Note: Cover -- Table of Contents -- Editorial -- I. Principles, concepts and competences -- An experience in developing and implementing blended learning for sustainability (Anne Sibbel) -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Managing knowledge for sustainability -- Pedagogical frameworks -- Online learning technologies -- The curriculum development project -- The project context -- The course -- Assessing learning outcomes -- Assessment Tasks -- Outcomes -- Conclusions -- References -- E-learning for sustainable development: linking virtual mobility and transboundary competence development (Joop de Kraker, Ron Cörvers and Angelique Lansu) -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Competences for sustainable development -- Specifying key competences -- The need for transboundary competence -- The concept of transboundary competence -- Competence development: linking transboundary competence and virtual mobility -- Principles of competence-based learning -- Learning environments fostering transboundary competence development -- Virtual mobility -- Two examples: EVS and LECH-e -- EVS -- LECH-e -- Discussion -- Outlook -- References -- Training and Employability, Competences from an e-learning undergraduate programme in Environmental Sciences (Ana Paula Martinho, Sandra Caeiro, Fernando Caetano, Ulisses M Azeiteiro and Paula Bacelar-Nicolau) -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Case study: Undergraduate programme in Environmental Sciences -- Methodology -- Results and Discussion -- Conclusions -- References -- Transforming academic knowledge and the concept of Lived Experience: Intervention Competence in an international e-learning programme (Francisca Pérez Salgado, Gordon Wilson and Marcel van der Klink) -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Sustainable development as a process of social learning and action -- Sustainable Development and the concept of Lived Experience. , A diversity of perspectives, strengthened by e-learning -- The explanatory power of Lived Experience in education for sustainable development -- Competence-based education in an e-learning context -- Intervention Competence for Sustainable Development -- Conclusions -- References -- II. New ICT tools, materials and teachers skills -- Letʼs Play! Using simulation games as a sustainable way to enhance students' motivation and collaboration in Open and Distance Learning (Daniel Otto) -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Structure of the course -- Evaluation -- Awareness-raising for REDD and climate change -- Role play as an active and realistic approach to negotiations -- Remove isolation encourage collaboration -- Virtually crossing borders with maximum flexibility -- Expenditure of time -- Technical problems -- Simulation games in ODL - a theoretical and practical conclusion -- Acknowledgements -- References -- Developing E-Learning Materials for Teaching Industrial Ecology and Environmental Sustainability (Anthony Halog and Gary Dishman) -- Abstract -- Introduction -- The Need for Effective Sustainability Education -- Understanding E-Learning Concepts -- Open Learning Environments -- Flipped Learning -- Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCS) -- Background to the Project -- Blackboard -- Objectives -- Benefits -- Developing an approach to address sustainability learning and advocacy -- Core Learning -- Knowledge Development and Reinforcement -- Assessment and Engagement -- Advocacy and Real-World Application -- Applying the Model -- Assessment and Engagement -- Advocacy and Real-World Application -- Outcomes -- One Stop Blackboard -- Diverse video materials to support flipped learning/self-directed learning -- Self-assessment -- Student Engagement -- Diverse LCA Resources -- Promoting Sustainability -- Discussion and Conclusions. , Further Discussion: Refining the e-learning Advocacy Model -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Greening Higher Education qualification programmes with online learning (Sally Caird, Andy Lane and Ed Swithenby) -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Background to developing the SusTEACH Modelling Tool -- Application of the SusTEACH Modelling Tool to the BSc qualification programme -- Modelling face-to-face teaching -- Modelling provision of printed educational materials -- Modelling ICT-enhanced and Online teaching, learning and assessment -- Using the Qualification Programme Teaching Models panel -- Conclusions -- Acknowledgements -- References -- European Virtual Seminar on Sustainable Development: international, multi-disciplinary learning in an online social network (Joop de Kraker and Ron Cörvers) -- Abstract -- Introduction -- EVS: organisational model and educational format -- EVS organisational model -- EVS educational format -- A social networking platform for EVS -- Background -- Design and implementation -- Evaluation: methods and results -- Student perceptions and experiences of EVS-Elgg -- Actual use of EVS-Elgg tools -- Effect of EVS-Elgg on team performance -- Tool use and team performance in EVS-Elgg -- Conclusions and discussion -- Summary of findings -- Conclusions -- Discussion -- Outlook -- Acknowledgements -- References -- Electronic logistics for a sustainable distance education: the new UNED on-site virtualization of evaluation procedure documents (Ma Carmen