Integrated urban water modelling and management under specific climates: humid tropics(HT), arid and semiarid climates (ASA), cold climates (CC) and temperate climates (TC)


	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

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Name of activity:	Integrated urban water modelling and management under specific climates: humid tropics(HT), arid and semiarid climates (ASA), cold climates (CC) and temperate climates (TC)
Objective:	Strengthening the analytical framework for integrated urban water management under specific climates, with special focus on developing countries

Description:	Development of methodologies for evaluation of models for analysis of performance: formulation and quantification of performance indicators, optimisation by taking account economic evaluation Development of analytic framework for urban, peri-urban and rural water interactions under specific climates Development of tools for holistic modelling and operational management of water based systems Sensitivity and parameter analysis for hydrological modelling under specific climate conditions Environmental impact assessment of separate urban water components Environmental impact under integrated effects of Urban Water Systems

Implementation strategy:	--

Implementation mechanism:	Series of selected case studies in specific climate conditions – co-ordinated by IRTCUD / CUW units and other UNESCO regional centres Organisation of workshop

Expected results:	Guidelines, modelling tools and teaching materials

Beneficiary groups:	Water and environment professional, professional NGOs

Expected executing and supporting partners:	IWA, MAB, HELP, ESCAP

Duration/schedule:	--

Proposed co-ordinator/focal point:	Carlos Tucci (co-ordinator), Ahmad Abrishamchi, S. Simonovic IRTCUD / CUW network: Norway, Yugoslavia, Egypt and RCUWM -Tehran Regional Center for Urban Water Management. Other potential participant: Jay Lund (UC Davis).

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