Essays about: "Lake Chad River Basin"
Found 3 essays containing the words Lake Chad River Basin.
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1. Women and Water in the Lake Chad Area: Participation and Influence in Water Management Processes
University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionenAbstract : The riparian countries of Lake Chad River Basin – Nigeria, Niger, Cameroon and Chad – suffer from environmental degradation as the lakes surface water has decreased with 90 percent since the 1960’s. This has put pressure on the population around the lake as the livelihood for many of them is dependent of the lake’s water. READ MORE
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2. Analysis of Climate Variability and Anthropogenic Impacts on the Water Balance of Lake Chad Drainage Basin
University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Teknisk vattenresursläraAbstract : Sustainable utilization of scarce water resources requires a conceptualization and understanding of both local and regional climate variability. This work deals with an analysis of climate variability and human impacts on the water balance of the Lake Chad drainage basin of northern Africa. READ MORE
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3. Changes in the Course of the River Komadugu Yobe during the 20th Century at the Border between Niger and Nigeria
University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Teknisk vattenresursläraAbstract : The river Komadugu Yobe in the Lake Chad basin is a seasonal river, about 370 km long and with an average highest flow of 34 m3/s during the time period of 1957 to 1976. The river is dynamic with plenty of meanders and oxbow lakes along its sides. READ MORE