Ortega-Navas, Rocío Muñoz-Mansilla, Fernando Latorre and Rosa María Martín-Aranda) -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) at UNED University -- Evolution during the time and need for a more sustainable and ecnomic approach -- New protocol for evaluation procedures: virtual Attaché system -- Feature -- Implementation -- Procedure. , prior to the exam session -- Access to and location at the exam venue -- During the exam session -- Virtual Attaché Return -- After the exam -- Conclusions -- Ackowledgements -- References -- Leveraging E-learning to Prepare Future Educators to Teach Sustainability Topics (Leanna Archambault and Annie Warren) -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Related Literature -- Hybrid Education -- Sustainability Science for Teachers -- Online Content -- Face-to-Face Content -- Method -- Participants -- Data Analysis -- Results -- Discussion -- Conclusion -- References -- The use of information and communication technologies by secondary school teachers for developing a more sustainable pedagogy in Latvia (Dzintra Iliško and Svetlana Ignatjeva) -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Towards a more sustainable pedagogy -- Methodology of the study -- The sample -- Results of the study -- Efficiency of use of ICT in learning: data analyses via bi-polar semantic differential -- Data gained during focus group interviews -- Optimistic rhetoric -- Teachers' attitudes and beliefs -- ICT for facilitating deeper and more motivated learning -- Supportive culture at school -- Pessimistic rhetoric -- Availability, access, and location of technologies -- Age factor -- Technophobia -- Time constraints -- Conclusions -- Suggestions for teacher trainers for training teachers to use ICT -- References -- Appendix 1: The use of ICT technologies in secondary schools -- Appendix 2: The purpose of the use of ICT technologies in the secondary school -- Appendix 3: Focus group interview questions -- III. A Continental Perspective for best practices -- A critical narrative of e-learning spaces for sustainable development in the Global South (Rudi W. Pretorius) -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Education for sustainability in the Global South -- The potential of e-learning, including some challenges. , Aim of chapter and methodology -- Unisa: Institutional context and e-learning -- National level -- Institutional level -- Departmental level -- Personal level -- First narrative: Undergraduate module - Geography of tourism -- Essentials of the learning experience -- More about the students -- Approach to e-learning -- Lecturerʼs experience -- Perceptions of studentʼs experience -- Concluding remarks on this narrative -- Second narrative: Postgraduate module - The geography of people-resource interaction in the Global South -- Essentials of the learning experience -- More about the students -- Approach to e-learning -- Lecturerʼs experience -- Perception of studentʼs experience -- Concluding remarks on this narrative -- Implications in terms of e-learning for sustainable development -- First narrative: Gradual implementation -- Second narrative: Abrupt change-over -- In conclusion -- References -- Cotonou 2012 and Beyond - An Assessment of E-learning for Sustainability in sub-Sahara Africa (J. Manyitabot Takang and Christine N. Bukania) -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) -- E-learning and ESD -- E-learning Programs in Africa -- Open education resources (OER) -- Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) -- Some Examples -- The African Virtual University (AVU) -- The Kwame Nkrumah University of Technology (KNUST) -- African Ministerial Council on the Environment (AMCEN) -- An Assessment of e-learning for Sustainability in Africa -- Accessibility -- Affordability -- Acceptability -- Adaptability -- M-Learning - An Emerging Trend across Africa -- Conclusion - A post-Cotonou Era? -- References -- Sustainability in an educational institution: analysing the transition to paperless e-processes, an Indian case (Prakash Rao, Yogesh Patil, Manisha Ketkar, Viraja Bhat and Shilpa Kulkarni) -- Abstract -- Introduction. , Higher Level education in India.

Note: Intro -- P reface -- Renewable Energies in the Light of Development Experiences in Fifty Years 1960-2010 -- E-Learning: Sustainability, Environment and Renewable Energy in Latin America: a Multinational Training Pilot Module at Postgraduate Level -- The Challenge of Attracting High-Quality Technology Transfers to Non-BRIC Countries: Chile and its Emerging Wind Energy Industry -- Fostering Renewable Energies in Small Developing Island States Trough Knowledge and Technology Tranfer: Findings from a Labour Market Survey Undertaken in Mauritius und der DIREKT Project -- Defining a Mitigation Strategy in a Developing Country Context: The Case od Chile -- A Methodological Proposal for Community Participation in the Development of Microgrid Projects -- Wind Power Scenario for Brazil -- Energy Recovery from Biodegradable Waste in the Grain Processing Industry -- A Study of Voltage Dips and Disturbances in Spanish Photovoltaic Power Plants -- Renewable Energy Policies that Impact Climate Change - The Case for Photovoltaic Solar Technology -- Obstacles for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency in Chile - A Case Study fro m Hospitals -- About the Authors -- Thematic Index.

