Water resources

A number of water resources management policies and legislations have been enacted in Malawi. The policies and legislations have been regulatory in nature. The Water Resources Act (1969) and the subsidiary Water Resources (Pollution Control) Regulations provide the main regulatory framework for wate

The phosphate mining basin of Gafsa is part of the south-western dry area of Tunisia. It covers 3250 km2, representing 42% of the entire governorate of Gafsa area and 38% of its total population. The area is characterised by water resources scarcity as well as high variability of rainfall. The water

Increased water demand due to economic growth, irrigation needs, declining precipitation levels and overabstraction of groundwater are all factors that create fresh water shortage problems in the Aegean Archipelago islands. In order to face pressing needs, water is transported by ships from the main

Two of the greatest problems of the human society are those related to water shortage and the degradation of the environment. The main causes of water shortage problems are (i) the demographic explosion, (ii) the rising of living standards, (iii) the short-term climatic changes and (iv) the manageme

For the majority of the Greek islands, water resources are quite restricted, limiting the economic development of the local societies. To face increased potable water requirements, more than 2,500,000 m3 of clean water is transferred annually to these islands at a cost approaching the value of 7 i/m

River water since its occupation in 1967. The Middle East region’s natural water is not only threatened, it is also threatening [1].

Achievements and potential of coupling between renewable energy sources and brackish or seawater desalting technologies in Tunisia have been investigated. These sources of energy, mainly solar, wind and geothermal, have been identified throughout the country, and their suitability for coupling with