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This book presents the results of an interdisciplinary research project that was set up to introduce Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) at the Zayandeh Rud, Central Iran’s most important river. As a result of climate change and a missing overall concept for sustainably managing water resources, the river has repeatedly dried up in recent years. Not only has water stress led to severe conflicts among the water using sectors and neighboring provinces, it also threatens important ecosystems in the region. Thus, the joint development of an IWRM concept for the Zayandeh Rud catchment was the main objective of the project. Comprehensive technological and non-technological measures – ranging from wastewater reuse to capacity development – were adjusted to local conditions and implemented in order to initiate an integrated, iterative IWRM process. The design of a technology-based Water Management Tool (WMT) served as the connective link to create trust, cooperation and coordination among the stakeholders and institutions.

Life sciences. --- Hydrology. --- Water-supply. --- Environmental management. --- Aquatic ecology. --- Water pollution. --- Life Sciences. --- Freshwater & Marine Ecology. --- Water Policy/Water Governance/Water Management. --- Waste Water Technology / Water Pollution Control / Water Management / Aquatic Pollution. --- Hydrology/Water Resources. --- Water Industry/Water Technologies. --- Integrated water development. --- Integrated development of water resources --- Water development, Integrated --- Water conservation --- Water resources development --- Water use --- Aquatic biology. --- Environmental pollution. --- Chemical pollution --- Chemicals --- Contamination of environment --- Environmental pollution --- Pollution --- Contamination (Technology) --- Asbestos abatement --- Bioremediation --- Environmental engineering --- Environmental quality --- Factory and trade waste --- Hazardous waste site remediation --- Hazardous wastes --- In situ remediation --- Lead abatement --- Pollutants --- Refuse and refuse disposal --- Hydrobiology --- Water biology --- Aquatic sciences --- Biology --- Environmental aspects --- Aquatic ecology . --- Availability, Water --- Water availability --- Water resources --- Natural resources --- Public utilities --- Water utilities --- Earth sciences --- Hydrography --- Water --- Aquatic pollution --- Fresh water --- Fresh water pollution --- Freshwater pollution --- Inland water pollution --- Lake pollution --- Lakes --- Reservoirs --- River pollution --- Rivers --- Stream pollution --- Water contamination --- Water pollutants --- Water pollution --- Waste disposal in rivers, lakes, etc. --- Environmental stewardship --- Stewardship, Environmental --- Environmental sciences --- Management --- Aquatic biology --- Ecology

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In Iran, climate change combined with low adaptation capacity has an unparalleled impact on eco-systems as well as human livelihoods. The Roodasht region, in the lower part of the Zayandeh Rud basin in Central Iran, is severely affected by water scarcity, desertification and land degradation. This book describes the effects this has on the environment and society, analyzes the degree of vulnerability and suggests possible ways to improve land and water management. This book provides comprehensive and interdisciplinary insights into the environmental and social situation in the region, as well as possible solutions to deal with the current challenges. Written by German and Iranian scientists, NGO staff and government officials and bridging the gap between research and practical implementation, the book not only enhances our understanding of climate change and desertification, but also raises public awareness and promotes knowledge transfer between disciplines.

Hydrosphere --- Hydrobiology --- General ecology and biosociology --- Water supply. Water treatment. Water pollution --- Environmental protection. Environmental technology --- hydrologie --- aquacultuur --- waterbehandeling --- waterverontreiniging --- ecologie --- milieubeleid --- waterbeheer