Aquatic procediaPub Date : 2015-10-01DOI: 10.1016/j.aqpro.2015.10.003
K.K. Yumkella , P.T. Yillia
{"title":"Framing the Water-energy Nexus for the Post-2015 Development Agenda","authors":"K.K. Yumkella , P.T. Yillia","doi":"10.1016/j.aqpro.2015.10.003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aqpro.2015.10.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>World leaders are increasingly recognizing the importance of the water-energy nexus perspective as a conceptual framework to facilitate integrated planning and decision-making for the post-2015 development agenda. We present three fundamental narratives of the United Nations Sustainable Energy for All (SE4All) initiative to reinforce the argument for a global nexus perspective aimed at sustainable development: i) energy ought to be placed at the center of the global development agenda to address development challenges such as hunger, poverty, gender empowerment, education and access to water and sanitation; ii) by changing the way we produce and use energy, GHG emissions can be decoupled from economic growth with the possibility to stabilize climate change below 2 degrees Celsius; and iii) the energy system is intertwined with other global systems (e.g. water, climate change, land and food production systems, etc.), which are strongly interdependent. All three narratives require systems thinking and a nexus framework for a more coordinated approach to sustainable resources management, which in turn requires concerted action in all spheres of influence and at all levels of implementation. We seek the attention and support of international development partners to commit resources and support ongoing initiatives aimed at operationalizing the nexus perspective into concrete actions for the post-2015 development agenda.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":92478,"journal":{"name":"Aquatic procedia","volume":"5 ","pages":"Pages 8-12"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.aqpro.2015.10.003","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138213814","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Aquatic procediaPub Date : 2015-10-01DOI: 10.1016/j.aqpro.2015.10.001
Mr. Togny Holmgren , Torkil Jønch Clausen Prof. , Mark Smith Dr. , Diego J. Rodriguez Dr. , Kandeh Yumkella Dr.
{"title":"Preface World Water Week 2014: At the Confluence","authors":"Mr. Togny Holmgren , Torkil Jønch Clausen Prof. , Mark Smith Dr. , Diego J. Rodriguez Dr. , Kandeh Yumkella Dr.","doi":"10.1016/j.aqpro.2015.10.001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aqpro.2015.10.001","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":92478,"journal":{"name":"Aquatic procedia","volume":"5 ","pages":"Pages 1-2"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.aqpro.2015.10.001","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138213815","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Aquatic procediaPub Date : 2015-10-01DOI: 10.1016/j.aqpro.2015.10.005
M. Gulati , S. Pahuja
{"title":"Direct Delivery of Power Subsidy to Manage Energy–ground Water–agriculture Nexus","authors":"M. Gulati , S. Pahuja","doi":"10.1016/j.aqpro.2015.10.005","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aqpro.2015.10.005","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>India's energy policy of subsidized power supply to the agricultural sector has significantly contributed to a high level of dependence on ground water supply for irrigation in rural areas. Stakeholders – energy companies, farmers and other power users – are trapped in a continuous downward spiral of deteriorating power service delivery, near-bankrupt electricity companies, declining ground water levels, and stagnant or declining agricultural productivity. Yet, the dynamics of electoral politics has made it almost impossible to normalize the level of electricity tariffs. This article proposes a scheme for direct delivery of the power subsidy to farmers in a cost-effective, transparent and targeted manner. The scheme makes use of segregated electricity feeders, minimum energy support for farmers, smart metering and subsidy delivery via ICT-based instruments in order to maximize benefits for all stakeholders by offering a better power supply and transparent subsidy delivery mechanism to reduce inefficiencies in the current system and breakout of the downward spiral.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":92478,"journal":{"name":"Aquatic procedia","volume":"5 ","pages":"Pages 22-30"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.aqpro.2015.10.005","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138213604","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Aquatic procediaPub Date : 2015-10-01DOI: 10.1016/j.aqpro.2015.10.008
J. Pittock , S. Orr , L. Stevens , M. Aheeyar , M. Smith
