ABSTRACT

Global Hydrology illustrates in detail the growing importance of understanding hydrological processes and pathways as a means of effective and safe management of water resources. It describes current management practices and past environmental impact. It analyses the options for improving water supply and protecting the environment, emphasizing the need for international collaboration in a changing societal and environmental context

chapter 1|20 pages

Water for the world

chapter 2|37 pages

The global hydrological cycle

chapter 5|51 pages

Monitoring and assessing processes

chapter 6|40 pages

Modelling runoff processes

chapter 11|28 pages

Towards a sustainable future?