1st Edition

Socio-hydrology of the Nile The Blue Nile Socio-hydrology

By Meseret Dawit Teweldebrihan Copyright 2027
168 Pages 26 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

Traditional hydrological models inadequately manage complex water systems like the Blue Nile by ignoring dynamic human-water interactions. Socio-hydrological approaches integrate bidirectional feedback loops where human activities affect water resources, which subsequently influence societal behaviours. This book combines social and hydrological disciplines, incorporating ecological factors,... Read more
1. The Nile River Basin- A lifeline Under Pressure 2. The Socio- hydrology of Nile River Basin 3. Historical Perspectives on Water Management in the Nile Basin 4. Nile River Basin Transboundary Water Governance 5. Social Vulnerability and Resilience to Water-Related Risks in Blue Nile 6. Case Study of Blue Nile River Basin Impacts 7. Case study of Nile River Basin Community Based Water Management 8. Policy Recommendation and Conclusion

Biography

Meseret Dawit Teweldebrihan is an advisor, lecturer, researcher, climate and adaptation expert working in multi-sectoral environments for more than ten years. She is an independent researcher and has taken leadership in different climate relevant projects for more than seven years. Dr. Meseret has solid experience in turning the most challenging experiences into the best achievements of her professional career to benefit her community. She works as a consultant and is involved in different projects. Dr. Meseret’s work is mainly on climate change with gender-sensitive, hydrology, irrigation optimization, socio-hydrology, hydraulic engineering, GIS, land and water development and related fields.