Vital Water Graphics
Author | : Salif Diop |
Publisher | : UNEP/Earthprint |
Total Pages | : 48 |
Release | : 2002 |
ISBN-10 | : 9280722360 |
ISBN-13 | : 9789280722369 |
Rating | : 4/5 (60 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Vital Water Graphics is compiled by the United Nations Environment Protection Agency (UNEP) in order to provide an easy accessible resource on state of the world's waters. The goal of this publication is to produce a clear overview, through a set of graphics, maps and other illustrations, on the state of the world's fresh and marine waters. It illustrates the causes, effects, trends and threats facing our water sources, with examples of areas of major concern and future scenarios for the use and management of fresh coastal and marine waters. Additional graphics and links to relevant websites on topics presented in this publication are available on the accompanying CD-ROM.