Note: Intro -- Foreword -- Contents -- Energy Policy and Security Through the Lenses of Stochastic Portfolio Theory and the ACEGES Model -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The ACEGES Model and the SPT Framework -- 2.1 The ACEGES Model -- 2.2 The Stochastic Portfolio Theory -- 3 Example: Constructing Oil Import Portfolios -- 4 Conclusion -- References -- Energy Security as a Subset of National Security -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Energy Security in an Economic Sense -- 3 How Various Countries Achieve Energy Security -- 4 Vulnerability Analysis -- 5 The European Union Concept of ``Horizontal Convergence´´ for Infrastructure Protection -- 6 3D Vulnerability Analysis: Micro- Versus Macroanalysis -- 7 Illustrating the 3D Vulnerability Approach: A Simple Model -- 8 A Horizontal Convergence Approach: GIS Applications -- 9 The Concept of Vulnerability: Some Final Comments -- 10 Conclusion -- References -- Challenges to Global Energy Policy and Supply Security -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Background -- 3 Some Fundamental Challenges for Energy Supply -- 4 Energy Efficiency and the Role of the UN -- 5 Input from Energy Specialists -- 6 The Response of UN Agencies -- 7 Risks for Energy Efficiency and Sustainability -- 8 Planet Under Pressure -- 9 Conclusions -- References -- Change in Energy Structure and Energy Security under Climate Mitigation Scenarios -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Methodology -- 3 Scenarios -- 3.1 Reference Scenario -- 3.2 Policy Scenario -- 4 Results and Discussions -- 5 Concluding Remarks -- References -- Insights on Cooperative Electricity Consumption in Human Aggregates from a Thermodynamic Analysis: Implications for Energy Policies -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Background: Evolutionary Dynamics (Cultural, Biological, or Otherwise) -- 2 The Model -- 2.1 Sociodynamica: An Overview of the Simulation Model -- 2.2 Working with Simulations -- 3 Social Synergy. , 4 Empirical Evidences -- 5 Energy Flows -- 6 Present Trends -- 7 Conclusion -- References -- The UK Electricity System and Its Resilience -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Rising Demand and Geopolitical Issues for the Energy Sector -- 1.2 Rising Demand and Geopolitical Issues for the Electricity Sector -- 1.3 Climate Change -- 1.4 Security of Supply -- 1.5 The UK Energy and Climate Change Policy -- 2 Security Concerns -- 2.1 Reliance on Primary Fuels for Electricity Generation -- 2.2 Infrastructure Investment -- 2.3 Capacity Margins and Retirement of Generation Plant -- 2.4 Network Performance -- 2.5 Concerns Around Equity -- 2.6 Homeland Security -- 2.7 Infrastructures and Their Connections -- 2.8 Distribution and Smart Grids -- 3 Electricity System Resilience -- 4 Conclusions -- References -- The Macroeconomic Effects of Energy Purchases -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Stylized Facts -- 2 The Model -- 2.1 The Features of the Baseline Model -- 2.2 The Goods Market -- 2.3 The Capital Market -- 2.4 The Dynamics -- 2.4.1 The Short Run -- 2.4.2 The Long Run -- 3 Introducing the Strategy -- 4 Conclusions -- References -- EU´s Dynamic Evaluation of Energy Efficiency: Combining Data Envelopment Analysis and Multicriteria Decision Making -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Literature Review -- 3 Methodology -- 3.1 Data Envelopment Analysis -- 3.2 Building an Operational Efficiency Evaluation Model Through a Multicriteria Approach -- 4 Data and Variables -- 5 Results -- 5.1 DEA Results -- 5.2 Second-Stage Results -- 6 Conclusions -- References -- The Availability of European Oil and Gas Resources -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Paradigm Choice -- 3 VSD Model -- 4 Unconventional Oil and Gas -- 5 Oil and Gas Production Costs -- 6 Supply Cost Curves -- 7 Conclusions -- References -- Energy Security: Stochastic Analysis of Oil Prices -- 1 Energy Security, Oil, and Prices. , 2 Stochastic Analysis of Oil Prices -- 2.1 Underlying Models -- 3 Empirical Analysis -- 3.1 Parameter Estimation -- 3.2 Methodology and Empirical Results -- 4 Conclusion -- References -- Green Energy Development in China: The Case of Clean Coal Technologies -- 1 Background -- 2 Coal Stimulates Economic Development -- 3 Improving Coal Efficiency Can Immediately Reduce Demand and Emissions -- 4 The Large Substituting for Small Program Has Been a Success -- 5 General Policy Recommendations for China -- 6 Concluding Remarks -- References -- China´s New Energy Security: A Swing of the Pendulum -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Theorization of China´s Energy Security -- 3 Reconsidering External Dependence -- 4 Thinking Internally -- 5 Concluding Remarks -- References -- The Energy Efficiency Policy Initiatives and Energy Security: Experiences from India -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Background -- 3 Energy Efficiency Policies -- 4 A Brief History of Energy Efficiency Initiatives in India -- 5 Latest Policies and Institutions of Energy Efficiency -- 6 Schemes for Promoting Energy Efficiency in India -- 6.1 Key Challenges in Securing Energy Efficiency Targets in India -- 7 Conclusion -- References -- Impact of Shocks on Australian Coal Mining -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Coal Mining Industry Overview -- 2.1 Exports -- 3 Internal and External Shocks -- 3.1 1960-1986 -- 3.2 1987-2003 -- 3.3 2004 to Date -- 4 Literature Review -- 5 Data -- 6 Methodology -- 6.1 Zivot and Andrews (ZA) (1992) Unit Root Test with One Structural Break -- 6.2 Clemente-Montanes-Reyes (1998) Unit Root with Two Structural Breaks -- 7 Results and Discussion -- 8 Policy Implications and Conclusions -- References -- An Assessment of the Impacts of Government Energy Policy on Energy Technology, Innovation, and Security: The Case of Renewable Technologies in the US Electricity Sector -- 1 Introduction. , 2 Theory and Literature Review -- 2.1 Exogenous Technological Change -- 2.2 Endogenous Technological Change -- 3 Methodology -- 3.1 Theoretical Analysis -- 3.2 Model Specification: Empirical Model -- 3.3 Limitations of the Study -- 3.4 Data and Variables -- 4 Co-integration Analysis and Results -- 5 Conclusions and Recommendations -- References -- An Overview of Energy Policy and Security in the Pacific Region -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Energy Mix and Supply in Pacific Island Countries -- 3 Energy Security -- 4 Energy Policy in PICs -- 5 What Are PICs Doing to Ensure Energy Security? -- 6 Conclusion -- References -- The Evolution of the Spanish Energy System in the Context of Energy Security: Current Trends, Future Developments -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Background: The European Energy Context -- 3 The Spanish Energy Context -- 3.1 Spain Before the Financial Crisis -- 3.2 The Current Situation of the Spanish Energy System -- 4 Spanish Energy Scenarios to 2030 -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 The Evolution of Energy Demand and Security of Supply in the Future Spanish Energy System -- 4.3 The Electricity Sector in the BaU and EEF Scenarios -- 5 Conclusions and Policy Recommendations -- References -- Energy, Development, and Economic Growth in Colombia -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Energy, Economy, and Poverty in Colombia -- 3 Methodology -- 3.1 Model -- 3.2 Estimation -- 3.3 Data -- 4 Results -- 4.1 Productivity Model -- 4.1.1 Estimation Results -- Long-Run Relationship and Short-Run Relationship -- 4.1.2 Discussion of Results -- 4.2 Poverty and Energy Model -- 4.2.1 Estimation Results -- Long-Run Relationship and Short-Run Dynamics -- 4.2.2 Discussion of Results -- 5 Conclusions -- 6 Policy Recommendations -- References.

