The Handbook for Management and Restoration of Aquatic Ecosystem in River and Lake Basin

The Handbook for Management and Restoration of Aquatic Ecosystem in River and Lake Basin

Aquatic ecology

Aquatic ecosystems provide several services for producing, regulating and structuring. Wetlands improve water quality by trapping sediments, filtering pollutants and absorbing nutrients. They play also a key role in the control of floods and prevention of droughts. However, human action and activities often disturb the structure of the biotope, cause organic pollution and many of the world’s rivers have become fragmented.
Many countries have introduced an integrated approach to water resources management (IWRM) into their policies. Hydrological, social, economic and environmental interdependences occur in the catchment areas of rivers, lakes and aquifers. This is therefore where integrated development and management of water resources and territories is likely to be the most successful.
The joint study of “green” and “grey” infrastructure constitutes a new paradigm, and Natural Water Retention Measures provide a wide range of benefits for flood control and ecosystem services. Combining the conservation of aquatic ecosystem services with IWRM is a very effective strategy for achieving water security and adapting to the effects of climate change.

Global Water Partnership
(GWP) and Julie Magnier of the International
Office for Water (IOWater)

https://www.gwp.org/globalassets/global/toolbox/references/a-handbook-for-management-and-restoration-of-aquatic-ecosystems-in-river-and-lake-basins-no.3-2015.pdf

Global Water Partnership
(GWP) and Julie Magnier of the International
Office for Water (IOWater)

2015

Agung Budi Kristiawan

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