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Abstract
Water resources assessment is a tool to provide decision makers with an appropriate basis to make informed judgments regarding the objectives and targets to be addressed during the Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) process. The study shows how water resources assessment can be applied in SEA in assessing the effects on water resources using a case study on a Coal Industry Development Plan in an arid region in North Western China. In the case the WEAP model (Water Evaluation And Planning System) were used to simulate various scenarios using a diversity of technological instruments like irrigation efficiency, treatment and reuse of water. The WEAP model was applied to the Ordos catchment where it was used for the first time in China. The changes in water resource utilization in Ordos basin were assessed with the model. It was found that the WEAP model is a useful tool for water resource assessment thus providing a good basis for an SEA that can support the choice among different alternative scenarios and contribute to adjusting and optimizing the original plan.
Original language | English |
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Publication date | 2009 |
Number of pages | 15 |
Publication status | Published - 2009 |
Event | IAIA09 Conference - Impact Assessment and Human Well-being - Accra Ghana Duration: 17 May 2009 → 22 May 2009 |
Conference
Conference | IAIA09 Conference - Impact Assessment and Human Well-being |
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City | Accra Ghana |
Period | 17/05/2009 → 22/05/2009 |
Keywords
- Water resources
- WEAP model
- SEA
- China
- Semi-arid area
Activities
- 1 Conference presentations
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IAIA09 Conference - Impact Assessment and Human Well-being
Jingjing Gao (Speaker)
17 May 2009 → 22 May 2009Activity: Talks and presentations › Conference presentations