Note: Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- 1 Adapting Agriculture to Climate Change by Developing Promising Strategies Using Analogue Locations in Eastern and Southern Africa: A Systematic Approach to Develop Practical Solutions -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Goals and Objectives of the Project -- Methodology -- Stakeholders -- Outputs -- Identification and Biophysical Characterisation of the Temperature Analogue Locations in Kenya and Zimbabwe -- Identification of the Temperature Analogue Locations -- Socio-economic Characterisation of the Temperature Analogue Locations -- Quantification of the Performance of Crop, Soil and Water Management, and Crop Genotype Adaptation Options -- Implications of Both Current and Future Climate Change Production Risks at the Study Locations in Kenya and Zimbabwe -- Hands-on Training of Local Scientists and Local Communities -- PhD Research in the Frame of the CALESA Project -- The Final CALESA Conference -- Other Promotion and Dissemination Activities -- Some Lessons Learnt -- Adapting Agriculture Practices to Climate Change -- Farming Systems and Adoption Constraints -- Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 2 Improving Livelihoods in Semi-arid Regions of Africa Through Reduced Vulnerability to Climate Variability and Promotion of Climate Resilience -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Key Interventions -- Expected Outputs from the Interventions -- Expected Outcomes of the Interventions -- Expected Impact -- Proposed Theory of Change -- Partnerships -- References -- 3 Climate Change Adaptation Planning in Kenya: Do Scientific Evidences Really Count? -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- Results and Discussions -- Platforms for Knowledge Sharing on Climate Change -- Application of Scientific-Based Evidence in Adaptation Planning Process -- Conclusion and Recommendation -- Acknowledgment -- References. , 4 Situation Analysis of Climate Change Aspects in Kenya -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Material and Methods -- Results and Discussion of the Projects Survey -- Projects in Selected CC Thematic Areas -- Projects in Selected Productive Sectors -- Adaptation Projects in Selected Productive Sectors -- Mitigation Projects in Selected Productive Sectors -- Capacity Building Projects in Selected Productive Sectors -- Conclusions and Recommendations -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 5 Seasonal Rainfall Variability and Drought Characterization: Case of Eastern Arid Region, Kenya -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- The Study Area -- Data Analyses -- Results and Discussion -- Homogeneity Testing -- Rainfall Seasonality Patterns -- Trend of the Rainfall Events -- Variability and Anomalies in Seasonal Rainfall Amount -- Variations in Rainfall Amounts and Number of Rainy Days -- Monthly Variations in Seasonal Rainfall Amounts and Number of Rainy Days -- Probability and Frequency of a Dry-Spells and Implications on Crop Productivity -- Conclusion and Recommendations -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 6 Addressing the Potential Impacts of Climate Change and Variability on Agricultural Crops and Water Resources in Pennar River Basin of Andhra Pradesh -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- Site Description -- Results -- Model Evaluation -- Hydrological Model---SWAT -- Agricultural Model---EPIC -- Conclusions -- References -- 7 Grain Yield Responses of Selected Crop Varieties at Two Pairs of Temperature Analogue Sites in Sub-humid and Semi-arid Areas of Zimbabwe -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- Site Description -- Experimental Design, Management and Data Collection -- Statistical Analysis -- Results -- Grain Yields at the Wetter Analogue Pair -- Grain Yields at the Drier Analogue Pair -- Discussion. , Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 8 Adapting Agriculture to Climate Change: An Evaluation of Yield Potential of Maize, Sorghum, Common Bean and Pigeon Pea Varieties in a Very Cool-Wet Region of Nyandarua County, Central Kenya -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- Study Site -- Field Experiments -- Assessment of the Performance of Cereal and Legume Crop Varieties Under Very Cool Climate -- Determining the Effect of Water Conservation and Fertiliser Application on Productivity of Maize and Sorghum -- Determining the Effect of Water Conservation and Plant Population on Productivity of Common Bean and Pigeon Pea -- Results -- Performance of Crop Varieties -- Effect of Water Conservation and Nitrogen Fertiliser Application on Crop Yield -- Effect of Water Conservation and Plant Population on Crop Yield -- Discussion -- The Performance of Crop Varieties -- Effect of Water Conservation and Nitrogen Fertiliser Application on Crop Yield -- Effect of Water Conservation and Plant Population on Crop -- Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 9 An Assessment of Gender Sensitive Adaptation Options to Climate Change in Smallholder Areas of Zimbabwe, Using Climate Analogue Analysis -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Methodology -- Results -- Characteristics of Households -- Crops Grown at Study Sites During the 2010/2011 Season -- Soil and Water Management Strategies Used by