Water Resources in the Mediterranean Region

Water Resources in the Mediterranean Region summarizes and collates scientific developments around water resources in the Mediterranean socio-economic environment through a multidisciplinary framework synthesizing hydrology, hydrogeology, climate, bioclimatology, economics, and geography. As such, it provides essential information for any reader looking to learn more about the Mediterranean which is experiencing the impact of climate change and concurrent complex issues of anthropogenic effects, especially in agriculture and other resource uses.

Water Resources in the Mediterranean Region covers different challenges in the issue of the evolution of water resources in the Mediterranean. It is intended for PhD students, research scientists, and managers interested in new solutions and approaches for water management and in the forecast of future water dynamics.

Presents fundamental and operational studies, providing the reader with information on how to implement these actions and results themselves

Written in a pedagogical manner, allowing for ease of reading for both researchers and water managers

1. Hydrological cycle 2. Evapotranspiration in the Mediterranean region 3. Mountain hydrology in the Mediterranean region 4. Irrigation and water governance 5. Water Reuse: a resource for Mediterranean Agriculture 6. Remote Sensing 7. Modeling for Integrated Water Resources Management in the Mediterranean Region 8. Floods in the Mediterranean area: the role of soil moisture and precipitation 9. Droughts 10. Land-use Change and Impacts 11. Evolution of wetlands in Mediterranean region