Urban Waterscapes: Challenges, Resilience for Future Sustainable Cities - Couverture rigide

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 3032206480 ISBN 13 : 9783032206480

Editeur : Springer Nature Switzerland AG, 2026

Synopsis

This book provides a comprehensively understanding on urban water management's complexities and solutions. It addresses sustainable and resilient water management challenges amidst rapid urbanization and climate change. The book explores historical perspectives, current issues, and future trends, emphasizing integrating sustainable practices, technological innovations, and community engagement in urban planning. It guides urban planners, policymakers, environmentalists, and academicians, offering insights and strategies for developing healthier, more sustainable, and resilient cities. Designed as a pivotal resource, it highlights water's crucial role in urban ecosystems, balancing urban growth, environmental sustainability, and resilience. The book presents a multidisciplinary approach to urban water challenges, incorporating historical insights, technological innovations, and best practices in policy and community engagement. It fosters informed decision-making and strategic planning for sustainable, resilient, and healthy urban environments against climate change and urbanization.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Dr. Uday Chatterjee is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Geography, Bhatter College, Dantan, (Autonomous), Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, India and an Applied Geographer with a Doctoral Degree in Applied Geography at Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, Odisha, India. His areas of research interest cover Urban Planning, Social and Human geography, Applied Geomorphology, Hazards & Disasters, Environmental Issues, disaster governance, community-based disaster risk management, climate change adaptation, urban risk management, and disaster.

Dr. Abdulaziz Almulhim holds the position of Assistant Professor in Urban Sustainability at Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University (IAU), Saudi Arabia, within its College of Architecture and Planning. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. from the University of Liverpool, attained in 2020, a Master's degree from the University of Colorado, Denver, USA, and an undergraduate degree with honors from IAU, known previously as Dammam University. Specializing in areas such as urban sustainability, sustainable urbanization, climate change adaptation, the circular economy, as well as water and waste management, Dr. Almulhim's expertise also extends to land use and cover changes.

 

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Springer Nature Switzerland AG
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 3032206480
• ISBN 13: 9783032206480
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 323
• Éditeur: Chatterjee Uday, Almulhim Abdulaziz I.
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