Households -- Discussion and Lessons Learned -- Conclusions and Recommendations -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 10 Impact of Climate Change and Adaptation Measures Initiated by Farmers -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Methodology -- Results and Discussion -- Perception of Farmers About Changes in Rainfall and Temperature -- Coping Mechanisms Adopted by the Farmers Due to Climate Change -- Micro-level Implications of Climate Change. , Effects of Climate Change on Health Aspects of Farm Women -- Synergies of Climate Change -- Conclusions -- Reference -- 11 In Situ Soil Moisture Conservation: Utilization and Management of Rainwater for Crop Production -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- Results -- Fanya Juu Terraces -- Contour Bunds -- Semi-circular Bunds (Hoops) -- Negarims -- Tied Ridges -- Trapezoidal Bunds -- Zai Pits -- Sub-soiling and Ripping -- Tumbukiza -- Deep Tillage -- Micro-catchments -- Discussion -- Conclusions and Recommendations -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 12 Enhancing Food Production in Semi-arid Coastal Lowlands Kenya Through Water Harvesting Technologies -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- Site Characterization -- Experiment 1 -- Experiment 2 -- Results and Discussion -- Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 13 Opportunities for Coping with Climate Change and Variability Through Adoption of Soil and Water Conservation Technologies in Semi-arid Eastern Kenya -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- Study Sites -- Crop Simulations Using APSIM Model and the Inputs -- Results and Discussion -- Maize Yields with and Without Fertilizers and Soil and Water Management Practice -- Maize Yields (kg/ha) with Farmers' Practice and Soil and Water Management Practice -- Application of Fertilizers and Use of Soil and Water Management Practices -- Conclusion -- References -- 14 Adoption of Water Resource Conservation Under Fluctuating Rainfall Regimes in Ngaciuma/Kinyaritha Watershed, Meru County, Kenya -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- Study Area -- Data Collection -- Data Analysis -- Results and Discussion -- Rainfall Trends for the Period 1986--2008 -- Perceived Indicators of Sustainable Water Conservation Practices -- Adoption Level of WC Practices and Constraints. , Correlation Analysis of Adoption Level of WC Practices and Selective Variables -- Conclusion and Recommendations -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 15 Effects of Integration of Irrigation Water and Mineral Nutrient Management in Seed Potato (Solanum Tuberosum L.) Production on Water, Nitrogen and Phosphorus Use Efficiencies -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- Potato Growth in the Field -- Water and Nutrient Use Efficiencies -- Water Use Efficiency -- Nitrogen and Phosphorus Use Efficiency -- Data Analysis -- Results -- Soil Analysis and Climatic Data -- Water Use Efficiency -- Nitrogen Use Efficiency -- Phosphorus Use Efficiency -- Discussion and Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 16 Integrating Farmers and Scientific Methods for Evaluating Climate Change Adaptation Options in Embu County -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- Study Site Location and Description -- Experimental Design -- Data Analysis -- Results -- Farmer's Evaluation on Treatment Performance -- Treatment Score by Gender -- Field Experiment Results -- Combination Effect -- Discussions -- Farmer's Evaluation on Treatment Performance -- Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 17 On-Station Evaluation of Maize Genotypes for Nutrient and Water Use Efficiency in the Semi Arid Lands of Coastal Kenya -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- Study Area -- Experimental Procedures -- Data Analysis -- Results and Discussion -- Recommendation and Way Forward -- References -- 18 Tomato (Lycopersicon Esculentum Mill.) Yield Performance under Elevated Dry Season Temperatures as an Adaptation to Climate Change in Tabora, Tanzania -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- Study Area -- Climatic Conditions During Tomato Growing Period in Tabora, Region -- Field Experiments -- Results of the Field Experiment. , On-Farm Tomato Yield Performance Results.

Note: Intro -- Climate Change and the Sustainable Use of Water Resources -- Preface -- Contents -- Part I -- 1 Climate Change Impacts on Green Water Fluxes in the Eastern Mediterranean -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Study Area and Data Quality -- Method of Investigation -- Soil Moisture and Runoff -- Transpiration -- Results -- Soil Moisture Dynamics -- Direct Evaporation -- Transpiration -- Discussion -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 2 Stormwater Reuse via Aquifer Storage and Recovery: Risk Assessment for Sandy AquifersTC ''Stormwater reuse via aquifer storage and recovery:'' \f C \l ''3 -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Benefits and Constraints of ASR -- Stormwater Versus Treated Effluent -- ASR Technique: Theory and Case Studies -- Site Selection Considerations -- Water Quality Considerations -- Microbial Pathogens -- Natural Organic Matter -- Redox Reactions -- Ion Exchange -- Dissolution/Precipitation -- ASR in Use -- First Conclusions -- Stormwater