
water (0.007% of all water on earth) is reachable for direct
human uses. Water pollutions now become a part of concern and
disquiet in country like India. Large parts of water which are life
supportive get contaminated because of illegal activities of human
beings. Water effluence is a major problem globally. It is the
leading worldwide cause of deaths and diseases, and that it
accounts for the deaths of more than 14,000 people daily. In
addition to the acute problems of different problems in
developing countries, industrialized countries continue to
struggle with water pollution problems as well. There are many
inorganic metals which are contaminating water bodies which
serve life to large part of India, Arsenic (As) is one of the biggest
threats for water bodies. High toxicity of Arsenic poses a serious
risk not only to ecological systems but also for human health.
There is availability of sophisticated techniques for arsenic
removal from contaminated water, development of new
laboratory based techniques along with cost reduction and
enhancement of conventional techniques are essential for the
benefit of common people. This paper is based on the future
aspects, for removal of Arsenic from drinking water or the water
of different rivers like Ganga, Gomti and Yamuna etc which
humans are consuming for domestic purpose. Demograph
estimate that around 52 millions peoples are drinking ground
water with arsenic concentrations above the guidelines of World
Health Organization. WHO proposed a parameter or MIC for
Arsenic i.e. of 10 parts per billion (ppb) or 0.010 Mg/L, it is found
that level of Arsenic has been increased vigorously in many
rivers. Objective is to apply Bioremediation technique with the
help of batch culture that needs Bioremediators to detoxify
contaminated water and helps in maintaining the original quality
of water.
Water is known to be elixir of life. No life can exist on this planet devoid of water. Water remains the creator, supporter and sustainer of all living beings .However, despite 71% of the area of earth is under oceans, potable water remains valuable for the simple reason that Ninety-seven percent (97%) of total water available on this planet is, primarily and essentially, salt water which is not suitable and appropriate for drinking. Only three percent (3%) of total water on earth is freshwater, out of which only 0.5% is suitable for drinking, while remaining 2.5% of freshwater is found locked in glaciers, ice caps, atmosphere, soil or under the Earth’s surface. Accordingly, water needs to be valued, preserved, protected and used with utmost care and caution. Involving communities and making them active partners in understanding and appreciating the criticality of water in human living. Involving educational institutions; making water integral part of study curricula; Evolving appropriate technologies for restoring waste water for human consumption; making water integral part of settlement planning; Adopting regional approach ; Reinventing sanitation system and shifting it from water base to non- water base; Promoting multiple use of water and adopting circular economy approach; Reinventing and restoring the traditional systems of water sourcing and storage ; Optimization of rain water harvesting, improving water resources management ; Putting in place good governance , adopting a multi-pronged strategy, involving individuals, communities, stakeholders and bringing them on a common platform besides mapping , preserving, protecting, promoting, integrating all the available sources of water ; adoption of a holistic and integrated approach to water management will not only help in eradicating poverty, building peaceful and prosperous societies and achieving the agenda mandated in Goal 6 of SDG 2030, but will also ensure that ‘no one is left behind’ on the road towards sustainable development.
Issues, Challenges and Opportunities for Making India zero Water WasteJIT KUMAR GUPTA
Paper looks at the criticality of water as Elixir of Life and its role and importance in making human beings happy, healthy and productive. Considering the limitations imposed by the limited availability of potable water in the face of ever increasing human population and increasing demand for water, paper looks at the options of conserving, preserving , valuing and managing water so that water remains perpetually available to humanity- both present and future
A Strategic Approach: GenAI in EducationPeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
Welcome to TechSoup New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdfTechSoup
In this webinar you will learn how your organization can access TechSoup's wide variety of product discount and donation programs. From hardware to software, we'll give you a tour of the tools available to help your nonprofit with productivity, collaboration, financial management, donor tracking, security, and more.
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Model Attribute Check Company Auto PropertyCeline George
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The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
Macroeconomics- Movie Location
This will be used as part of your Personal Professional Portfolio once graded.
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Prepare a presentation or a paper using research, basic comparative analysis, data organization and application of economic information. You will make an informed assessment of an economic climate outside of the United States to accomplish an entertainment industry objective.
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Instructions for Submissions thorugh G- Classroom.pptx
Water Notes
1. Virtual water : Also called
embedded water, is water
that has been used in the
production of food etc.
Includes resources also for
irrigation, processing and
packaging of produce.
2. Green water: Water that comes
directly from rainfall or the soil.
Generally replenished, but climate
change will alter patterns of rainfall
and there could be a decline in many
parts of the world.
Blue water: Withdrawn from
ground-water or surface reserves. In
many areas blue water is being used
faster than nature replenishes it.
3. Infrastructure is the key to avoiding water
scarcity. It needs to guarantee safe, fair and
regular access to water. Poverty is the
biggest barrier to water security.
Scarcity often has its roots in water
shortage, and it is in the arid and semiarid
regions affected by droughts and wide
climate variability, combined with
population growth and economic
development, that the problems of water
scarcity are most acute.
5.
MDG 1: Access to water for domestic and productive uses (agriculture, industry, and other
economic activities) has a direct impact on poverty and food security.
MDG 2: Incidence of catastrophic but often recurrent events, such as droughts, interrupts
educational attainment.
MDG 3: Access to water, in particular in conditions of scarce resources, has important gender
related implications, which affects the social and economic capital of women in terms of
leadership, earnings and networking opportunities.
MDGs 4 and 5: Equitable, reliable water resources management programmes reduce poor
people's vulnerability to shocks, which in turn gives them more secure and fruitful livelihoods
to draw upon in caring for their children.
