Urban aquatic habitats in integrated urban water management


	Urbanisation in the world Urbanization process is a domain of developing countries. One of the results of the extremely high densities of fast-growing populations is "wild development", leading to such negative social and ecological effects as: [...] + more Water cycle in urban areas Combined effects of urbanization, industrialization, and population growth greatly modify landscapes and thus the continuous circulation of water within catchments and the Earth's hydrosphere - the hydrological cycle [...] + more Urban Aquatic Habitats Aquatic habitats are water bodies supporting aquatic life. Increased temperatures of effluents, greater discharges of water, pollutants and waste, and changes in water bodies morphology impact all the basic habitats characteristics. [...] + more Urban Aquatic Habitats Management A balanced approach addressing the pressing issues in urban environment is not common in the water service sector [...] + more Ecohydrology for Urban Aquatic Habitats From the point of view of environmental science, urban environment can be considered as a highly condensed anthropogenic system, which is organised for efficient flow of water, matter, energy and information [...] + more

No. : 7
Name of activity:	Urban aquatic habitats in integrated urban water management
Objective:	Improved knowledge and methodological base for the integration of urban aquatic habitats and water based amenities into urban water development and management strategies. Testing of methodologies in selected case studies.

Description:	Methodological development of socio-ecological indices for environmental health and water interactions in different environments towards creation of healthy urban aquatic habitats Environment friendly urban water system analysis, design and management, taking in consideration habitat issues, geomorphology / wetlands in urban areas Quantification, characterisation innovation of amenities corridors and buffer zones under particular bio-climate and bio-geographic condition (eco-regions) including remediation scenario for recreation in urban areas. Development of urban water amenities systems (urban ponds and lakes, enclosed water bodies, coastal areas); Performance of source control, urban amenity and urban ecological habitats systems under specific climate conditions (HT, ASA, CC and TC)

Expected results:	Guidelines for planning and management of urban aquatic habitats and water amenities as a part of regional and local economic development.

Beneficiary groups:	Member countries, water and environment professional, urban and environmental planners

Expected executing and supporting partners:	MAB, UNEP, SCOPE

Proposed co-ordinator/focal point:	(co-ordinator - pending), Dreiseitl (member), P. Dogse (member), J. Celecia (member)