ASR in Sandy Aquifers -- Stormwater Quality -- Total Suspended Solids -- Nutrients and Oxygen -- Organic Carbon -- Heavy Metals -- Metal Behaviour During the ASR Cycle -- Pretreatment -- Injection -- Storage -- Recovery -- Overall -- Implications and Recommendations -- Implications for Stormwater ASR in Sandy Aquifers -- Aquifer Selection Recommendations -- Monitoring Recommendations -- Pretreatment Recommendations -- Conclusions -- References -- 3 Hydrologic Balance of Citarum Watershed under Current and Future ClimateTC ''Hydrologic Balance of Citarum Watershed Under Current and Future Climate'' \f C \l ''3 -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Methodology -- Study Area -- Streamflow Analysis -- Hydrology Balance Analysis -- Water Supply -- Water Demand -- Water Supply Scenarios -- Water Demand Scenarios -- Results of Analysis -- Impact of ENSO on Streamflow -- Water Supply -- Water Balance. , No Change in Rainfall Scenario -- Change in Rainfall Scenario -- Discussion -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgement -- References -- 4 Towards a Database for an Information Management System on Climate Change: An Online Resource -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Problem Definition -- Goals and Objectives -- Materials and Methods -- Conclusion -- Supporting Information Available -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 5 Assessing the Impact of Climate Change on Evapotranspiration and Soil SalinizationTC ''Assessing the impact of climate change on evapotranspiration and soil salinization'' \f C \l ''3 -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- Study Area -- Methodology -- Results and Discussion -- Conclusion -- References -- Part II -- 6 The South African Water Sector: On its Way Towards Adaptive Water Governance?TC ''The South African Water Sector: on its Way Towards Adaptive Water Governance?'' \f C \l ''3 -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Towards a Concept for Adaptive Water Governance -- Adaptive Governance -- Good Governance -- Water Governance -- Adaptive Water Governance -- The Problem of Interplay: Multi-Level and Horizontal Governance -- The Problem of Fit: Polycentric, Flexible and Redundant Governance Structures -- Social Sustainability: Equity, Integration and Participation -- Economic Sustainability: Efficiency and Coherence -- Political Sustainability: Rule of Law, Accountability and Transparency -- Ecological Sustainability and Responsiveness -- Synergies and Trade-Offs Between the Elements of Adaptive Water Governance -- Adaptive Water Governance Applied to South African Water Governance Reforms -- Flexible Institutions: the National Water Act -- Redundancy: Functional Overlap of Institutions -- Participation of Stakeholders: Top--Down Versus Bottom--Up -- Equity: Providing Equal Access to Water and Sanitation Services -- Conclusion. , Acknowledgments -- References -- 7 Increase in Port Downtime and Damage in Vietnam Due To a Potential Increase in Tropical Cyclone IntensityTC ''Increase in Port Downtime and Damage in Vietnam Due to a Potential Increase in Tropical Cyclone Intensity'' \f C \l ''3 -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Methodology -- Assumptions -- Tropical Cyclone Data -- Population Projections -- GDP Projections -- Simulation Methodology -- Increase in Tropical Cyclone Intensity in the Year 2085 -- Effect of Maximum Sustained Wind Speed on Radius of Tropical Cyclone -- Computation of Wind Downtime and Minimum Damage Threshold -- Estimation of Indirect Damage -- Loss of Productivity of Ports -- Effect of Climate Change on Port Operations -- Estimation of Direct Damage -- Implications and Discussion -- Conclusions -- References -- 8 Hydro-Economic Analysis for Water Resources Management in a Changing ClimateTC ''Hydro-Economic Analysis for Water Resources Management in a Changing Climate'' \f C \l ''3 -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Hydro-Economic Models: Concept and Design -- A Description of the Approach -- Examples of Model Design -- Analysing Adaptation in Water Resources Management with a Hydro-Economic Approach -- Water and Agriculture -- Water and its Multiple Users -- Additional Applications of Hydro-Economic Models -- New Infrastructure and Water Markets -- Flood Infrastructure Investments -- Institutional Aspects: Barriers to Climate Resilient Water Management -- Conclusion -- References -- 9 Climate Change and Water Resource Availability: What to Do? -- Abstract -- Water Resource and Climate Change: A Background -- Another Global Problem Connected with Water Resource: The Price of Water -- Adaptation to Climate Change as Sustainable Water Management -- A Way for Sustainable Water Management: Environmental Education as Ethics of Consumption for Young Generations. , Discussion of Results -- Conclusions -- References -- 10 Adaptations to Climate Change and Variability Among Smallholder Farmers in TanzaniaTC ''Adaptations to Climate Change and Variability Among Smallholder Farmers in Tanzania'' \f C \l ''3 -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- Results and Discussions -- Evolution and Dynamics of Farmer Groups in the Study Areas -- Vertical Progress of Farmer Groups -- Step Towards an Economic Stage -- Horizontal Expansion of Farmer Group Activities -- Impacts of