{"title":"Tackling Trade-offs in the Nexus of Water, Energy and Food","authors":"J. Pittock , S. Orr , L. Stevens , M. Aheeyar , M. Smith","doi":"10.1016/j.aqpro.2015.10.008","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aqpro.2015.10.008","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>We explore processes that enable effective policies and practices for managing the links between water, energy, and food. Three case studies are assessed at different scales in the Mekong River basin, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe. We find that there are considerable opportunities for improving outcomes for sustainable development by finding solutions that accommodate multiple objectives in the nexus. These include making data more publicly available, commissioning independent experts to advise on contested issues, engaging under-represented stakeholders in decision-making, sharing benefits, exploring different perspectives in forums where alternative development options can be tested and engaging decision-makers at different scales.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":92478,"journal":{"name":"Aquatic procedia","volume":"5 ","pages":"Pages 58-68"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.aqpro.2015.10.008","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138213600","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Aquatic procediaPub Date : 2015-10-01DOI: 10.1016/j.aqpro.2015.10.009
A. Jiménez, M.F. Molina, H. Le Deunff
{"title":"Indigenous Peoples and Industry Water Users: Mapping the Conflicts Worldwide","authors":"A. Jiménez, M.F. Molina, H. Le Deunff","doi":"10.1016/j.aqpro.2015.10.009","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aqpro.2015.10.009","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This article presents the findings of a mapping study undertaken in 2014 to determine the characteristics of conflicts between governments, private industrial users and indigenous peoples over the use of water resources. Gathering information about 384 situations of water-related conflicts reported around the world during 1960–2014, the study found that mining and hydropower development were the most conflict-ridden types of projects. In only 3 per cent of the cases had the parties reached the stage of formal cooperative agreements. Conflicts had significant impacts on operations, since one-third of projects had to be either cancelled or renegotiated. There is an urgent need to develop successful ways of cooperation between indigenous peoples, states and industries.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":92478,"journal":{"name":"Aquatic procedia","volume":"5 ","pages":"Pages 69-80"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.aqpro.2015.10.009","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138213601","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Aquatic procediaPub Date : 2015-10-01DOI: 10.1016/j.aqpro.2015.10.010
S. Jackson , M. Barber
{"title":"Recognizing Indigenous Water Cultures and Rights in Mine Water Management: The Role of Negotiated Agreements","authors":"S. Jackson , M. Barber","doi":"10.1016/j.aqpro.2015.10.010","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aqpro.2015.10.010","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>A social licence to operate is increasingly important in the resources industry, particularly with respect to mining activities that might jeopardize water sources on indigenous lands. Negotiated agreements have gained popularity because legal frameworks offer limited options and/or operational guidance for sustaining ongoing relationships between corporations and local people. We review international examples of negotiated agreements and examine a case study of mine water management in the Pilbara, northern Western Australia. We discuss the potential significance of water to all parties and highlight additional corporate processes that may facilitate these parties to reach and enact agreements that encompass water issues, thereby securing an ongoing licence to operate.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":92478,"journal":{"name":"Aquatic procedia","volume":"5 ","pages":"Pages 81-89"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.aqpro.2015.10.010","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138213602","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Aquatic procediaPub Date : 2015-10-01DOI: 10.1016/j.aqpro.2015.10.004
J. Kelman
{"title":"Water Supply to the Two Largest Brazilian Metropolitan Regions","authors":"J. Kelman","doi":"10.1016/j.aqpro.2015.10.004","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aqpro.2015.10.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The Sao Paulo Metropolitan Region (SPMR) is heavily industrialized and it is the most important economic centre of Latin America. It is the home to over 20 million people. The Rio de Janeiro Metropolitan Region (RJMR) was in the past the country's capital city and is presently the second most important economic centre of Brazil. It is the home of 12 million people. Although the two metropolitan regions are 400<!--> <!-->km apart, they increasingly depend on water from the same source. Rapid urbanization and economic development in both areas have increased demand for water. With insufficient collection and treatment of sewage and with the current unprecedented drought, local sources of water are not sufficient and/or unsafe. As a result, the two giant metropolitan regions now dispute water from the same river, the Paraiba do Sul, which runs for roughly one thousand kilometres crossing three Brazilian states: Sao Paulo, Minas Gerais and Rio de Janeiro State. Recently there was a change of the operation rules for reservoirs located in the basin, conceived originally to optimize hydropower production, in order to accommodate the new situation. This paper explains the political, technical, and water-energy consequences of this dispute for water.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":92478,"journal":{"name":"Aquatic procedia","volume":"5 ","pages":"Pages 13-21"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.aqpro.2015.10.004","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138213606","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Aquatic procediaPub Date : 2015-03-01DOI: 10.1016/j.aqpro.2015.02.219
