Freshwater Resources in Arid Lands (UNU, 1997, 94 p.): (introduction...)

Freshwater Resources in Arid Lands (UNU, 1997, 94 p.)

		*(introduction...)*
		Preface
		Opening address
		Welcoming address
		1: Fresh water - A scarce resource in arid lands
		2: Negev: land, water, and civilization in a desert environment
		3: The future of freshwater resources in the Arabian peninsula
		4: Water resources and agricultural environment in arid regions of China
		5: The development of groundwater resources on the Miyakojima Islands
		6: Global warming and groundwater resources in arid lands
		7: Sustainable development of freshwater resources in arid lands: Panel discussion
		8: Closing remarks
		Contributors
		Other titles of interest

(introduction...)

UNU Global Environmental Forum V

Edited by Juha I. Uitto and Jutta Schneider

United Nations University Press
TOKYO - NEW YORK - PARIS

© The United Nations University, 1997

The UNU Global Environmental Forum V, Freshwater Resources in Arid Lands, was organized at the United Nations University Headquarters, Tokyo, 13 June 1996. It was sponsored by Obayashi Corporation.

The views expressed in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations University.

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