Climate Change Adaptations on Land Cover Degradation -- Conclusions -- References -- 11 ''Greening'' Integrated Water Resources Management Policies for Tackling Climate Change Impacts: A Call for Sustainable Development -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Concept of IWRM -- IWRM and Climate Change -- Greening IWRM: A Demand of the Time -- Why ''Greening IWRM''? -- What is Green IWRM? -- Greening IWRM: A Process Approach -- Greening IWRM: The Case of Bangladesh -- Conclusion -- References -- 12 Urbanization and Flood Vulnerability in a Peri-Urban Neighbourhood of Dakar, Senegal: How can Participatory GIS Contribute to Flood Management?TC ''Urbanization and flood vulnerability in a peri-urban neighborhood of Dakar (Senegal): How can participatory GIS contribute to flood management?'' \f C \l ''3 -- Abstract -- The problem of Floods at the Peri-Urban Interface -- GIS as a Diagnostic Tool -- GIS as a Prescriptive Tool -- Alternative GISs: PPGIS, PGIS, and CiGIS -- PGIS: a Definition -- Participation in PGIS -- The Benefits of Participation -- Access to Differentiated Information -- The Potential for Empowerment -- Objectives -- Study Area -- Methodology -- Results -- The Urbanization Process -- The Influence of Landforms -- The Influence of Land Availability -- The Influence of Land Price -- Risk Awareness and Marginalization. , PGIS: The Intersection between Intervention and Research -- Participation and Empowerment -- Participation and an Improved Access to Knowledge -- Conclusion -- References -- 13 Vulnerability of Andean Communities to Climate Variability and Climate ChangeTC ''Vulnerability of Andean Communities to Climate Variability and Climate Change'' \f C \l ''3 -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Water Governance, Vulnerability and Adaptation to Climate Change -- The Study Areas -- The Vulnerability of the Basins -- Conclusion -- References -- 14 Water Management Issues in Southern Tunisia Under a Climate Change ContextTC ''Water Management Issues in the Southern Tunisia Under Climate Change Context'' \f C \l ''3 -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Cross-border Water Management Issues -- Southern Tunisia Water Policy Milestones -- Technical Constraints -- The Illegal Oasis Extension -- Conclusion -- References -- 15 Climate Change and its Impacts on the Livelihoods of the Vulnerable People in the Southwestern Coastal Zone in BangladeshTC ''Climate Change and its Impacts on the Livelihoods of the Vulnerable People in the Southwestern Coastal Zone in Bangladesh'' \f C \l ''3 -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Key Hazards, Vulnerabilities and Risks Due to Climate Change -- Current Climate -- Sea Level Rise -- Saltwater Intrusion -- Increased Intensity of Extreme Events -- Increasing Cyclones and Storm Surges -- Climate Change Impacts on Coastal Flooding -- Increased Drought -- Key Impacts and Vulnerabilities -- Crop Agriculture and Food Security -- Livestock -- Coastal Zone -- Impact on Mangrove Ecosystem -- Settlements and Infrastructure -- Impact on Livelihoods -- Vulnerability of Small Farmers in the Coastal Zone -- Wage Labour in the Coastal Zone -- Changing Lives -- Losing Livelihood: Gradually -- Lost Livelihood: Sudden -- Summary of the Key Impacts. , Adaptation Strategies for Reducing Vulnerabilities Due to Climate Change.

Note: Intro -- Table of Contents -- Foreword -- Chapter 1: The Need for Contributions to the Decade of Education for a Sustainable Future: an Ethical Commitment -- Chapter 2: Evolutionary Foundations for Sustainability and Environmental Ethics -- Chapter 3: Implementing Sustainable Development in Higher Education -- Chapter 4: An Assessment of Requirements to Reframe Science Education towards Education for Sustainable Development -- Chapter 5: Education for Sustainable Development Indicators, Competences and Science Education -- Chapter 6: Experimental Science Activities and Environmental Education: A pivotal bridge -- Chapter 7: Eco-Schools: Development of assessment tools -- Chapter 8: Education for Sustainable Development in Primary Schools: Contributions from the Development of a Teacher Training Program -- Chapter 9: The Relevance of Learning Strategies Relying on Investigative and Experimental Premises for Science Teaching: A Case Study with Junior School Students -- Chapter 10: Effectiveness of Outdoor Practices on Environmental Sustainability -- Chapter 11: "Questions in Biology"Designing an Online Discussion Forum for Promoting Active Learning about Evolution -- Chapter 12: Field activities within an Environmental Sciences Program: a B-Learning Case Study -- Chapter 13: Online Learning for Sustainability:The Student Perception in an Environmental Science Post-Graduation -- Chapter 14: Agronomists, Civil Engineers and Architects: What Role in Earth Sustainability? -- Chapter 15: Developing Activities on Waste Management - an Approach to Achieve a Cleaner Environment -- Chapter 16: Sustainability of Fisheries -- Chapter 17: Perceived Importance of Fish Sustainability:The Impact of Consumers' Benefits and Risk Perception regarding Farmed and Wild Fish Consumption. , Chapter 18: Collaborative Governance for the Preservation and Valorization of the Ecosystem Services and Biodiversity in Serra da Aboboreira -- About the Authors -- Thematic Index.