Lin Zhenfang, Li Xiaochun
{"title":"Emergency Response to a Heavy Damaged Giant Container Vessel","authors":"Lin Zhenfang, Li Xiaochun","doi":"10.1016/j.aqpro.2015.02.219","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aqpro.2015.02.219","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Due to the dense fog on the sea, the container vessel “XINJIANG” suffered a violent hit by the bow of another container ship near Dangang waterway, causing serious damage to tank 4#, 5# and 6#. Since there was about 210 tons of fuel in tank 5# and 6#, the vessel was severely inclined to the right, and the oil stored was very likely to spill out at any time. By conducting a specific risk assessment on the accident based on the actual maritime conditions, Shenzhen Hangpeng Marine Environmental Service Co., Ltd. soon developed a scientific, thorough emergency response plan, meanwhile adopted a series of effective methods and measures to control the situation and to prevent oil spilling out. After 21 days hard work and rescue, at last the M/V “XINJIANG” was safely escorted from Shenzhen sea area, and fortunately a potential oil spill accident was eventually successfully avoided.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":92478,"journal":{"name":"Aquatic procedia","volume":"3 ","pages":"Pages 254-261"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.aqpro.2015.02.219","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138340171","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Aquatic procediaPub Date : 2015-03-01DOI: 10.1016/j.aqpro.2015.02.225
Jin Weiwei, An Wei, Zhao Yupeng, Qiu Zhaoyu, Li Jianwei, Song Shasha
{"title":"Research on Scheduling Optimization of Marine Oil Spill Emergency Vessels","authors":"Jin Weiwei, An Wei, Zhao Yupeng, Qiu Zhaoyu, Li Jianwei, Song Shasha","doi":"10.1016/j.aqpro.2015.02.225","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aqpro.2015.02.225","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Generally, large marine oil spill accidents should be disposed of by more than one oil spill emergency vessel. Due to the influence of such factors as sea conditions, drifting and diffusion of spilled oil and the configuration of emergency vessels; however, the coordination degree of the operation of on-site emergency vessels is critical to the efficiency and effectiveness of oil spill disposal. In this paper, we, based upon the characteristics of marine oil spill emergency disposal environment and the requirements for emergency vessel scheduling, put forward a whole set of operation scheduling scheme of marine oil spill emergency vessels, integrating the ENC, GPS, AIS, wireless network and oil spill monitoring technologies, to improve the capacity of marine oil spill disposal.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":92478,"journal":{"name":"Aquatic procedia","volume":"3 ","pages":"Pages 35-40"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.aqpro.2015.02.225","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138340216","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Aquatic procediaPub Date : 2015-03-01DOI: 10.1016/j.aqpro.2015.02.233
Jie Guo , Yijun He , Xiao Long , Chawei Hou , Xin Liu
{"title":"Repair Wind Field of Oil Spill Regional Using SAR Data","authors":"Jie Guo , Yijun He , Xiao Long , Chawei Hou , Xin Liu","doi":"10.1016/j.aqpro.2015.02.233","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aqpro.2015.02.233","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In this paper, we compared the normalized radar cross section (NRCS) of the synthetic aperture radar in the cases of oil spill and clean sea areas with image samples and determined their thresholds of the NRCS of SAR. we used the NRCS of clean water from the adjacent patches spill area to replace NRCS of oil spill area and retrieval wind field by CMOD5.N and comparison of wind velocity mending of oil spill with Model data the root mean square of wind speed and wind direction inversion are 0.89m/s and 20.26°satisfactory results, respectively. Therefore, after the occurrence not large scale oil spill, the real wind field could be restored by this method.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":92478,"journal":{"name":"Aquatic procedia","volume":"3 ","pages":"Pages 103-111"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.aqpro.2015.02.233","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138395869","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}