MDG 6: Access to water, and improved water and wastewater management in human
settlements, reduce transmission risks of mosquito-borne illnesses, such as malaria and
dengue fever.
MDG 7: Adequate treatment of wastewater contributes to less pressure on freshwater
resources, helping to protect human and environmental health.
MDG 8: Water scarcity increasingly calls for strengthened international cooperation in the
fields of technologies for enhanced water productivity, financing opportunities, and an
improved environment to share the benefits of scarce water management.
7. Around 700 million people in 43 countries suffer
today from water scarcity.
By 2025, 1.8 billion people will be living in countries
or regions with absolute water scarcity, and two-
thirds of the world's population could be living under
water stressed conditions.
With the existing climate change scenario, almost
half the world's population will be living in areas of
high water stress by 2030, including between 75
million and 250 million people in Africa. In addition,
water scarcity in some arid and semi-arid places will
displace between 24 million and 700 million people.
Sub-Saharan Africa has the largest number of water-
stressed countries of any region.
8. Water use has been growing far faster than the number of people.
During the 20th century the world population increased fourfold, but
the amount of freshwater that it used increased nine times over.
Already 2.8 billion people live in areas of high water stress, the
report calculates, and this will rise to 3.9 billion – more than half the
expected population of the world – by 2030. By that time, water
scarcity could cut world harvests by 30 per cent – equivalent to all
the grain grown in the US and India – even as human numbers and
appetites increase.
Some 60 per cent of China's 669 cities are already short of water.
The huge Yellow River is now left with only 10 per cent of its natural
flow, sometimes failing to reach the sea altogether. And the glaciers
of the Himalayas, which act as gigantic water banks supplying two
billion people in Asia, are melting ever faster as global warming
accelerates. Meanwhile devastating droughts are crippling Australia
and Texas.
‘The Independent’ Newspaper
10. Developing countries should invest in
water management strategies that
combine infrastructure with "natural"
options such as safeguarding
watersheds, wetlands and floodplains.
Japan and Cambodia experience about
the same average rainfall - about 160cm
per year. While the average Japanese
person can use nearly 400 litres per day,
the average Cambodian must make do
with about one-tenth of that.
11.
The principal cause of increasing water
stress is growing water withdrawals, and the
most important factor for this increase is the
growth of domestic water use stimulated by
income growth. Streams that are important
for small communities in Tanzania may go
dry for half the year, largely because people
are taking more and more water for
irrigating crops.
12. Singapore's NEWater is produce from waste water supplies.
NEWater is supplied to industries for process use as well as
commercial and institutional complexes for air-con cooling
purposes. This frees up potable water for domestic use. Because
the area lacks enough watersheds and rivers to draw water for
domestic use, it imports water (as much as 40% of its supplies)
and has invested significant amounts of land to create water
catchments. NEWater contributes to the domestic potable water
supply.
To make potable water out of what goes down the drain and
toilet, Singapore's recycling plants use a three-step purification
process: micro-filtration, reverse osmosis, and ultraviolet
treatment. The end product meets drinking water standards set
by the World Health Organisation
14. Economic water scarcity occurs when water is available
but inaccessible because of a lack of investment in water
provision or poor management and regulation of water
resources. Much of the water scarcity of sub-Saharan
Africa falls into this category.
Signs of scarcity are plentiful. Several major rivers,
including the Indus, Rio Grande, Colorado, Murray-Darling,
and Yellow, no longer reach the sea year-round as a
growing share of their waters are claimed for various uses.
Worldwatch Institute
16. Water tables are falling as groundwater is over-
pumped in South Asia, northern China, the Middle
East, North Africa, and the southwestern United
States, often propping up food production
unsustainably. The World Bank estimates that
some 15% of India’s food, for example, is produced
using water from nonrenewable aquifers. Another
sign of scarcity is that desalination, a limited and
expensive water supply solution, is on the rise.
Worldwatch Institute
17. Worldwide dam construction has reduced from 1951-77
(360/year) to 1992 (170/year)
About 40% of worlds population live in river basins whose
watersheds are shared by more than two countries – power
of upstream nations
• Syria / Jordan / Israel have conflicts over the Jordan River
• Egypt / Sudan / Ethiopia have conflicts over the Nile River
• Iraq / Syria / Turkey have conflicts over the Tigris-Euphrates
Rivers
• Bangladesh / India have conflicts over the Ganges River
18.
“Water is only a renewable resource if we
respect the ecological processes that
maintain and give stability to the water
cycle”
The right to use water comes with
responsibilities to preserve and protect
water must be considered to be more than
just a “resource” – it is the basis of life
19.
The water required for a meat-eating diet is twice as
much needed for a 2,000-litre-a-day vegetarian diet.
When 50% of food is wasted after it leaves farmers'
fields, it leads to an equivalent water waste of 50%
because wasted food is also wasted water.
Each of us can make a difference if we first consider
the water implications of our lifestyles and the
"water footprint" we are leaving behind.
20. Farmers are adopting more precise irrigation practices,
such as drip and sprinkle irrigation. For example, many
farmers in Nepal and India now regularly use low-cost drip
irrigation to grow vegetables. In sub-Saharan Africa, just a
little water - combined with improved crop varieties,
fertiliser and soil management - can go a long way. Farmers
can double the yield per hectare they currently harvest,
and double the amount of food produced per unit of water.
Over the last two decades in Asia, sales of pumps that allow
farmers to more reliably and precisely apply water to their
crops, have risen dramatically. Rice farmers are now also
saving water by a practice known as "wet and dry"
irrigation, rather than following the traditional practice of
keeping rice fields constantly flooded.