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struggle over hydropower development and decision-making on water and land across the region, this study shows that countries …This paper aims to contribute to understanding the existing knowledge gaps in the linkages of energy, water, and land … that are the winners or losers in the hydropower development schemes are not the only ones managing the Mekong; rather, it …
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Large hydropower dams are at the centre of a debate weighing the value and costs of renewable energy against the risks … of climate change. The debate is especially relevant on the African continent, which offers vast hydropower potential … structure P3 contracts to improve hydropower project value as well as insure sponsors against climate risk. …
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; and changes in river flow with impacts on hydropower and the ability to meeting water requirements for municipal … overall hydropower generating capacity is typically only mildly affected by 2041 to 2050. -- climate change ; water systems … level rise; increased temperature and changes in precipitation resulting in changes in crop water requirements and yields …
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.g., irrigation schemes, hydropower plants, roads, etc.) has been questioned considerably in recent years. For this reason, efforts to … method for quantifying the impacts on biophysical measures (surface water supply, crop production, flooding events, and … hydropower generation) of the Zambezi River Basin countries using a large pool (6,800) of climate projections, which are based on …
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operations that maximizes the firm generation of integrated wind and hydro power. A combined water resources model for a system … the year 2010, the water resources system and power interconnection system were simulated together to assess the maximum …
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Understanding the political economic drivers of energy planning in the Brazilian Amazon is critical since the forest is increasingly vulnerable to destruction and related, increased poverty. This research investigates how political economy affects biomass and hydroelectricity development in that...
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The Mekong River is the major water source in Southeast Asia and shared by six countries. There is a rush to acquire … sources of alternative energy and other benefits to meet the growing demand for water and energy, while China and Myanmar have … water resources of the Mekong River Basin is the subject of intense debate both within the Mekong region and internationally …
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modeled using the AquaCrop software. The results show that all water demands (municipal, hydropower, and agriculture) cannot …An assessment of the impacts of projected climate change on water availability and crop production in the Volta Basin … reference (no change) scenario - two dry and two wet scenarios. The CliRun water balance model was used to simulate catchment …
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Water and sanitation sectors have been the 'natural' subjects of aid for several decades. However, these sectors also … complexity in assessing impact and effectiveness of aid in water and sanitation sector. Notwithstanding this complexity, the … magnitude of aid to water supply and sanitation activities has increased significantly, it is not easy to connect aid with …
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