| Title |
Warping dams: construction and its effects on environment, economy, and society in Loess Plateau Region of China |
| Series |
IHP Non Serial Publications in Hydrology |
| Serial Number |
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| Project |
International Sediment Initiative (ISI? |
| Authors |
Hu Chunhong; Wu Deyi; Jayakumar, R.; Ajisawa, Shingo |
| Publication Date |
2004 (UNESCO Beijing Office) |
| Volume |
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| Abstract |
In consideration of the increasing importance of erosion and sedimentation processes for water resources management, the IHP Interngovernmental Council adopted a resolution during its 15th session on the International Sediment Initiative (ISI). tHE ISI Task Force has formulated a project proposal on Global Evaluation of sediment Transport (GEST) in order to develop Representative case studies to verify the socio-economic and environmental risks caused by erosion and sedimentation process. One of potential case studies identified by the Task Force Group is the Yellow River Basin of China. |
| Availability |
Available |
| Languages |
English |
| ISBN or Document Code |
CN/2004/SC-HYD/PI/1 |
| Price |
Free-of-charge |
| Keywords |
Main descriptors: dams; soil erosion; soil resources; agricultural land; China.
Identifiers: IHP; International Sediment Initiative (ISI?
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